Registration

Prepare for Online Registration – ReserveCalifornia

The ReserveCalifornia login experience was updated in October 2025. All returning users need to verify their email address once. To ensure a smooth registration experience, please log into or create your profile before registration opens for the 2026 season!

 

Participated in a session before?

  • Select “Create Account”, enter the same email address you used previously, and follow the prompts to verify your email. Your new login will be linked to your previous profile.

 

New to ReserveCalifornia?

  • Select “Create Account” and follow the prompts to set up your profile. Once logged in, open the menu in the upper right corner and click Your Dependents to add dependents to your profile before registration.
    •     Your Dependent is the child who you will select when registering for an Activity (Junior Guard Session).                        

 

Need Help? Please review the login FAQ documented here. If you still need help, please call the Contact Center at (800) 444-PARK (7275).

 

Reserve CA webpage: https://www.reservecalifornia.com 

 

Important Notes:

  • Registration for Junior Guards Sessions is on a first come first served basis. If you are a new participant, you do not need to wait until after completing the swim test. (If you do not pass the swim test, you will be refunded in full). 
  • If you need to cancel a registration, please email sssbjg@parks.ca.gov. We will process the cancellation request. The following information is helpful to expedite the cancellation: Reserve CA Head of Household Name, Dependent (child) Name, Session registered for.

 

Links to register for 2026 Programs: 

Direct links to each Silver Strand Activity (JG Sessions) will be posted in April.

 

Links to register for 2026 Tryouts:

Direct links to each Silver Strand Activity (JG Tryouts) will be posted in April.

 

 

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY

 

  • If a participant fails to pass the swim test, a full Enrollment Fee refund will be issued. 
  • If a participant must cancel for any reason prior to 7 calendar days of the start date of the training a $50.00 Enrollment cancellation fee will apply.
  • If a participant must drop out of the training for any reason within 7 calendar days before or after the training has started a 50% Enrollment Fee refund will be issued.  For programs less than 7 days in length no refund will be issued after the program has begun.
  • If a participant must drop out of the training after 7 calendar days of the start date of the training no refund will be issued.
  • If a participant is injured while participating in the training a pro-rated Enrollment Fee refund will be issued based on the number of training days that were started.
  • No refund will be issued to any participant that is suspended or expelled from training for disciplinary reasons.
  • There is no refund for uniform items.
  • There is no refund for the Registration Fee.