Tryout Information
2025 Tryouts
New particpants are first time Junior Lifeguards and past participants who did not complete the 2024 Summer Junior Lifeguard Program.
All "new participants" must complete a tryout swim test prior to registering for the junior lifeguard program. If a new partipant registers prior to completion of the tryout swim, their registration may be voided and subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
2025 Tryout Dates
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 Aid Tryout (Volunteer 13+): Sunday, March 30th @ Crystal Cove Lifeguard Headquarters Building
Arrive at 8:45 am sharp
No registration required for tryouts. Dates subject to change.
NEW! 2025 Tryout Requirements
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 Aid (Volunteer 13+): Competative 500 yard open water swim. 150 yard beach run, 250 yard open water swim, 150 yard beach run. Oral Interview.
What to Bring
- 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)
Contact Us
Program Administrator:
R. Christopher Egan (robert.egan@parks.ca.gov)
(714) 292-6381
Program Coordinator:
Brendan H. Gibson (brendan.gibson@parks.ca.gov)
(949) 444-1027