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Conflict Resolution Policy

Policy used by IFSTA to resolve disagreements or misunderstandings between member organisations.

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IFSTA Inclusion Policy Statement

The International Federation of Swimming Teachers Associations (IFSTA) supports diversity and inclusion as important to our global swimming community's success.

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IFSTA Regulations

The regulations and protocols of The International Federation of Swimming Teachers' Associations.

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ILS Memorandum of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding between the International Federation of Swimming Teachers’ Associations (IFSTA) and International Life Saving Federation.

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Privacy Policy

The privacy policy for The Swimming Teachers’ Association, which includes IFSTA.

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By Other Organisations

Aquatic Survival Programme Manual

This manual has been designed as a guidance document and can be adapted to suit the local environment with the aim of saving lives by teaching people important water safety messages.

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AUST Teacher Recruitment Resources

Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association - Teacher Recruitment Campaign Resources.

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Hue Help

A mix of teaching video content from Hue Help.

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SAI Position Statement on Drowning Terms

Position statement published by Starfish Aquatics Institute on the use of drowning terminology.

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Swim Safer Presentation

ASCTA Swim Australia IFSTA Presentation March 2022

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World Drowning Prevention Day - Vietnam

A mix of teaching video content for World Drowning Prevention Day. (updated July 2024)

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Water Safety for Families

A Chance for Children

A Chance for Children is the name of the new children’s book and water safety program, created by Dr Stathis Avramidis and inspired by true events from the life of Greg Bonann and Tai Collins, the creator and screen-writer respectively of Baywatch.

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STA Baby Water Safety Leaflet

Water safety guidance for parents and babies and pre-schoolers.

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STA Childrens' Activity Sheets

Activity sheets to promote water safety awareness, published for International Learn to Swim Week 2019.

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STA Water Safety Advice

Information and activity booklet for parents, teachers and children on how to stay safe in and around water.

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