Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [51] allowances that had been made by the officials and the advices that they got by an athlete of an opposing nation, to help them have the competition experience (Picture 5; Burnside 2018). Picture 5: The Americans won the Australian Surf Boat Race thanks to the officials that allowed the participation of the Australian athlete Spaz, seeded the team to the finals and in privileged positioning at the starting line. Photo: Bob Burnside archives.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [52] 1967: In 1967, the American Team participated at the Australian Tour to gain lifesaving sport championships. At that event, a nice story that demonstrates the values of fair play took place. Although the American athletes were doing quite well in open water ocean swims, they were getting beaten repeatedly in the Belt Race. Bob Burnside had two outstanding junior swimmers, Spike Beck and Bi Gerold that were alternated between each other, with no success. A week before the Championships, the team went to Queensland. An old lifesaver approached Burnside on the beach as they were training for the belt race. He looked at the reel and belt, fingered the line and said: ”Mate, you Yanks have been had your line has never been waxed, no wonder you’ve lost every race.” He then explained that lines needed to be stretch and waxed so as float with ease. Salt water soaking in the cotton line made it sink and become heavy to swim with. He also informed Burnside, that if it is not stretched, the line would bow in the current while racing. He then made an offer: “If you’ll trust me with the entire reel, I will have it properly stretched and waxed and have it ready for the championships for you.” Burnside accepted his kind offer. And it was ready for them just before the finals in South Australia. Eventually, the American Team won the National Australian Junior Belt Race, thanks to the help that they received by that Australian, who kindly advised the opponent team of his own country (Bob Burnside, personal communication 10 January 2018; picture 6). Picture 6: Team USA participated at the 1967 International Lifesaving Championships in Australia and won the Junior Belt Race, thanks to the assistance they received by an Australian. Photo: Bob Burnside archives.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [53] 1967: While being hosted by the Victorian State in Melbourne, Team USA met George Nutbeam, a man who spearheaded the states lifesaving movement. He was a selfmade millionaire, who loved his early lifesaving association and supported its activity. They called him “Silver Fox” for his shiny white hair and keen insight. George loved his Victorian State Lifesavers and one evening, proposed to Bud Stevenson and Bob Burnside, an exchanger competition between the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Association and his Victorian State All Star Team. He said that ”if we stay away from each of our National Boards, it is acceptable that separate exchanges can be formulated between individual lifeguard associations.” The Americans like the proposal. They would set up a race similar to which the Los Angeles County organizes each year, “The Taplin Bell”. It is a relay of 4 swimmers, 4 paddlers and 4 dory teams, that was named after the Hermosa Beach Judge Taplin”. Silver Fox said: ”Great mates, let’s call this event between our two Associations, “The Weiland Shield”, after the Australian Ambassador to the USA. We would drop the dory segment of the race and will replace it with the Australian Surf Ski.” The “Weiland Shield” is hotly contested every 2 years, on the California Coast in the USA or in Victoria, Australia. It increases the friendship, bonding, camaraderie and competition experiences between the two nations (Bob Burnside, personal communication 10 January 2018; picture 7). Picture 7: While visiting the Victorian State in Melbourne in 1967, the American Lifesaving Team along with the Victorian States Lifesavers, established the “Weiland Shield” to enhance the competition experiences between USA and Australia. Photo: Bob Burnside archives.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [54] 1990: Rena Anagnostou participated in World Goodwill Masters Games in Morocco. After competing in “Manikin Carry”, she was watching from the benches the next heats. A Moroccan lifesaver could not reach the bottom of the pool to tow the manikin and surfaced gasping for air. She looked as if she wanted help. Rena dove into the water and carried the competitor to the ending wall. The whole swimming Center quakes from the applause shouting “Hellas, Hellas!” (picture 8; Avramidis, 2005; Mastora and Avramidis, 2017). Picture 8: World gold medalist Rena Anagnostou helped a fellow lifesaver during the race. Photo: Rena Anagnostou archives. 1996: Team Baywatch participated at the Interclub World Lifesaving Championships in Durban, South Africa and several of its competitors got credible positions. Heidi Hannenian won gold (200m Obstacles, Run-Swim-Run) and 5th in Surf Swim; Craig Hummer, Tim Gair, Diane Grainer-Gallas and Heidi Hannenian won silver (4x50m Obstacle Swim); Ingrid Walters finished 4th (2k beach Run); Diane Gallas finished 5th (Run-Swim-Run); Buddy Bohn, Craig Hummer and Phil Topar won gold (Taplin Relay); Randy Eickhoff, Greg Bonann and Phil Topar won bronze (Surf Race); Buddy Bohn, Mitch Kahn and Mike Newman won bronze (Rescue Board Race; American Lifeguard Magazine, 1996). As mentioned previously in this book, sportsmanship goes beyond competition and podium performances. It is expressed through mutual respect and understanding, communication and cooperation among people and teams. Thus, the installation of these social values to the new generation, may assist the building of a better and fairer world. Fair play is a positive concept and therefore, the games should be conducted for the joy of competition and not for another ultimate goal.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [55] Apparently these values motivated the creator of TV series, Baywatch, Greg Bonann, to think of using Team Baywatch to teach children swimming as a means of water safety in underprivileged areas (Bonann, 2000). A team that has gained such enormous publicity, would possibly mold mindsets of sportsmanship and camaraderie (picture 9). Picture 9: Team Baywatch competed at the World Lifesaving Championships 1996 and later was considered to be used as means to promote the values of swimming to underprivileged children. The creator of Baywatch, Greg Bonann, along with the screenwriter Tai Collins and Mike Newman attended these championships. Photo: Harald Vervaecke archives. 1988: A remarkable incident took place during the Finn class sailing event at the Seoul Olympic Games. The winds were strong during the second-last race. Singapore's Joseph Chan and Siew Shaw capsized. Canadian Lawrence Lemieux abandoned his race and ceded his second-place position to rescue his competitors. Later he returned to the race and finished 22nd. After the Games, the yacht racing world governing body gave him the points from the race he would have earned for a second-place finish. Because of that, Lemieux finished 11th overall. The IOC appreciated his action and honoured him with the Pierre de Coubertin medal for sportsmanship (Rosendale, 2021).
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [56] Early 2000s: During a Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Championships, the Board Race event was taking place. A competitor stopped racing and attended to the immediate needs of a rival competitor who was injured. The lifesavers who set aside their personal ambitions and do what they are trained to do (i.e., rescue a person in need), represents the true spirit of lifesaving. Prior to SLSA writing a guideline to assist officials deal with the situation, in the spirit of fair play, officials, when possible, seeded the competitor who undertook the rescue into the next round of the event. SLSA formalised the arrangement and its rules now state: “In the events up until a final, should a competitor be disadvantaged due to performing a rescue during that event, and have their chances of qualifying through to the next round disadvantaged, the person may be allowed to proceed through to the next round, providing it can be accommodated. However, should the rescue take place in a final, it will be subject to the Referee’s discretion, but generally unless the race is stopped, the race results shall stand.” 2004: The lifeguards of the American Lifeguard Chief, Peter Davis, have the annual physical agility test “Final Physical Challenge” which included swimming, and swimming at night, running, questions-answers, chest press, deep squats, climbing and swimming in the mud. The test result would decide which lifeguards will be hired full-time. It is a difficult 2,5-hour procedure which everyone takes seriously. At some point, the leading lifeguard realizes that a co-competitor came in contact with a big jellyfish and his face was swollen. He stops the race and starts carrying him to the shore. In this way, he was deprived of the first position in order to start the rescue process earlier and also, the competitor’s treatment. The test organisers acknowledged the great act of the sport-lifesaver and they hired him, afterwards (Mastora and Avramidis, 2017). 2012: In a lifesaving sport tournament, when the head of a team was informed that a colleague of his would be awarded for his long contributions to lifesaving as author and scholar, he stated: “If he comes, my team will not participate at the championships”. The organizer informed him that the award ceremony would be held and he could do as he wished. Eventually, his team had no other choice but to participated in the tournament. When the honouree found out about the incident, he congratulated his colleagues’ competitors and his wife for their success and he took pictures of them while they were competing to give back to them to keep the memory of the game alive (picture 10; Mastora and Avramidis, 2017).
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [57] Picture 10: The head of a team attempts to prevent the awarding ceremony of a fellow and the second congratulates and supports that team. Photo: Stathis Avramidis archives. 2013: The medical advisor of the Brazilian Lifesaving Society and pioneer of lifesaving sport in his homeland, Dr. David Szpilman MD, decides to end his career as a sport lifesaver, to give his opponent and friend, Jefferson Vilella, the opportunity of winning. Till then, Szpilman was finishing first. He considered that it was important for his friend to taste the win without fierce competition. Since then, he participates as an organizer (picture 11; Mastora and Avramidis, 2017). Picture 11: Dr. David Szpilman MD helps his fellow Jefferson Vilella become a podium competitor. Photo: Stathis Avramidis archives. 2014: Stathis Avramidis participated in the “1000m Run - 1000m Swim - 1000m Run” in the National Championship of the Brazilian Lifesaving Society (SOBRASA). Towards the end of the race, he starts walking tiredly. Αn opponent competitor, Idygleikson Medeiros reaches him. He pats him in the back: “Come on Greek, go on”. He gives him courage. They continue… they go past 35 competitors of different ages. In the last 50m, the Greek foreruns the Brazilian for 2m. He reduces his
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [58] speed… he waits for him… he grabs his hand… he whispers “together” and they finish together. This is the beauty of sports! (picture 12; Mastora and Avramidis, 2017). Picture 12: L-R: Stathis Avramidis and Idygleikson Medeiros encouraged each other during the Run-Swim-Run race. Photo: Stathis Avramidis archives. 2014: Stathis Avramidis takes part in the “100m Manikin Carry with Fins” in the Brazilian championship. He had no fins. A Brazilian sport lifesaver, as soon as he finished the race, lends his to the Greek, without thinking that this may be the cause of defeat for his compatriot. The Greek finished 3rd in his row. The Brazilian commentator yelled “congratulations Avramidis”. The Brazilians applauded valuing the participation and secondarily the distinction (Mastora and Avramidis, 2017). Picture 13: Ippokampos sports club trained individual competitors for the Pan-Hellenic Lifesaving Championships. Photo: Stathis Avramidis archives.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [59] 2015-2016: The Ippokampos Club is a fine example that demonstrates consciously fair play. Nikos Beintaris coached the Triaina Voulas Club lifesavers before the 1 st Pan-Hellenic Lifesaving Championships and lent equipment to the Greek Lifeguard Academy (which participated as Kekropas Club) to train for the 2nd Pan-Hellenic Lifesaving Championships. When it needed accommodation, due to the destruction of its home from natural disaster, it was accommodated by Chaidari Swim Club (picture 13; Mastora and Avramidis, 2017). 2020: At the British Universities Lifesaving Clubs’ Association Championships, Greece was represented by the Squad of Athens University. Fourteen students had trained well. Among them, Kalypso Economidou stood out for her performance in her favor discipline, the 100m Manikin Tow with Fins. Due to an error in the registration process, her name did not appear in the heats. Kalypso was devastated and said that would give up the championship bursting in tears. Her team-mate and friend Eleftheria Kasagianni offered her place. Eventually the organizers fixed the issue and both competitors competed. Later they won silver medal at the 4x50m Pool Lifesaver Relay with Konstantinos Papadopoulos and Michael Sousounis (picture 14; Kasagianni, 2020; Economidou, 2020; Avramidis, 2020). Picture 14: L-R: Kalypso Economidou and Eleftheria Kasagianni in BULSCA 2020. Photo: Stathis Avramidis archives. 2020: Atlantis Lifesaving Sport Club trained competitors of other teams prior to the Greek Lifesaving Cup. Its president and coach, Efraim Chalkias, trained selflessly numerous competitors of various teams for 1 month each year. Some of these competitors gained medals as individuals or team members at the championships of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association against Atlantis. Chalkias congratulated and presented medals to them at the medal ceremony. The same fair play gesture took place in 2021 too (picture 15; Greek Lifesaving Sports Association 2020a).
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [60] Picture 15: Atlantis Lifesaving Sport Club trained competitors of other teams prior the two annual Greek Lifesaving Cups. Photo: Greek Lifesaving Sports Association archives. 2020: The Greek Lifesaving Cup introduced the inclusion of people with disabilities in the competition programme, probably for the first time in the history of lifesaving sport. The 5 male competitors with disabilities started the race inside the water. The reason is that they didn’t want to have advantage against their only female competitor Alexandra Stamatopoulou, an accomplished Paralympic competitor, who was the only who could not make a start from the starting block at the 100m Obstacle Swim, because she had paralyzed legs (picture 16; Greek Lifesaving Sports Association, 2020b, Macedonian Lifeguard School, 2021). Picture 16: The male competitors with disabilities, started the race inside the water, to give fair chance to their only female opponent who could not stand on the starting block because she has paralyzed legs at the 100m Obstacle Swim. Photo: Greek Lifesaving Sports Association archives. 2020: In a notable initiative by Haiti Lifesaving conducted by Dr. Evenel Mervilus, the President of the Haitian Federation of Rescue, a diverse representation strategy was enacted during the formation of the Lifesaving Education Committee. Recognizing the need for varied perspectives, the committee intentionally sought members from different regions in Haiti, backgrounds, and expertise levels. Women, who were historically underrepresented, were actively encouraged to participate. This approach resulted in a committee that reflected the rich diversity within the Haitian
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [61] Federation of Rescue. Consequently, the Lifesaving Education programs developed were more inclusive, addressing the unique needs of various communities. This commitment to diverse representation not only strengthened the committee's effectiveness but also enhanced the overall impact of lifesaving initiatives across diverse demographics. 2022: At the British Universities Lifesaving Clubs’ Association Championships, Greece was represented by the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association. Due to the world pandemic of covid-19 that caused lack of training and financial problems, the Greek representation was only 3 competitors; Michalis Glynatsis, Efraim Chalkias and Stefanos Moustakis. The BULSCA President Ben Barker, allowed the Greeks to participate in the relays with one competitor swimming two times, to help them gain experiences. This did not give advantage to the team (picture 17; Avramidis, 2022; Glynatsis, 2022; Chalkias, 2022; Moustakis, 2022). Picture 17: The BULSCA President Ben Barker allowed the 3 Greeks to compete in a relay that needed 4 competitors, to help them gain experiences. Photo: Greek Lifesaving Sports Association archives. 2023: The surf conditions proved incredibly tough during the U/17 board semi-final at a Tradies Wanda One Club Carnival. Kai Thatcher looked back and noticed a competitor in the break zone was not moving. Immediately he transitioned from competitor to lifesaver and responded by paddling into the break zone to check the competitor who was now a patient. The patient whilst not moving and red-faced, was face up suffering a severe concussion. Kai moved quickly pulling him out of the water, protecting his airway, floating him onto his board and moving beyond the break zone. Kai raised his arm to signal for aid, he managed the patient for over 2
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [62] minutes in heavy swell until the IRB arrived and transferred the patient to shore. The patient was taken to Sutherland hospital for further medical assistance and released later that day. Wanda SLSC is proud of Kai’s heroic efforts during a race. His turn from competitor to lifesaver, swift thinking and lifesaving skills, ensured the safety of another competitor. Because of that, Kai was not penalised for his efforts, with the carnival officials awarding him a place in the final. For his meritorious action, Kai was nominated for a Sydney Branch Rescue of the Month Award (Picture 18, Wanda SLSC personal communication. Picture 18: During the U/17 board semi-final at a Tradies Wanda One Club Carnival, Kai Thatcher stopped his race to save a fellow competitor and was nominated for a Sydney Branch Rescue of the Month Award. Photo: Wanda SLSC archives. About twenty years ago, during the National Championships of the United States Lifesaving Association (ULSA), Billy George, an elite rower who had qualified for the finals in an event, loaned his personal, extremely valuable, boat to a close rival competitor to use in a semi-final. This other competitor's boat had been damaged beyond repair in an earlier heat. Essentially, Billy George risked the damage of his personal boat by the other competitor which would ruin his chances in the final, in order that his rival could compete. Since then and for about 20 years, the USLA presents the Billy George Sportsmanship Award to those that demonstrate fair play (Peter Wernicki, personal communication December 29, 2023). All national federations should follow the example of the USLA by establishing their own Fair Play Awards.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [63] Learn and Play on “Fair Play”
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [64] Learn and Play on “Fair Play” Can fair play be learned? Yes. According to Mandela (1994), people must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, because love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite. The teaching of fair play rules, especially from the young age, is crucial for the evolution of mentally and physically healthy adults. To achieve that, we encourage every organisation and club to motivate its members play the educational games of this section. The participants will get a Certificate of Accomplishment. The “Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport” is freely available in the section “Programmes” here www.sportlifesaving.blogspot.com. Find the Hidden Words Find 23 words that hide fair play and appear in this book. F A I R P L A Y Y T I O P Q W E R T G M S Ο Y S D G E N E R O C I T Y E W A S O P Ε R E S P E C T S D F G H J C H T D D O Τ H D N M S E L F C O N T R O L H F E R S G Z X V L A S D F G R F B A E L G S T O L Y M P I C V A L U E S V C D E H T S Χ D W T S F Z Q W E R P P B H F T S Y M Τ K E G M E D A L S D O I N J G E W E A S L R B S S A Z C V B R R M K H K I R N Q K T L E A D E R T Y T I C N K N N T S R R G N N V T Y U U I E T H I C S S G H T I P A R E N T S H J R T X T G H D H I I W S T A N D A R D S Z X D O P I N G P O G O V E R N M E N T A S Z V C L U B
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [65] Give the correct answer Find the current answer to the following questions within the text. What actions are being taken worldwide to protect fair play? A. Conferences. B. Writing books. C. Issuance of codes with instructions and proclamations by organisations. D. All of the above. Who does fair play concern? A. Only coaches and clubs. B. Parents and competitors only. C. Only competitors because they compete. D. Coaches, parents, competitors, clubs, governments, journalists, fans. What conduct by judges is considered against fair play? Α. They only care about the success of the competitor who competes in their lane. B. Comply with the rules and spirit of the match. C. They are honest, fair and ethical when dealing with others. D. They are a positive role model for others. What should coaches do to encourage fair play? Α. Exemplify noble competition and act in a manner that does not harm competitors, coaches and judges. B. They influence the outcome of the match in any way and at any cost to the benefit of their competitors. C. Pursue methods of developing competitors regardless of whether they are dangerous to their health. D. None of the above. How should parents encourage fair play? A. Children are pushed into unsportsmanlike behavior to demand their right. B. They are too busy with the kids and scolding the judges when they cancel them at the start. C. They encourage sportsmanship and healthy sports. D. They do not sympathize with the children to toughen them up. What is not considered fair play by competitors? A. Accepting success and failure with grace and magnanimity. B. Elaboration of research papers on fair competition. C. Avoiding cheating or performance enhancement using anabolic steroids. D. Respect for opponents and teammates on and off the playing field. What is considered the most important triple for a fair fight? Α. Parent-Coach- Competitor B. Competitor- Physician-State C. Parent-CompetitorCoach D. Board of Directors-Federation-International Rescue Federation
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [66] What does the International Athletics Committee Manifesto define for fair play? Α. The "Philathletic Spirit" is beyond competition. B. Intolerance is born of ignorance and misunderstanding. Tolerance is the result of knowledge and understanding. C. It must be present in all types of sports regardless of the age of the participants and applied to the Physical Education of children and adolescents. D. All of the above. Which of the following is not a golden rule of competition? A. I never humiliate the opponent. I deny victory by illegal means. B. I deny any verbal or physical violence. I always keep my dignity. C. I fight only for the joy of victory. D. Ι congratulate the winner at the end of the game. Who does the Code of Sports Conduct include? A. National Federations and sports clubs. B. Only the Government because the policy for sports depends on it. C. The judges because they express justice in every sporting event. D. Parents, Coaches, Judges, Government, Competitors, Federation, Unions. How does a committee safeguard fair play? A. It treats young competitors as a microcosm of adults and competitors. B. Instills noble competition in competitors, coaches, judges and administrators. C. It secures sponsors to make financial facilities to competitors. D. All of the above. How does a federation reward outstanding examples of fair play? A. There is no reward. B. Reward is only the moral satisfaction that each competitor feels. C. By awarding an honourary award each year at a special ceremony. D. With prize money. Choose ways that help spread good sportsmanship to the team. A. Use of bright examples of competitors who have demonstrated good sportsmanship. B. Reference to the unpleasant health consequences of those who were doped. C. Encouragement to read the "fair play" book and watch relevant "fair play" videos on the Internet. D. All of the above. Mention strategies that do not prepare the competitor for fair competition. A. Realistic goal expectations, emphasis on the positive, celebrate small successes. B. During the break, the coach tells the competitors a story that highlights the greatness of the fair games. C. Encouraging the perception that the ultimate goal is victory at all costs. D. All of the above. What is the use of shining examples in practice? A. They create healthy examples for the development of people who will be safe in the water, healthy in their lives and useful to society. B. They help to prevent violence and corruption in the competition area and in life. C. They contribute to the healthy emotional and spiritual maturation of those involved. D. All of the above.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [67] What kinds of parents are there in sports? A. Those who do not sympathize with the children, are overworked and have a healthy preoccupation with them. B. The parents who belong to a patriarchal and matriarchal family. C. Parents belonging to a nuclear or single-parent family. D. All of the above. Which sentence is correct? A. Practical exercises in which competitors will think about ethical issues are optional for teaching fair play. B. The use of illegal performance-enhancing substances induces some of the rival competitors to imitate the original competitor in order to compete with him on equal terms, harming their own health. C. Children go through the same stages in developing their moral values. D. All of the above. How does the coach who does not respect fair play harm his competitor? A. Cultivating high expectations that cannot be met, resulting in an emotional breakdown for the competitor when they fail. B. By encouraging the competitor to use prohibited substances to maximize his performance. C. Encouraging him to take illegal substances to get ahead. D. All of the above. Which saying reflects the spirit of the fair fight? A. The strong compete with sportsmanship. Sportsmanship wins. B. Strong competitors always win. C. Fair play is the sole responsibility of the clubs. D. All of the above.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [68] Activities for Home or Club Respond to the following activities: Tell 5 safety rules that you need to follow at the beach. Draw a picture of yourself while competing in a lifesaving sport discipline. Write a story where you were in difficulty during a competition and got help by opponent competitors. Discuss with a teacher or sport lifesaver the meaning of fair play, making reference to examples from real competitions. Find the number and name of the lifesaving sport disciplines. Make an internet search (google, youtube) and find stories of fair play in other non-aquatic sports (basketball, football etc). Discuss which one of the golden rules of fair play was applied and what impressed you mostly. Make an internet search (google, youtube) and find stories of fair play in other aquatic sports (e.g. swimming, sailing etc). Discuss which one of the golden rules of fair play was applied and what impressed you mostly. Rook-Zook: Make 2 teams of 5 players each. The players of team A, close their ears. The player #1 is given a word that needs to describe it to player #2 without mentioning the word. Choose words that appear in this book. If #2 finds it, it describes it to #3 without using the previously used words. The aim is that all 5 players should find the word within 2 minutes. Each finding takes 10 points. Team B follows with a new word. In the end, the points of both teams are calculated to announce the winner.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [69] Notice the similarities and differences See the two pictures and discuss any similarities and differences.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [70] Fair Play Award Each organizing committee that orchestrates lifesaving championships, may present to individuals or teams that met one or more of the sportsmanship criteria that appear in this booklet with a “Fair Play Award”. This award is very prestigious and should be presented at the discretion of the organizing committee at a special occasion during the medal ceremony. The following form should be completed: Contact details of the person who submits the application: Name: Surname: Gender: Male. Female. Age: Nationality: Venue: Nominee Telephone: Nominee E-mail: Role: Competitor. Official. Coach. Team Official. Reporter. Club. Organisation. Governing authority. Parent. Contact details of the person who is nominated for the award (if different): Name: Surname: Gender: Male. Female. Age: Nationality: Venue: Telephone: E-mail: Role: Competitor. Official. Coach. Team Official. Reporter. Club. Organisation. Governing authority. Parent. Synopsis Describe the nominee’s act of sportsmanship (300 words):
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Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [74] The authors Dr Stathis Avramidis DipEd, BEd, MSc, MPH, PhD serves the fields of injury prevention and water safety in numerous capacities. He is an Officer at the National Public Health Organisation, the President of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association and Teacher of the modules “Applied Lifeguarding” and “Lifesaving Sport” at the School of Physical Education and Sports Science of Athens University (2016-). He has worked as a Lecturer of Aquatics and Visiting Research Fellow at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK (2003-2012). He is the Secretary General of the Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation, Board Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Business Commission Member of the International Life Saving Federation and former Board Member of the International Association of Swimming Teachers’ Association. With 29 books as author or lead editor, he is one of the most prolific lifesaving advocates in the world. For his scholarly, academic and professional activities, he has been honoured 18 times by the International Swimming Hall of Fame, the International Life Saving Federation, the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth and other organisations. He is considered the "father" of lifesaving sport in Greece. Dr Ioanna Mastora DipEd, BEd, MEd, PhD and post-doctoral researcher at Athens University is a renowned international scholar with diverse academic work. She has 18 years of teaching experience (Universities of Thessaloniki, Peloponnese, West Attica, Indianapolis, Hellenic Police Officers School, Athens Vocational School). She was a Scientific Advisor to the Organizing Committee "Athens 2004", at the Ministry of Sports, Secretary General and Managing Director at the International Foundation for Olympic and Sports Education, Secretary General at the Olympic Center of Philosophy and Education - Humanities in the World. Dr Mastora is a prolific scholar (books, scientific announcements, articles, chapters, dozens of TV appearances). Among her work, there is “Champion in Life!" (it was taught in schools on 5 continents approved by IOC and UNESCO), "The Association - the living cell of Sports" (General Secretariat of Sports), "Raise a champion" for kindergartens, and the publication "Shadow of Honour" of the Ministry of Culture. She has participated as an international reviewer of the IOC's "Teaching Values" training package for Beijing, international festivals and documentaries for the Olympic Games. She is a member of international organisations and has received international awards.
Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport [75] Organisations The International Life Saving Federation is the world authority of drowning prevention. It is a recognized federation by the International Olympic Committee and collaborates with the World Health Organisation. It acts as umbrella organisation in 130+ countries. The International Life Saving Federation of Europe is an umbrella organisation, representing federations that are working in the field of water safety in Europe. Its members represent more than 5 million lifesavers/lifeguards all over Europe. The Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation is an umbrella organisation that represents federations of the 26 Mediterranean countries. Its mission is to advance lifesaving sport in the Mediterranean region and participate at the Mediterranean Games and the Mediterranean Beach Games. The International Federation of Swimming Teachers’ Association is the leading authority of swimming teachers in the world. Its network spans in 19 countries. Its aim is to raise the standards of swimming teaching as means of quality health and water safety. The International Swimming Hall of Fame is a non-profit organisation and the “official repository for aquatic history” as deemed by World Aquatics, the governing body for Olympic aquatic sports. It collaborates with aquatic organisations worldwide to preserve, educate and celebrate the history of aquatic sports while promoting Every Child A Swimmer. The Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation is committed to building a world where children from all backgrounds can thrive in a safe environment and learn to live together. Since 2012, more than 1,000,000 people have benefitted from the Learn to Swim, Water Safety and Sport & Education programmes in 41 countries. The International Pierre de Coubertin Committee was established to honor the memory of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games. It aims to promote the Olympic ideals of excellence, friendship, respect, and the Olympic values of fair play, perseverance, and sportsmanship. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association was founded in honour of 3 family members that lost their lives at sea. It undertakes national deeds with international impact for drowning prevention through water safety and lifesaving sport activities. It is a member of ILS, ILSE, MLC, IFSTA and ally of the PCMF and other prestigious organisations.
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