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A Lack of Qualified Swimming Teachers is Still Impacting on the Opportunity for Youngsters to Learn How to Swim

According to an updated survey carried out by STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA, difficulties in recruiting trained swimming teachers are continuing to create widespread problems for many swim schools across the UK—with 68% of swim schools saying this is also majorly impacting on the opportunity for children to…

Brett Preston17th August 2018

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STA UK and ASCTA Forge New International Partnership

IFSTA members The Swimming Teachers' Association UK (STA UK) and Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) have forged a new international partnership.

Brett Preston25th May 2018

Press Releases

Are UK Children Exiting Swimming Lessons Too Early?

New research from STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA and UK charity dedicated to the teaching of swimming and water safety, shows that children may be exiting learn-to-swim programmes too early, before they have achieved essential lifesaving and survival skills.

Brett Preston21st May 2018

Press Releases

World Aquatic Development Conference 2018 Announced in Lund, Sweden from 11th-14th January

The fourth World Aquatic Development Conference has been announced in Lund, Sweden from 11th-14th January 2018. Taking place at the newly renovated Scandic Star Hotel, at WADC you get a unique possibility to extend your network of swimming, get new knowledge, new ideas and get inspired by speakers and by…

Brett Preston15th September 2017

Press Releases

Drown-Proofing Your Child—The UK Baby Swimming Industry Speaks Out

All the major UK bodies involved in baby swimming have come together to speak out and warn parents about the dangers of 'survival' methods being taught to young infants. This united call to action comes after videos, which show distressed young learners being taught these 'drown-proofing' methods, going viral across…

Brett Preston23rd June 2017

Member Updates

Helping Children Learn to Swim in Jamaica

Likkle Swimmers, a swimming charity based near Tunbridge Wells in Kent (UK) which aims to help children learn to swim for free in Jamaica this summer, has received much-needed support from STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA and national charity dedicated to the teaching of swimming and water safety.

Brett Preston4th May 2017

Advice

UK Baby Swimming Experts Warn Parents About the Hidden Risks of Floating Neck Rings for Babies

Two of the UK's major bodies involved in baby swimming teaching, STA UK and Birthlight, are urging parents all around the world to seriously think about the potential dangers of using floating neck rings on babies. In a new report, both organisations warn about the damaging effect this aquatic activity…

Brett Preston12th April 2017

Member Updates

Update from RLSS Cameroon Branch

Justin Bakinga, National President RLSS Cameroon Branch, was among the honoured guests receiving a certificate of thanks from Prince Michael of Kent and was privileged to be presented to HM the Queen during the special ceremony at Buckingham Palace, London, on 22nd November to mark the 125th anniversary of the…

Brett Preston6th December 2016

Press Releases

CEOs Invited to Speak at the Launch of CISTA Beijing

In November, STA was honoured to be invited to Beijing to celebrate the launch of the China International Swimming Teachers' Association (CISTA). STA CEO Dave Candler and IFSTA CEO Garry Seghers were also invited to speak at the launch ceremony, which was attended by representatives from Government, dignitaries from the…

Brett Preston18th November 2016

Member Updates

Clean Sweep for Clare at Surf Rescue National Championship

In a weather-battered finale on Saturday 24th September 2016, Ireland's top lifesaving athletes competed for the final event in the Irish Water Safety Sport series that saw Co. Clare retain their dominant position as National champions and capping their best season ever. Meanwhile, host county Waterford took over from Cork…

Brett Preston3rd October 2016

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