SEAL BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS 2008
To ALL prospective Junior Lifeguard Parents:
It's that time of year. For the 21st year in a row the Seal Beach Lifeguard Department is offering the Junior Lifeguard program. The Junior Lifeguard Program is a fun – but physically demanding – hands on program that provides the participants with knowledge and respect for the ocean and it’s surrounding environment. It is designed to emphasize the importance of safety, respect, and camaraderie while covering the following topics: Ocean Proofing, Physical Development, Lifeguard Skills, First Aid, and Competition.
This year we will start on Monday June 30 and end Friday August 15, making the program 7 weeks long. Those people that participated last year will be offered priority registration. Residents will also receive a discount off of the tuition. We are looking forward to another exciting year, and hope you find that we offer the best program on the California coast.
Program Schedule:
Session Dates: June 30 to August 15 (No Junior Guards July 4)
Daily sessions are Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Cost*:
NON-RESIDENT: $470.00 (first child)
$460.00 (extra child)
includes price for field trips
RESIDENT:(zip 90720,40,43) $460.00 (first child)
$450.00 (extra child)
includes price for field trips
* Cost subject to change
Registration (Sign-Up) Date:
Participants that were in the program last year will receive a registration packet in the mail. Open registration for new participants will be held Saturday June 14 at 9:00 AM at Seal Beach Lifeguard Headquarters (northeast corner of Eight Street Beach Parking Lot). Open registration is on a first come first served basis. ALL participants must pass a swim test prior to registration. Free parking will be provided in the Eighth Street Beach Parking Lot during registration 6:00am - 12:00 noon. 300 spaces will be available in this year’s program.
Junior Lifeguard Age Groups:
"A" Group (14-17 years of age)
"B" Group (12-13 years of age)
"C" Group (9-11 years of age)
Swim Test:
Beginning this year ALL paticipants must pass a 100 yard swim test in order to register.
Swim test dates for returning participans:
Saturdays - May 10, 17, 24 (7AM - 10AM)
Swim
test dates for New Participants:
Tuesday June 3 (5PM - 7PM)
Thursday June 5 (5PM - 7PM)
Saturday June 7 (7AM - 10AM)
All swim tests will will be held at McGaugh Elementary School - 1698 Bolsa Ave. (Corner of Bolsa Ave. and Seal Beach Blvd.)
The 100 Yards swim must be completed within:
1:55 for "C" group
1:40 for "B" group
1:35 for "A" group
Information for parents can be found here: Parent Handbook
For additional information, please do not hesitate to phone Lifeguard Headquarters at (562) 431-1531 or email juniorlifeguard@ci.seal-beach.ca.us |
