May 2015 Dear Junior/Little Guard Parents & Participants, Welcome to the summer of 2015! My name is Paul Steinberg and I am happy to return as the Lieutenant for the City of Santa Cruz Junior Lifeguard program. This year I am joined by JG Lifeguard II’s Henry Tobias and Alex Scott. I have been a part of the program for the last twenty years and I am looking forward to another educational and fun-filled summer! Before we get started I wanted to send a letter giving you some important information and dates to help you plan your summer.
• The parent orientation meeting is scheduled for Saturday, May 30th, from 9:00 am - 10:00 am, at Cowell Beach. The meeting will take place at the same venue the Junior Lifeguard program is located (if you are unfamiliar with this area, it is in front of the Dream Inn Hotel and adjacent to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf). We will be talking about important information such as parking, competitions, uniforms, and answering any questions you may have. Directly after the meeting, from 10:00am – 12:00pm, the JG Parent Booster Club will be selling Official Junior Guard sweatshirts, sweatpants, red boardshorts and hats. Purchases may be made by check, cash, or credit card. Checks payable to: “FOPAR”.
• JG Participant/Parent Information & Release of Liability form (pink card) in this packet must be turned in prior to participating! Please fill out a separate form for each child if you have in the program. Additional forms will be available at the parent meeting.
• Jr. Guard Participants (9-17yrs. only) must also sign up for the USLA on the form attached to the last page of this packet and include a check for $10 made payable to “SCSLSA”.
• Return forms at the May 30th parent meeting, or mail them to: City of Parks and Rec. (Attn: Junior Guards), 323 Church St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or bring them the first day of the program. Forms must be turned in prior to participating.
• All participants are required to wear a RED swimsuit and pass an ocean swim test the first day (or 1st week) of the program to earn their Jr. Lifeguard patch. Little Guards will be required to enter and exit the ocean on their own and dive/duck under the water to earn their Little Guard patch. It is important to know that Little & Junior Lifeguard’s is not a learn-to-swim program. The physical requirements are listed in the Summer Parks and Recreation Activity Guide and any other questions can be addressed on an individual basis at the parent meeting; or download the Parent Handbook at www.cityofsantacruz.com/guards.
• Session One – June 17 to July 14. Picture Day is July 1th • Session Two – July 20 to August 14. Picture Day is July 28th
Call the Jr. Lifeguard phone line (831) 420-6248, if you have questions. I will check messages weekly until the first day of program. Thank you and see you this summer.
Lt. Steinberg
Mailing Address: City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Attn: Jr. Guards 323 Church St. Santa Cruz CA 95060
JG PARENT KICK OFF MEETING Saturday, May 30, 2015 9 -10 am, meeting @ Cowell Beach 10 am - 12 pm – Merchandise Sale @ Cowell Beach
9am – 10am: Meet at the cement bleachers next to the parking lot at Cowell Beach. The meeting is designed to give parents an understanding of the Junior Lifeguard and Little Lifeguard program, network with other parents, discuss car pool and parking arrangements, meet the JG Lieutenant, ask questions, and turn in paperwork. If you miss the parent meeting, please read the online parent handbook thoroughly at www.cityofsantacruz.com/guards. 10am – 12 pm: Purchase official Junior Guard clothing (sweatshirts, sweat pants, rash guards, hats, bags & limited number of red boardshorts in sizes 20 - 24) under the parent booster club tent!
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Session One: June 17- July 14 State Parks Competition @ Seacliff Beach (transportation not provided) • Little Guards – W. June 24 (approx. 9am-3pm) • Junior Guards – Th. June 25 (approx. 9am-4pm) Capitola Competition @ Capitola Beach(transportation not provided) • Little Guards – W. July 8 (approx. 9am-3pm) • Junior Guards – Th. July 9 (approx. 9am-4pm)
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Santa Cruz Junior Guard Booster Club Join the email group! (one-way notification only)
JG Booster email announcements Sign up to receive information regarding: • Competitions • Picture Day • Weekly newsletters from instructors • Banquet / Award ceremony • Regionals To subscribe: • Send a blank email to [email protected]. • You will receive an invitation to sign up for the mailing list by choosing “reply” (option 2). • You can unsubscribe at any time. • We do not share our mailing list.
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The Junior Guard Parent Booster Club will sell JG Gear - sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, rashguards & red boardshorts (sizes 20 – 24)
2015 JG Booster Club Sale Dates
• May 30, Saturday, 10am – 12pm, Cowell Beach (JG Parent meeting)
• June 17, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Cowell Beach (1st day session 1)
• June 29, Monday, 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Cowell Beach
• July 20, Monday, 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Cowell Beach (1st day session 2)
• August 5, Wednesday, Main Beach 9:30am – 3pm @ NorCal Competition
• August 6, Thursday, Main Beach 9:30am – 3pm @ NorCal Competition
2015 UNIFORM DISCOUNTERS The following businesses offer discounts to registered participants in the Santa Cruz City Junior Lifeguard Program. Discounts vary according to each business and are subject to change or elimination without notice. Supplies may be limited to stock on hand. Participants are required to provide a receipt showing proof of registration in the City Junior Guard Program. For further information, visit or contact each of the following local businesses: • Arrow Surf & Sport, 2324 Mission St, (831) 423-8286. 20% discount on red trunks & swimsuits. 15% discount on other gear purchased with uniform. • Hotline Wetsuits, 719 Swift St, Suite 100, (831) 425-5920. $12 UV protective rash guards (long/shortsleeve), 15% discount on 2mm Jr. backzip wetsuits. • O’Neill, 1115 41st Avenue Shop Only, (831) 475-4151. 10% off JG red swimsuits, board shorts and all UV protective rash guards. • Pacific Wave Board Shop, 1502 Pacific Avenue, downtown Santa Cruz, CA 95060, (831) 458-WAVE (9283), 25% off entire purchase when purchasing Jr. Guard boardshorts or swimsuit. Website: www.pacwave.com. Thank you to the businesses listed above for supporting the Santa Cruz City Junior Lifeguard program!
2015 UNIFORM INFORMATION Boys: must wear RED swim shorts. Shorts should be “board short” style and above the kneecap to allow for unimpaired running while wet.
Girls: must wear RED one-piece or sport type two-piece swimsuit. Bikini style suits are not permitted. Girls’ swimsuits must be similar to competitive pool swimwear. Girls may also wear red “board shorts.”
Captain Corps Boys & Girls: must wear BLACK swimsuits. Bikini style suits are not permitted. Save receipt and turn into the Captain Corps instructor to be reimbursed for the purchase of one swimsuit (Captain Corps program only).
An official Junior Guard T-shirt will be provided the first week of each session.
The Junior Guard Parent Booster Club will sell sweatshirts, sweatpants and a limited number of red boardshorts (sizes 20 – 24)
2015 JG Booster Club Sale Dates
• May 30, Saturday, 10am – 12pm, Cowell Beach (JG Parent meeting) • June 17, Wednesday, 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Cowell Beach (1st day session 1) • June 29, Monday, 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Cowell Beach • July 20, Monday, 11:30am – 1:30pm @ Cowell Beach (1st day session 2) • August 5, Wednesday, Main Beach 9:30am – 3pm @ NorCal Competition • August 6, Thursday, Main Beach 9:30am – 3pm @ NorCal Competition
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Parks and Recreation
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD BEHAVIOR AGREEMENT For the Junior Lifeguard Program to be successful, students must exhibit behavior that is respectful of staff, other participants, equipment, and facilities. Group activities are vital to our program. A participant that is disruptive to group activities and disrespectful to instructors diminishes the enjoyment and education of the other participants. The intent of discipline is to instruct the participant so as to gain compliance with the acceptable behavior norms. Therefore, please familiarize yourself with the following expectations: • Arriving on time and being promptly picked up from the program • Respect of Instructors and other staff • Respect of other participants: no shoving, hitting, or name-calling. • Respect of the facilities, equipment and property of others. • Cooperate with others. • Practice good sportsmanship. • Follow all safety rules and all instructions. • Listen quietly to directions/announcements. • Participate daily in regular program activities.
The progressive steps of discipline are as follows: 1. When a minor discipline situation occurs, the participant will be counseled about the situation and given an explanation of what behavior change is expected. 2. If a subsequent incident occurs, the participant will be asked to take a “TIME OUT” or “TAKE A LAP.” A time out is a period of five to ten minutes that the participant spends quietly reflecting on the incident. A “TAKE A LAP “ is a supervised swim or run of reasonable distance. After the “TIME OUT” or “TAKE A LAP” the participant is allowed to rejoin in the group activity. 3. When a participant has a series of “TIME OUT’S” or “TAKE A LAP’S” in the same day or a series of discipline situations over several days, the Lead instructor will inform the youth’s parent or guardian about the situation. 4. When a participant continually disregards the instructors or shows little or no improvement with steps 1 through 3, the student will be suspended for one day. The parent or guardian of the student will be informed that the student has been suspended. There will be no prorated refund or fees. 5. If after suspension the participant’s behavior is still not acceptable, the parent or guardian of the participant will be informed that the participant may on longer attend any of the program activities. There will be no refund or fees.
Major first time incidents may progress the participant directly to step 4 or step 5 of the above procedures. Major incidents would include: • Leaving the program with out authorization. • Profanity and/or aggressive, confrontational or argumentative behavior • Fighting with another participant or other person • Unlawful or non-consensual touching of another person • Flashing gang signs or inappropriate poses during photos/videos • Stealing the property of another • Vandalism of equipment or facilities • Throwing items at participants, wildlife, or property of others. • Other conduct or poses which brings disrespect on the Junior Lifeguards or the City of Santa Cruz.
Participant & parent signature required on backside of JG Participant/Parent Info & Release of Liability (“pink” form)
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Parks and Recreation
JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT
I hereby pledge to provide positive support and encouragement for my child participating in Junior Lifeguards by following this Parents’ CODE OF CONDUCT:
• I have read and understand the “Santa Cruz City Junior and Little Guard Competitive Philosophy” • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all participants, Instructors, and other parents at competitions as well as during daily beach activities. • I will support Instructors and Lifeguards working with my child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all. • I understand that Junior Lifeguards is very physically demanding and not a learn-to-swim program. • I am familiar with my child’s Behavior Agreement and understand the disciplinary actions that may be taken by Instructors during the course of the program. Expectations for my child outlined in the Behavior Agreement include: o Arriving on time and being promptly picked up from the program o Respect of Instructors and other staff o Respect of other participants: no shoving, hitting, or name-calling. o Respect of the facilities, equipment and property of others. o Cooperate with others. o Practice good sportsmanship. o Follow all safety rules and all instructions. o Listen quietly to directions/announcements. o Willing participation in daily program activities in and out of the water. • I will drop off/pick up my child on time and I understand that Instructors are not responsible for supervising children outside of program hours. • I will place the emotional and physical well being of my child ahead of my personal desire to win. • I will remember that the Junior Lifeguard program is for youth ages 6-17 and not for adults. • I will address concerns or questions to the JG Lieutenant or “on site supervisor” so as not to distract program Instructors from their safety duties.
Parent signature agreeing to Parent Code of Conduct is required on backside of JG Participant/Parent Information & Release of Liability (“pink” form)
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PARKS AND RECREATION
Santa Cruz City Junior and Little Guard Competitive Philosophy
The Santa Cruz City Junior Lifeguard program believes in healthy competition for our participants. Therefore, it is important to share our competitive philosophy with all Junior Guards, Little Guards, parents and constituents. In every competition, there are a number of open events and team relay events. Open events are open to all competitors from every agency, and relay events have a limited number of entries depending on the event and the competition. We encourage all Junior Guards/Little Guards to compete in all open events, which have unlimited entries. There are certain circumstances that may prevent some individuals from participating in particular events, but the training and conditioning provided in our day-to-day program prepares Junior Guards/Little Guards for a full day’s worth of competition. We expect most Junior Guards/Little Guards to compete in all open events. Little Guards are learning the meaning of competition. Little Guards are taught to give their best effort during all events and activities, but the primary focus is on participation. Team events have limited entries, thus not every Little Guard will be able to compete in every relay or team event. We make an effort to include every Little Guard in a minimum of one team relay. In Junior Guards, divisions, C’s – AA’s, the focus is more competitive. The goal is to place as high as possible and score the maximum amount of points for the team. That being said, win or lose, we as a team know that we have put forth our best effort. We encourage all Junior Guard competitors to participate in all open events, but in the limited team events, we will to put together the best teams possible. Instructors spend hours reviewing practice times and putting together the fastest teams possible. Not every Junior Guard is able to compete in team events, particularly in large divisions such as C’s. We understand, and take into account, that attitude and determination play a significant role in competitive success, but in a race to the finish line, speed has a significant impact as well. Please understand that the decision to include or not include a Junior Guard in a team event is not something instructors take lightly, and that we do our very best to support the success of all Junior Guards.
Parent signature required on backside of JG Participant/Parent Info Card & Release of Liability (“pink” form)
Welcome to the City of Santa Cruz 2015 Locals Parking Pass Program. The program is to help promote and increase patronage of Wharf businesses by local residents. This program is available to residents of the City and County of Santa Cruz and provides for 2 hours of free parking on the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. Cost is $20.00 for City Residents and $25.00 for outside the City Limits For the 2015 program the pass will be valid: OFF SEASON EVERDAY:
Dec. 1, 2014 -- May 22, 2015
Sept. 8, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015
SUMMER SEASON (MEMORIAL DAY- LABOR DAY) MONDAY – THURSDAY ALL DAY FRIDAYS UNTIL 5PM May 23, 2015 -- Sept. 7, 2015* LOCALS PASS NOT VALID ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS DURING THIS TIME*
The pass is transferable and can be carried in your wallet or kept in your vehicle. Present the pass to the Attendant when exiting the wharf. *Replacement fee for lost Locals Pass is $5.00 If you have any questions or concerns with this program please call 420-5381.
Name: ______
Home/Mailing Address: ______
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Decal Number: ______
For Each Junior Guard (9-17 year olds) *one form per family* United States Lifesaving Association Junior Lifeguard Membership Information and Application
USLA OVERVIEW: The USLA is the only professional organization of open water lifeguards and open water rescue personnel in the United States. The purpose of the Association is to promote and develop the finest methods of lifesaving and to familiarize the general public with the functions and services of the lifeguard organizations.
BENEFITS TO JUNIOR MEMBERS OF THE USLA INCLUDE: • A one year subscription to American Lifeguard Magazine…a $12 value • A Junior Guard USLA membership card, bumper sticker, and various discounts • Affiliation with other Junior Lifeguard programs and competitions • Eligibility to compete in Regional and National Junior Lifeguard Competitions • Membership in the only professional open water lifeguard association • Access to free public educational materials, i.e. posters, bookmarks, etc.
DUES: CHECKS ONLY! Made payable to SCSLSA Junior members pay a reduced rate of $10/Jr. (per summer versus $30 for professional members). Of this, $8 goes directly to the USLA to offset the cost of membership kits (membership cards, decals, postage and magazine subscriptions.) The remaining $2 stays with the local region.
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Address: ______
City: ______State:_____ Zip Code: ______
Please Select One: Renewal (member in 2014) New Membership
Junior Lifeguard Agency:_Santa Cruz City _ Group (circle): AA A B C
Chapter:__SCSLSA__(Santa Cruz)___ Region:_Southwest_(CSLSA)______
PARENTS: RETURN THIS FORM TO THE JG PROGRAM WITH A $10.00 CHECK PAYABLE TO: SCSLSA For Junior Guards (9-17 year olds) Only!