New Zealand Water Safety Conference 2011 - 2011 Conference Programme Confirmed

Water: Our Fatal Attraction, the New Zealand Water Safety Conference 2011 Programme has been posted on line at www.watersafety2011.org.nz.

The programme for Water: Our Fatal Attraction includes a select line up of presenters and guarantees a memorable and valuable experience for delegates. I urge you to not miss this chance to be involved with New Zealand’s only dedicated water safety conference.

The programme for 2011 is impressive. Our line up of Key Note speakers will include:

· Laurie Lawrence - readily recognised in both competitive and education swimming circles as a leader, innovator and extremely talented motivator.

· Dr Dave Jenkins – founder of SurfAid International and recently returned from wowing the audiences at the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011 held in Vietnam.

· Jeffery Hoedt - Chief of the Boating Safety Division, United States Coastguard.

· Mike Espino - the Aquatics Safety and Risk Specialist for the YMCA of America.

This is just a sample of what’s on offer at the New Zealand Water Safety Conference 2011; further information on additional key note and break out presenters is detailed on the conference web site: www.watersafety2011.org.nz.

Ensure you and other members of your organisation seize this opportunity – early bird registrations offer a generous 20% discount on fees but close on 1 September.

NEW ZEALAND WATER SAFETY AWARDS 2011 – NOMINATIONS OPEN

Nominations are now open for the Water Safety Awards 2011. Award winners will be announced at the New Zealand Water Safety Conference 2011 Gala Dinner on Thursday 24th November 2011 in Wellington.

The Awards have been established to recognise and acknowledge excellence, achievement and innovation in water safety.

The awards encompass water safety activity in three categories: Education, Awareness and Prevention. There is also an individual recognition award. Nominations can be made for one or more categories.

More information on the Awards and nomination forms can be found at www.watersafety.org.nz

Water Safety Award Nominations for 2011 close Friday October 14th.