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SUMMARY:2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Edition of the World Conference on Drowning Prevention took place in Perth Australia as follows: \n01/12/2023: Arrival of the ILS President\, the ILS Secretary General and Staff \n02/12/2023: 16.00-18.00: Meeting with the ILS President\, ILS Secretary General\, ILS Vice-Presidents and Commission Chairs \n03/12/2023: 09.00-17.00: Commission Meetings – 18.00-19.00: Chancellery Meeting \n04/12/2023: 09.00-17.00: ILS Board of Directors – 17.00-19.00: Opening Ceremony of the Conference \n05/12/2023: Conference – Day 1 \n06/12/2023: Conference – Day 2 \n07/12/2023: Conference – Day 3 \n08/12/2023: Departure Day \nNote: The 2023 World Conference on Drowning Prevention was planned to take place in Colombo – Sri Lanka. Upon request of the National Lifesaving Federation of Sri Lanka\, it has been postponed to 2027.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2023-world-conference-on-drowning-prevention-2
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTSTAMP:20240912T160231Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Lifesaving World Championships
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Lifesaving World Championships (LWC) took place at the Gold Coast in Australia. The Event was hosted by Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ)\, together with the support of the City of Gold Coast and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Gold Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It’s famed for its long sandy beaches\, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustralia’s Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth largest city. Situated in the south east corner of the state of Queensland\, the Gold Coast stretches along 57 kilometres of coastline and is home to over half a million people. Beyond the city’s beautiful beaches are vast\, sub-tropical rainforests with breath-taking scenery. Welcoming close to 12 million visitors each year\, the Gold Coast is full of attractions and things to do. As Australia’s premier tourist destination\, the city offers a vibrant mix of shopping\, accommodation\, theme parks\, restaurants\, entertainment and events\, along with an abundance of natural attractions.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2024-lifesaving-world-championships
LOCATION:Gold Coast\, Queensland\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250302T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250308T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 - International Instructor Course - Togo
DESCRIPTION:Intitulé\nFormation des Instructeurs Internationaux de Sauveteur en Piscine et de Sauveteur en Mer.\n\n\nDroits\nLes diplômés seront des Instructeurs Internationaux de Sauveteur en Piscine et de Sauveteur en Mer reconnues par l’ILS et pourront donner des cours au candidats qui veulent devenir sauveteur international en piscine et/ou sauveteur international en mer dans leurs pays.\n\n\nObjet\nObtention du certificat international d’instructeur de sauvetage en piscine et d’instructeur de sauvetage en mer de la Fédération Internationale de Sauvetage (ILS).\n\n\nOrganisateur\n·      La Fédération Togolaise de Sauvetage (FTS). \n·      La Fédération Internationale de Sauvetage (ILS). \n·      L’Académie de l’ILS et de l’ILS Afrique de Sauvetage.\n\n\nDate\nDu 3 au 8 mars 2025.\n\n\nLieu\nLomé – Togo.\n\n\nNombre\nLa formation sera organisée pour tout pays Africain voulant participer. Un maximum de 40 participants sera accepté dont 20-25 du Togo.\n\n\nLicence et Assurance\nL’inscription couvre également l’assurance.\n\n\nHeures de formation\n45 heures au minimum – du lundi 3 mars au vendredi 7 mars – les cours ont lieu de 8.30 à 12.30 et de 13.30 à 18.30 heures.\n\n\nExamen \nL’examen aura lieu le samedi 08 mars après les cours de 8.30 à 16.00 heures. La proclamation des résultats aura lieu lors du diner de clôture le samedi soir.\n\n\nConditions d’Admission\n·      Présenter un certificat d’aptitude médicale. \n·      Avoir un niveau d’instruction au minimum Bac+2. \n·      Être au moins 21 ans an au début du cours. \n·      Avoir obtenu un diplôme de sauveteur en piscine ou en mer.\n\n\nLangue du cours\nLe cours sera en Français. Le candidat doit maitriser cette langue parfaitement.\n\n\nDate limite d’envoi du dossier\nLes dossiers de candidature composées des pièces ci-après doivent parvenir au siège de la FTS ou par mail (federationtogolaisedesauvetage@gmail.com) avant 03/02/2025 : \n·      Une demande d’inscription au stage. \n·      Un certificat médical d’aptitude délivré par un médecin inscrit à l’ordre. \n·      Une copie du diplôme de sauveteur en piscine ou en mer.\n\n\nCoûts\nEtudiants du Togo \n·      Chaque étudiant couvre les frais de déplacement vers Lomé. \n·      Chaque étudiant couvre les frais d’hébergement et de nourriture pendant la semaine du cours. \n·      Chaque étudiant paie les frais de cours de 60.000 F CFA.\n\n\nEtudiants des autres pays africains (Bénin\, Burkina Faso\, Côte d’Ivoire\, Guinée Bissau\, Mali\, Niger\, Sénégal\, Guinée Conakry\, Cameroun\, Tchad\, Guinée Equatoriale\, Gabon\, Congo Brazzaville\, RDC\, etc…) \n·      Chaque étudiant (ou la fédération du pays) couvre les frais de visa et le déplacement de son pays vers Lomé. \n·      Chaque étudiant (ou la fédération du pays) couvre les frais d’hébergement et de nourriture pendant la semaine du cours. \n·      Chaque étudiant (ou la fédération du pays) paie les frais de cours de 100.000 F CFA.\n\n\nFédération Togolaise de Sauvetage (FTS) \n·      La FTS couvre les frais de location des locaux et de la piscine. \n·      La FTS met l’équipement à disposition du cours et couvre les frais de location de l’équipement.\n\n\n \nFédération Internationale de Sauvetage (ILS) et l’Académie de l’ILS \n·      L’ILS couvre les frais de visa et les tickets d’avion pour l’Instructeur. \n·      L’ILS couvre l’hébergement de l’Instructeur pendant 8 nuits. \n·      L’ILS couvre la restauration de l’instructeur pendant 8 jours. \n·      L’ILS couvre les indemnités de l’Instructeur. \n·      L’ILS couvre les frais de photocopie du manuel pour chaque étudiant. \n·      L’ILS couvre les frais de Certificats\, Cartes et Badges.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2025-international-instructor-course-togo
CATEGORIES:International Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250310T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250318T170000
DTSTAMP:20250112T151228Z
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SUMMARY:2025 - International Coaches and Referee Course - Kenya
DESCRIPTION:Title\n\nCourse to obtain the Certificate of Lifesaving Coach – Level A & B \nCourse to obtain the Certificate of Lifesaving Referee – Level B. \n\n\n\nRights\nGraduates will become Certified in Lifesaving Coaching and Refereeing. By that way\, they will be able to provide lifesaving training and assist in the refereeing of national and international lifesaving championships.\n\n\nObject\nObtaining the international certificate Lifesaving Coach – Level A a B and of International Referee Level B from the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS).\n\n\nOrganiser\n·      The Kenya Lifesaving Federation (KLF). \n·      The International Lifesaving Federation (ILS). \n·      The ILS Academy and the ILS-Africa Academy.\n\n\nDate\nFrom 10 to 18 March 2025.\n\n\nPlace\nNairobi – Kenya.\n\n\nNumber\nThe course will be organised for any African country wishing to participate. A maximum of 40 participants will be accepted\, including 20-25 from Kenya.\n\n\nLicense and Insurance\nRegistration also covers insurance.\n\n\nTraining hours\nCertificate of Lifesaving Coach – Level A & B : 2 days course. \nCertificate of Lifesaving Referee – Level B : 2 days course. \nThe courses take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nExam\nThe exam will take place on 16 March 2025. \nThe results will be announced after the examinations.\n\n\nAdmission Requirements\n·      Present a certificate of medical fitness. \n·      Have a minimum level of education until 18 years of age. \n·      Have preferably obtained a lifeguard certificate.\n\n\nCourse language\nThe course will be in English. The candidate must have a perfect command of this language.\n\n\nDeadline for sending the file\nApplication files consisting of the following documents must reach the KLF headquarters before 1 March 2025: \n·      A request to register for the course. \n·      A certificate of medical fitness. \n·      A copy of the swimming pool or beach lifeguard certificate (not mandatory).\n\n\nCosts\nStudent from Kenya \n·      Each student covers the cost of travel to Nairobi. \n·      Each student covers the cost of accommodation and food during the week of the course. \n·      ILS covers the cost of photocopying the textbook for each student. \n·      Each student pays course fees of 20\,000 Kenyan Shilling.\n\n\nStudent from one of the neighboring countries (Ethiopia\, Djibouti\, Somalia\, Uganda\, Tanzania\, Rwanda\, Burundi\, etc.) \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) covers the cost of visas and air tickets from their country to Nairobi airport. \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) covers the cost of accommodation and food during the week of the course. \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) pays the course fees of 20\,000 Kenyan Shilling.\n\n\nKenya Lifesaving and Diving Association (KLF) \n·      The KLF covers the transportation costs from Nairobi Airport to the hotel and back. \n·      The KLF covers the rental costs of the premises and the swimming pool. \n·      ILS covers the cost of photocopying the textbook for each student. \n·      The KLF provides the equipment for the course and covers the equipment rental costs (if any).\n\n\n \nInternational Lifesaving Federation (ILS) and the ILS-Africa Academy \n·      ILS covers visa fees and airfare for the Instructor. \n·      The ILS covers the Instructor’s accommodation for 8 nights. \n·      ILS covers instructor catering for 8 days. \n·      The ILS covers the Instructor’s allowances. \n·      ILS covers the costs of Certificates\, Cards and Badges.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nInstructors\nCommander Wim NUYENS (Belgium).
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2025-international-coaches-and-referee-course-kenya
CATEGORIES:International Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250418T170000
DTSTAMP:20250111T072243Z
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SUMMARY:2025 - International Instructor Course - Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Title\nTraining of International Pool Lifeguard and Beach Lifeguard Instructors.\n\n\nRights\nGraduates will become International Pool Lifeguard and International Beach Lifeguard Instructors recognised by the ILS and will be able to give courses to candidates who want to become an international lifeguard in swimming pool and/or international lifeguard at sea in their countries.\n\n\nObject\nObtaining the international certificate of pool lifeguard instructor and sea lifeguard instructor from the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS).\n\n\nOrganiser\n·      The Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving (EDLF). \n·      The International Lifesaving Federation (ILS). \n·      The ILS Academy and the ILS-Africa Academy.\n\n\nDate\nFrom 12 to 18 April 2025.\n\n\nPlace\nSharm El Sheikh – Egypt.\n\n\nNumber\nThe course will be organised for any African country wishing to participate. A maximum of 40 participants will be accepted\, including 20-25 from Egypt.\n\n\nLicense and Insurance\nRegistration also covers insurance.\n\n\nTraining hours\n45 hours minimum – from Sunday 13/04 to Thursday 17/04 courses take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.\n\n\nExam\nThe exam will take place on Friday 18/04 after classes from 8.30 to 16.00. The results will be announced at the closing dinner on Friday evening.\n\n\nAdmission Requirements\n·      Present a certificate of medical fitness. \n·      Have a minimum level of education until 18 years of age. \n·      Be at least 21 years old at the start of the course. \n·      Have obtained a lifeguard certificate in a swimming pool or at beach.\n\n\nCourse language\nThe course will be in English. The candidate must have a perfect command of this language.\n\n\nDeadline for sending the file\nApplication files consisting of the following documents must reach the EDLF headquarters before 15 March 2024: \n·      A request to register for the internship. \n·      A certificate of medical fitness. \n·      A copy of the swimming pool or beach lifeguard certificate.\n\n\nCosts\nStudent from Egypt \n·      Each student covers the cost of travel to Sharm El Sheikh. \n·      Each student covers the cost of accommodation and food during the week of the course. \n·      ILS covers the cost of photocopying the textbook for each student. \n·      Each student pays course fees of 100 USD.\n\n\nStudent from one of the neighboring countries and African Federations (Middle East\, Sudan\, Libya\, Algeria\, Morocco\, Tunisia\, etc.) \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) covers the cost of visas and air tickets from their country to the Sharm El Sheikh airport. \n·      The EDLF covers the cost of accommodation and food during the week of the course for two students per nation. \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) pays the course fees of 200 USD.\n\n\nEgyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (EDLF) \n·      The EDLF covers the transportation costs from the Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the hotel and back. \n·      The EDLF covers the rental costs of the premises and the swimming pool. \n·      The EDLF covers the cost of photocopying the textbook for each student. \n·      The EDLF covers visa fees and airfare for the Instructor. \n·      The EDLF ILS covers the Instructor’s accommodation for 8 nights. \n·      The EDLF covers instructor catering for 8 days. \n·      The EDLF provides the equipment for the course and covers the equipment rental costs (if any).\n\n\n \nInternational Lifesaving Federation (ILS) and the ILS-Africa Academy \n·      The ILS covers the Instructor’s allowances. \n·      ILS covers the costs of Certificates\, Cards and Badges.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTraining Directors\nDr Harald VERVAECKE PhD \nDr Mohamed KOTB PhD \nMr Hesham RABIA \nMr Mohsen MOHSEN
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/international-instructor-course-egypt
LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:International Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250418T170000
DTSTAMP:20250111T072506Z
CREATED:20250111T071939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T072506Z
UID:1154-1744444800-1744995600@africa.ilsf.org
SUMMARY:2025 - International Coaches and Referee Course - Egypt
DESCRIPTION:Title\nCourse to obtain the Certificate of Lifesaving Coach – Level A & B. \nCourse to obtain the Certificate of Lifesaving Referee – Level C & B.\n\n\nRights\nGraduates will become Certified in Lifesaving Coaching and Refereeing. By that way\, they will be able to provide lifesaving training and assist in the refereeing of national and international lifesaving championships.\n\n\nObject\nObtaining the international certificate Lifesaving Coach – Level A & B and of Obtaining the international certificate Lifesaving Referee – Level C & B \nfrom the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS).\n\n\nOrganiser\n·      The Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving (EDLF). \n·      The International Lifesaving Federation (ILS). \n·      The ILS Academy and the ILS-Africa Academy.\n\n\nDate\nFrom 12 to 17 April 2025.\n\n\nPlace\nSharm El Sheikh – Egypt.\n\n\nNumber\nThe course will be organised for any African country wishing to participate. A maximum of 40 participants will be accepted\, including 20-25 from Egypt.\n\n\nLicense and Insurance\nRegistration also covers insurance.\n\n\nTraining hours\nCertificate of Lifesaving Coach – Level A & B : 2 days course. \nCertificate of Lifesaving Referee – Level C & B : 2 days course. \nThe courses take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.\n\n\nExam\nThe exam will take place after the courses. \nThe results will be announced after the examinations.\n\n\nAdmission Requirements\n·      Present a certificate of medical fitness. \n·      Have a minimum level of education until 18 years of age. \n·      Have preferably obtained a lifeguard certificate.\n\n\nCourse language\nThe course will be in English. Arabic translation will be foreseen. The candidate must have a perfect command of one of these two languages.\n\n\nDeadline for sending the file\nApplication files consisting of the following documents must reach the EDLF headquarters before 01/04/2024: \n·      A request to register for the course. \n·      A certificate of medical fitness. \n·      A copy of the swimming pool or beach lifeguard certificate (not mandatory).\n\n\nCosts\nStudent from Egypt \n·      Each student covers the cost of travel to Sharm El Sheikh. \n·      Each student covers the cost of accommodation and food during the week of the course. \n·      ILS covers the cost of photocopying the textbook for each student. \n·      Each student pays course fees of 100 USD.\n\n\nStudent from one of the neighboring countries and African Federations (Middle East\, Sudan\, Libya\, Algeria\, Morocco\, Tunisia\, etc.) \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) covers the cost of visas and air tickets from their country to the Sharm El Sheikh airport. \n·      The EDLF covers the cost of accommodation and food during the week of the course. \n·      Each student (or the student’s federation) pays the course fees of 200 USD.\n\n\nEgyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation (EDLF) \n·      The EDLF covers the transportation costs from the Sharm El Sheikh Airport to the hotel and back. \n·      The EDLF covers the rental costs of the premises and the swimming pool. \n·      The EDLF covers the cost of photocopying the textbook for each student. \n·      The EDLF covers visa fees and airfare for the Instructor. \n·      The EDLF ILS covers the Instructor’s accommodation for 8 nights. \n·      The EDLF covers instructor catering for 8 days. \n·      The EDLF provides the equipment for the course and covers the equipment rental costs (if any).\n\n\n \nInternational Lifesaving Federation (ILS) and the ILS-Africa Academy \n·      The ILS covers the Instructor’s allowances. \n·      ILS covers the costs of Certificates\, Cards and Badges.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nInstructor\nCommander Wim NUYENS (Belgium).
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/international-coaches-and-referee-course-egypt
LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:International Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20250730T062300Z
CREATED:20240912T160050Z
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SUMMARY:2025 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention - Egypt
DESCRIPTION:The World Conference on Drowning Prevention is due to take place in the city of Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt). \nSharm El Sheikh is an Egyptian city on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula\, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea. Its population is approximately 55\,000 as of 2023. Sharm El Sheikh is the administrative hub of Egypt’s South Sinai Region\, which includes the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior\, St. Catherine and Mount Sinai. The city and holiday resort is a significant centre for tourism in Egypt\, while also attracting many international conferences and diplomatic meetings. Sharm El Sheikh is one of the Asian cities of Egypt\, it’s also called “the city of peace” referring to the large number of International Peace Conferences that have been held there. \nLocated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula\, Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt’s most popular and luxurious resort destinations. Known for its crystal-clear waters\, world-class diving\, and year-round sunshine\, Sharm El Sheikh attracts visitors from around the globe. The Red Sea here is teeming with marine life\, making it a top spot for scuba diving and snorkelling. The area also boasts stunning coral reefs\, upscale hotels\, and vibrant nightlife\, offering a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Sharm El Sheikh has become a popular location for scuba diving as a result of its underwater scenery and warm waters.  Two reefs popular with divers are Shark Reef\, a vertical wall descending to over 800 metres (2\,600 ft)\, and Yolanda Reef\, the site of the wreck of the Yolanda. \nThe Programme is as follows: \n\n13-19 November 2025: Pre Conference Activities\n18 November 2025: Preparatory Meetings\n19 November 2025: ILS Commission Meetings and Chancellery Meetings\n20 November 2025: Meeting of the ILS Board of Directors\n21 November 2025: World Conference on Drowning Prevention: Day 1.\n22 November 2025: World Conference on Drowning Prevention: Day 2.\n23 November 2025: World Conference on Drowning Prevention: Day 3.\n24-28 November 2025: Post Conference Activities.\n\nRegistration: \n\nEarly Registration: from 20/01/2025 to 31/03/2025.\nNormal Registration: from 01/04/2025 to 31/08/2025.\nLate Registration : 01/09/2025 to 31/10/2025.\nVery Late Registration: 01/11/2025 to 20/11/2025.\n\nThemes: \n\nAssessing the Burden of Drowning\nDrowning Preventive Strategies\nSwimming and Water Safety Education\nLifesaving and Maritime Rescue\nEnvironmental Risks in Drowning\nEmergency Response and Medical Care\nDisaster Management and Climate Change\nDrowning in Low & Middle-Income Countries\nGovernment Role in Drowning Prevention\nTechnology and Artificial Intelligence
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/world-conference-on-drowning-prevention-2025
LOCATION:Sharm El Sheikh\, Sharm El Sheikh\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 - Lifesaving World Championships - South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Lifesaving World Championships will be held in the city of Port Elisabeth – Nelson Mandela Bay in October/November/December 2026.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2026-lifesaving-world-championships-2
CATEGORIES:Championships
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SUMMARY:2027 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention - Sri Lanka
DESCRIPTION:The 2027 World Conference on Drowning Prevention\, which was planned to take place in Colombo – Sri Lanka in October 2021 was postponed due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus first and the internal difficulties Sri Lanka was facing in 2022. \nThe Conference is now planned to take place in 2027 in Colombo – Sri Lanka.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2021-world-conference-on-drowning-prevention
LOCATION:Colombo\, Sri Lanka
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20281006
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SUMMARY:2028 - Lifesaving World Championships - Morocco
DESCRIPTION:The 2028 Lifesaving World Championships\nThe International Lifesaving Federation has appointed Agadir in Morocco as the location of the 2022 Lifesaving World Championships. With the outbreak of the Corona Virus at the end of 2019 (Covid-19) and the rapid spread of the virus in 2020\, the 2020 World Championship planned in 2020 in Riccione – Italy\, was postponed to October 2022 in Riccione – Italy. In view of the serious pandemic situation\, the Royal Moroccan Lifesaving Federation kindly accepted to postpone the organisation of the 2022 Championship of Agadir and host it in September 2028 in Agadir. \n\n\nMorocco\, officially known as the Kingdom of Morocco is a unitary sovereign state located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Geographically\, Morocco is characterised by a rugged mountainous interior\, large tracts of desert and a lengthy coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. \nMorocco has a population of over 33.8 million and an area of 446\,550 km2. Its capital is Rabat\, and the largest city is Casablanca. Other major cities include Marrakesh\, Tangier\, Salé\, Fes\, Agadir and Meknes. \n\n\n\nAgadir is a major city in mid-southern Morocco. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains\, just north of the point where the Sousse River flows into the ocean. \n\n\n\nAgadir is a fine and modern city at the Atlantic Ocean with wide avenues\, blooming gardens\, superb hotels\, first grade airport and a magnificent port. The population of Agadir (approximately 700\,000 people) is known for their hospitality and care and you would surely find yourselves wanting to come back to enjoy the city. \n\n\n\nThe Hotels\, Beach venue\, Pool venue and Lifesaving Village are all within 20 km from each other\, which is all on walking distance.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2026-lifesaving-world-championships
LOCATION:Agadir\, Agadir\, Morocco
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SUMMARY:2029 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention - Morocco
DESCRIPTION:The 2029 World Conference on Drowning Prevention will be held in Morocco\, in the city of Marrakesh.
URL:https://africa.ilsf.org/event/2029-world-conference-on-drowning-prevention-morocco
LOCATION:Marrakesh\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Conference
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