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Swim Test

2022 Swim Test


 

Swim Test Dates: 
Swim test tryouts for the 2022 NBJG Program have now ended.
Please check back in January 2023 for next year's tryout schedule.

 

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2022 Swim Requirements

Prior to the Swim Test

  1. You must create/update your NBJG account online prior to attending the NBJG Swim Test!
  2. Prepare all required documents from the "What to Bring" section below.
  3. All NBJG participants are required to pass the NBJG Swim Test each year in order to qualify for program participation.

 

At the Swim Test

  1. You must have all required documents from the "What to Bring" section below.
  2. Participant must swim 100 yards (4 lengths of a 25 yard pool) in the times listed below. You may try a maximum of 5 timesover the course of the 3 tryout days.

 

Swim Time Requirements by Age Division:

 Born On/Between
Participant's age on
June 30, 2022
Division Swim Time Requirement
 July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 9 D 1:55
July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012 10, 11 C  1:45
July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010 12, 13 B  1:40
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2008 14, 15 A  1:35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What to Bring

Download the checklist!

 ITEM:  NEEDED IF:

Swim Test Form

ALL PARTICIPANTS

All participants must bring a printed and signed swim test form before they are allowed in the pool. (The form is found on the "acknowledge & print waiver" tab of your child's account.)

ORIGINAL Birth Certificate or Passport

NEEDED IF the child listed on swim test form did not participate in the prior year's summer NBJG Program. 

If child listed on swim test form did not participate in the prior year's NBJG Program, you must bring his/her ORIGINAL birth certificate or passport for age verification. The document will be returned immediately at check-in.

Photocopies and/or photos of these documents are NOT accepted.

Proof of Residency

NEEDED IF you are a Newport Beach resident and your child did not participate in prior year's summer NBJG Program.

Families in this category must provide proof-of-residency in order to register during the "New Newport Beach Resident" registration window.

See additional details and "acceptable types of proof" at the bottom of this page.

Participants who do not live in Newport Beach do not need to bring proof of residency.

 Parent/Guardian

ALL PARTICIPANTS 

Participants trying out must have a legal parent/guardian present with them at the swim test.

Proper Swim Equipment

ALL PARTICIPANTS

Should wear goggles, a swim cap, and a fitted, race-style swimsuit. (Loose boardshorts and ruffled/frilly swimsuits cause drag in the water and will slow swimmers down.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proof of Newport Beach Residency Documents:

The name listed on the proof-of-residency documents must also match the name of the parent/guardian on the swim test form. This person should be present at the swim test.

Acceptable proof of Newport Beach residency includes (3 documents total):

  1. A Government-Issued Photo ID matching the name of the parent/guardian listed on swim test form. (This person should be present at swim test check-in.)
  2. AND TWO of the following*:

Mortgage or Lease Contract,

Property Tax Bill,

Utility Bill,

Bank Statement or Check,

Vehicle Registration

 

*If your government-issued photo ID from item 1 has your current address, you only need 1 proof-of-residency from item 2.

 

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