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LA County Tryout Prep

Junior Guard
Prep Program

Three months of focused conditioning to get your swimmer ready for the LA City Junior Lifeguard swim test — Train under an ocean lifeguard and former JG instructor.

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Junior Lifeguard tryout day on the beach with LA County tents
Junior Guard PrepSerious training. Real results.

Built for the tryout. Built to pass.

The Junior Guard Prep program is built around one goal: getting your swimmer ready to pass the LA County Junior Lifeguard swim test. Over the course of three months, we work with your child so they walk into tryouts prepared and confident.

Who It's For

  • Swimmers ages 9 and up
  • Must have basic swimming skills (not a learn-to-swim class)
  • Aiming for LA County Junior Lifeguard tryouts

What We Work On

  • Starts, turns, and finishes
  • Conditioning and swim speed
  • Freestyle technique refinement
  • Progress tracking throughout the program
Location
West End Pool · 4343 Spencer Street, Torrance, CA 90503

A Typical Week

Swimmers are placed into sessions based on their baseline 100-yard time, measured at the assessment on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 3:00 PM. Each session runs 45 minutes; your swimmer's session time (6:00, 6:45 or 7:30 pm) is assigned right after the assessment.

DaySessions Available
Monday6:00 pm · 6:45 pm · 7:30 pm
Wednesday6:00 pm · 6:45 pm · 7:30 pm

2027 Training Dates

  • Assessment (required): Sunday, January 3 · 3:00 PM · West End Pool
  • January: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
  • February: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
  • March: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24
  • Makeup lessons: March 29 and 31

Enrollment & Pricing

  • Total cost: $900 per swimmer ($37.50 per class — prorated for the classes remaining if you join after January 4)
  • Duration: 3 months · 24 classes + 2 makeup sessions
  • Assessment day: Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 3:00 PM — attendance required
  • No refunds after registration confirmed.

Instructor: Dawn Kelly

Reserve Your Spot

LA County Tryout Time Standards

LA County Junior Lifeguard tryouts require swimmers to complete a 100-yard swim test within the following times. Our program helps your swimmer establish their baseline and build toward the standard for their age group.

Age GroupRequired TimeGroup
Ages 9–111:50 or fasterC Group
Ages 12–131:40 or fasterB Group
Ages 14–171:30 or fasterA Group

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JG Hall of Fame

Passed & Proud. Celebrating our new Junior Lifeguards.

Questions About JG Prep

Does my child need to know how to swim to join?
Yes. This is a competitive conditioning program, not a learn-to-swim class. Swimmers must have basic swimming skills before enrolling. If your child isn't quite there yet, our private lessons are a great first step.
What happens at the assessment day?
The assessment is Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 3:00 PM at West End Pool. Swimmers complete a timed 100-yard swim so we can place them in the correct session (6:00, 6:45 or 7:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays). Attendance at the assessment is mandatory — it's how we make sure every swimmer gets the right level of coaching from day one.
When are LA County tryouts?
LA County Junior Lifeguard tryouts are held in late March and early April. See the 2027 training dates above for our full program schedule.
What if my child misses a session?
There are no makeup classes outside the two scheduled makeup dates at the end of the program. Please factor this in before enrolling.

Space fills fast. Don't wait.

The Junior Guard Prep program runs once a year with limited spots per group. If your swimmer has a tryout goal, this is the program to get them there.

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