CLUB PHILOSOPHY - Agones sfc

What is our club philosophy ?

Honesty, it demands no lies and I admit I could not answer on the spot. The question may be simple, but the answer is not as much. The club is only a few years old and yet it has been developing so quickly. Until now, it’s been a fast learning curve, with ups and downs. Thanks to committed members and sponsors we achieved much more than we had ever imagined when the word ‘Agones’ was heard the first time in the Maltese sport scene.  

As a the founder and chairperson of the club, I have always preached for a club that would be different in it’s way of running. A club were the most important element has to be what should be the most obvious thing when speaking about sport; and that is the element of FUN. A club were both newbies and elite athlete sit around the same table and eat the same food. A club were everyone feels at home, and yet a club were the members are expected to threat as they would threat their home.

On the other hand, a sports club, like any other club needs to have values and believes. One of my first credits at university aimed to explain all the benefits of sport and those benefits are the pillars that should hold the structure of the whole club.   

Sports and physical activity decreases health problems. Relaxes, revitalizes and is a good way to break away from daily routine, while relieving stress and reducing depression. Exercise helps you feel good about yourself, increases self-esteem and brings feeling of success, as well as the ability to overcome failure. Training helps you personally to be disciplined, and teaches every participant organisational and time management skills, not forgetting the Socialising Factor, Sportsmanship and Team spirit something a true Agonian should have in his genes.

While many people start a physical activity programme because of long-term benefits, it’s the short-term benefits that keep them motivated to continue the habit and that’s why as part of our club structure we set up committees and events to help every member aim towards a short term goal. Whether it’s a 5 km run or a full distance triathlon.

From riders who barely can cycle to racing in the tours, from full distance finishers to a sprint triathlon, from a 2 km fun run to a full marathon we try to provide the emotional support, the educational awareness, the training and the technical support so that everyone can reach his maximum potential and his / her own personal targets with a big smile on their face.

That is the philosopshy of the Agones Sfc, this has to be the spirit of a true Agonian !      

Warren Muscat
President - Agones sfc

B.ed ( hons ) Physical Education
President Award Malta