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Swim Test

2023 Swim Test


 

Swim Test Dates*: 
*Swim test dates and times are subject to change.
 
Reservations are required!
Swim test reservations open February 1, 2023 and
are made through the dashboard page of your NBJG account.
Before making a swim test reservation be sure to create or update your NBJG account.
 
How to Reserve a Swim Test
 
DATE TIME LOCATION
 Sunday, March 5, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Corona del Mar High School
 Saturday, March 11, 2023 CANCELLED Corona del Mar High School
 Saturday, March 18, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Costa Mesa High School
Wednesday, March 15, 2023  6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Costa Mesa High School
 Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Costa Mesa High School
 Saturday, March 25, 2023 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

NEW LOCATION! Costa Mesa High School

 

Swim tests take place rain or shine. 

Costa Mesa High School Pool: 2650 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

 

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2023 Swim Requirements

Prior to the Swim Test

  1. You must create/update your NBJG account online prior to attending the NBJG Swim Test! (Check back in January 2023)
  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 times over the course of all tryout days.

 

Swim Time Requirements by Age Division:

PLEASE NOTE: There is a new swim time requirement for the Division D age group.

 Born On/Between
Participant's age on
June 30, 2023
Division Swim Time Requirement
 July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014 9 D 1:50
July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013 10, 11 C  1:45
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 12, 13 B  1:40
July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009 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.)

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 their birth certificate or passport for age verification. The document will be returned immediately at check-in.

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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