MAY Lt. Herrick Lt. Pickett. Mailing Address: City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Attn: SCJG s 323 Church St. Santa Cruz CA 95060

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1 MAY 2017 Welcome back everyone! If you aren t excited for the summer of 2017 yet, then you haven t seen the amazing Cowell s Beach sandbar! This year Colin Herrick and Rylan Pickett return to run the show as Junior Guard Lieutenants, with William Mullen as your JG Lifeguard II. We ve all been a part of the Lifeguard and Junior Guard programs for several years and are looking forward to another amazing summer with you! Before we get started, here are the key dates and details you ll need to plan your JG season. The parent orientation meeting is set for Saturday June 3rd, from 9am - 10am, at Cowell Beach. Same venue the JG program is located, in front of the Dream Inn Hotel and adjacent to the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf. We ll discuss important information such as parking, competitions, uniforms, and answer any questions you may have. Sweatshirts, sweatpants, rash guards, RED boardshorts and hats are available at Pacific Wave Surf Shop, (1508 Pacific Avenue), Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend! As usual, all proceeds will go to FOPAR-JG Booster Club to support the program! JG Participant/Parent Information & Release of Liability form (AKA pink card) will be snail mailed to you within 2 weeks a sample form is provided for information. All pink cards must be returned prior to participating! A separate pink card for each child registered in the program is required. Additional forms available at the parent meeting and at the Parks & Recreation office. Return pink cards at the June 3 parent meeting, or mail them to: City of Parks and Rec. (Attn: Junior/Little Guards), 323 Church St. Santa Cruz, CA or bring them the first day of the program. Pink cards must be returned prior to participating. All Jr. Guard Participants (C s, B s A s & AA s) are required to register or renew their $10 Jr. Guard USLA membership by June 19. To register or renew Jr. Guard USLA membership, register for activity #229002, listed on page 22 of the Parks & Recreation 2017 Summer Activity Guide using your Parks & Recreation RecTrac account. Junior Guard (JGs) in Cs, B's, A's and AAs are required to wear a RED swimsuit and pass an ocean swim test the 1st week of the program to earn their JG patch. Little Guards (LGs) will be required to wear a RED swimsuit and enter and exit the ocean on their own and dive/duck under the water to earn their LG patch. It is important to know that LGs & JGs is not a learn-to-swim program. The physical requirements are listed in the Summer Parks and Recreation 2017 Summer Activity Guide and other questions can be addressed on an individual basis at the parent meeting; or download the Parent Handbook at Dates to remember: Session One: June 19th - July 14th. Picture Day Tues. June 27th, 11am & 1pm. Session Two: July 17th - Aug. 11th. Picture Day Tues. July 25th, 11am & 1pm. 1

2 MAY 2017 Competitions: Seacliff/State Competition: LGs- Wed. June 28th; JGs- Thurs. June 29th. Capitola Competition: LGs- Wed. July 5th; JGs- Thurs. July 6th. Jr. Regionals at Silverstrand State Beach, Coronado, CA: Fri. Jul 21st. NorCals at Main Beach: LGs - Wed. Aug. 2 nd (no program for JG s this day), JGs - Thurs. Aug. 3rd (No program for Little Guards this day). End of Summer Jr. Guard Awards Banquet Fri. August 11, 6:30 9pm, Harvey West Park Clubhouse Call the Jr. Lifeguard phone line (831) , if you have questions. We will check messages weekly until the first day of program. Thank you and see you this summer. Lt. Herrick Lt. Pickett Mailing Address: City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Attn: SCJG s 323 Church St. Santa Cruz CA

3 JG PARENT KICK OFF MEETING Saturday, June 3, :00-10:00 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 Santa Cruz Jr. Guard Gear on sale at Pacific Wave Surf Shop! (No sales on Cowell Beach) JG sweatshirts, JG sweatpants, JG rash guards & JG hats, etc on sale at Pacific Wave Surf Shop, 1508 Pacific Avenue Sale begins Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend (100% of sales go to FOPAR JG Booster Club to support Jr. Guard program) 2017 LITTLE GUARD and JR. LIFEGUARD COMPETITIONS & OTHER IMPORTANT DATES Session One: June 19- July 14 State Parks Seacliff Beach (transportation is not provided) Little Guards W. June 28 (approx. 9am-3pm) Junior Guards Th. June 29 (approx. 9am-4pm) Capitola Capitola Beach(transportation is not provided) Little Guards W. July 5 (approx. 9am-3pm) Junior Guards Th. July 6 (approx. 9am-4pm) Session Two: July 17 August 11 California Regional s- Silver Strand Beach Coronado, CA Junior Guards (Invitation Only) F. July 21 NORCAL Competition City of Santa Cruz, Main Beach Little Guards W. August 2 (no Jr. Guards this day) Junior Guards Th. August 3 (no Little Guards this day) JG Banquet Fri, August 11, 6:30 9:00pm, Harvey West Park Clubhouse

4 Santa Cruz Junior Guard Booster Club Join the group! (one-way notification only) JG Booster announcements Sign up to receive information regarding: Competitions Picture Day Weekly newsletters from instructors Banquet / Award ceremony Regionals To subscribe: Send a blank to SCJG_Boosterssubscribe@yahoogroups.com. 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. ******************

5 Welcome to the City of Santa Cruz 2017 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 2017 program the pass will be valid: OFF SEASON EVERDAY: Dec. 1, May 26th, 2017 Sept. 5, 2017 Dec 31, 2017 SUMMER SEASON (MEMORIAL DAY- LABOR DAY) MONDAY THURSDAY ALL DAY FRIDAYS UNTIL 5PM May 27, Sept. 4, 2017* 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 Name: Home/Mailing Address: Home Phone No: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Decal Number:

6 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)

7 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) P:\PKAD\Children\BEACHES\JUNIOR GUARDS\Parent Info packet\2016\junior Lifeguard behavior Agreement2016.doc

8 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, bullying 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) P:/PKAD/children/beaches/junior guards/parent pack info/2016/parent behavior Agreement2017.doc

9 JG/LG s Last Name First Name MI Birthdate: Age: Group: 323 Church St Santa Cruz. CA Session: 1 2 Both AM: PM: JG PARTICIPANT/PARENT INFORMATION and RELEASE OF LIABILITY Parent Name (First, Last): Address: Home Phone: Cell: Emergency: Parent Name (First, Last): Address: Home Phone: Cell: Emergency: Legal Guardian (First, Last): Address: Home Phone: Business: Emergency: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION My child will arrive/leave by: Bicycle Walking Parents I agree to allow my child to leave site on his/her own. Parent/Guardian Signature: The only people that are authorized to pick up my child from the program are: (Give a phone number where person can be reached during program hours.) Name: Relationship: Phone: Name: Relationship: Phone: EMERGENCY INFORMATION Additional person(s) to be called in case of emergency (Please list two): 1. Name: Phone: 2. Name: Phone: Physician to be called in case of emergency: Address: Dentist to be called in case of emergency: Address: Phone: Phone: Past illnesses or serious injuries: PLEASE BE SURE TO FILL OUT BOTH SIDES

10 JG Participant/Parent Information & Release of Liability Side 2 Special needs: Contact program coordinator with information of what works best for your child s special needs: JG Phone (831) Health conditions: (List any special conditions i.e. diabetes, allergies (food & environmental) epilepsy, convulsions, etc.): Health Insurance: Policy #: PERMISSION TO TAKE CHILD TO THE DOCTOR I authorize City Staff to arrange for emergency medical care by any licensed doctor or dentist if the doctor or dentist designated above is unavailable. The expense of this care is hereby accepted by me. LATE FEES I understand that here will be a $5.00 per child late fee assessed for every 15 minutes I am late picking up my child, i.e minutes = $5.00; minutes = $10.00, etc. Furthermore, I have reviewed the program rules and guidelines with my child and we agree to comply with them. Wellness policy: Children with any of the following symptoms must stay home for their own comfort and the health of others: fever, wet cough, thick mucus, itch-watery or red eyes, sore throat, diarrhea, or vomiting within twelve hours of the program day. Instructors are unable to administer any medication during the program day. Please have children convalesce at home and return to the program when they are able to participate fully. Sunscreen policy: Please have your child bring his/her own sunscreen. Staff is unable to supply and apply sunscreen for your child. LG/JG Behavior Agreement, LG/JG Parent Code of Conduct and LG/JG Competition Philosophy: Parents and participants must read, and agree to follow the behavior agreement, parent code of conduct and the competition philosophy. Parent & participant signature required below. AGREEMENT TO TERMS I hereby agree to all the terms of participation specified above. All information provided by me on this form is correct. Parent or Guardian Signature: Date: Participant Signature: Date: AGREEMENT TO RELEASE AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM LIABILITY In consideration for participation in the above-described City program, I, on behalf of myself and my minor child, hereby agree to release and hold the City of Santa Cruz harmless from any and all liability for any injury suffered by myself or my minor child arising from or in any way connected with this program. Signature: Parent or Guardian Date: P:/PKAD/children/beaches/Junior Guards/ParentInfoPacket/JGParent-PartInfo&Waiver-rev2017.doc