| Founded | 1912 |
|---|---|
| League | Maltese Waterpolo Premier League |
| Based in | Sliema |
| Arena | Pixxina Edwin Meli, Sliema |
| Colors | |
| Website | http://www.sliema-asc.org.mt/ |
Sliema Aquatic Sports Club is a waterpolo club from Sliema, Malta, playing in the Maltese Waterpolo Premier League. The club was founded in 1912 and is the most successful in Malta, with 31 championships and 26 Knock-out Cups.[1]
The Club's original name was Sliema United; the name of Sliema Aquatic Sports Club was assumed in 1930.[2]
The club also has a Swimming section.[3]
In 2014, Dr. Frank Testa, a lawyer, was elected president.[4]
First team[edit]
As at June 30, 2018:[5]
Current squad[edit]
Joseph Sammut- Jerome Gabarretta
- David Fenech
Christian Presciutti- Mark Meli
- Kai Dowling
- M. Spiteri Staines
- Michael Cordina
- Jamie Gambin
- Zach Mizzi
- Nicholas Bugelli
- Zach Sciberras
Coaching staff[edit]
- Head Coach:
Sergio Afrić - Asst. Coach: Giuseppe Dato
- Technical Director: John Soler
- Team Physio: Luke Busuttil Leaver
Committee[edit]
As at June 30, 2018:[6]
- President: Frank Testa
- Vice-President: Kevin Saliba
- Secretary General: Darren Saliba
- Asst. Sec. Gen.: Patrick Cachia
- Treasurer: Andrew Galea
- Asst. Treasurer: Kevin-James Fenech
- Premises Manager: Mark Muscat
- Events & Advertising: Daniela Said
- Development: Yani Ellul
- Public Relations: Francesco Cutajar
- Finance and Development: Jean Borg
Honours[edit]
| Competition | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
Summer League Premier Division 
|
31 | 1925, 1929, 1932, 1935, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1962, 1968, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009 |
| Summer KO Premier Division | 26 | 1935, 1938, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1965, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 |
| Winter League Premier Division | 9 | 1996, 1998, 1999, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2022 |
| Summer League First Division[7] | 1 | 1979 |
| President's Cup[8] | 7 | 1997, 1998, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 |
| Enemed Water Polo Cup[9] | 2 | 2020, 2022 |
| Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport Cup[10] | 2 | 2006, 2007 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Sliema Waterpolo - History".
- ^ "Sliema Waterpolo - History".
- ^ "Sliema ASC swimming".
- ^ "Frank Testa President ġdid ta' Sliema ASC - TVM".
- ^ "First Team".
- ^ "Sliema Waterpolo - Committee Members".
- ^ "First Division Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
- ^ "President's Cup Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
- ^ "Enemed Water Polo Cup Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
- ^ "Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport Cup Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
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