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100 Days to Go: Nations continue to finalize teams as South Africa prepares for Lifesaving World Championships 2026
With 100 days remaining until the start of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026, preparations are accelerating across the global lifesaving community as teams confirm their…
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Australian Life Saving Team named for 2026 World Championships
Surf Life Saving Australia Media Release Surf Life Saving Australia are proud to announce the 24 members of the Australian Life Saving Team set to…
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South Africa names national teams for Lifesaving World Championships 2026, ready to welcome the world on home soil
Lifesaving South Africa has officially announced the national teams that will represent the host nation at the Lifesaving World Championships 2026, signalling the start of…
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Save the date: Open Water Safety Course, Oslo October 2026
Open water safety is an important component in the strategies to reduce drowning. Individual responsibility, safety measures by open water proprietors and formal legislation make…
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ILS advances anti‑doping framework with submission of 2027 Rules to WADA
ILS is pleased to announce that it has submitted its updated 2027 Anti-Doping Rules to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for approval. These rules will…
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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026: Unite to Turn the Tide
As the world observes World Drowning Prevention Day 2026, the International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is calling on its global community of organizations, partners, policymakers…
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International Swim & Save Program “Leucothea” App Officially Launches Worldwide
A new global water‑safety education tool is now available to the public. The launch of the International Swim & Save Program “Leucothea” app coincided with…
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Unite to Turn the Tide: a global call to action for the lifesaving community
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is calling on its global network of members to take an active role in World Drowning Prevention Day 2026,…
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Youth European Lifesaving Championships set to begin in Rome as teams finalize preparations across Europe
With just weeks to go, excitement is building across Europe as national squads complete their final preparations for the 2026 Youth European Lifesaving Championships, set…
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