More than 100 UAE lifeguards are expected to compete at the 8th UAE National Lifeguard Championship.
Dubai’s Le Meridien Mina Siyahi Beach Resort and Marina will host the 8th UAE National Lifeguard Championship on December 15, 2013 which is expected to draw more than 100 lifeguards from across the UAE.
The event is open to all qualified lifeguards employed at hotels, swimming pools, water parks and beaches. This year’s competition will feature up to 24 lifeguard teams – male and female - from across the country, competing in seven events, which include a 1km beach run relay, swim / run / swim, 400m surf swim, 120m casualty pick-up, 120m swim relay, beach flags and 90m beach sprint.
The top three teams in each category as well as the top three teams and the best individuals will be felicitated during a dinner and prize-distribution ceremony the same night.
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Le Meridien Al Aqah Resort general manager and founder of the UAE Lifeguard Championship Patrick Antaki said: “The UAE National Lifeguard Championship is a great opportunity for local lifeguards to demonstrate their skills and physical fitness as well as provide an opportunity for the community to network and share information.”
“Furthermore, it helps increase awareness of water safety and I am delighted to see a record number of teams from the region signing up this year. It is a great way for hotels, companies and venues that employ lifeguards to offer them this opportunity to compete against each other and meet like-minded people in their industry they may never had the opportunity to meet without this event,” he added.
Le Meridien Mina Seyahi and The Westin Dubai recreation director Chris De Nil said: "We are honoured to host this years’ event on our property and are committed to providing a fantastic experience for competitors and supporters alike.”
Aside from the competition, the event aims to promote water safety education and spread the message of beach safety in the country.
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