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GENERAL INFORMATION

2008 Program Dates and Times:

Session 1 (Monterey State Beach)
June 16 to July 11
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Session 2 (Asilomar State Beach)
July 14 - August 8
(Revised Date)
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

2008 Program Locations:

Session 1:
Monterey State Beach
Haughton M. Roberts parking lot off of Sand Dunes Drive in Monterey (just SOUTH of the Monterey Beach Resort).

Session 2:
Asilomar State Beach
Off of Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove at the end of Highway 68 West when you first hit the beach, across from the Asilomar Conference Center (just below main boardwalk access to beach).

Costs:

$400 per child /per session
$375 for each additional child in family, or for second session, if enrolled in both sessions.
*Tuition assistance may be available to those who qualify.

To Qualify:

  1. You must be between the ages of 9 and 16
  2. YOU MUST PASS A SWIMMING TEST

Tryouts will be held at the Monterey Sports Center Pool.
Session 1 - Sunday, June 8, 2008
at 6PM
Session 2 - Sunday, June 29, 2008
at 6PM (Revised Date)

To pass you must be able to:

  1. Swim 100 yards continuously (using the freestyle stroke)
  2. Swim under water for 10 yards
  3. Tread water for 3 minutes

Please understand that a child may physically complete all phases of testing and still may not be accepted into the JG program. The Instructors approve a youth's skill level based upon the youth's swimming ability, competence, and confidence. This is done for the safety of the child, as well as the success of the program. Thank you for your understanding.

*All new students must successfully complete the testing process to be eligible for the program.

To sign up:

Go to our "SIGN UP" page for detailed registration information.

*Enrollment in the Monterey Junior Lifeguard Program is first come - first served. Due to the popularity of the program, enrollment is expected to fill to capacity quickly!!!

FOR ADDITIONAL JUNIOR LIFEGUARD INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL
(831) 649-7144.

 
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ImportantDates

Please read the program and tryout dates carefully. Program dates had to be changed to accommodate the new Pacific Grove School District schedule!!!

March 1, 2008
Returning JG Application Process Begins

April 1, 2008
New JG Application Process Begins

June 8, 2008
Session 1 JG Tryouts & Parent Meeting
(6 pm @ the Monterey Sports Center Pool)

June 9 - 13, 2008
JG Uniform Sales Week
(9 am to 4 pm @ 2211 Garden Road in Monterey)

June 29, 2008 (Revised Date)
Session 2 Tryouts & Parent Meeting
(6 pm @ the Monterey Sports Center Pool)

 

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