United States Lifesaving Association

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We are America's nonprofit, professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means.

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ABOUT USLA: Download our bylaws and policies, read about the rich history of lifesaving, learn about our national and international structure, and become a USLA member with a simple click of your mouse. Every USLA Member receives a complimentary subscription to: American Lifeguard Magazine

PUBLIC INFORMATION will provide you with national statistics on rescues, and an on-line form to allow you to submit your agency's statistics. You can find safety tips for the public, learn about rip currents, ways to avoid spinal injuries, information on National Beach Safety Week, and much more.

News media contacts are available for members of the working press.

GUARD TO GUARD is a great way to keep in touch with fellow guards around the world! You can use our bulletin board to exchange ideas with other lifeguards, subscribe to American Lifeguard Magazine, view and submit to the photo gallery, learn about junior lifeguard programs, find links to information on other water safety sites, apply for a USLA credit card, and much more

CERTIFICATION: Get details on Open Water Lifesaving - The United States Lifesaving Association Manual; check out the USLA Lifeguard Agency Certification Program; learn about the USLA Aquatic Rescue Response Team Program; and much more.

EVENTS: Check out the dates of upcoming lifeguard competitions, details on USLA meetings and conferences and competition rules, and much more.

A LIFESAVING STORY: On August 21, 2004 we had just put zone 3 on red light which means we have a bad lightning storm approaching and we must clear all bathers from the water and waters edge. After clearing the north side of zone 3 and going to the south side to assist Capt. Manchester with clearing the beach I noticed two catamarans had capsized approx. 200 yards off shore. On this day that was just outside the surf line.

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You may telephone us toll free at 866-FOR-USLA where a recorded menu provides information on a wide variety of topics. Or simply check further on this site. Most of the information included on our recording is available here.