Artistic swimming programme launched in Gozo

Otters ASC has launched an artistic swimming programme in Gozo, giving young athletes on the island access to national-level coaching without having to travel to Malta.

The programme follows a trial held earlier this summer and has been developed since the beginning of 2026 through collaboration between Otters ASC and ASA Malta.

ASA Malta National Artistic Swimming Technical Director and Head Coach Michelle Hubner will travel to Gozo twice a week during the winter season to lead training sessions. She will be supported by National Team Coach and European Aquatics Technical Official Hannah Preca Trapani.

The programme follows a summer trial led by coach Davida from Synchro Knights, which introduced children in Gozo to artistic swimming.

Otters ASC said the initiative will allow young athletes to develop their skills on the island while receiving coaching from national-level staff.

The club said the programme forms part of its plans to expand its aquatic sports offering in Gozo and provide access to different disciplines for athletes of different ages and abilities.

With the addition of artistic swimming, Otters ASC now offers four official aquatic disciplines: swimming, artistic swimming, water polo and open water swimming. The club said it is the first club in Malta to offer all four disciplines under one club structure.

Otters ASC thanked ASA Malta, Hubner, Preca Trapani and Davida, as well as its coaches, volunteers, parents and supporters involved in the launch. Registration for the artistic swimming programme is open through the Otters ASC website.