GENERAL FACT SHEET

RESCUE 2002ä

WHAT

Rescue 2002ä will bring thousands of world-class athletes from across the globe to Daytona Beach to compete in a variety of team and individual lifesaving competitions. This international championship, held every two years, is comprised of several competitions including events for national teams, club teams, masters, surfboats and open still-water boats. This twelve-day competition offers lifesavers the opportunity to test their skills against athletes from more than 40 countries around the world in events such as ironman/ironwoman, board rescue, rescue medley, taplin relay and many more ocean, beach and pool events.

WHERE

The event’s ocean competition is scheduled to take place at Daytona Beach adjacent to the Main Street Pier, while the pool portion of the competition is being held at the state-of-the-art YMCA Aquatic Facility in nearby Orlando.

WHEN

Rescue 2002ä takes place May 7-19, 2002.

WHO

Rescue 2002ä is hosted jointly by the Central Florida Sports Commission, Volusia County Government, the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City of Daytona Beach, the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce and the United States Lifesaving Association.

ECONOMIC IMPACT

Rescue 2002ä is estimated to generate $9.0 million in direct economic impact for the Daytona Beach area and Volusia County, combined with an estimated 16,000 room nights. More than 4,000 competitors, as well as 6,000 additional visitors, are expected to attend this prestigious event.

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