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Frequently Asked Questions page. Click on the question for an answer.  

1. How do I sign up?  

2. How much does it cost?

3. Do I need to try out again if I was a JG in the past?

4. Where can I find an application for a returning Jr Guard?

5. What are the 2006 dates?

6. What are the 2006 hours?

7. What is the refund policy?

8. What does my child need to participate? 

9. My child is a new applicant and it is impossible for us to be at any of the three swim tryouts?

10. What is the Junior Lifeguard Tax ID # 

11. How early do we need to be at the swim try-out to be assured my child will be able to register at the beach of his/her choice?

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1. How Do I Sign up for Junior Guards ? 

New applicants:  All new applicants must pass one of our three pool swim tests.  Registration, payment, and uniform pick up take place immediately after the successful completion of the swim test.  There is no pre registration required, but you can fill out the application, right click, select open, then print. early if you like.  Simply show up at one of the three try-outs. 

you must pre-register  for a swim test, please visit  http://www.watchthewater.org/jg for dates and registration information.

Returning applicants.  Returning Junior Lifeguards should call the office or check the Junior Lifeguard website for re-registration details. Re-registration usually starts at the end of February, call the office to verify. The fee changes yearly, please call the office for more information.

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2. How much does the Junior Guard program cost?

 $386.00.  The fee includes tuition, uniform (a white t-shirt and trunks or a swimsuit), and a one year membership to the United States Lifesaving Association.   For Financial Aid please call (310) 305-9587.  

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3. Do I need to tryout again?

Unless you are a returning JG, who has successfully completed the previous summer, then yes, you must tryout. This includes: new applicants, and returning JGs who have been away from the program for more than one year.

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4. Where Can I find an application for a returning Jr Guard?

Please check the Junior Lifeguard website for registration details, which are done online for ALL returning Junior Lifeguards. Pre-registration for RETURNING Junior Lifeguards usually begin at the end of February.

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5. What are the program dates?

The program usually runs during the month of July. Exact dates change, please call or check with the Junior Lifeguard office

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6.What are the program hours ?

Either 8:30am to 11:30am or 1:30pm to 4:30pm.  JGs enroll in one or the other, but not both.  

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7. What is the Junior Guard refund policy?

Refunds are offered up to the end of the first week of the program.  In order to receive a refund you must submit a written request to the Jr Guard office.  JG contact information  

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8. What does my child need to participate in Junior Guards?

For the pool swim tryout: 

lightweight racing style swim suit (aka speedos because baggy suits make for slow times), cap (get that hair out of your eyes), goggles (today is not the day to test a new pair), and a towel (big, fluffy, and lucky is best). 

For summer program days:

 uniform (provided), towel, sunscreen, hat, water 

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9. It is impossible for us to attend to any of the swim tryouts?

Unfortunately, due to the potentially hazardous conditions of the ocean the LA CO Junior Lifeguard program requires all of our non returning applicants pass one of our three designated  pool swim try-outs.  NO EXCEPTIONS.   

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10. What is the JG TAX ID #?

95-6000927

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11.  How early do we need to be at the swim try-out to be assured my child we be able to register at the beach of his/her choice?

Due to the popularity and limited program capacity, some beach sessions fill up quickly. Sometimes they fill up on or even before the first pool try-out. If you are a new applicant and desire a spot in a potentially impacted program, luck of the draw is your only chance. Be prepared and make sure that your first swim test is the one that you pass. When you pre-register on our site, the website will give you a RANDOM time to show up at the swim test. Do not miss your time, do not register twice, you will lose your spot. There will be not overnight camping allowed.