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To provide for the safety of all junior lifeguard participants, it is necessary that all
candidates must demonstrate minimum water safety skills and physical conditioning. In
order to accomplish this, tryouts are conducted at several locations several times prior
to each program session. Please see dates and locations below. |
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WHAT IS REQUIRED?
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WHO HAS TO TRYOUT? All prospective junior lifeguard candidates ages 8 to 17 must attend a tryout session at one of the locations listed below prior to being accepted into the program. Candidates who have successfully completed a recognized junior lifeguard program in the past, ARE NOT required to tryout again to attend the program. ONCE A JUNIOR GUARD, ALWAYS A JUNIOR GUARD!
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TRYOUT LOCATIONS Junior lifeguard tryouts are held at several locations in Orange County prior to the start of each program session (see dates below). Prospective candidates may attend any tryout session and return as many times as necessary to successfully complete the tryout requirements. |
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McGaugh Elementary School Pool Seal Beach Blvd. at Bolsa Ave. Seal Beach, CA (714) 901-9030 ext 29 |
Los Cabelleros Sports Village 17272 Newhope Street Fountain Valley, CA (714) 901-9030 ext 30 |
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Irvine Aquatic Center, (William Woolett Jr. Center) 4601 Walnut Ave. near Yale Irvine, CA (714) 901-9030 ext 32 |
Crown Valley Community Park Pool 29751 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA (714) 901-9030 ext 31 |
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| Saturday, April 26th | 3:00pm until 6:00pm | Los Cabelleros Sports Village |
| Saturday, May 3rd | 10:00am until 1:00pm | Irvine Aquatic Center |
| Saturday, May 10th | 3:00pm until 6:00pm | Los Cabelleros Sports Village |
| Sunday, May 18th | 5:00pm until 7:00pm | Crown Valley Community Park Pool |
| Saturday, May 31st | 3:00pm until 6:00pm | Los Cabelleros Sports Village |
| Sunday, June 8th | 5:00pm until 7:00pm | Crown Valley Community Park Pool |
| Saturday, July 12th | 3:00pm until 6:00pm | Los Cabelleros Sports Village |
| Saturday, August 2nd | 10:00pm until 1:00pm | Irvine Aquatic Center |
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LATE TRYOUTS In addition to the above listed tryout dates, there are 'Late Tryouts' scheduled at each program location on the first day of each session. Candidates who have not successfully completed the tryout requirements prior to the start of the program may attend. Late tryouts will be held on the first day of each session, at 8:00am. |
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OFF-SITE TRYOUTS An alternative for candidates who are unable to attend the scheduled tryouts is to have the tryout administered by an authorized individual at the location of their choice. Authorized individuals who may administer the off-site tryout include:
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TRYOUT PREPARATION Conditioning classes are available to help prepare participants for a summer of swimming. Classes are conducted in a fun, stress-free, group, enviroment, and are open to new and returning participants. Class instruction provided by our ARC certified lifeguards and offer instruction in the following areas:
New participants will heve an opportunity to pass the Junior Lifeguard tryout during the class (depending on their swimming level and ability.) Participation in the conditioning class does not guarantee that the participant will pass the tryout. Further classes or attending a regular tryout may be required. The cost of the Group Conditioning Class is $45.00 for each 1-Hour session. A maximum of 10 participants per class will be accepted. To place a reservation at a conditioning class:
Classes are scheduled to be held at: McGaugh Elementry School, Seal Beach
211 Seal Beach Blvd at Bolsa Ave.
Crown Valley Community Park Pool
29751 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel
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