Rescue swimmer battle in Biberach: winner despite 30 degrees heat!
Rescue swimmer battle in Biberach: winner despite 30 degrees heat!
in Biberach an der Riß, a big swimming event went on stage today: the 50th Württemberg championships of the lifeguards. Under high summer conditions, with temperatures of 30 degrees in the indoor pool, teams from different age groups competed against each other to demonstrate their skill and team spirit. The first surprise of the day came from the participants themselves, who were in a good mood despite the heat and met the challenge with flying colors. Sportschau reports that the team of DLRG Bietigheim-Bissingen was able to triumph and took first place.
When asked how important training is for such competitions, DLRG coach Benjamin Geyer had clear words: "Training is necessary to be able to swim well." In particular, the idea of pulling a rescue doll between 40 and 50 kg above water illustrates the physical challenge that the athletes have to master. This requirement not only requires physical fitness, but also technical knowledge and teamwork.
swimming courses for security
The event was also a wake -up call for swimming training. In Germany, the number of primary school children who cannot swim doubled from 2017 to 2022. In view of these developments, it is important to focus on swimming training. The DLRG offers various courses in Biberach to obtain a rescue swimming badge. Both practical and theoretical exams are necessary. In addition, a first aid course that is not older than two years is a prerequisite. These courses usually take place on Monday evening in the indoor port pool and can be booked online. Further information is available on the website of the DLRG Biberach at Biberach.dlrg.de .
The duration of a course is at least 12 hours that are spread over theory and practice. If you are interested, you can contact the course leaders at any time or send an email to training@biberach.dlrg.de to clarify open questions. Even if the championships were in the foreground today, it makes it clear that the training of future lifeguards should be at the top of the agenda.
commitment also in the crisis
Not only in competitions, the members of the DLRG show their skills. They also show great commitment in disaster protection. As listed in the 2023 annual report of the DLRG, the DLRG recently provided support for flood operations in Lower Saxony and other federal states. The aid actions that lasted several weeks illustrate the importance of the voluntary work of the DLRG. President Ute Vogt asked in a video message that the volunteers of the DLRG are equated with other aid organizations.
in a country in which the swimming capacity and the associated security are discussed across generations, the DLRG shows through its programs and competitions that they can not only chat but also tackle. The appointment of future swimmers and lifesavers is in the hands of today's active people - a building picture for the future!
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