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Objective:
To specially train and sponsor a Junior Lifeguard “Competition Team” that will represent the Jones Beach Lifeguard Corps locally, regionally, and nationally.

Competition Team ONLY Equipment:
Competition Paddle Boards, Can Buoys, “Water Polo” caps for nationals
Competition Team Jackets (on loan for the full year to be returned for next year’s team)
Competition Team T-shirts and latex swim caps (for competing Junior Lifeguard)
Team members may provide their own wetsuits and swim fins

Program Overview:
Wednesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 AM special training midweek for Competition Team ONLY
Jones Beach Lifeguard Corps members will coach and train juniors for tournaments
Coaches will be available to organize the Junior Lifeguard Competition Team at tournaments
Tournament entry fees to be paid by the competing Junior Lifeguard
USLA membership* included for the competing Junior Lifeguard


Junior Lifeguard Competition Team requirements:
MUST be a participant in the regular Jones Beach Junior Lifeguard program
Attend training sessions on time and prepared for rigorous physical activity
Maintain a high level of focus to training and competing
Dedication to “the Team”
Follow coaches directions at all times
Be on time and ready to compete at Tournaments (local, regional, national)

The registration fee will be $15.00*, from all who have made the Team roster.
Checks to be made out to "USLA / JB Chapter"  

How to apply: application form (pdf) Get Adobe Acrobat
(Click Application form link to see the application)

Show up for tryouts ready for: ocean swim, sand run, pushups, and sit-ups
Fill out this form (pdf) and bring it to the tryout
Competition Team will be limited to 50 competitors (determined by tryout and team positions)
Review the schedule of Tournaments and commit to competing for the Team
Junior Lifeguards Competition Team tryouts:
Wednesday, June 21, 2005 at East Bath House Ocean (Field 5) at 4:30 PM (after school)

Questions:
Bob Adler (Team sponsor and head trainer) at:
(516) 249-0469 x23 weekdays or email: badlerclu@aol.com
(516) 785-1600 x601 or x611 weekends (West End II)