Disciplines · Swimming Fact Sheet

The Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) was founded in 1926. At the Annual General Meeting of 2000 the name was changed to Aquatic Sports Association, so as to conform with the change in FINA. The objectives of the Association are to promote and encourage the development of Swimming, Diving, Waterpolo, and Synchronised Swimming in Malta and to adopt the necessary rules and regulations, and to stimulate public opinion in favour of providing accommodation and facilities.

The Association is affiliated to the parent body Federation International de Natation (FINA), to Ligue Europeene de Natation (LEN) and to Confederation Mediterranee de Natation (COMEN).

The Council of the Association is the body entrusted with the full powers of management of the general affairs of the Association. The Council is composed of four elected executive members, namely the President, the Vice President, the General Secretary, and the Treasurer, together with council members nominated by each affiliated club.

Ever since its existence the ASA has been organising National Swimming and Waterpolo competitions as well as various International competitions & championships, such as the European Junior Swimming and Diving Championships, the GSSE Games, Age Group Swimming Meets and European Waterpolo Championships Juniors, Youths & Seniors B.

The Swimming activities are run by the Swimming Board under the chairmanship of the Association’s Vice President. Besides the monthly age-groups meets and the National swimming championships, this board is responsible for the organisation of an International Age- Group Swimming Meet, which is held every year during the Easter holidays. This Meet has become not only a part of the Association’s Calendar but it is also eagerly awaited by the foreign clubs, which participate regularly.

The swimmers of the National Squad are young and promising. They participate in swim meets on a regular basis, however the ultimate objective of these swimmers is to participate in the Games of Small States of Europe. Since 1993 a foreign coach has been engaged to prepare these swimmers mainly for this event and also to help in the promotion of swimming amongst the very young. This has been possible through close collaboration with the Malta Olympic Committee and the Swimming Promotion Unit with the Department of Education. Swimmers train regularly on a six times per week basis plus gym sessions. So far these swimmers have also managed to win a number of medal in these Games.

Maltese Swimmers have also participated in various editions of the Olympic Games with both male and female swimmers. Unfortunately the standard of these swimmers does not allow the swimmers to aspire for any wins, their goal has always been that of obtaining personal best timings and the honor of representing their country at these prestigious events.

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