It is in our blood to save lives
and compete in a fairly manner
Lifesaving Sport implies that we educate people to save lives through championships. Fair Play implies that we compete following a set of rules that ensure honesty, safety and respect. Unlike other popular and commercial sports, the core values of lifesaving sport are deeply humanitarian. It was born to serve the human in peril. Therefore by nature, it cannot take place under unfair circumstances. Because of that, it is unlike to witness bad practice at training or competition. However, every organisation is obliged to ensure that its members (board of directors, competitors, coaches, judges, clubs) have the same code of practice regarding morality, solidarity, kindness and altruism. The authors of the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association, Dr. Stathis Avramidis and Dr. Ioanna Mastora, put in words formalising what we are actually practicing since the sport was born over 100 years ago. As it is in our blood to take pride for saving a human life, similarly, it is in our blood to compete in a fairly manner. The booklet “Fair Play in Lifesaving Sport” is a simple and yet important guide that reminds us the common values that led to evolution of the most important sport in the world. Bravo!
