The USLA Selects 14 Athletes For 2019 International Surf Rescue Challenge The United States Lifesaving Association National Team staff selected 14 athletes to take to this year’s International Surf Rescue Challenge. The team picked 8 women and 6 men that will challenge Australia, Japan, New […]
The SoCal Paddle Down Hits California Shores Lifeguards from 25+ agencies joined together to complete a 250-mile ocean paddle. The PaddleDown began in the middle of June at Imperial Beach, and the relay has been making its way up the California coast since then. This […]
The 2019 USLA Lifeguard Competition Hosts More Than 1000 Lifeguards For four years, Virginia Beach has hosted the annual United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) National Lifeguard Championships. This year, more than 1000 lifeguards participated in the competition. The championships welcome lifeguards of all levels, from […]
The 5 Advantages of Using Swim Fins Ever dream about being a mermaid/merman? It may be a figment of your childhood wishes, but there’s a way to get close to achieving it. No, we’re not talking about a mermaid tail. We’re talking about swim fins, […]
As the lifeguard shortage continues to pose a threat to the industry, we look to special programs as a source of help. Junior lifeguard programs provide a potential solution. Luckily, that solution is fairly simple. If our programs focus on our young swimmers, there is […]
You’re never too young to start learning how to save lives. While there’s an age limit on when you can jump into the water with a whistle and rescue tube, the principle remains. Saving lives is important, and it requires education, training, and appreciation in […]
What Do You Need To Know About the 2019 Lifeguard Shortage? With articles surfacing about recent instances of lifeguard shortages, it’s tough to predict what is in store for the industry. It is imperative that beaches and pools are occupied by lifeguards so that visitors […]
Why Aquatic Fitness is Growing in Popularity Physical activity grows more and more difficult with age. Luckily for today’s world of seniors (we’re looking at you, baby boomers), exercise is made possible, popular, and fun with modern-day aquatic fitness classes. Fitness instructors are finding innovative […]
The American Red Cross Unveils Innovative New Spinal Backboard! The American Red Cross recently unveiled a new spinal backboard made from lightweight and stable plastic that is ideal for “lifeguard training and rescue” according to the agency’s website. Designed by Lifeguards, the new backboard incorporates […]
Lifeguard Tips for Hot Summer Days Believe it or not, we’re halfway through the summer. We also happen to be halfway through the hottest month of the year: July. White sands, reflective water, and the bright sun add up to a dangerous combination of unbearable […]
