The United States Lifesaving Association is America's Full Member of the
International Life Saving Federation – the worldwide body of lifeguards. The USLA falls within the
Americas Region of the ILS, which encompasses the Western Hemisphere, including North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. Through the ILS, USLA helps to support the development lifesaving throughout the Americas and around the world. The USLA National Team competes at the ILS World Lifesaving Championships every two years. Several USLA officials are also officials with the ILS, including
ILS Vice-President and President of the Americas Region
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USLA Certification Chair B. Chris Brewster
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Secretary General of the Americas Region
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USLA President Peter Davis
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Member ILS Medical Committee
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USLA Medical Advisor Peter Wernicki, M.D.
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