Junior Guard Swim Training 2026
New Winter JG Prep Training. Starting in October at Estancia HS 5pm to 6pm it ends in December 19th
Monday to Thursday ( Private Lessons Available)
NEWPORT BEACH Junior Guards Session 1
Registration OPEN for 2026
HB City/State and Crystal Cove Session 2
Registration OPEN for 2026
Please email Coach Sean with any questions.
Session 1: Starts January 12th, 2026 for Newport Beach
Days & Times: Monday thru Thursday (4 days a week)
All classes are 1 hr long.
At Estancia High School : 5:30pm on Monday through Thursday
Estancia group is for Newport Beach Guards ONLY!
Estancia High School 2323 Placentia Ave, CM 92627 Only Through March 19th then with the Costa Mesa group.
At Costa Mesa High School : 7:00pm Monday through Thursday
Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Ave, CM 92626 Through May 14th
Session 2: Starts January 12th for HB City, HB State and Crystal Cove
Days & Times: Monday-Thursday
7:00pm Costa Mesa High School 2650 Fairview Ave, CM 92626 Through May 14th
All Classes are 1 hr long.
Cost:
- $425 per session
Discount for Additional Children
CLICK HERE to Register
Registrants should be able to swim one lap of head down freestyle. This swim program will have a progression of drills for teaching proper technique, body & head position, breathing, holding water during pulling, kicking, gaining distance per stroke, increasing stroke rate without losing efficiency, and ultimately swimming faster so they will make their goal times for the 100-yard Junior Guards Swim Test.
NEWPORT BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD REQUIREMENTS:
Swim Test Sign-ups begin February 1st
Program dates June 17th to July 31st, 2025
Swim test dates for 2025 are Tentative : 2026 dates TBD
Saturday, March 8th, 2025 @ TBD 9am-1pm
Tuesday March 11th, 2025 @TBD 5:30-8:30pm
Sunday March 15th 2025 at TBD in 9am -1pm
Saturday March 22nd, 2025 @ TBD in 9am to 1pm
Times: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. rain or shine
All swim tests are held at Corona Del Mar High School pool. and Costa Mesa HS
Requirements for all participants:
- Must bring a signed waiver before they are allowed in the pool.
- Must swim 100 yards (4 lengths of a 25-yard pool) in the times listed below.
- You may try 5 times in the course of 3 days.
- Must tread water for 3 minutes without touching the sides of the pool.
- New Time Standard for 9yr olds
| Age Group | Division | Time |
| 9 years old | D | 1:50 |
| 10-11 years old | C | 1:45 |
| 12-13 years old | B | 1:40 |
| 14-16 years old | A | 1:35 |
HUNTINGTON CITY BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements:
Open to boys and girls ages 9 through 17 (as of July 1, 2025). Applicants must possess a basic swimming ability to be able to pass the following prerequisite exams:
• Swim 100 yards in 1 minute and 50 seconds or below (Ages 9-13).
• 9-11 year olds are eligible for the program if they make the time requirement of 1:51-2:00, but they will be enrolled in the P.M. session only, regardless of siblings.
• Swim 100 yards in 1 minute and 45 seconds or below for ages 14-17.
• Tread water for five minutes
• Swim underwater for approximately 10 yards
TRYOUTS: Cabana Club, 8141 Atlanta Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (New Location)
Dates and Times: Tentative
Sunday, April 7th
Sunday, April 14th
Sunday, April 21st
Sunday, April 28th
HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH JUNIOR GUARDS QUALIFICATION:
Huntington State Beach JG's Website
Tryouts and Registration: Dates and Times TBD
ESTANCIA HIGH SCHOOL
To Qualify:
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SWIM 100 YARDS UNDER THE TIME STANDARD FOR YOUR AGE:
9-10 years old: 2:20
11-12 years old: 2:10
13-15 years old: 2:00
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SWIM COMPLETELY UNDERWATER FOR 10 YARDS
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TREAD WATER FOR FIVE MINUTES WITHOUT REST
All swimmers are encouraged to make all swim practices for all sessions. There are NO MAKE UP CLASSES. If a swimmer passes their test, please continue swimming and finish the class.
(There is no guarantee every swimmer will pass their Junior Guards Swim Test)
Any questions please contact:
Jose De La Jara: 714-367-4355 or email [email protected]
Sean Satterwhite: email [email protected]

