ILS Welcomes Bloomberg Philanthropies Investment in Drowning Prevention

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that drowning claims the lives of more than 60,000 children under the age of five and more than 360,000 people globally.

Chief Referee and Deputy Chief Referee nomination form for LWC 2018

Applications are invited from experienced and suitably qualified persons, who wish to be considered for appointment to one or more position of Chief Referee and/or Deputy Chief Referee at the Lifesaving World Championships - Adelaide 2018, to be held in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia from 15th November to 2nd December, 2018.

First International Lifeguard Instructors course in Morocco

The Moroccan Diving and Lifesaving Federation organised an International Lifeguard Instructors course from 8 to 16 April in the city of Rabat.

100 days to The World Games 2017

It is 100 days to The World Games 2017!

ISA/ILS Course Improves Water Safety through Surf and Sup Instructors

Earlier this year the International Surfing Association (ISA) announced a key strategic partnership agreement with the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) to establish a global standard water safety course for Surf and SUP instructors and promote water safety worldwide.

European Lifesaving Championships 2017

The European Lifesaving Championships 2017 will take place in Belgium, Germany and Spain.

Lifesaving at The World Games 2017

National Team Athletes and Officials from Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Poland and Spain are preparing to partake in the Lifesaving events at The World Games 2017, held in Wroclaw, Poland from the 20th until the 30th of July.

The Opening Ceremony of the 10th edition of The World Games will take place on 20 July 2017 in the Municipal Stadium of Wroclaw.

Just added: El Salvador Equivalency Table

The new Equivalency Table for El Salvador, AGPES (Asociación de Guardavidas Profesionales de El Salvador) can be found on the Equivalency Tables page.

JLA and Surf Life Saving Australia

Surf Life Saving Australia welcomed a delegation of 8 from the Japan Lifesaving Association including President Mr Takuya Iritani and ILS Board member Ms Chiharu Aizawa for 4 days, to share knowledge and information to achieve a world free from drowning.

Congratulations to ILS President Graham Ford

ILS President Graham Ford AM was awarded Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia 25th February 2017. Graham was Bronte Club President for 11 years and is in his 7th year as President of Surf Life Saving Australia and 5th year as the President of the International Life Saving Federation which represents 130 countries and has 30 million life saving members world wide.