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Worlds Largest Swim Lesson
The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) is a global drowning prevention event launched by the World Waterpark Association in 2010. The program is supported by leading aquatics and safety organizations around the world and takes place at all types of aquatic facilities from huge waterparks to public pools and swim schools. WLSL serves as a platform to help communities build awareness about the fundamental importance of teaching children to swim. Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning, the number one cause of death for U.S. children ages 1-4, and second leading cause for ages 5-14.
Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows risk of drowning can be reduced by 88% if children participate in formal swimming lessons between the ages of 1-4. Yet, a survey conducted by the American Red Cross in 2020 found that more that half of Americans (56%) either can't swim or don't have the necessary basic swimming skills. TEAM WLSL™ is on a mission to make everyone aware that swim lessons are vital.
Come join us for our 15th anniversary World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ event to be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024! TEAM WLSL™ has sent the message Swimming Lesson Save Lives™ to billions. Register and help share this important message with as many kids and adults as possible this summer.
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day is a great opportunity to share with others your love for boating,” said Yvonne Pentz, communications director of the National Safe Boating Council, a nonprofit dedicated to helping create a safe boating experience for all boaters and the lead organization of the Safe Boating Campaign. “The NSBC can’t wait to see the creative and fun ways boaters wear their life jacket at work for a chance to win a prize
International Water Safety Day
International Water Safety Day is designed to help spread global awareness of the ongoing drowning pandemic, and educate the youth in becoming safer in and around water. May 15th is a day to spread drowning awareness and water safety education by any means possible. The lack of water safety education has propelled drownings worldwide. Let's vow to change that!
2024 California Water Safety Summit
April 16 & 17, 2024
Jessi Turner Health & Fitness Center
15556 Summit Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
Early Bird Registration Opens at 6am on January 8, 2024!
https://events.humanitix.com/2024-california-water-safety-summit
Early Bird Tickets - $150
Regular Admission - $200
Late - $250
2024 California Water Safety Summit
Save the date and join us on April 16 & 17, 2024 in Fontana, CA.
April 16 & 17, 2024
Jessi Turner Health & Fitness Center
15556 Summit Ave, Fontana, CA 92336
Early Bird Registration Opens at 6am on January 8, 2024!
https://events.humanitix.com/2024-california-water-safety-summit
Early Bird Tickets - $150
Regular Admission - $200
Late - $250
2023 CALIFORNIA WATER SAFETY SUMMIT
Join us on April 25 and 26, 2023 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego for a collaborative summit aimed at building multi-sectoral partnerships for drowning and aquatic injury prevention in California!
The Summit will feature a variety of presentations and conversations across a range of drowning prevention topics, and serve as the launch event for The California Water Safety Strategy. Additional information on the agenda, speakers and linked Summit events will be posted to this webpage as details are finalized.
February 16, 2023 Webinar: Open Water Safety
Please join us for this one-hour webinar focused on open water drowning prevention.
This session will cover water safety topics pertinent to beaches, lakes and rivers, including presentations from the California Department of Boating and Waterways, the National Weather Service, and others!
U.N. DROWNING PREVENTION DAY
United Nations recognizes the importance of drowning throughout the world. In 2019, an estimated 236,000 people died from drowning, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide. In 2019, injuries accounted for almost 8% of total global mortality. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths.
The global burden of death from drowning is felt in all economies and regions, however:
low- and middle-income countries account for over 90% of unintentional drowning deaths;
over half of the world's drowning occurs in the WHO Western Pacific Region and WHO South-East Asia Region;
drowning death rates are highest in the WHO Western Pacific Region, and are 27-32 times higher than those seen in the United Kingdom or Germany, respectively.
Southern California Lifeguard Education Conference
Master of Ceremonies Brandon Caskey, California State Parks – Statewide PORTS Coordinator C-Spine Best Practices & Protocols Adam Novak, Newport Beach Fire Captain Confronting Lifeguard Stress – A Personal Journey Mike Brousard – California State Parks, Retired Lifeguard Peer Support Mike Ure, Newport Beach Lifeguard Battalion Chief & the NBLG Peer Support Team Blinded by the Light: The Impact of Sun Exposure on Eye Health Peter Krall, M.D. – Ophthalmologist and Cornea Specialist, Scripps Clinic Medical Group Excellence in Lifesaving Award For More Information, Please Call: San Diego – 858-245-9966 Orange County – 949-764-5321
Zoom Webinar Register Here
California based Drowning Prevention webinar
Drowning data (fatal and non-fatal) in California – Will Koon, California Water Safety Coalition
Childhood Drowning and Pools/Spas – Dr. Phyllis Agran, AAP, Orange County and MaryJo Quintero, Valley Children’s Hospital
Open bodies of water safety with CA Safe Kids current grant (collaboration with CA Boating and Waterways) – Jennifer Rubin, Safe Kids Greater Sacramento
Lessons Learned: Surveillance, Changing Norms for Safety, New Approaches – Dr. Phyllis Agran, AAP, Orange County and MaryJo Quintero, Valley Children’s Hospital
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WORLD’S LARGEST SWIM LESSON
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Drowning Prevention for Special Needs Populations
Hear expert perspectives on the importance of, risk factors for, and programming ideas for keeping people with special needs safe in and around water.
You will hear about data related to drowning amongst vulnerable populations and concrete ways of mitigating the risks.
This webinar is relevant for all water safety stakeholders, including city and state officials, first responders, aquatics and life-saving professionals, as well as parents & guardians.
Registration Required Click Here
NATIONAL BEACH SAFETY WEEK
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5th Annual Kids Safety Day
Meet the San Joaquin Valley Rescuers keeping you safe in the water.Learn water safety tips.. Events registration with Day Use Parking purchase at South Shore Kiosk.
WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK WEEK
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Inland Empire Water Safety Challenge
Multiple Locations and hours . For More Info https://www.stopdrowningnow.org/iewsc/
California Drowning Prevention Week
With the approach of summer weather and the swimming season, Governor Newsom issued his support of Drowning Prevention. Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths among children ages five and under. The Governor urges all Californians to enjoy activities but remain vigilant around babies and toddlers, and swimmers of all ages.