USLA & CSLSA
USLA
The United States Lifesaving Association is America's nonprofit professional association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers. The USLA works to reduce the incidence of death and injury in the aquatic environment through public education, national lifeguard standards, training programs, promotion of high levels of lifeguard readiness, and other means.
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USLA membership is required to compete in Regionals and USLA Nationals each year.
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The LBLGA pays USLA dues for a majority of members each year. This year (2025), the Board voted to pay for USLA memberships for 130 LBLGA members. If you don't know whether your membership was paid for, please reach out to one of your Board Members.​
USLA Membership benefits:
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Discounts on sunglasses, swim fins, etc.
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American Lifeguard Magazine subscription and digital access
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Lifeguard educational conferences
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USLA membership card, decals, and stickers
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CSLSA
The California Surf Lifesaving Association is a non-profit (501-C3 tax exempt) organization chartered to promote beach safety awareness and professional open-water lifesaving standards. The 30 CSLSA Chapters/Agencies share the mission, goals and objectives of the CSLSA. The CSLSA (west coast region) is one of nine regions of the USLA.