This book may inspire young heroes
Lifesaving has different dimensions. In the centre is always the humanitarian aspect – the prevention of drowning and in case that prevention fails the rescue of people out of acute danger to drown. Lifesavers may act as professionals or volunteers, but in the best case in a team with others. This needs co-ordination, collaboration, understanding and trusting each other – in emergency situations without any words. Education, training and fitness are essential to rescue safe and quickly. Lifesaving sport helps to develop these skills. Friendship and camaraderie are the base for success in reality and in our competitions which shall mirror the reality. Fairness and to respect others are core elements to become a great and successful lifesaver. The booklet reminds us with examples and in simple words how important these values are. Not only competitors, parents, coaches and judges are addressed to “Play Fair”. Also, those who are setting the rules and selecting the equipment for our young sport have to take care, that the participants at lifesaving competitions from all regions of the developing world would have the same chance to train, to win and to make friends. This is the success of soccer around the globe. Everywhere to play by everyone with a simple ball – small or big. Lifesaving as the only humanitarian sport should become successful as soccer because it develops not only fitness, but also ethical skills more than other. Lifesaving sport creates role models in fairness for humanity, convincing with physical strength even under worth outdoor conditions, ready to risk the life to save others. The booklet inspires young kids to follow the examples of fair play. It will become basic literature for young heroes.
