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Greek Lifesaving Cup 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

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Important Notice from SWIM Schools Austrailia

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

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The Spectacular Greek Lifesaving Cup 2022 is Coming!

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

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It Takes 3m From Land and 20″ To Drown!

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

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Show Support For The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

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

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Fantastic Collaborative Working Between ENVOZ and ASCTA

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

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New Global Partnership With Autism Swim

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

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World Drowning Statistics

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

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The Lifesaving Foundation in Ireland Releases its Latest Newsletter

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

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70% of Parents Think Swimming Is Most Important Sport for Kids

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

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