The Countdown has started!
European Championships 2015 – “Lifesaving 2015” August 1st to 15th
Working in partnership with Surf Life Saving Wales we have secured the bid to host the European Life Saving Championships 2015. The location will be South Wales with a central Athletes Village at the University of Swansea, the Still Water Events at the National Pool Swansea (within the University campus) and the Open Water Events at Aberavon Beach.
The National Team events
Will commence with registration on Saturday 1st August with day 1 of the competition on the 2nd August
The Inter Clubs
Registration is on the 8th August with competition starting on the 9th
Key Points to note
Accommodation – Will be offered at the University of Swansea campus at very competitive rates with the option of Breakfast, Dinner and packed lunch. Reservations will not require payment until June. Booking will open on January 13th 2015 at www.lifesaving2015.com
A maximum of 1,000 beds available but over 1,000 participants expected for the Inter Clubs event so book early
Transport – Shuttle buses will operate between the University campus and Aberavon Beach to transport teams and supporters
Entry – Online at www.lifesaving2015.com will open March 2015 (date to be confirmed)
Eligibility National Teams selected and entered by National Governing Bodies
Inter Club Teams selected and entered by Affiliated Clubs. Open to all SLSGB, SLS Wales and RLSS Affiliated Clubs
CALLING ALL OFFICIALS AND EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS
We need:-
Marshalls, Starters, Timekeepers, Finish Judges, Lane Judges, Turn Judges, Recorders, Event Results Assistants, Safeguarding Supervisors (training support provided) and a few of those wonderful people who can do anything whilst staying calm and just be there when needed.
Some of these roles will require a Category C National Qualification
We hope to start putting the teams together in the early new year so if you are interested to help please mail your details with a brief summary of experience and role preference to Jdean@slsgb.org.uk We have a limited number of free rooms that will be allocated on a first selected basis. All event officials will have free event uniforms and all meals provided.
Further detailed Event Information will be posted on the event website which will go fully live in the first week of January 2015 www.lifesaving2015.com |
