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The Del Mar Junior Lifeguard Program is designed to teach youth, between ages 9 - 15 how to utilize lifesaving resources and strategies when visiting the beach. Education is divided into skills training, physical training, and beach orientation. In addition to lifeguard-related skills, Junior Guards will become knowledgeable in beach and ocean safety. All participants (ages 9 - 15) must pass a self-administered swim test. Parents/guardians are responsible for verifying that their child can complete the following: • Must be able to swim 5 yards underwater without coming up for air. • Must be able to tread water for 5 minutes. • Must be able to swim 100 yards in less than: o 2 minutes and 30 seconds for 9 – 11-year-olds o 2 minutes and 20 seconds for 12 – 13-year-olds o 2 minutes and 10 seconds for 14 – 15-year-olds
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