Santa Cruz State
Junior Lifeguards

New for 2012!

New Participants:

ALL new participants MUST complete the swim test requirement BEFORE submitting an application.

Once the swim test has been completed, your spot in the program will be saved and you may register your child online any time between May 10th and May 24th.

Returning Participants:

Priority registration for past participants has now expired as of 5/2/2012. Past participants must come to the tryout on 5/5 or 5/19 to register, otherwise must wait until May 24th for registration to reopen.

The dates and locations for the 2012 Junior Lifeguard session have been posted below.

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Program Fees*:

Cost for each session: $360.00. There are no discounts for siblings or JG's participating in both sessions.

*Registration prices subject to change

Payment: Tuition assistance is available upon request.
If you are interested in making a donation please contact us at (831) 476-4992.

Tryout Information

If you are a new Junior Lifeguard participant (i.e. have never participated in the Santa Cruz State Junior Lifeguard Program you are REQUIRED to attend the Tryouts in May prior to registering.

Each New Participant is required to demonstrate:

1. A continuous 100 yard swim (4 lengths of the pool freestyle stroke)
2. Treading water 2-3 minutes (without holding on to the side)
3. A 10 yard under water swim 

*6-8 year olds are only required to swim 50 yards

New Participant Tryout Dates:

May 5, 2012 - 10:30-2:00 @ Cabrillo College - 6500 Soquel Dr.
May 19, 2012 - 10:30-2:00 @ Cabrillo College - 6500 Soquel Dr.
NOTE: Classes fill up on a first come first serve basis.

Tryout Location:

Cabrillo College - 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos CA


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*Cabrillo College is not affiliated with Santa Cruz State Junior Guards. Please do not contact them for further information.

If you have questions please call the Junior Lifeguard Office @ (831) 476-4992 or email lbridges@parks.ca.gov

Uniform pickup and sales will be available at the tryout location. Swimsuits and board shorts provided by Original Waterman.