Swimmeeting South Tyrol: Now the time has come

Everything was already prepared in November. Security concept was developed, stars confirmed, hotels booked, flights and train journeys reserved. Then the pandemic struck again with all its force; South Tyrol became a red zone and the South Tyrol Swim Meeting had to be put on hold, with the hope that the situation would ease in December. Now the wait is finally over and the 24th edition of the South Tyrol Swim Meeting can take place. Of course, the security concept was adjusted and tightened again; Around 30 volunteers will ensure that all measures are adhered to and that everyone can feel safe in the “Albert Pircher” swimming pool. The OK of the South Tyrol Swimmeeting has approved 250 swimmers for this year's event, although no more than 150 people are allowed to be in the hall at the same time. With a heavy heart, requests from numerous clubs with a total of another 500 swimmers had to be rejected; This was the only way the developed security concept could be implemented. There will still be exciting races, beaming winners and countless personal best times, because taking part in the South Tyrol Swim Meeting is now a “cult and a must” for many people, the “Albert Pircher Halle” in Bolzano is known for fast times and probably also the fastest 25m - Swimming pools in South Tyrol. In addition, this year's South Tyrol Swim Meeting is also a regional qualification for the Italian team championships of the general class, which will take place on a regional basis in the various regions of Italy on December 20, 2020. Since there have not yet been any competitions in South Tyrol in the current season due to the pandemic, the clubs have not yet been able to check the athletes' performance. The South Tyrol Swim Meeting will now be the first and only competition for the clubs to assess the swimmers' performance level in order to then send the best formation into the race on December 20th. Livestream is offered The only downer is the cancellation due to illness by Laura Letrari, who was infected with the Corona virus last week and had to seek medical attention. The entire South Tyrol Swim Meeting will be broadcast as usual in a live stream on the liveye.it and meetingbz.it channels. at the following times: Saturday December 12.12.2020th, 11 00:12 a.m. to 45:16 p.m. and from 00:17 p.m. to 45:13.12.2020 p.m. with the main races; Sunday December 11th, 00 12:45 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. and from 17:30 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. with the main races.

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Swimmeeting South Tyrol: Now the time has come

After turbulent months and an attempt to organize the South Tyrol Swim Meeting 2020 on its original date (November 14th to 15th, 2020), the time has finally come this weekend.

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