The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is the world authority in the global effort to prevent drowning and regroups national life saving organisations aiming at improving water safety, water rescue, lifesaving and lifeguarding and lifesaving sport.

2008 Australian Water Safety Conference in Sydney

Australian Water Safety Conference

The 2008 Australian Water Safety Conference will begin on Thursday 15th May at the Sydney Crowne Plaza, Darling Harbour with a traditional welcome to country by Allen Madden from the Metropolitan Loca

European Board of Directors met in Croatia

European Board of Directors Cavtat, Croatia

This year’s Board of Directors meeting of the European Branch of the International Life Saving Federation was held once again in Cavtat, close to Dubrovnik in Croatia from April 18th to 20th.

Beach Safety and the Law: Australian Evidence

Beach Safety and the Law: Australian Evidence

A landmark publication outlining the latest legal developments on coastal safety has been released by Surf Life Saving Australia, Queensland Law Society and Queensland University of Technology.

Australian Lifesaving Team Rescue 2008

Board Relay

The Australian Lifesaving Team for the Rescue 2008 World Life Saving Championships has been announced.

Australian Sports Awards Winners Announced

2007 Australian Sports Awards

The Royal Life Saving Society Australia received three prominent silver Australian Sports Awards announced today.

2008 UBD Australian Surf Life Saving Champs

Aussies 2008

The 2008 UBD Australian Surf Life Saving Championships will be held at Scarborough Beach from 1 to 6 April 2008.

From the Calendar

Start DateEventCountry / Region
20 Jun 2008IRB ChampionshipsAustralia
18 Jul 2008Rescue 2008 - Life Saving World ChampionshipGermany
07 Aug 2008United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard ChampionshipsUnited States of America
22 Aug 2008Baltic Open Water Championships (BOWCH)Poland
08 Sep 2008European Junior Championships Life SavingNetherlands
19 Oct 2008Coolangatta GoldAustralia
17 Mar 2009Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 2009Australia
09 May 2009Arafura Games 2009Australia
30 Jun 2010Rescue 2010 - Life Saving World ChampionshipGreat Britain