The International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) is the world authority for drowning prevention and lifesaving sport. ILS leads, supports and collaborates with national and international organisations engaged in drowning prevention, water safety, water rescue, lifesaving, lifeguarding and lifesaving sport.

Rescue 2010

The 2010 Lifesaving World Championships - Rescue 2010 will be organised in the coastal city of Alexandria in October 2010.

More information on www.rescue2010.com

2011 World Conference on Drowning Prevention

The 2011 World Conference on Drowning Prevention will be held in Danang, Vietnam during May 2011.

http://www.worldconferenceondrowningprevention.org

News

ILS acknowledges World Indigenous Day

The International Life Saving Federation acknowledges the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (August 9).

ILS welcomes inauguration of the International Drowning Research Centre-Bangladesh

Drowning is the leading killer of children under 18 in Bangladesh. Almost 18,000 children drown in Bangladesh each year, roughly 50 per day.

An Appeal to the ILS Life Saving Community

The International Life Saving Federation expresses its sincerest condolences to the people of the Pakistan who have been affected by the nation’s worst flooding since 1929.

Conferences of potential interest to ILS
Study reveals new Canadians at higher risk for drowning

Results released for drowning prevention week show new Canadians are four times more likely to be unable to swim.

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 honors, Aug. 5-7 at Huntington State Beach.

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