2011 Global Open Water Swimming Conference
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Shelley Taylor-Smith Reflects on the 2011 Open Water Swimming Safety Conference
Many of the who's who of the open water swimming world gathered in San Francisco for the Protecting Athletes - Open Water Swimming Safety Conference. Race directors, officials, administrators and safety officers networked, discussed, debated, proposed and shared ideas on various aspects of open water swimming safety. Click HERE to see Shelley's video reflections!
Conference Reflections
Protecting Athletes was the theme of the first global open water swimming safety conference in San Francisco. And collaboration, camaraderie and communication were its keys to success. The conference attracted over 140 individuals representing over 110 organizations from 8 countries. Sydney to Seattle. London to Long Beach. Tokyo to Texas.
The world is passionately interested in maintaining its global growth while protecting its athletes under all conditions and circ*mstances. [More...]
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