Routine inspections of aquatic facilities and attractions are essential to ensure guest safety and operational compliance. Ellis & Associates (E&A) offers comprehensive inspection services designed to identify potential hazards, uphold required standards, and provide a safe environment for visitors. Our inspections reference ASTM F-24 guidelines for amusement ride and device safety, as well as Model Aquatic Health Code (MAHC) guidelines, and are structured to meet the requirements of state and/or local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for attraction certification.
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Ellis & Associates (E&A), the world leader in aquatic safety since 1983, announces the release of its newest online training course, Scanning and Drowning Detection: Improving Recognition. Now publicly available at jellis.com this highly interactive eLearning experience provides an unprecedented look at the real behaviors exhibited by a swimmer in distress.
Ellis & Associates, the world leader in aquatic safety and risk management since 1983, is proud to announce newly recognized Associate and Senior Associate honorees for 2026. These honorees are part of a dedicated group of more than 100 aquatic industry leaders who have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to lifeguard development and swimmer safety.
Maitland, FL (April 21, 2026) - Ellis & Associates, Inc. (E&A), the world leader in aquatic safety since 1983, continues to expand, welcoming respected industry veteran and popular International Aquatic Safety School faculty member Frank Perez to the fulltime E&A team. Frank joins as Client Manager and has already hit the deck visiting more than a dozen water parks to assist with pre-opening preparations and inspections.
Aquatics professionals from 21 different nations attended the world’s largest aquatic safety training and professional development program
March 3, 2026
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The 40th annual International Aquatic Safety School (IASS) will take place January 18-23 in Phoenix AZ and February 8-13 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. IASS is the longest-running, largest and most comprehensive aquatic safety school in the world bringing together seasoned executives, subject-matter experts, the world’s top lifeguard instructor trainers and some of the most promising aquatic leadership in the industry.
Groundbreaking Partnership Advances Aquatic Facility Operations with a Powerful New App that Combines Task Management, Record-Keeping and Accountability
EllisDocs is available for use by any aquatic facility in the world – regardless of any affiliation with a lifeguard instructor program
Former Great Wolf Lodge, Schlitterbahn and Goldfish Swim School Veteran Part of Growing E&A International Team