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Surf lifesaver taking in the flags at sunset Mindil Beach. Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted social movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. Originating in early 20th century Australia, the movement has expanded globally to other countries, including New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and ...
The International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) is a nonprofit organization that advances professional lifesaving development to areas in need around the globe. ISLA uses latest technology to identify areas in need. ISLA advances development through lifeguard training programs and aquatic rescue operation consults, lifeguard exchanges ...
1964; 60 years ago (1964) Founded at. Los Angeles, California. Purpose. '"To reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment." Headquarters. Huntington Beach, California. [1][2] The United States Lifesaving Association is a nonprofit professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers in the United States ...
The Bronze Medallion, signifying a qualified lifesaver, has been a lifesaving standard award of The Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia for over one hundred years. It was developed in England in 1892. It has evolved over the years to accommodate the environmental conditions of Australia. [1]
Pool: 1985 – present; Beach: 2001 – 2009. Lifesaving, also known as lifesaving sport, is a group of sports disciplines based on the practices of lifesaving. The sport is overseen by the International Life Saving Federation (ILS), which was established on 27 March 1910 in Paris. [1] It is contested at the World Games, a multi-sport event for ...
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is the national association representing 74 Surf Life Saving Clubs in New Zealand. [3] The organisation's motto is 'In it for Life'. This refers to both the long relationship many members have with the organisation, as well as to the organisation's purpose of preventing drowning and injury, thereby saving lives.
The sport of Ironman was developed in 1964 in Australia by Valentine Trainor to combine the four main disciplines of surf lifesaving into a single race; swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running. The sport should not be confused with Ironman triathlon. It is typically run as a single event as a part of a surf life saving carnival ...
Surf Life Saving Club. Under-12 aged nippers in start position before their swim in Stanwell Park, dressed in local SLSC uniform. Surf Life Saving Clubs (or SLSCs) are volunteer institutions at Australia 's beaches. [1] The clubs conduct surf lifesaving services on weekends and public holidays, and in the 2014-2015 season they saved 12,690 ...