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Please take a moment to review our Registration Policies prior to Renewing/Joining
February 8, 2020
Returning member registration opens at 9am!
Monday, April 15, 2020
New Member Registration opens at 9:00am.
500 Member Limit
Registration will remain open until we reach our 500-member limit. Once we hit our maximum capacity, we will not be able to accept additional members for the season (including any stockholders or past members who have not yet signed up). Please be aware that waiting to renew your membership may jeopardize your ability to be active members this season, regardless of your stockholder status. We reached capacity in both 2016 and 2017.
Lesson Sign-up Registry
Members will be assigned their position for lesson sign-up based on the order in which their registration (including payment) is completed. You will be notified of a time frame in which to register your child for swim, dive and water ballet lessons; the sooner you complete your registration, the earlier your time frame will be!
Ridgewood Stock & Installment Plan
There is a one-time fee to purchase stock, separate from yearly membership dues. If you have already tried our Special Non-Stock Summer Membership and wish to have a family membership, you must purchase stock. Stock purchase is optional for Adult-Only Memberships. Payment can be made in full, or with our Stock Installment Plan of three consecutive, nonrefundable payments of $200 over three years. You can purchase stock and choose either payment option when you register for your membership. Private stock transfers are accepted and arranged privately between you and the seller. Learn more about stock.
NEW SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS FOR 2020 SEASON
This summer, Ridgewood Pool is proud to host the 2020 All-City Championship Swim Meet July 30-August 1st. This meet, which alternates locations among the 13 member pools of the All-City League, is the largest outdoor amateur swim meet in the country, drawing over 2,000 swimmers and thousands of families, fans and spectators. While hosting such a large event requires a tremendous amount of resources, it does generate a significant amount of revenue that will benefit all Ridgewood members.
Therefore, for this season only, all members (excluding Senior Members) will be required to work at least one volunteer shift at the All-City Swim Meet, in addition to the general membership shift requirement (social events, brunches, etc.). While Senior Members are exempt from these requirements, voluntary participation is welcome. Specifically, the pool Board has approved the following changes to the member volunteer requirements for the 2020 season:
Swim Team-Only Families:
Dive Team-Only Families:
Families who participate in both Swim and Dive:
All Members (excluding Senior Members) who are not part of Swim or Dive team:
*A note about the All-City Swim Meet Shifts:
While a large number of the All-City shifts will need to be filled during the three days of the meet, there are also a number of tasks that need to be completed in the week leading up to and just after the event. In other words, there should be plenty of different types of jobs to choose from that will accommodate almost any schedule.
Fees and Buyout Policy
Historically, we have offered the option to pay an up-front fee to buy out of the swim or dive team requirements. This year, it is more important than ever that we fill all of the volunteer spots needed. Therefore, the Board has voted to temporarily suspend the buyout option for the 2020 season.
Additionally, all volunteer shifts will be carefully tracked. Members will be assessed a $75 fee for each shift that is missed. The fees for not completing these requirements are invoiced after the season is completed, and must be paid prior to or concurrent with the next season’s registration.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact a Ridgewood Pool Board member. Our intent is not to be punitive, but to control costs, keep Ridgewood Pool a wonderful place to be, and ensure we host a successful Championship Swim Meet on behalf of the entire All-City Swim and Dive League. Please pitch in — there are plenty of opportunities, and it’s a great way to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.
All fees for the season are due by May 15. If any fees were assessed to your account due to non-fulfillment of your member service requirement from last season, or any additional unpaid fees from previous seasons, those fees must be paid in full prior to the this season as well. No members or their families will be permitted to use the facilities, sign up for lessons, or participate in team practices and meets until all dues and fees are paid in full.
Returning member registration opens at 9am!
Monday, April 15, 2020
New Member Registration opens at 9:00am.
500 Member Limit
Registration will remain open until we reach our 500-member limit. Once we hit our maximum capacity, we will not be able to accept additional members for the season (including any stockholders or past members who have not yet signed up). Please be aware that waiting to renew your membership may jeopardize your ability to be active members this season, regardless of your stockholder status. We reached capacity in both 2016 and 2017.
Lesson Sign-up Registry
Members will be assigned their position for lesson sign-up based on the order in which their registration (including payment) is completed. You will be notified of a time frame in which to register your child for swim, dive and water ballet lessons; the sooner you complete your registration, the earlier your time frame will be!
Ridgewood Stock & Installment Plan
There is a one-time fee to purchase stock, separate from yearly membership dues. If you have already tried our Special Non-Stock Summer Membership and wish to have a family membership, you must purchase stock. Stock purchase is optional for Adult-Only Memberships. Payment can be made in full, or with our Stock Installment Plan of three consecutive, nonrefundable payments of $200 over three years. You can purchase stock and choose either payment option when you register for your membership. Private stock transfers are accepted and arranged privately between you and the seller. Learn more about stock.
NEW SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS FOR 2020 SEASON
This summer, Ridgewood Pool is proud to host the 2020 All-City Championship Swim Meet July 30-August 1st. This meet, which alternates locations among the 13 member pools of the All-City League, is the largest outdoor amateur swim meet in the country, drawing over 2,000 swimmers and thousands of families, fans and spectators. While hosting such a large event requires a tremendous amount of resources, it does generate a significant amount of revenue that will benefit all Ridgewood members.
Therefore, for this season only, all members (excluding Senior Members) will be required to work at least one volunteer shift at the All-City Swim Meet, in addition to the general membership shift requirement (social events, brunches, etc.). While Senior Members are exempt from these requirements, voluntary participation is welcome. Specifically, the pool Board has approved the following changes to the member volunteer requirements for the 2020 season:
Swim Team-Only Families:
- 1 general membership volunteer shift per family (social events, spring/fall clean-up, etc.) OR bring food to 2 brunches, AND
- 2 shifts per family for dual swim meets, AND
- 3 shifts per family specifically for the All-City Swim Meet*
Dive Team-Only Families:
- 1 general membership volunteer shift per family (social events, spring/fall clean-up, etc.) OR bring food to 2 brunches, AND
- 1 shift per family for dual dive meets, AND
- 1 shift per family specifically for the All-City Swim Meet*
Families who participate in both Swim and Dive:
- 1 general membership volunteer shift per family (social events, spring/fall clean-up, etc.) OR bring food to 2 brunches, AND
- 1 shift per family for dual DIVE meets, AND
- 2 shifts per family for dual SWIM meets, AND
- 3 shifts per family specifically for the All-City Swim Meet*
All Members (excluding Senior Members) who are not part of Swim or Dive team:
- 1 general membership volunteer shift per family (social events, spring/fall clean-up, etc.) OR bring food to 2 brunches, AND
- 1 shift per family specifically for the All-City Swim Meet*
*A note about the All-City Swim Meet Shifts:
While a large number of the All-City shifts will need to be filled during the three days of the meet, there are also a number of tasks that need to be completed in the week leading up to and just after the event. In other words, there should be plenty of different types of jobs to choose from that will accommodate almost any schedule.
Fees and Buyout Policy
Historically, we have offered the option to pay an up-front fee to buy out of the swim or dive team requirements. This year, it is more important than ever that we fill all of the volunteer spots needed. Therefore, the Board has voted to temporarily suspend the buyout option for the 2020 season.
Additionally, all volunteer shifts will be carefully tracked. Members will be assessed a $75 fee for each shift that is missed. The fees for not completing these requirements are invoiced after the season is completed, and must be paid prior to or concurrent with the next season’s registration.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact a Ridgewood Pool Board member. Our intent is not to be punitive, but to control costs, keep Ridgewood Pool a wonderful place to be, and ensure we host a successful Championship Swim Meet on behalf of the entire All-City Swim and Dive League. Please pitch in — there are plenty of opportunities, and it’s a great way to meet new friends and reconnect with old ones.
All fees for the season are due by May 15. If any fees were assessed to your account due to non-fulfillment of your member service requirement from last season, or any additional unpaid fees from previous seasons, those fees must be paid in full prior to the this season as well. No members or their families will be permitted to use the facilities, sign up for lessons, or participate in team practices and meets until all dues and fees are paid in full.
