Now in its 12th year, IFSTA is proud to once again be a Gold Level Supporter of The World’s Largest Swimming Lessonâ„¢ (WLSL), and we would like to encourage all our members / swim schools to take part on 17th June 2021. The World’s Largest Swimming Lessonâ„¢ (WLSL) serves as…
Brett Preston19th April 2021
International cooperation through IFSTA, has opened the way for people to demonstrate their professional competence outside the country where they received training. In this case for ENVOZ … a few weeks ago a swimming teacher called Vivienne Erbach asked if she could also teach in the Netherlands with her Australian…
Brett Preston4th March 2021
Τhe free international water safety program "Charlie the savior" is endorsed by ILS, IFSTA, RLSS Commonwealth, ACFC, GLSA, WOWSA, ISHOF and inspired by true events that took place on Baywatch. In 1997, young Charlie Hayes, asked his mother to see the set of the world's #1 TV series Baywatch. This…
Brett Preston31st July 2020
Following the success of STA’s partnership with Autism Swim in 2019, this exclusive agreement has been extended for another 12 months in the UK. Further, IFSTA members across 19 countries* will also now have the opportunity to benefit from the renewed partnership with Autism Swim in 2020. Autism Swim is…
Brett Preston10th January 2020
The IFSTA is the only international swimming and lifesaving body that represents the global interests of learn to swim associations. With 21 member countries, it provides a platform for likeminded swimming organisations to share international best practices and promote excellence in aquatic education and water safety. Each organisation shares a…
Brett Preston22nd October 2019
IFSTA Member’ The Lifesaving Foundation in Ireland have released their latest newsletter here. In this issue, they announce details of their forthcoming conference, which will take place between Monday 21st and Thursday 24th September in Waterford City, Ireland, and review some of their latest seminars and award presentations. The Foundation…
Brett Preston2nd September 2019
STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, has created a new, free-to-download water safety booklet to help teach children all around the world—and their families—about the importance of staying safe in and around different water environments this summer.
Brett Preston31st July 2019
For International Learn to Swim Week, STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, revealed the findings of a new report which shows that 70% of parents think swimming is the most important sport for children to learn—with 62% saying its an invaluable life skill.
Brett Preston13th May 2019
STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, is supporting Douglas Okatso from Juja in Kenya, who has launched an amazing initiative aimed at teaching children vital lifesaving skills—including drowning prevention.
Brett Preston29th October 2018