Sliema A.S.C.
| 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 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
As at March 12, 2026:[5]
Current squad
- Benji Busuttil
- Seb Busuttil
- Daniel Rizzo
- Benji Cachia
- Liam galea
- Dino Zammit (C)
- Sam Engerer
- Julian Chircop
- Jamie Gambin
- Jayden Cassar
- Jake Cachia
- Giancarlo Gatt
- Zack Dzanovic
- Elijah Schembri
- Aleksandar Ivović
- Niccolò Gitto
Coaching staff
- Head Coach: Giannis Katrouzanakis
- Asst. Coach: John Brownrigg
- Technical Director: Ryan Coleiro
- Team Physio: Edward Bonello
Committee
As at November 15, 2025:[6]
- President: George Gregory
- Vice-President: Pat Tabone
- Secretary : Christian Saliba
- Treasurer: Michael Spiteri Stains
- Legal:Nikolai Lubrano
- Women Waterpolo & Club marketing :Travis Boyd
- Vice Secretary : Anton Restall
- Swimming:Carmen Wareing
- Waterpolo Academy:Andrea Bianchi
- Pitch Manager :Josef Petroni
- Club Events:Nicky Pace
Honours
- record
- s shared record
Domestic
| 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] | 3 | 1929 (B team), 1945 (B team), 1979 (B team) |
| President's Cup[8] | 7 | 1997, 1998, 2005, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2015 |
| Enemed Water Polo Cup[9] | 4s | 2020, 2022, 2025, 2025–26 |
| Għaqda Ġurnalisti Sport Cup[10] | 2 | 2006, 2007 |
Continental
| Titles | Competition | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| European Aquatics Challenger Cup | 2025–26 |
European record
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Challenger Cup | Qualification Round | ASA Tel Aviv | 13–8 | |
| Clube Fluvial Portuense | 15–7 | ||||
| Carouge Natation | 16–5 | ||||
| Quarter-Finals | AVK Slovan Olimpija | 15–8 | |||
| 13–2 | |||||
| Semi-Finals | GZC Donk | 17–18 | |||
| 12–12 | |||||
| 2025–26 | Challenger Cup | Qualification Round 1 | Hapoel Palram Zvulun | 18–13 | |
| San Ġiljan ASC | 19–13 | ||||
| APOEL Nicosia | 28–9 | ||||
| Qualification Round 2 | Cetus Espoo | 23–14 | |||
| EVK Zaibas | 12–10 | ||||
| Final 8 | San Ġiljan ASC | 16–15 | |||
| Heybeliada SSK | 25–11 | ||||
| Galatasaray SK | 5–23 | ||||
| Semi-Final | EVK Zaibas | 13–13 (3–5, P) | |||
| Final for Third | Enka Istanbul | 17–15 |
References
- ^ "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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