The Junior Lifeguard Program is a program offered to youth, ages 9 to 17.  Since 1985, the goal of the program has been to teach ocean safety skills. Training activities are consistent with ocean lifeguard requirements, including running, swimming, paddle board use, kayak paddling, rescue buoy technique, shallow-water entry and surf dash approach training. Recreational activities, such as volleyball, kickball, dodge ball, snorkeling, and beach flags, are also a part of the program.

The basic requirements for participation in the FLOR Junior Lifeguard Program are as follows:

1. Ability to swim 100 yards in under or around two minutes.
2. Ability to tread water for a minimum of five minutes.
3. Ability to swim continuously 25 feet under water.

Scheduled Sessions for the 2019 Junior Lifeguard Program

• Session 1 - June 17-28 - Registration closed.
• Session 2 - July 8-19 - Registration closed.

Location: Training is held at Fort Lauderdale Beach 

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park
1100 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Program Time: 8:30 am - Noon

Registration

Registration Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019   

Registration Time: 9:00 am - Noon 

Registration Address: Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue Headquarters located at  Suite 501 Seabreeze Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.    

Instructions for Registration: At this time, parents can come to the Hall of Fame Pool and register their children, try on uniforms, and get answers to any questions that they may have. Registration is  limited to 50 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

Printed Registration Forms: Please print and complete the following registration forms:

• Junior Lifeguard Program Uniform Form
• Junior Lifeguard Program Registration Form

REMEMBER TO BRING THE PRINTED REGISTRATION FORM, UNIFORM FORM AND THE CHECK WITH YOU ON THE REGISTRATION DATE.

Questions can be emailed to: Molly Engle, MEngle@fortlauderdale.gov

There will be Regional, State, and National Junior Lifeguard Tournaments. Dates are located on the USLA Website.

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