Richard Hidalgo, Lifeguard Sergeant
Imperial Beach Lifeguard Service

You are invited to join The First Annual Imperial Beach Lifeguard Association (IBLA) Golf Tournament on May 4, 2007 at the Eastlake Country Club and Golf Course. All proceeds from this fun event will support IBLA community education programs and Hoag Hospital of Newport Beach's Project Wipeout.

Enclosed you will find a fact sheet with an overview of the event and sponsorship breakdown. A donation form has been provided should you choose to donate an item for our raffle or silent auction; or, please join the members of the IBLA and participate in the event itself!

The mission of Project Wipeout, is to save lives and prevent injuries at our nation’s beaches by developing and publishing beach safety information. The initiative focuses its efforts on those most at risk – children and young people between the ages of 16 and 30 - about the potential dangers that exist at our beaches and other open bodies of water, and the types of injuries that occur and how to prevent them.

The IBLA, consisting primarily of CITY OF IMPERIAL BEACH Lifeguards, is an honorable member of the community and steadfast promoter of public safety and ocean awareness. Such programs include the Imperial Beach Junior Lifeguards, The Baja California Volunteer Lifeguard Project, and The Bike Rodeo. The Baja California Volunteer Lifeguard Project has received statewide notoriety and we look forward to continuing to lead the way in training, advising, and implementing lifeguarding essentials to dangerous and unguarded beaches frequented by Mexican citizens and American tourists year-round.

On Behalf of Project Wipeout and the IBLA, I thank you for your time and consideration. If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to contact me at (619) 316-0835.

Yours in Lifesaving,

Michael Pilgrim
IBLA Treasurer
Lifeguard II, Imperial Beach Lifeguard Service

Interested in Participating? Please download the following documents:
IBLA First Annual Gold Tournament (PDF)
Dear IBLA Supporter (PDF)