Drowning and the UN Millennium Development Goals
In New York this week (20-22 September 2010), world leaders including nearly 140 heads of state, United Nations (UN) agencies and large scale donors, will meet at the UN Millennium…
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ILS acknowledges World Indigenous Day
The International Life Saving Federation acknowledges the International Day of the Worldâ„¢s Indigenous People (August 9).
USLA National Lifeguard Championships to be held at Huntington State Beach, Aug. 5-7
HUNTINGTON BEACH (July 14, 2010)”The United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships will see more than 1,000 lifeguards and junior lifeguards from across the country, compete for individual and team…
Surf-Ski: ILS property
It came to the attention of ILS that the International Canoe Federation (ICF) recently started claiming ownership of surf-ski championships, this being in competition to ILS and ILS member federations…
AAP update guidance on drowning prevention
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a revised policy statement on the prevention of drowning. This policy revision includes updates to the AAP’s guidance on swimming lessons for…