• Nationals 
• Regionals

Junior Lifeguard programs were developed to provide beach and water safety training for boys and girls. The programs provide a sound aquatic background while acquainting participants with the hazards of the marine environment. Programs provide education and experience in ocean safety, first aid, rescue techniques, beach activities, physical fitness, and marine safety operations, while exposing participants to an environment that emphasizes courtesy, respect, discipline and good sportsmanship.

Programs are designed for children ages 9 to 17. Programs will vary in length and content but participants must meet the minimum requirements of the agency's program they wish to participate in. Although programs vary, participants are usually placed into one of four age divisions:

AA  16 - 17 years old
A    14 - 15 years old
B    12 - 13 years old
C      9 - 11 years old

Junior Lifeguards are invited to compete at the CSLSA Regional Competition each year in July, the USLA National competition each August, and the California State Games each July.

Junior Guard Annual Contest

Each summer, the CSLSA Junior Guards host a contest awarding one $200 savings bond to the winning entry in

each of the AA, A, B, and C divisions. The type of contest is decided each year and could involve posters, photography or essays. Click HERE to view the 2007 Poster contest winners. View winning samples of Tidebook Covers and essays from previous years by clicking on the relative words.

2010

2009
Division AA:
Division A:
Division B:
Division C:

2008

Junior Lifeguards of the Year
Each year, nominations are received from CSLSA's JG agencies for outstanding guards of the year. CSLSA donates $300 towards scholarships for the winners. The winners are also highlighted in the Feature section of our JG magazine.

2009

2008

Bobby Burnside Memorial Award
California Junior Guard of the Year
In 2009, the Bobby Burnside Memorial Award was estab-
lished in memory of Bobby Burnside, son of former Los
Angeles County chief Bob Burnside. (Chief Burnside designed
the personal plaque given to the winner and the agency
plaque that hangs in the lifeguard headquarters for a year.)
From agency nominations, the CSLSA Junior Lifeguard
Committee annually chooses the top guard to represent
California as Outstanding Junior Guard of the Year. Congratulations to:

2009

550 Park Avenue
Port Hueneme, CA 93041

1. Swim Near A Lifeguard
2. Learn To Swim
3. Never Swim Alone
4. Don't Fight The Current
5. Swim Sober
6. Leash Your Board
7. Don't Float Where You Can't Swim
8. Life Jackets = Boating Safety
9. Don't Dive Headfirst, Protect Your Neck
10. At Home, You're The Lifeguard