JG Tryout Information
Junior Guard Tryout Information
If you are a new Junior Lifeguard participant, (i.e. have never participated in a STATE Junior Lifeguard Program before), you are REQUIRED to attend a tryout. Tryouts are non-competitive and are used to ensure a minimum ability in the water. You MUST be registered for a Santa Cruz State Junior Guard Program (Twin Lakes, Manresa, Rio Del Mar) PRIOR to the tryout!!! Only those who are registered in the program may attend a tryout.
Tryout Requirements:
SWIM TEST REQUIREMENTS: Age 9-15 years
A continuous 100 yard freestyle swim (4 pool lengths) in under 3 mins
A 10 yard underwater swim
Treading water for 3 minutes
SWIM TEST REQUIREMENTS: Age 6-8 years (Rio Del Mar ONLY)
A continuous 50 yard freestyle swim in under 3 mins
A 5 yard underwater swim
Treading water for 3 minutes
During the swim we expect your child to perform freestyle stoke without holding on to the sides of the pool.
We will not accept breast stroke or "Doggy-Paddling"
Tryout Location:
SIMPKINS SWIM CENTER
979 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
PROGRAM REGISTRATION LINKS WILL BE ACTIVE BEGINNING AT 9AM ON APRIL 01
*Registered program NEW PARTICIPANTS, please sign
*ONLY THOSE REGISTERED IN THE PROGRAM MAY ATTEND A TRYOUT.
*Date and/or location subject to change without advance notice due to unsafe weather or conditions.