Tryout Information
Crystal Cove JG 2026 Tryouts
"New Participants" are first time Junior Lifeguards and past participants, who did not complete the 2025 Summer JG Program.
All "New Participants" must complete a tryout swim test prior to registering for the junior lifeguard program.
All "New Participants" shall not register during priority registration.
Failure to complete a tryout and/or premature enrollment may result in registration(s) being voided, subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
2026 Tryout Dates
Crystal Cove Pool Tryout #1: 3/28 @ Costa Mesa High School (location and date subject to change)
Arrive between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Crystal Cove Pool Tryout #2: 4/11 2 Costa Mesa High School (location and date subject to change)
Arrive between 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Guard Aide Open Water Tryout (Volunteer, ages 13-15): 5/16 @ Crystal Cove Lifeguard Headquarters
Arrive at 8:45 am sharp
No registration required for tryouts. Parent/Guardian must be present. Dates subject to change.
NEW! 2026 Tryout Requirements
C Group (ages 7-8): 100 yards under 2:25, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards
B Group (ages 9-10): 100 yards under 2:15, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards
A Group (ages 11-14): 100 yards under 2:00, tread water for 5 minutes, swim underwater for 10 yards
Guard Aide (Volunteer, ages 13-15: Competitive 500 yard open water swim. 150 yard beach run, 250 yard open water swim, 150 yard beach run. Oral Interview.
What to Bring
- Parent / Guardian must accompany particpant to sign waivers
- Swim suit, swim cap, & goggles (baggy swimwear & long loose hair increases drag, making test harder)
- Towel & warm change of clothes
- Swim fins are NOT permitted at tryout
- Westsuit (Guard Aid/CADET tryout ONLY)
Contact Us
Program Administrator:
R. Christopher Egan (robert.egan@parks.ca.gov)
(714) 292-6381