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Are UK Children Exiting Swimming Lessons Too Early?

New research from STA UK, the founding member of IFSTA and UK charity dedicated to the teaching of swimming and water safety, shows that children may be exiting learn-to-swim programmes too early, before they have achieved essential lifesaving and survival skills.

Brett Preston21st May 2018

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World Aquatic Development Conference 2018 Announced in Lund, Sweden from 11th-14th January

The fourth World Aquatic Development Conference has been announced in Lund, Sweden from 11th-14th January 2018. Taking place at the newly renovated Scandic Star Hotel, at WADC you get a unique possibility to extend your network of swimming, get new knowledge, new ideas and get inspired by speakers and by…

Brett Preston15th September 2017

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Drown-Proofing Your Child—The UK Baby Swimming Industry Speaks Out

All the major UK bodies involved in baby swimming have come together to speak out and warn parents about the dangers of 'survival' methods being taught to young infants. This united call to action comes after videos, which show distressed young learners being taught these 'drown-proofing' methods, going viral across…

Brett Preston23rd June 2017

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CEOs Invited to Speak at the Launch of CISTA Beijing

In November, STA was honoured to be invited to Beijing to celebrate the launch of the China International Swimming Teachers' Association (CISTA). STA CEO Dave Candler and IFSTA CEO Garry Seghers were also invited to speak at the launch ceremony, which was attended by representatives from Government, dignitaries from the…

Brett Preston18th November 2016

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Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association Celebrate 1st Anniversary

Report by Garry Seghers, IFSTA CEO I was honoured to be invited by May Ang Seok Leng to present at the MSTA Seminar and attend the annual dinner on 7th November at the Kelab Golf Negara Subang, Selangor. The event was opened by Wee Chye Ghee, MSTA President, who gave…

Brett Preston4th December 2015

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World Conference on Drowning Prevention 4th – 6th November

Report by Garry Seghers, IFSTA CEO (Pictured with the WCDP display) Many IFSTA members were represented at the conference and many thanks go to May Ang Seok Leng and the Malaysia Swimming Teachers’ Association for their assistance in providing volunteers to help run the stand. Pia Holmen, our President, organised…

Brett Preston4th December 2015

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IFSTA Board Meeting at Hong Kong Swimming Teachers’ Association Annual Conference 2014

Report by Dave Candler, STA President IFSTA held their annual board meeting in May 2014, which was hosted by the Hong Kong Swimming Teachers’ Association as part of their conference and 40th anniversary celebrations. Representing STA at the event was Roger Millward, also IFSTA’s Chief Executive, Dave Candler, STA’s President,…

Brett Preston12th June 2014

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IFSTA Fees Payable from 1st January 2014

The nations shall be divided into 2 categories with the following fees: Category A – Full Member: £350.00 Category A – Associate Member (50%): £175.00 Category B – Full Member: £100.00 Category B – Associate Member (50%): £50.00 Corresponding Member: £25.00 The following nations are included in the Category B…

Brett Preston7th November 2013

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The Benefits of Early Years Swimming Lessons

A final report was just released by Griffith University in Australia as to findings from a four year research study into the Social Capital Benefits of Early Years Swimming Lessons. Generally speaking, those children having lessons were significantly ahead on many important cognitive and physical milestones, resulting in them being…

Brett Preston20th August 2013

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STA Partnership to Bring New Pool Features to LIW 2013

Leading leisure exhibition, Leisure Industry Week (LIW) has today announced an official partnership with STA. The three year partnership will see the STA host the STA Swim Zone within the exhibition, which will showcase a range of exciting events throughout the duration of the show. Visitors will be able to see a number of…

Brett Preston4th June 2013

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