RESCUE 2002 NEWS

http://www.rescue2002.com/

Volume No. 11 Rescue 2002 News March 2002

 

Only 60 Days To Go!

Welcome to the March issue of Rescue 2002 News. We are now only 60 days away from the start of the event. Continue to check Rescue 2002 News and www.rescue2002.com for all the latest news surrounding the event.

The List Keeps Growing

The following national teams have registered for Rescue 2002 to date: United States, Great Britain, Canada, Switzerland, Macedonia, Surf Lifesaving-Australia, Royal Life Saving Society-Australia, Royal Life Saving Society-United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, South Africa, Egypt, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Sweden and Taiwan - Republic of China.

In addition, interclub teams from the United States, Great Britain, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Hong Kong, France, Spain, New Zealand, Denmark, Canada and South Africa have registered to compete as well.

Better Late Than Never

The March 1 deadline for sending in registration forms and fees has passed, but any competitor wishing to participate in Rescue 2002 can still send in their completed form and appropriate fees. Late registrants will be subject to a late fee, but you don’t want to miss the top lifesaving event of the year. Forms can be obtained on-line at www.rescue2002.com. 

Please send forms and fees to:

Rescue 2002
126 E. Lucerne Circle
Orlando, FL 32801, USA

Airport Transportation

Airport transportation is now available for individuals, teams and spectators of Rescue 2002. Visit the Plan Your Visit page on www.rescue2002.com and use the "Select Option" menu on the page to access the Airport Transportation Form.

Where to Stay

The Hawaiian Inn offers oversized oceanfront rooms with fully equipped kitchenettes. This 208-unit resort includes three pools, miniature golf, shuffleboard, poolside bar & grill and a Hawaiian luau dinner show. Rooms are $84 per night for 1-4 persons. For more information on where to stay or to reserve a room on-line, please visit www.rescue2002.com.

Practice Pools

The Rescue 2002 Executive Committee has secured several pools in the Daytona Beach area, including the competition pool in Orlando, for practice times leading up to the event. Visit www.rescue2002.com for more information or contact the following locations for availability:

Send us Your Media Contact Information

If you or your team has media that regularly cover your events and happenings, please send their information to bmoore@orlandosports.org or mason@kentonsmithadv.com. Please include the name of the publication, the name of your contact, and how they can be reached (e-mail preferred). Thanks for your help.

Events spotlight –

Ironman/Ironwoman

Competitors cover a 1200m course that includes a swim leg, a board leg, a ski leg, and a beach sprint finish. (Masters Ironwoman does not include the ski leg.)

The sequence of legs is determined by draw at the commencement of the world championship program. The same sequence is also be used for the Taplin Relay.

Swim Leg: From a beach start, swimmers enter the water, swim around the swimming course buoys and return to the beach.

Board leg: Board paddlers enter the water with their boards, paddle around the board course buoys and return to the beach.

Ski leg: Ski paddlers paddle around the ski course buoys and return to shore.

Run leg: Runners round 1 turning flag, pass the other flag on the shoreward side, and continue to the finish between the 2 finish flags.

Sponsor Update

Check out the list of sponsors that have recently come on board to support Rescue 2002:

  • Dollar Rent-A-Car
  • Ingram Company, Lmtd.
  • Panama Jack
  • Carpe Diem Sales & Marketing, Inc.

Remember to send any questions, concerns or comments to Brent Moore at bmoore@orlandosports.org.