Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Try-Outs
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard try-outs are going to be held next month at Corona del Mar High School. Corona del Mar High School is located at:
2101
Eastbluff Drive
Corona del Mar, CA 92660
They will be held rain or shine on the following dates:
Sunday,
February 6th 9am – 12noon
Sunday, February 13th 9am – 12 noon
Tuesday, February 15th 6:30pm – 8pm
Sunday, February 20th 9am – 12 noon
Tuesday, February 22nd 6:30pm – 8pm
Tuesday, March 1 6:30pm- 8pm
So if your child has not been training for this event, now is a good time to start to get in condition to be able to pass the swim test. The swim tests are only held as per the schedule below.
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard is an amazing program. Both of my children participated in it, and they learn ocean safety, as well as beach safety from the Junior Lifeguard instructors. The photos in this post are of an event of the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program called the monster mile, where the junior guards run a mile and swim back a mile. It is impressive to see all of them swimming together!
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard only accepts 1250 participants for the summer program which is beginning on June 27, 2011 and runs through August 16, 2011. The program runs Monday through Thursday, and there are two half day programs.
The requirements for the 2011 swim test is as follows:
The Junior Lifeguard candidates will be able to swim 100 yards under the time standard for each specific age group. And the Junior Lifeguard candidate be able to tread water for three minutes.
The following are the age requirements Junior Lifeguards as of June 27, 2011
9
Year Olds – 1:55
10 – 11 Years – 1:45
12 – 13 Years – 1:40
14 – 15 Years – 1:35
It is required to bring the following information to the swim test to present prior to the swim test:
A copy of the Junior Lifeguard candidate’s birth certificate or Passport, must be presented to verify the age of the candidate.
Newport Beach Residents and as well as residents from out the area of Newport are able to participate in this Junior Lifeguard program. To register as a Newport Beach Resident, three forms of matching are required to present at the swim test. View the Newport Beach Junor Lifeguard website for more information.
The Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard fees are as follows:
Newport
Beach Residents – $675
Non-Newport Residents – $785
For more information, view the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program website. Or contact the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard program at 949.675.8420.
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Sharon, this is quite a feat for anyone but oh, so worthwhile and fun. Thinking about competing in that "Monster Mile" kids, don't trust your pool mileage or street running while preparing for that, there's no comparison. Lifeguards for Life!
How cool is this? Another great hyper-local post featuring this and great pictures too!
This sounds like a wonderful program Sharon and develops youngsters at all these ages in the lifeguard program.
HI Kevin - the kids work up to it, and it is an amazing event. And the ocean swimming and running keeps them in great shape!
Hi Russell - thanks! It is a very cool program. There are other coastal cities that provide them for the kids, and I will be posting about those as well!
HI Gary - it does develop their interest. Both my daughters went through the program, and now the older one has been an ocean lifeguard for Huntington Beach for the past four years!
Sharon I'm sitting here - the temp outside is 23 degrees and wishing I was in Newport Beach :)
Newport Beach Junior Guards is such a great program. I know so many who participated in this growing up and loved it.
Hi Karen - sorry it is so chilly there. We have finally had good weather recently although it is supposed to change again.
Hi Christine, it is a great program, and keeps the kids in great shape and learning ocean safety at the same time.
That sounds like a fun and exciting program for Newport Beach area youth!
Sharon: Great event for the kids to learn about participating in this wonderful group activity at an early age!
Sharon, what a terrific localism post for Newport Beach! This is a wonderful activity for children to get involved in...you can see from experience how it helped your oldest daughter find her career! :)
Leilani