AUSTRALIA, GERMANY AND THE USA ALL SIGN UP TO THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF SWIMMING TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION Three major swimming nations have joined the International Federation Swimming Teachers’ Association (IFSTA), the international arm of the UK’s Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), as part of their long term commitment to improve swimming and lifesaving standards and reduce drownings. Download Press Release here.                   TOP IN A BID TO REDUCE DROWNINGS, CHINA ADOPTS BRITISH ‘LEARN TO SWIM’ STANDARDS The People’s Republic of China, the world’s most populous nation, has joined the International Federation Swimming Teachers’ Association (IFSTA), the international arm of the UK’s Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA). Download Press Release here.                   TOP RAISING STANDARDS IN INDEPENDENT UK SWIM SCHOOLS - FIRST STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCED BY THE STA Surprisingly in the UK, there are currently no national guidelines and / or standards that ensure that independent Swim Schools, which is a growing sector, are operating ethically. As a result and following consultation with its own members, the Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has set-up the National Federation of Swim Schools (NFS), which will be the first official organisation that will be solely dedicated to representing Swim Schools in the UK. Download Press Release here.                   TOP STA FORGE A STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH ILAM The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is forging a stronger partnership with the Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management (ILAM) through support of its new STAmark accreditation, which has been launched specifically for UK Swim Schools. Download Press Release here.                    TOP