United States Lifesaving Association

The United States Lifesaving Association is a national, nonprofit association of lifesaving professionals. Its mission is to establish and maintain high standards for open-water (beach) lifeguards, educate the public and promote actions intended to save human life in and around the aquatic environment.

California Surf Lifesaving Association

Chapters of the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) are organized into geographical regions. The Southwest Region of USLA is known as the California Surf Lifesaving Association (CSLSA). This organization conducts public safety education campaigns, encourages high standards for lifeguards and conducts lifeguard competitions. CSLSA can be contacted at:

California Surf Lifesaving Association
PO Box 366
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Telephone: (500) FOR-CSLSA (500-367-2757)

San Diego Lifesaving Association

The United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) is composed of individual chapters. The local chapter of USLA is the San Diego Lifesaving Association (SDLA), which provides safety lectures and media to schools, military groups, civic groups, and those attending public events. Its members are San Diego lifeguards. These services are free and provided by volunteers on a limited basis. For further information on these services or to send a tax-deductible donation, the SDLA can be contacted at:

San Diego Lifesaving Association
ATTN: Coastal Safety
PO Box 99802
San Diego, CA 92169

San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation

The San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation is dedicated to advancing water safety through the many programs it supports, including Water Proofing San Diego, Learn to Swim programs for inner-city youth and scholarships for disadvantaged families to participate in the Junior Lifeguard program each summer.

San Diego Junior Lifeguard Foundation
PO Box 90622
San Diego, CA 92169

E-mail: info@sdjgfoundation.org