INTERNATIONAL
LIFESAVING SYMPOSIUM
drowning
prevention through sport
School of Sports Science and Physical Education
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Dafni, Athens, Sunday 15/10/2023, 10:00-14:00
The International Lifesaving Symposium is organized by
the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association and endorsed by the following prestigious
organizations: International Life Saving Federation; International Life Saving
Federation of Europe; International Swimming Hall of Fame; Princess Charlene of
Monaco Foundation; School of Sports Science and Physical Education of Athens University;
Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation; Lifesaving Network.
The symposium connects experts, participants and
representatives of national and international organizations in the fields of
lifesaving and aquatics by 11 countries (Greece, Cyprus, Servia, Bulgaria,
Germany, Belgium, Poland, Turkey, Monaco, Slovenia, USA).
Salutation
Prof. Konstantinos Karteroliotis
Dean, School of Sports Science and Physical Education,
University of Athens
Salutation
Prof. Argyris Toubekis
Professor of Swimming; Representative of Aquatics
Division
School of Sports Science and Physical Education,
University of Athens
Salutation
Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation
Salutation
Dr. Harald Vervaecke
Secretary General, International Life Saving
Federation
Salutation
Dr. Detlev Mohr
President, International Life Saving Federation of
Europe
Salutation
Dr. Bill Kent
Chairman of the Board, International Swimming Hall of
Fame
Chairman of the Board, Every Child A Swimmer
The evolution of lifesaving sport in
Greece
Dr. Stathis Avramidis
President,
Greek Lifesaving Sports Association; Board Member,
International Swimming Hall of Fame; Business
Commission Member, International Life Saving Federation; Board Member, Mediterranean Lifesaving Confederation; Lifeguard-Lifesaving Sport Teacher, Athens University
Drowning Near-Death Experiences: What
Lifesaving Professionals Need to Know
Prof. Jan Holden
Professor Emerita of Counseling, University of North
Texas
President, International Association of Near-Death
Studies
A Lifesaving Network for saving lives in
Europe through lifesaving sport
Milan Kreckovic
Coordinator, Lifesaving Network
Head, Navissos
Lifeguarding: Past – Present – Future
Lucas Bistarakis
“Father”, Greek Professional Lifeguarding
Honorary President, Greek Lifesaving Sports
Association
Chocking baby and infant CPR
Konstantinos Papaioakim
Founder, Rescue Training International
The evolution of professional
lifeguarding in Greece from the 20th to the 21st century
Vania Vichou
Deputy Secretary General, Hellenic Association of
Lifeguard Schools
Founder, Pan-Hellenic Lifeguard School
The lifeguard legislation in Greece
Marios Mironakis
President, Hellenic Association of Lifeguard Schools
Founder, Ionian Lifeguard School
Psychophysiological differences of
lifeguards performing a water surface rescue and a 5.5m deep underwater rescue
Vangelis Tsampazis
Founder, Lifeguard Academy of Northern Greece
Deputy Treasurer, Hellenic Association of Lifeguard
Schools
The Professional Lifeguard: Who – Why - How
Alexandros Karapatis
Director, GEP Lifeguard Academy
Risk Assessment on Beaches
Vasilios Hantzopoulos
Instructor Trainer, German Red Cross and European
Resuscitation Council
Co-opted Member (former), Education Committee, International Life Saving Federation Europe
“Safe Greece”: Overview of the project
that educates thousands of children
Taxiarchis Rellias
Head of Scientific Advisors, Greek Lifesaving Sports
Association
Lifeguarding in Greece today: Achievements and Prospectives
Nikos Giovanidis
Founder, Greek Lifeguard Academy
Public Relations, Hellenic Association of Lifeguard Schools
GLSA Awards
The GLSA honors coaches and
athletes that excelled in Greek and overseas championships.
The ceremony includes video
screening of various championships and award presentations.
The awards will be presented by various lifesaving and lifeguarding authorities.
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To view the results of the symposium, click here.
