Westport International Water Sports Federation · Recognized · Certified · Trusted
The WIWSF governs and certifies practitioners across five world-class water sports disciplines, each with structured pathways from beginner to advanced.
All certifications are valid for one year and must be renewed annually. Each certificate carries a unique QR code for instant verification.
Foundational water confidence, floating, basic strokes (front crawl, backstroke), and elementary water safety awareness. Suitable for first-time swimmers of all ages.
Developed stroke technique (breaststroke, butterfly), turns, endurance, and introduction to open-water awareness. Demonstrates consistent, independent swimming ability.
All four competitive strokes, race starts, flip turns, sustained endurance, and open-water proficiency. Prepares swimmers for competitive and leadership pathways.
Designed for infants aged 6–18 months. Focus on water familiarization, breath control, parent-assisted floating, and creating positive early aquatic experiences in a safe environment.
For toddlers aged 18 months–3 years. Introduces independent movement, submerging, jumping into the pool with support, and foundational self-rescue awareness.
For children aged 3–6 years. Builds on independent swimming, basic stroke patterns, underwater swimming, and essential water safety for young learners.
We are actively developing certification pathways for Water Polo, SUP, Kayaking, and Lifeguarding. Join our mailing list to be notified when new programs launch.
Every certificate issued by the Westport International Water Sports Federation carries a unique, tamper-proof QR code. Employers, clubs, and institutions can scan any certificate in seconds to confirm its authenticity — no account or login required.
Using any smartphone camera or QR reader, scan the code printed on the physical or digital certificate.
You are directed to a secure verification page on watersportfederation.org — no third-party apps needed.
The page displays the holder's full name, certification level, issuing trainer, issue date, and expiry date.
A clear Valid / Expired / Not Found status is shown instantly. No certificate can be forged or altered.
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Accredited trainers log in to the WIWSF portal to enter trainee information and issue QR-verified certificates instantly. Every trainer account is reviewed and approved by federation administration.