IFSTA Conference 2023 will take place on the Gold Coast, Australia from 16-19 September 2023. More information will be sent out in due course.
Jason Watkins20th December 2022
This week is Swim Safer week in Australia (and New Zealand). This was launched on all TV networks, a huge number of radio stations, print media and on socials media in both New Zealand and Australia. Click the links below for further information: Swim Safer - Australia Swim Safer -…
Jason Watkins25th November 2022
Please see a letter below that overviews the successful implementation of the Greek Lifesaving Cup 2022 that took place in Glyfada, Greece Oct, 9, 2022 by the Greek Lifesaving Sports Association and an expression of our appreciation for your kind support of your organization. Here you will see the press release and video…
Jason Watkins31st October 2022
Obviously, the wonderful performances in the pool at the 19th FINA World Championships, Budapest and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games is front and centre. Being the most successful Olympic sport in Australia is no accident. Our affinity with the water is second to none. Still importantly, a key contributor to this…
Jason Watkins9th August 2022
Athens 21.05.2022. The Greek Lifesaving Sports Association announces the Greek Lifesaving Cup with international participation that this year will have pleasant surprises and invites everyone to participate in the sport that saves lives. The championships will take place in the Glyfada Sports Nautical Club on 09/10/2022, open for international participants.…
Jason Watkins30th June 2022
At today's celebration of the International Water Safety Day, important organizations remind us the seriousness of the drowning pandemic around the world and recommend safety advices for the general public. While we are trying to cope with the world pandemic of covid-19, we are approaching the summer season. A number…
Jason Watkins15th May 2021
Now in its 12th year, IFSTA is proud to once again be a Gold Level Supporter of The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL), and we would like to encourage all our members / swim schools to take part on 17th June 2021. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (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