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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.
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.
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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 surf-ski championships, which have been organised ever since 80 years ago. |
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Drowning risk greater for immigrants New Canadians face a significantly higher risk of drowning while enjoying aquatic activities, as a study released on July 15 suggests immigrants are four times more likely to be unable to swim than na |
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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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A briefing of the Chinese Taipei Water Life Association The Chinese Taipei Water Life Saving Association (CTWLSA) previously known as the National Water Life Saving Association of the Republic of China (NWLSA of R.O.C.) until 2006 in accordance with related IOC competition policy, was established in Taipei in 1970 as the result of the strong impetus from the Late-President of R.O.C. Mr. Chiang Ching-Guo. |
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AAP update guidance on drowning prevention The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a revised policy statement on the prevention of drowning. |
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Open Water Drowning Prevention Guidelines Drowning in open water such as lakes, rivers and the ocean still remains a major concern. |
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Upcoming Events
| Date | Event | Country / Region | |
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| 02/07/2010 | German Lifesaving Cup Juniors | Germany | |
| 04/07/2010 | National Junior Squad Trials and Team selection | Ireland | |
| 17/07/2010 | Italian Rescue | Italy | |
| 19/07/2010 | Campionati Italiani Estivi Junior & Senior | Italy | |
| 26/07/2010 | Coupe de France des Départements Benjamins et Minimes | France | |
| 28/07/2010 | 26th NPS All-Women Lifeguard Tournament at Sandy Hook, N.Y. | United States of America | |
| 30/07/2010 | National Junior TEAM Training | Ireland | |
| 05/08/2010 | USLA National Lifeguard Championships | United States of America | |
| 07/08/2010 | British Masters Lifesaving Sport Championships | Great Britain | |
| 07/08/2010 | Championnat de France Minimes, Cadets et Juniors | France |
