Surf lifesaving

Goldfish Swim School Joins Ellis & Associates to Celebrate International Lifeguard Appreciation Day

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Lifeguards, Safety, Surf lifesaving, Security, Survival Skills, National Lifeguard, Goldfish, Lifesaving

TROY, Mich., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the largest swim school partner of Ellis & Associates , a company 100% devoted to aquatic safety, operations and risk management, Goldfish Swim School is joining its efforts to celebrate and recognize " International Lifeguard Appreciation Day " on July 31.

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  • TROY, Mich., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As the largest swim school partner of Ellis & Associates , a company 100% devoted to aquatic safety, operations and risk management, Goldfish Swim School is joining its efforts to celebrate and recognize " International Lifeguard Appreciation Day " on July 31.
  • Goldfish Swim School makes it easy to join its team of 'Wavemakers in the Workforce' as each school has an Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard instructor on staff.
  • Goldfish Swim School is celebrating International Lifeguard Appreciation Day with a 'Faces of Goldfish' feature, spotlighting some of its exceptional team members, including:
    Tyler Anderson, Aquatics Manager at Goldfish Swim School Milford: In 1997, Anderson took his first Lifeguard Training Course, and the exciting introduction to both aquatics and medical emergency response spawned a life-long love of all-things-aquatic, and all-things-lifesaving.
  • Courtney Richardson, Regional Manager at Goldfish Swim School Williamsville: Richardson first dipped her toe into lifeguarding at a waterpark in high school.

Leslie's, Inc. Study Reveals Public Largely Unaware of Key Swim Safety Information

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
Surf lifesaving, Hostels, YMCA, Lifeguard, Swim, Organizations, Public safety, Articles

"\nTo support bridging some of the knowledge gaps regarding swim safety, Leslie\'s is also announcing a three-year partnership with YMCA of the USA, dedicated to water-safety education.

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  • "\nTo support bridging some of the knowledge gaps regarding swim safety, Leslie\'s is also announcing a three-year partnership with YMCA of the USA, dedicated to water-safety education.
  • The partnership includes expanding access to swim lessons, lifeguard training and increased water-safety program instruction at local YMCAs.
  • We deliver the right products and services for all your pool and spa needs so you can spend more time enjoying swim season.
  • For more information, visit https://lesliespool.com/ .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leslies-inc-study-reveals-public...\n'

As Quebecers Open Cottages, Allstate Reminds them of Water Safety

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Sears Holdings, Cars, Motor vehicles, Surf lifesaving, Allstate, Transport, Lifesaving, Royal Life Saving Society Canada, QUEBEC, Water safety

According to a new Leger survey, conducted for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada (\xe2\x80\x9cAllstate\xe2\x80\x9d), nearly one-quarter of Quebec respondents (22%) say they will spend some time at a cottage.

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  • According to a new Leger survey, conducted for Allstate Insurance Company of Canada (\xe2\x80\x9cAllstate\xe2\x80\x9d), nearly one-quarter of Quebec respondents (22%) say they will spend some time at a cottage.
  • There was also an increase in Allstate customers in Quebec adding a pool endorsement to their home insurance policies in 2020 compared to 2019,\xe2\x80\x9d says Carmine Venditti, Allstate Agency Manager, Montreal-East area.
  • "Swimming, boating, water boarding or skiing and other water activities are supposed to be fun.
  • These numbers show that water safety should be a top priority for Quebecers who will be spending their vacation by the water.\xe2\x80\x9d\nYou can find more information from the Lifesaving Society, Quebec division at www.societedesauvetage.org as well as pool safety guidelines at www.baignadeparfaite.com .

Think Waves: Milton Willis and Michael Willis clear up Rip Current confusion

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Surf lifesaving, Physical oceanography, Sports, Physical geography, Oceanography, Rip current, Surfing, Lifeguard, Kelly Slater, Surf zone

b'SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year hundreds of people drown in the ocean and tens of thousands are rescued by Lifeguards and Surfers.\nWhether you are a surfer, swimmer or casual beach goer this is valuable information.\nSurfers, Milton and Michael, the Willis brothers are on a mission to drastically reduce ocean drownings and rescues.

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  • b'SAN DIEGO, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year hundreds of people drown in the ocean and tens of thousands are rescued by Lifeguards and Surfers.\nWhether you are a surfer, swimmer or casual beach goer this is valuable information.\nSurfers, Milton and Michael, the Willis brothers are on a mission to drastically reduce ocean drownings and rescues.
  • Their plan is to share with the world the Surfers Way to escape rip currents by using waves.\nToday it is generally accepted there are three viable options for surviving rip currents.\nSwim parallel to the beach (advocated by lifeguards), let the rip take you (endorsed by oceanographer Dr.\nThough NOAA and USLA have done a great job picto-graphically posting signs showing rip current escape options, most beach goers remain unaware waves will take them back to shore.\nFor hundreds of years experienced surfers have used rip currents to get beyond the breakers to surf, riding waves to get back to shore.\nWatch experienced surfers such as Gerry Lopez, Kelly Slater and Allen Sarlo surfing, they paddle out with the rip and ride waves back to shore.
  • Perfect examples of the Surfers Way.\n"When it comes to escaping rip currents, whether you swim parallel or let it take you out, there is no other way to get back to shore other than using waves and the general public needs to be educated," explains Milton Willis.\nTried, true, proven simple and effective, the Surfers Way of escaping rip currents using waves has been called "the world\'s greatest intuitive self-rescue technique" by Seabright N. J. Lifeguard Captain Michael Hutchinson.\nThe Willis Bros are advocating City and State Officials nation wide post the words Rips Out, Waves In on signs along with the pictograph formatting.\nEducating the public is key.\nThe Willis brothers have taught others the Surfers Way to escape rip currents through videos, posters, PSA\'s and in educational settings such as surfing lessons and ocean safety clinics.\n'

Lake Compounce To Boost Pay Rates Up To $15/Hour For Preseason's Final Hiring Push

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
First aid, Lifeguard, Surf lifesaving, Lake Compounce, Perks, Surname, Names, Humans

To do so, starting hourly pay rates for certain positions requiring an adult (at least 18 years old or graduating high school seniors) will now make $15 an hour at Lake Compounce and be eligible for a variety of perks and bonuses.

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  • To do so, starting hourly pay rates for certain positions requiring an adult (at least 18 years old or graduating high school seniors) will now make $15 an hour at Lake Compounce and be eligible for a variety of perks and bonuses.
  • "\nPositions are available in all departments, with the parks\' primary focus on Lifeguards, Ride Operators, and Food & Beverage staff.
  • In-person interviews and orientations will be conducted with facial coverings, social distancing, and strict adherence to indoor capacity limitations.
  • Team Members returning from prior years will be able to participate in online orientations.\nThose interested can apply online at http://www.LakeCompounce.com/Employment .

Milton and Michael Willis, Giant Wave Surfers and Ocean Safety Experts, Advocate Think Waves

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Monday, April 19, 2021
Physical geography, Oceanography, Physical oceanography, Earth sciences, Bodies of water, Surf lifesaving, Rip current, Surfing, Beach

b'SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Think You Know how to escape rip currents?

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  • b'SAN DIEGO, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Think You Know how to escape rip currents?
  • If you answered Swim Parallel to the beach, you might want to think again.\nDr.
  • A. and U. S. L. A. have adapted the Surfers Way using waves to escape rip currents in pictograph format.\nThough the average public remains unaware of using waves to avoid or escape rip currents, Milton and Michael continue working to prevent drowning by making sure they become aware.
  • As the Willis brothers say when it comes to rip currents, "Think Waves, Reach the Beach!

Think Waves the Surfers Way: Giant Wave Surfers explain how to escape rip currents the Surfers Way

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Friday, April 2, 2021
Surf lifesaving, Physical oceanography, Oceanography, Bodies of water, Rip current, Sports, Physical geography, Surfing, Lifeguard, Surf zone

The brothers, World Champion Giant Wave Surfers are busy getting the word out on how to escape rip currents the Surfers Way.

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  • The brothers, World Champion Giant Wave Surfers are busy getting the word out on how to escape rip currents the Surfers Way.
  • For years lifeguards have advocated swimming parallel to the beach to escape rip currents.
  • Dr. Jaime MacMahan of the Monterey Institute of Oceanography, who received a substantial grant to study rip currents, has stated swimming parallel to escape rip currents is more dangerous than simply floating and letting the rip take you.
  • The Surfers Way is tried true and proven for hundreds of years by experienced Surfers worldwide the brothers add.

Fire Department Coffee Announces An Initiative to Teach Lifesaving Skills to 22 Million People Through Comedy

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Lifesaving, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, George S. Patton, Orders, decorations, and medals, Military personnel, Surf lifesaving, Awards

Coffee is setting a goal to teach 22 million people lifesaving skills through comedy.

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  • Coffee is setting a goal to teach 22 million people lifesaving skills through comedy.
  • "Comedy CPR" will be hosted by Jason Patton, the star of the popular Fire Department Chronicles videos.
  • "I believe everyone should know CPR and basic lifesaving skills, whether you're a first responder or not.
  • So we want to make it fun, share some laughs and teach people lifesaving skills."

WUANAP, the Smart Lifecollar that prevents people from drowning, launches Kickstarter campaign

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Surf lifesaving, First aid, Lifeguard, Drowning, Public safety, Medicine, Clinical medicine, Surf lifesaving, First aid, Lifeguard, Drowning, Public safety, Medicine, Clinical medicine

While drowning is the world's third leading cause of accidental death, resulting in 372,000 deaths per year and 42 per hour (source: WHOint).

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  • While drowning is the world's third leading cause of accidental death, resulting in 372,000 deaths per year and 42 per hour (source: WHOint).
  • WUANAP has the potential to save the lives of thousands of people of all ages around the world.
  • Realizing the importance is in keeping a person's head above water, he came up with the idea of the smart lifecollar.
  • The moment Wuanap is activated, it will launch a SOS signal to the Wuanap users nearby, and also to lifeguards.

SPIRE Institute & Academy Is Open, Including Regional Programs, Activities & Memberships

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Medicine, First aid, Lifeguard, Surf lifesaving, Yoga as exercise, Health club, Yoga as therapy, Health, Articles

GENEVA, Ohio, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy) is open and committed to the well-being of our community as a whole.

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  • GENEVA, Ohio, June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy) is open and committed to the well-being of our community as a whole.
  • As part of that commitment, regional programs, activities and memberships that enable local individuals to enjoy the SPIRE experience are now open.
  • These programs, which fall under SPIRE Fit, include Fitness Center Memberships, Pool Memberships, Group Exercise, SPIRE Striders, Military and Adaptive, Silver Sneakers, Performance Training, Yoga and Lifeguard and Swim Lessons.
  • SPIRE IA (Institute and Academy) is one of the largest indoor, professional training and competition complexes in the world.