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lifeguard in service training
March 14th, 2022

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the entire world, more has been learned about the variants, virulence, and transmission of this virus since our last update.

February 3rd, 2022

The world’s largest lifeguard instructor training and aquatic risk management conference in the world welcomed a record number of aquatic professionals.

February 1st, 2022

Lifeguard, Instructor, and Instructor Trainer programs are offered in nine languages and thirty countries around the world.

November 15th, 2021

Ellis & Associates Names Mobaro Official Inspection Service Platform Provider

November 9th, 2021

On October 20, 2021, Richard “RAC” Carroll was inducted into the World Waterpark Association Hall of Fame in recognition for his lifelong achievements and contributions to the water attractions industry.

November 5th, 2021

The Hunter Goold Memorial Scholarship was first awarded to Sandra Kellogg in 2011 and has been awarded to a qualified individual each year since. The $1650.00 scholarship covers 100% of the tuition expense of the Ron Rhinehart International Aquatic Safety School®.

lifeguards at waterpark
July 27th, 2021

Launched in 2020 as a way to boost awareness of the hard work aquatics facilities and lifeguards do to offer recreation and exercise to a pandemic-weary public, Ellis & Associates (E&A) celebrates the second annual International Lifeguard Appreciation Day with a new contest.

children participating in swim lesson
June 13th, 2021

The annual World’s Largest Swim Lesson on June 17 is a perfect reminder to start swim lessons now.

Aquatic Life magazine cover
May 25th, 2021

Innovation, advocacy, research, technology, testing, training - forwarding the culture of safety and accountability is what E&A is known for. It’s all for one reason - to elevate swimmer safety everywhere.