NEWPORT BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD REQUIREMENTS:
Swim Test Sign-ups begin February 1st
Program dates June 18th to Aug 1st, 2024
Swim test dates for 2024 are Tentative :
Saturday, March 9th, 2024 @ CMHS 9am-1pm
Tuesday March 12th, 2024 @CMHS 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday March 17th 2024 at CdMHS in 9am -1pm
Saturday March 23rd, 2024 @ CdMHS in 9am to 1pm
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. rain or shine
All swim tests are held at Corona Del Mar High School pool. and Costa Mesa HS
Requirements for all participants:
Must bring a signed waiver before they are allowed in the pool.
Must swim 100 yards (4 lengths of a 25-yard pool) in the times listed below.
You may try 5 times in the course of 4 days.
Must tread water for 3 minutes without touching the sides of the pool.
New Time Standard for 9yr olds
Age Group
Division
Time
9 years old
D
1:50
10-11 years old
C
1:45
12-13 years old
B
1:40
14-16 years old
A
1:35
HUNTINGTON CITY BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements:
Open to boys and girls ages 9 through 17 (as of July 1, 2024). Applicants must possess a basic swimming ability to be able to pass the following prerequisite exams:
• Swim 100 yards in 1 minute and 50 seconds or below (Ages 9-13).
• 9-11 year olds are eligible for the program if they make the time requirement of 1:51-2:00, but they will be enrolled in the P.M. session only, regardless of siblings.
• Swim 100 yards in 1 minute and 45 seconds or below for ages 14-17.
• Tread water for five minutes
• Swim underwater for approximately 10 yards
TRYOUTS: Cabana Club, 8141 Atlanta Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (New Location)
Dates and Times: Tentative
Sunday, April 7th
Sunday, April 14th
Sunday, April 21st
Sunday, April 28th
HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH JUNIOR GUARDS QUALIFICATION:
ESTANCIA HIGH SCHOOL
SWIM 100 YARDS UNDER THE TIME STANDARD FOR YOUR AGE:
9-10 years old: 2:20
11-12 years old: 2:10
13-15 years old: 2:00
SWIM COMPLETELY UNDERWATER FOR 10 YARDS
TREAD WATER FOR FIVE MINUTES WITHOUT REST
All swimmers are encouraged to make all swim practices for all sessions. There are NO MAKE UP CLASSES. If a swimmer passes their test, please continue swimming and finish the class.
(There is no guarantee every swimmer will pass their Junior Guards Swim Test)
Any questions please contact:
Jose De La Jara: 714-367-4355 or email jose@costamesaaquatics.org