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Sliema A.S.C.

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Sliema
Founded1912; 112 years ago (1912)
LeagueMaltese Waterpolo Premier League
Based inSliema
ArenaPixxina Edwin Meli, Sliema
Colors 
Websitehttp://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 32 championships and 27 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

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As at June 30, 2018:[5]

Current squad

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Coaching staff

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  • Head Coach: Croatia Sergio Afrić
  • Asst. Coach: Italy Giuseppe Dato
  • Technical Director: Malta John Soler
  • Team Physio: Malta Luke Busuttil Leaver

Committee

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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

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Competition Titles Seasons
Summer League Premier Division 32 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, 2024
Summer KO Premier Division 27 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, 2024
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

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  1. ^ "Sliema Waterpolo - History".
  2. ^ "Sliema Waterpolo - History".
  3. ^ "Sliema ASC swimming".
  4. ^ "Frank Testa President ġdid ta' Sliema ASC - TVM".
  5. ^ "First Team".
  6. ^ "Sliema Waterpolo - Committee Members".
  7. ^ "First Division Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
  8. ^ "President's Cup Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
  9. ^ "Enemed Water Polo Cup Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
  10. ^ "Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport Cup Roll of Honour". Aquatic Sports Association Malta.
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