Dr. PETER WERNICKI INDUCTED AS A GLSA HONORARY MEMBER
Greece 1.4.2021. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association proudly announces the induction of Dr. Peter Wernicki from USA as a Honorary Member.
Dr Peter G. Wernicki, MD, FAAOS said about his induction: "I am honored to be inducted as an Honorary Member of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association. Having been involved in the many aspects of lifesaving over the past 45 years, including sport, rescue and medical, I know that this is the one organization which best links all of these areas. This combination serves to improve all aspects of drowning prevention, not only in Greece, but worldwide. Stathis and Eleftheria are accomplishing a great public service which is certainly promoting better lifesavers, and thereby helping to save numerous lives. I totally support the goals of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association and offer my assistance wherever needed. This association also has the premier publication in all of lifesaving - Sport Lifesaver, which is respected worldwide. It is always informative, international in scope, and enjoyable to read. I am humbled to be included in such an esteemed group of previous Honorary Members. It is an impressive and diverse list of individuals who have contributed to lifesaving around the globe."
Dr. Wernicki is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Orthopedic Surgery at Florida State University College of Medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Rutgers Medical School. He completed his orthopedic residency at Union Memorial and Johns Hopkins. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthroscopy. His practice has included being a team physician for the LA Dodgers, the Hawaii Ironman, the Goodwill Games, and other international events. Dr. Wernicki was a lifeguard and water safety instructor for many years. He has been on the Executive Board of the United States Lifesaving Association and their Medical Advisor since 1987. He was co-chair of the groundbreaking US Lifeguard Standards Coalition. Dr. Wernicki is the past chair and current vice chair of the Aquatics Sub-Council of the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. He helped author various editions of the USLA Manual on Open Water Lifesaving and is frequently published in American Lifeguard Magazine. He has authored several books on sports medicine, scientific papers and made conference presentations. Through the council he has helped direct and shape all of the ARC aquatics programs and manuals. He is the past Chair, and current Member of the ILS Medical Committee and sits on the ILS Rescue Commission. He co-founded the first ILS Medical/Rescue Conference which has become current the World Congress on Drowning Prevention. Dr. Wernicki has been honored with a prestigious life membership in the USLA, was made an ILS Knight in the Order of Lifesaving and has received the ARC’s Chairman’s Award, the Clara Barton Award, the President’s Award and the Paragon Water Safety Award 2015 by the International swimming Hall of Fame.
GLSA President, Dr. Stathis Avramidis said: "GLSA was founded on 4-2-2020. Since then it became the home of lifesaving sport in Greece and a respected organization with national origin and international impact. We are truly honored to be associated with such an outstanding individual as Dr. Wernicki. He is one of the most tireless and dedicated workers of our field that make our world a better place. Peter is one of those people that we call peaceful forces in our field; always low profile, always keen to help wherever needed."
The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association is a non-profit organization registered at the First Court of Athens and the only licensed organization by the Ministry of Sports - General Secretariat of Sports to operate lifesaving sport as recreation in Greece. It has Supporters, Honorary, Individual and Clubs Members in 27 countries. To celebrate the 200 years of Greek Independence (1821-2021), GLSA offers free membership opportunities. If you are an Individual, Club or Organization, click here to become part of our growing family. We will review your application and send you a Membership Certificate.
