JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING ~ 2026
June 29th - July 23rd
Mondays - Thursdays
*No practice on competition days*
10:00AM-11:30AM
The Borough of Deal is participating in Monmouth County’s USLA Chapter of Junior Lifeguards for our 9th straight season! The team is open to anyone from any town, ages 6-16!
The Junior Lifeguarding team is a diverse group of kids and teenagers all looking to “wet their feet'' in the world of lifeguarding. Instructed by dynamic coaches, including Deal beach lifeguards, team members learn the fundamentals of lifeguarding, along with principles of physical fitness and important teamwork skills. Practices include a mixture of skill drills, fitness activities, and fun games to keep our team members motivated, engaged, and encouraged!
If you have any questions about our program, please email Amy Brenner at aquaticsdirector@dealnj.gov
SCHEDULE: Mondays through Thursdays, June 29th-July 23rd, 10:00AM-11:30AM, in exception to tournament dates (listed below)
PARTICIPATION FEE: $200 per child (this is a one-time, non-refundable fee); should your child choose to participate in any of the competitions, you will pay an additional amount per competition, which goes directly to the hosting beach
WHAT TO BRING TO PRACTICE:
- Mandatory Items:
- Water Bottle, Towel, Sunblock & Goggles
- Suggested Items:
- Rash Guard, Swim Cap, Sweats
TOURNAMENTS: All junior lifeguards will be invited to attend any applicable tournaments. THERE IS NO PRACTICE IN DEAL ON TOURNAMENT DAYS!
NO PRACTICE ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
- Tuesday, July 7th: Spring Lake (ages 9+)
- Thursday, July 9th: Long Branch (ages 9+)
- Tuesday, July 14th: Ocean Grove (Ages 6-13)
- Thursday, July 16th: Belmar (9+, possibly ages 6-8 too)
- Thursday, July 23rd: Manasquan (ages 9+)
SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, July 21st, Mid-Atlantic Regionals in Sea Girt. There WILL be practice in Deal on this day!
EVENTS WE PRACTICE & COMPETE IN:
- Beach flags
- Paddleboarding
- Beach runs
- Run-swim-run
- Distance swims
- Beach relay races
- Torpe rescues