ILS mourns a past President
It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of Mr Derrick Whitting, a past President of the ILS from 1996 to 2000. Yesterday morning (14th July, 2020) Derrick…
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COVID-19: Reduced Lifeguard Coverage
The ILS has developed a Lifesaving Position Statement on the impact of COVID-19 on the provision of lifeguards.
Rescheduling of the LWC2020
Following the decision on 19 March 2020 to postpone LWC2020 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the ILS has discussed alternative solutions with the Italian Lifesaving Federation (FIN) and with…
Scoping Reviews
A group of 21 experts, including several ILS members, have elaborated on 9 draft scoping reviews regarding drowning resuscitations guidelines. During ten days, until August 14th 2020, these draft scoping…
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai – Update and Call for International Technical Officials
The Japanese Lifesaving Association (JLA) has provided an update on the latest position with the World Masters Games (WMG) 2021 Kansai. As well as a reminder on how to register…
Fatal Drowning in Commonwealth Countries
The Royal Life Saving Society had an event arranged to launch the Royal Life Saving Society Fatal Drowning in Commonwealth Countries Fact Sheet back in April 2020 at Marlborough House,…
International Surf Rescue Challenge 2021 postponed to 2023
On Monday, 6 July 2020 a video conference meeting took place involving the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) host, the International Surf Rescue Challenge (ISRC) custodians (Jelle Meintsma, Brian Velvin…