After announcing that the 2012 Lifesaving World Championships (Rescue 2012) will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, Surf Life Saving Australia released the dates for the 2012 event.Rescue 2012 will be held across three venues in Adelaide including Christies Beach, Glenelg Beach and the state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre at Marion from 4 to18 November 2012.Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) put forward the successful submission submitted by Events South Australia on behalf of the South Australian Government and Surf Life Saving South Australia to the International Life Saving (ILS) Federation which was approved in 2008.The Chairman of Rescue 2012 said “We are very excited to announce the dates for Rescue 2012. Adelaide will provide a great location to showcase the best lifesaving athletes in the world and host a world-class sporting event.”The Lifesaving World Championships are the largest international lifesaving sport competition in the world and is likely to attract more than 4,000 competitors and officials plus thousands of spectators. For more information, visit: http://rescue2012.com.au/SLSA will organise the following competitions in Adelaide:National Teams World Championships.Youngsters National Teams World ChampionshipsInterclub World ChampionshipsYoungsters Interclub National TeamsMasters World ChampionshipsSurfboats World ChampionshipsInflatable Rescue Boats (IRB)March Past World ChampionshipsOpen and Long Distance World ChampionshipsOver 300 Technical Officials (referees and judges) have been appointed and the full programme of the event is available on the Rescue 2012 Web Site.Fast Facts – Rescue 2012Estimated 4,000 competitors and officials to participateEstimated 50+0 countries expected to take partThe event will run over a two week period (12-14 days)Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) together with International Life Saving Federation (ILS) will deliver the event, thanks to the support of the South Australian GovernmentAdelaide will provide the ideal venue for Rescue 2012, with events to be held across three venues including Glenelg and Christies beaches and the state-of-the-art Aquatic Centre currently under construction.Glenelg will be the official ‘accommodation hub’ of Rescue 2012 and will become the athlete’s village and festival location, with the opening and closing ceremonies to be conducted there, with all beach events to be held at twilight.This event will not only form part of Adelaide’s strong stable of sporting events, but it also provides a great opportunity for Surf Life Saving to promote lifesaving within the state and country.Besides the Lifesaving World Championships, ILS will also have its Elective General Assembly as well as the Board Meetings in Glenelg.