Tryout Information

Crystal Cove JG 2025 Tryouts

"New Participants" are first time Junior Lifeguards and past participants, who did not complete the 2024 Summer JG Program.

All "New Participants" must complete a tryout swim test prior to registering for the junior lifeguard program.

All "New Participants" shall not register during priority registration.

Failure to complete a tryout and/or premature enrollment may result in registration(s) being voided, subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

Crystal Cove Tryout #1: Saturday, April 5th @ Costa Mesa High School Pool

Crystal Cove Tryout #2: Saturday, April 19th @ Costa Mesa High School Pool

Arrive between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Guard Aide Tryout (Volunteer 13+): NEW DATE! Sunday, May 4th @ Crystal Cove Lifeguard Headquarters Building

Arrive at 8:45 am sharp

No registration required for tryouts. Dates subject to change.

C Group (7-8 years): 100 yards under 2:30, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards

B Group (9-10 years): 100 yards under 2:20, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards

A Group (11+ years): 100 yards under 2:10, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards

Guard Aide (Volunteer 13+): Competitive 500 yard open water swim. 150 yard beach run, 250 yard open water swim, 150 yard beach run. Oral Interview.

Parent / Guardian must accompany particpant to sign waivers
Swim suit, swim cap, & goggles (baggy swimwear & long loose hair increases drag, making test harder)
Towel & warm change of clothes
Swim fins are NOT permitted at tryout
Westsuit (Guard Aid tryout ONLY)

Program Administrator:

R. Christopher Egan (robert.egan@parks.ca.gov)

(714) 292-6381

Program Coordinator:

(949) 444-1027