Flavio Bomio
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| - | [[File:FINA TOWSC members.jpg|200px|thumb|right|FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and FINA Executives]][[File:FLAVIO bomio open water swimming.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Flavio Bomio, LEN Technical Open Water Swimming Committee Chairman]]Flavio Bomio of Switzerland was the Honorary Secretary of the [[FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee]] ([[TOWSC]]) that is responsible for advising, analyzing, appointing, investigating, studying and recommending rules, regulations, protocols, procedures, equipment and specifications regarding the preparations and execution of open water swimming events sanctioned and organized by FINA, the world's governing body of aquatics. | + | [[File:FINA TOWSC members.jpg|200px|thumb|right|FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee and FINA Executives]][[File:FLAVIO bomio open water swimming.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Flavio Bomio, LEN Technical Open Water Swimming Committee Chairman]]Flavio Bomio of Switzerland was formerly the director of the Bellinzona swimming club in Switzerland and the Honorary Secretary of the [[FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee]] ([[TOWSC]]) that is responsible for advising, analyzing, appointing, investigating, studying and recommending rules, regulations, protocols, procedures, equipment and specifications regarding the preparations and execution of open water swimming events sanctioned and organized by FINA, the world's governing body of aquatics. |
==Personal== | ==Personal== | ||
| - | Bomio has been a coach and administrator his entire adult life and | + | Bomio has been a coach and administrator his entire adult life and served as the LEN Technical Open Water Swimming Committee chairman as well as his role as the two-time Honorary Secretary of the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee until he was suspended for [http://www.blick.ch/news/schweiz/stefan-volery-jetzt-wird-mir-alles-klar-190063 alleged sexual misconduct]. |
Between organizing some of the world’s most competitive and interesting open water races and team relays in Europe and continuing to develop the [[FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup]] and the [[FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix]] circuits, Bomio’s familiar presence and decades of expertise are a pillar of strength for swimmers and race directors around the world. His experience is invaluable and his generosity of time and talents is appreciated by many. The multi-lingual, gregarious Flavio always has a smile on his face and time for others as he helps steer the sport on its upward trajectory. Bomio has served as a judge at every World Championship and European Championship since 1999 – one of the most difficult tasks in the sport – as well as coached athletes to numerous medals in international competitions, including 3 Olympics. Due to his nearly five decades of selfless devotion, Bomio was nominated as the 2009 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year. | Between organizing some of the world’s most competitive and interesting open water races and team relays in Europe and continuing to develop the [[FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup]] and the [[FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix]] circuits, Bomio’s familiar presence and decades of expertise are a pillar of strength for swimmers and race directors around the world. His experience is invaluable and his generosity of time and talents is appreciated by many. The multi-lingual, gregarious Flavio always has a smile on his face and time for others as he helps steer the sport on its upward trajectory. Bomio has served as a judge at every World Championship and European Championship since 1999 – one of the most difficult tasks in the sport – as well as coached athletes to numerous medals in international competitions, including 3 Olympics. Due to his nearly five decades of selfless devotion, Bomio was nominated as the 2009 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year. | ||
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==History of TOWSC== | ==History of TOWSC== | ||
| - | In 1985, the FINA Bureau appointed a Long Distance Swimming Commission. Seven years later, the Technical Open Water Swimming Committee was formed in 1992. Allan M. Clarkson of Great Britain was nominated Chairman of the first committee. He was followed by [[Hans A. Beijer]] of the Netherlands, [[Sid Cassidy]] of the USA and Ronnie Wong of Hong Kong. The Honorary Secretaries of the Committee included [[Dale Petranech]] of the USA (1992-1996), Flavio Bomio of Switzerland (1996-2000), [[Shelley Taylor-Smith]] of Australia (2000-2008) and Flavio Bomio (2008 - | + | In 1985, the FINA Bureau appointed a Long Distance Swimming Commission. Seven years later, the Technical Open Water Swimming Committee was formed in 1992. Allan M. Clarkson of Great Britain was nominated Chairman of the first committee. He was followed by [[Hans A. Beijer]] of the Netherlands, [[Sid Cassidy]] of the USA and Ronnie Wong of Hong Kong. The Honorary Secretaries of the Committee included [[Dale Petranech]] of the USA (1992-1996), Flavio Bomio of Switzerland (1996-2000), [[Shelley Taylor-Smith]] of Australia (2000-2008) and Flavio Bomio (2008 - 2011). |
==Members of TOWSC== | ==Members of TOWSC== | ||
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1. [[Ronnie Wong Man Chiu]], Chairman<br/> | 1. [[Ronnie Wong Man Chiu]], Chairman<br/> | ||
2. [[Jorge Aurelio Delgado Panchana]], Vice Chairman<br/> | 2. [[Jorge Aurelio Delgado Panchana]], Vice Chairman<br/> | ||
| - | 3. | + | 3. Flavio Bomio, Honorary Secretary (suspended)<br/> |
4. [[Sid Cassidy]], Member<br/> | 4. [[Sid Cassidy]], Member<br/> | ||
5. [[Khwaja Aziz]], Member<br/> | 5. [[Khwaja Aziz]], Member<br/> | ||
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The [[FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup]] series consists of races in: | The [[FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup]] series consists of races in: | ||
| - | Santos (Brazil)<br/> | + | |
| - | Cancún (Mexico)<br/> | + | * Santos (Brazil)<br/> |
| - | Setúbal (Portugal)<br/> | + | * Cancún (Mexico)<br/> |
| - | Lac St-Jean (Canada)<br/> | + | * Setúbal (Portugal)<br/> |
| - | Lac Mégantic (Canada)<br/> | + | * Lac St-Jean (Canada)<br/> |
| - | Shantou (China)<br/> | + | * Lac Mégantic (Canada)<br/> |
| - | Hong Kong<br/> | + | * Shantou (China)<br/> |
| + | * Hong Kong<br/> | ||
==FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix Series== | ==FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix Series== | ||
| - | The [[FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix]] series consists of race in | + | The [[FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix]] series consists of race in: |
| - | Rosario (Argentina)<br/> | + | |
| - | Sante Fe-Coronda (Argentina)<br/> | + | * Rosario (Argentina)<br/> |
| - | Viedma (Argentina)<br/> | + | * Sante Fe-Coronda (Argentina)<br/> |
| - | Hernandarias-Paraná (Argentina)<br/> | + | * Viedma (Argentina)<br/> |
| - | Sumidero Canyon (Mexico)<br/> | + | * Hernandarias-Paraná (Argentina)<br/> |
| - | Capri-Napoli (Italy)<br/> | + | * Sumidero Canyon (Mexico)<br/> |
| - | Lac St-Jean (Canada)<br/> | + | * Capri-Napoli (Italy)<br/> |
| - | Lac Memphrémagog (Canada)<br/> | + | * Lac St-Jean (Canada)<br/> |
| - | Šabac (Serbia)<br/> | + | * Lac Memphrémagog (Canada)<br/> |
| - | Ohrid Lake (Macedonia)<br/> | + | * Šabac (Serbia)<br/> |
| - | Jabelah (Syria – cancelled in 2011)<br/> | + | * Ohrid Lake (Macedonia)<br/> |
| + | * Jabelah (Syria – cancelled in 2011)<br/> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=65%3Aflavio-a-bomio&catid=107%3Atowsc&Itemid=390 Flavio Bomio] | * [http://www.fina.org/H2O/index.php?option=com_contact&view=contact&id=65%3Aflavio-a-bomio&catid=107%3Atowsc&Itemid=390 Flavio Bomio] | ||
* [http://www.fsn.ch/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-250/6_read-4772/ Flavio Bomio] | * [http://www.fsn.ch/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-250/6_read-4772/ Flavio Bomio] | ||
* [http://www.openwaterswimming.com Open Water Swimming] | * [http://www.openwaterswimming.com Open Water Swimming] | ||
| + | * [http://www.thelocal.ch/national/20111221_2094.html Swim World Rocked By Scandal] | ||
| + | * [http://www.ticinonews.ch/articolo.aspx?id=248320&rubrica=2 Flavio Bomio news] | ||
[[Category: People]][[Category:Coaches]] | [[Category: People]][[Category:Coaches]] | ||
Revision as of 16:29, 22 December 2011
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Personal
Bomio has been a coach and administrator his entire adult life and served as the LEN Technical Open Water Swimming Committee chairman as well as his role as the two-time Honorary Secretary of the FINA Technical Open Water Swimming Committee until he was suspended for alleged sexual misconduct.
Between organizing some of the world’s most competitive and interesting open water races and team relays in Europe and continuing to develop the FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup and the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix circuits, Bomio’s familiar presence and decades of expertise are a pillar of strength for swimmers and race directors around the world. His experience is invaluable and his generosity of time and talents is appreciated by many. The multi-lingual, gregarious Flavio always has a smile on his face and time for others as he helps steer the sport on its upward trajectory. Bomio has served as a judge at every World Championship and European Championship since 1999 – one of the most difficult tasks in the sport – as well as coached athletes to numerous medals in international competitions, including 3 Olympics. Due to his nearly five decades of selfless devotion, Bomio was nominated as the 2009 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year.
History of TOWSC
In 1985, the FINA Bureau appointed a Long Distance Swimming Commission. Seven years later, the Technical Open Water Swimming Committee was formed in 1992. Allan M. Clarkson of Great Britain was nominated Chairman of the first committee. He was followed by Hans A. Beijer of the Netherlands, Sid Cassidy of the USA and Ronnie Wong of Hong Kong. The Honorary Secretaries of the Committee included Dale Petranech of the USA (1992-1996), Flavio Bomio of Switzerland (1996-2000), Shelley Taylor-Smith of Australia (2000-2008) and Flavio Bomio (2008 - 2011).
Members of TOWSC
Its members include:
1. Ronnie Wong Man Chiu, Chairman
2. Jorge Aurelio Delgado Panchana, Vice Chairman
3. Flavio Bomio, Honorary Secretary (suspended)
4. Sid Cassidy, Member
5. Khwaja Aziz, Member
6. Valerijus Belovas, Member
7. Tomas Haces German, Member
8. Samuel Greetham, Member
9. Zouheir El Moufti, Member
10. Andrea Prayer, Member
11. John West, Member
12. Noam Zwi, Member
13. Washington Beltran, Events Sub-Committee
14. Hatem Seifallah Mohamed Ibrahim, Events Sub-Committee
15. Shelley Taylor-Smith, Events Sub-Committee
16. Dennis Miller, FINA Bureau Liaison
FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup Series
The FINA 10KM Marathon Swimming World Cup series consists of races in:
- Santos (Brazil)
- Cancún (Mexico)
- Setúbal (Portugal)
- Lac St-Jean (Canada)
- Lac Mégantic (Canada)
- Shantou (China)
- Hong Kong
FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix Series
The FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix series consists of race in:
- Rosario (Argentina)
- Sante Fe-Coronda (Argentina)
- Viedma (Argentina)
- Hernandarias-Paraná (Argentina)
- Sumidero Canyon (Mexico)
- Capri-Napoli (Italy)
- Lac St-Jean (Canada)
- Lac Memphrémagog (Canada)
- Šabac (Serbia)
- Ohrid Lake (Macedonia)
- Jabelah (Syria – cancelled in 2011)
