STEP 1: GET READY TO TRYOUT When you come for your swim test please bring:
1. Your Junior lifeguard candidate for swim test & possible uniform try-on 2. Towel, Swim Cap, and Goggles
STEP 2: COME TO A SWIM TEST The tryouts will be on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations required this year.
Sunday, April 24th: 9am-Noon Saturday, May 7th: 9am-Noon Saturday, May 14th: 9am-Noon Monday, May 16th: 5-7pm Tryouts are held at North Beach, Lake Mission Viejo (behind Tower 2). Lake Mission Viejo: 22555 Olympiad Road Mission Viejo If you are a guest, you must have your member who is sponsoring you present at the time of your tryout.
Time Standards Elite (Ages 14-15): 100-yard swim within 1:45 minutes / 10 minute treading water *Additional interview required and minimum 2 years of experience* Group A/B (Ages 11-15): 100-yard swim within 2:30 minutes / 5 minutes treading water C Group (ages 8-11): 100-yard swim within 3:15 minutes / 5 minute treading water The tryouts should take about 20-30 minutes and will include uniform try-on, filling out basic paperwork, the swim test, and the water tread. Feel free to come down at any point within the time range listed above. NOTICE: Your child will only be able to tryout TWICE in one tryout date. If they do not pass after the second attempt, you will have to come back on a different date to start another attempt.
STEP 3: REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR PROGRAM
Elite Group (ages 14-15) One 8-week session June 13 – August 3, 2022 (M-T-W-Th-F) 9am-12pm Members: $350 Guests: $420 *Additional interview required and minimum 2 years of experience*
A/B Group (ages 11-15) One 8-week session June 13 – August 3, 2022 (M-W-F) 9am-12pm Members: $350 Guests: $420
C Group (ages 8-11) One 8-week session June 14 – August 4, 2022 (T-Th) 9am-12pm Members: $300 Guests: $360
In order to be in the program, guests WILL NEED a member to sponsor them, you will be unable to participate in the tryout if you do not have a sponsor. Members will only be able to sponsor two families per year.
STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR UNIFORM SIZES AND ORDER GEAR Please reference the uniforms page for further information.
Your fees include: 2 Junior Lifeguard Shirts
Required Uniform Items NOT included: Board Shorts (Boys and Girls) Backpack Swim suit (Girls)
STRONGLY Recommended Items: Junior Lifeguard Hat Junior Lifeguard Sweatshirt