Dear Friends, We are very glad to host the XXX Edition of the European Lifesaving Championships for National Teams, Interclub and Masters. The International Lifesaving Federation of Europe (ILSE)...
Dear Friends, We are very glad to host the XXX Edition of the European Lifesaving Championships for National Teams, Interclub and Masters. The International Lifesaving Federation of Europe (ILSE) awarded the bid of the Italian Federation which embraced various targets: to spread the water culture through sports reflection; to further guarantee bathers’ prevention, protection and safety through the education and training of lifesavers who operate along the 8.000 km of the Italian coasts, rivers, lakes and pools; to reduce under 0.5% each 100.000 habitants the accidents or deaths for drowning ; to improve the international role of Italy in respect of information, consciousness, defense and protection of aquatics area. For the more than 1.600 athletes participating, managers, coaches, officials, volunteers and families it would be an occasion to grow and share lifesaving value within this prestigious Event which will take place in Riccione from 18th September to 5th October 2020. The Swimming Stadium and the beach in front of Viale Torino. 1 km long, will be the scenario for the pool and ocean’s events; the city will turn into a place for meeting and sharing different way of life but all under the same swimming principles. Italy is well known for its life quality, artistic and cultural goods, landscape beauty, temperate and mild weather, food, fashion, cinema, irony and hospitality. Riccione concentrates all these characteristics and represents the ideal location to visit the Bel Paese. As ex lifesaver swimmer and as President of the Italian Federation and as President of the Ligue Europeenne de Natation, I’m proud that ILSE chose Italy to host the European Championships which will be organized with passion, knowledge and responsibility in order to promote a discipline with profound social purposes. Compliance with life and sports are values for all. Defend them and enjoy!