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International Life Saving Federation
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The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is an organisation for drowning prevention, water safety, lifesaving and lifesaving sports.
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Abbreviation | ILS |
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Predecessor | Fédération Internationale de Sauvetage Aquatique (FIS) and World Life Saving (WLS).[1] |
Formation | 24 February 1993; 31 years ago (1993-02-24) at Brussels |
Type | INGO |
Legal status | Association internationale sans but lucrative, incorporated in Belgium |
Purpose | Drowning prevention Promotion of lifesaving Lifesaving sport |
Location | |
Region served | International |
Membership | National federations |
President | Graham Ford (2012–22) |
Main organ | board of directors.[2] |
Affiliations | SportAccord ARISF IWGA |
Website | http://www.ilsf.org/ |
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