Club Preview – San Giljan ASC
In this article we are going to talk about the San Giljan ASC club, about its facilities and its competitions.
This club contains several competitions and classes within it, they are as follows:
- Floaters Swimming.
Our floaters program is uniquely designed to provide students with essential drowning prevention skills alongside fundamental swimming techniques. Safety always comes first, and our experienced instructors prioritise teaching life-saving skills such as:
– safe water entry,
– floating techniques, and
– water confidence
– basic introduction to all 4 strokes, – buoyancy control, and
– water propulsion.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Floaters Swimming Class offers a supportive and educational environment that equips you with the abilities needed to enjoy the water safely while becoming a proficient swimmer. Join us today and make a splash towards a safer and more enjoyable aquatic experience! Book Now!
- Beginners Swimming.
Our Beginner’s Swimming Class is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the essential fundamentals of swimming. Whether you’re completely new to the water or looking to improve your confidence and skills, this class is perfect for you.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through step-by-step lessons, focusing on:
-water acclimatisation,
-proper breathing techniques,
-body positioning,
-basic stroke introduction to all 4 strokes with special emphasis on freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke
-water safety and confidence
In a supportive and relaxed environment, you’ll gain the confidence you need to enjoy the water safely and start your journey to becoming a proficient swimmer. Join us and unlock the joy of swimming while building a solid base of skills to propel you forward. Book Now!
- Splaxx Polo.
Dive into the world of aquatics with our comprehensive water polo class, meticulously designed to instil a strong foundation in swimming skills. This class is tailored for individuals of all skill levels who seek to master the art of efficient and confident swimming in the context of water polo. Our experienced instructors prioritise the fundamentals, emphasising proper technique in strokes, kicks, and breathing to enhance your aquatic prowess.
Through a progressive curriculum, our sessions target helping advanced water polo players improve their strength, stamina and endurance during games. There are ‘Challenge sets’ such as Pulse Raisers, Water Polo Leg Kick strengthening drills and egg beater kicks for example.
In a supportive and dynamic learning environment, participants will benefit from individualised attention, group exercises, and simulated game scenarios that integrate newly acquired swimming skills. Whether you’re a beginner aiming to conquer the water or an aspiring water polo athlete, this class will empower you with the confidence and ability to navigate the water effortlessly while setting the stage for future aquatic accomplishments. Book Now!
- Performance Swimming.
Our Performance Swimming Class is meticulously designed to elevate your competitive swimming skills to unparalleled heights. This class is a dynamic journey that centres on refining and perfecting swimming techniques, tailored explicitly to propel swimmers towards their maximum potential in competitions.
Our seasoned instructors bring a wealth of expertise and a passion for swimming, crafting personalised training regimens for each participant. Through comprehensive stroke analysis, advanced drills, and cutting-edge coaching methods, swimmers will experience a transformative enhancement in their technique, speed, and efficiency.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete striving for the podium or a dedicated enthusiast seeking to take your performance up a notch, our Performance Swimming Class is the ultimate avenue to unlock your aquatic prowess and surge ahead in the world of competitive swimming. Book Now!
- Masters ( Adult Swim Classes).
Whether you’re a competitive swimmer aiming to enhance your technique for the podium or an enthusiast seeking to refine your skills for leisurely laps, this class is designed to cater to your swimming goals.
Our experienced instructors will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the fundamentals of swimming technique. From perfecting your strokes – freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly – to honing your starts and turns, each lesson is tailored to help you achieve efficient and graceful movement through the water.
The class offers a dynamic blend of personalised instruction and targeted drills to address specific areas for improvement. Whether you’re aiming to shave seconds off your competition times or simply enjoy a more fluid and comfortable swim, our Adult Masters Swimming Class is the perfect opportunity to refine your skills, boost your confidence, and make a splash in your aquatic pursuits. Book Now!
- Under 12 / 14 – Waterpolo and Swimming.
These are teaching classes for children between 12 and 14 years old in which they learn to swim, float on their own and play water polo. Book Now!
- Under 16 / 18 – Waterpolo.
These are teaching classes for children between 16 and 18 years old in which they learn to play water polo. Book Now!
San Giljan ASC, founded in 1949, is one of the main Aquatic clubs on the island. With a history of over 70 years, our club competes in the local Water Polo and Swimming Competitions.
The Club is proud double champions holder and holds a strong vision for the future particularly in the development of its junior sector for both girls and boys and with ambitious plans for the development of the Club’s facilities.
Over the years the Club has featured some giants of the game such as Hall of Fame member Igor Milanovic, former Players of the Year such as Kurt Dowling, while it still includes former players of the year, our Current Captain Matthew Zammit 2014, Ben Plumpton 2020 & 2021, Stephanie Tanti Desjardins 2020, and current play of the year Jake Tanti 2022.
The Club also holds the local record for unbeaten matches and was also awarded Team of the Year in the 2017 edition of the Malta Sports Awards!