Capitola Jr Guards 2013

The Capitola Junior Lifeguard program is a very active, physically challenging, competitive program which provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of ocean water safety, first aid, lifesaving, fitness, and good sportsmanship. Jr. Guards are required to swim or be involved in ocean-oriented activities every day, so they must be comfortable swimming in the ocean before enrolling in the program. Activities include open water swimming, paddle boarding, body surfing, surfboard riding, races, mock rescues, beach & water games, calisthenics and work-outs, and competitions. Program fees include instruction, official t-shirt, and discounts with local merchants.

Swim Test: Junior Guards are required to swim or be involved in ocean-oriented activities every day, so they must be comfortable swimming in the ocean before enrolling in the program. All Junior Guards (ages 9 & up) will be required to pass a swim test on the first day of the program; they must be able to swim 100 yards (about 4 lengths of a pool) in under 2:30 minutes without help and be able to tread water for at least 5 minutes. Little Guards (ages 6-8) must be comfortable in the ocean, in being submerged in water and able to tread water. Swim lessons prior to enrolling in the program are highly recommended. Junior Guards who are unable to pass the swim test will be dropped from the program.

Captains Corps
This rewarding work-training program for Guards ages 16 & 17, includes instruction and CPR certification to prepare participants to be future Junior Lifeguard Instructors. Tower time and a commitment of at least 2 hours per week assisting with the afternoon Little Guards and C Division is required. You must have participated in Junior Lifeguards for at least 2 years to be eligible for Captains Corps. The program is offered at a reduced rate: All participants: $130 / session; $250 all summer

JG Phone at beach: 462-3956

2013 Dates
Session 1 (5 weeks): 6/17-7/19 - No program on Thursday, 7/4.
Session 2 (4 weeks): 7/22-8/16

2013 Prices
Price for Session 1:
Resident: $242 (A “resident” is anyone residing within the boundaries of the City of Capitola. The resident boundaries have changed since last year.)
Non-Resident: $275

Price For Session 2:
Resident: $192 (A “resident” is anyone residing within the boundaries of the City of Capitola. The resident boundaries have changed since last year.)
Non-Resident: $220

Group Photo (All Guards):
Session 1: $12
Session 2: $12

*** REFUND POLICY - PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP ***

• There is a $50 fee for refunds given prior to May 31st for Session 1 and July 5th for Session 2.
• A refund, less 50% of the fees, will be given if requested June 3rd – June 18th for Session 1 and July 8th – July 23rd for Session 2 (this is the 2 weeks prior to the start of the program and through the second day of the program).
• After the second day of the program, no refunds will be given.
• Student injuries that occur during the program that preclude the student’s continuation in the program will be given a pro-rated refund based upon the remaining number of days in the program, including the date of injury. You may be required to provide documentation regarding an injury.
• There is no refund of fees for students who are suspended or removed from the program for disciplinary reasons.

Session 1 Schedule:
Mornings

#2001.400		Captains All Summer		16-17 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2001.401		Capt's Corps (S1 only)		16-17 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2002.401		A's		14-15 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2003.401		B's		12-13 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2008.401		Competitive C's		11 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon	**FULL**
#2011.401		LG's		6-8 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon	**FULL**

Afternoons

#2004.401		C's		9-11 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm	**FULL**
#2005.401		LG's		6 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm	**FULL**
#2006.401		LG's		7 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm	**FULL**
#2007.401		LG's		8 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm	**FULL**

Session 2 Schedule:
Mornings

#2001.402		Capt's (S2 only)		16-17 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2002.402		A's		14-15 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2003.402		B's		12-13 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2008.402		C's		9-11 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon
#2011.402		LG's		6-8 yrs		Monday - Friday		9 am - Noon

Afternoons

#2004.402		C's		9-11 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm
#2005.402		LG's		6 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm
#2006.402		LG's		7 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm
#2007.402		LG's		8 yrs		Monday - Friday		1-4 pm

Competitions
The Junior Guards program includes 3 local competitions, at Seacliff, Capitola, and Santa Cruz. Parents will need to transport their children to the locations for the 2 competitions that are off-site. In addition, participants in Junior Guards (9 years & up) have the opportunity to compete in the Regionals Competition in Southern California the first Friday of Session 2; the team is selected during Session 1. There is a separate fee for the Regionals Competition; further information will be handed out during the sessions.

Seacliff Competition: Thursday, June 27 (LG) & Friday, June 28 (JG)
Capitola Competition: Thursday, July 11 (LG 6-8yrs), 9-3pm. NOTE: No JG (ages 9 & up) program this day. Friday, July 12 (JG ages 9 & up), 9-3pm. NOTE: No LG 6-8yrs program this day.
Santa Cruz Norcals at Cowell Beach: Wednesday, August 7 (LG)& Thursday, August 8 (JG)

Junior Guards Sweats, Water Bottles, Accessories
The Parents Club raises money for college scholarships for Junior Guard athletes. The Club sells the JG sweatshirts, sweatpants, beach towels water bottles and other items; these will be available through the recreation office at Jade Street Park and the first 2 days of each session at the beach. Payment can be made with cash or a check made out to: "Junior Guards Parents Club."

2013 Junior Guards Registration Information

Returning Guards (from the 2012 program only) and New Guards Ages 12 & Up:
Registration begins March 25. Register your child with the group that corresponds to his or her age as of July 1, 2013. Register any time between March 25 and Friday, April 5 to retain your priority registration or to enroll your older Guard.

• You can download the registration forms & Parents Information Packet from this page (see below).
• We cannot accept online registration, but you can print out the forms and mail them in or bring them in to our office with your payment.
• For legal reasons, we must have original forms; please do not fax in forms. Faxed-in forms will be returned to you and your child will not be registered until we receive original forms.
• If you do not register prior to April 5, you will lose your priority status and will be treated as a new registration, on a first-come, first-served basis.

New Guards, Ages 6-11:
Registration is first-come, first-served, and opens Monday, April 8, during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Capitola Recreation office, 4400 Jade Street, Capitola. You can download the registration forms & Parents Information Packet from this page (see below). We cannot accept online registration, but you can print out the forms and mail them in or bring them in to our office with your payment. For legal reasons, we must have original forms; please do not fax in forms. Faxed-in forms will be returned to you and your child will not be registered until we receive original forms.

• Register your child with the age group that corresponds to his or her age as of July 1, 2013.
• If you are registering in person, please bring your child's birth certificate with you to the office so we can verify his or her age.
• If you are registering by mail, please provide a copy of your child's birth certificate (it will be shredded).
• Mail-in or Walk-in registration only.

*** PLEASE NOTE: EFFECTIVE FALL 2012, ONLY RESIDENTS OF CAPITOLA ARE CONSIDERED "RESIDENTS", ALL OTHERS ARE CONSIDERED "NON-RESIDENTS" ***

Registration Packet
Information for Parents: Includes program information; Session 1 and 2 calendars; and Parents Club information, contact phone numbers, and email addresses.
Transport Information/Forms

***Program Scholarships: A limited number of partial program scholarships may be available through the Capitola Public Safety and Community Service Foundation and the Jr. Lifeguards Parents Club. Please be sure to click on the Program Scholarship link for important information and guidelines before completing and submitting the Scholarship Application. Click on these links to print out the Program Scholarships Information Page, application and submit it to the Foundation before March 15, 2013.