• Must be between 9 and 15 years of age.
• Must be the minimum and maximum age of each session by the date the session begins. Junior Guard sessions are structured by age to maintain appropriate physical readiness, developmental suitability, and safety standards. Therefore, participants must be the required minimum or maximum age as of the session's start date. Exceptions will not be considered.
• Must be able to swim 5 yards underwater without coming up for air.
• Must be able to tread water for 5 minutes.
• Must be able to swim 100 yards in less than:
o 2 minutes and 30 seconds for 9 – 11-year-olds
o 2 minutes and 20 seconds for 12 – 13-year-olds
o 2 minutes and 10 seconds for 14 – 15-year-olds