Swim Tests

Swim Tests Dates:

 Testing Dates: Please check back by January 31, 2026

Who needs to take a swim test? 

  • First time Jr. Lifeguard Participants. 

Who does NOT need to take a swim test? 

  • Returning Jr. Lifeguards DO NOT need to attend a swim test. 
  • Thoes who are on a swim team, water polo team, or have participated in an alternative Jr. Lifeguard program.   

If you are on a Swim Team, Water Polo team, or have participated in another Junior Lifeguard program: 

  • Please email us with your 100 freestyle time and the team you participate on, along with the coaches contact information and we will waive your swim test. 
  • Please email us the Jr. Lifeguard Program you previoulsy attended and we will waive your swim test. 
  • All emails must be sent by the last testing date, failure to inform us will lead to being dropped from the program. 

 

Swim Test Information:

What do I do at the swim test?                                                                          

A 100 yard swim (four lengths) under a maximum time limit.
                                   
Test Times:
9-11 years old-  under 2:10 
12-13 years old- under 2:00  
14-16 years old- under 1:50 
 
  • You only need to attend one testing date.
  • No reservation needed, show up at any time within the two hours.
  • We aim to get you signed up and tested within 30 minutes.
  • You will need to have your child show up at the pool with swim suits on ready to swim.
  • Goggles are fine to wear, no swim fins allowed.
This is not a learn to swim program. For safety purposes, your child needs to be confident in the ocean and must pass a swim test. Please prepare your child before the test! 
 
What If my child(s) does not pass the swim test? 
  • If you do not complete a swim test, you will be refunded and dropped from the program.
  • There will be no retesting for any child who fails to meet the time reqirement. 
  • We will not be allowing any make up swims for those who can not attend a swim.
Location:

 Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito- Solana Beach. 

533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach, CA 92075