All active members of Ridgewood Pool are entitled to use the pool during all open swim hours and adult lap swim times, to attend social events, and to bring guests using passes or paying the guest fees.

Swim, Dive and Water Ballet Lessons are available at no extra cost to families purchasing a Family Plus or Introductory Summer Non-Stock Membership, and are offered to children 3 years of age and older.

Babysitter Memberships are not required; members who have paid dues in full may send their children to the pool in the care of a sitter of responsible age. Sitters must be dressed appropriately to enter the water and must provide active supervision of children in their care. Sitters who are not members must pay guest fees to use the pool when not supervising children of a member family.

Guest Passes are distributed to all active members; each pass allows a member to host four visits at no cost. Additional guests are welcome for the following fees:
Individuals - $4 weekdays/$5 weekends
Families - $7 weekdays/$10 weekends
An individual may be a guest of any member a cumulative maximum of 4 times (Teen Night participation does not count towards this maximum).

Adult Lap Swim is available early morning and evenings. In addition, two lanes are available during all open swim times. Adult Water Exercise classes will be offered several times per week, daytime and evening, according to demand.

Social Events are scheduled throughout the season. These include the June Ice Cream Social for all pool members, the July Pool Carnival for young members, the July Adult Night, weekly Teen Nights most Wednesdays and Sunday Brunch most Sunday mornings, as well as the 50th Anniversary Party in August. Please see the calendar for details on dates and times, and indicate your interest in helping out on the 2008 Volunteer Signup Form.

Important Registration Information

All fees and forms for the 2008 season are due by May 1st. Members and their families will not be permitted to use the facilities or participate in lessons or teams if payment has not been remitted. In the past, pool staff has been very lenient with this policy. But to be fair to all our members, you and your children will not be admitted until full payment is made.

Registration Forms [PDF]: 2008 Membership Registration Form ; 2008 Volunteer Signup Form ; 2008 Swim and Dive Team Registration Form ; 2008 Stroke Clinic Form ; 2008 Emergency Release Form ; All City Swim & Dive Liability Waiver ; 2008 Calendar

If payment is postmarked on or before April 1st, a $25 discount is applied to your total. Submit all applicable forms with payment to:

Ridgewood Membership, c/o Gail Ansheles
2617 Ravenswood Road
Madison, WI 53711

All payments are nonrefundable.
There will be a charge of $25.00 for checks returned for insufficient funds.

We are still offering an introductory rate for new members for one season – please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. It’s a great way to try out Ridgewood! Again this year, you can earn an incentive for referring a new member ($25 off your fees for next year).

We are required to keep an Emergency Medical Information Form on file at the pool for any children under 18. Please be sure you include this with registration or children will not be permitted to use the facilities. Please abide by the sign-in policy and guest fee rules when bringing friends to enjoy our pool — abuse of these privileges hurts all our members. Guest passes will be issued after membership dues are received.

Please take the time to vote for new board members. If interested in serving on the Ridgewood Pool Board in the future, please contact any board member or submit your name through the website. Your participation is valued and important!

If you started the installment plan for Ridgewood stock purchase in the last two years (2006 or 2007) another payment of $200 is due with your membership dues for the summer season to continue the plan.

Dues Categories & Fees

Family Plus Membership ……………………………… $595
Our most popular membership category includes free swim/dive/water ballet lessons, in addition to open swim times and social events.

Family Plus/Team Membership ……………………$595 plus $125/child, $300 family max
Includes Family Plus Membership and swim/dive team participation. Additional team membership fee partially covers costs for coaches’ salaries, meet fees, T-shirts, and special swim team events. Please fill out the 2008 Swim and Dive Team Registration Form and add appropriate amount to dues total.

Family Rec Membership……………………………………$525
For families with children who do not wish to participate in lessons, water ballet or competitive teams; includes all open swim times, lap swim, water exercise and social events.

Couple Membership…………………………………………. $325
For adult couples (must be over 18 years of age) who wish to make use of the pool during open swim times, water exercise, lap swim and all social events.

Individual Membership……………………………………. $250
Available to individuals aged 18 years and older, includes open swim, lap swim, exercise classes and social events.

Stock Purchase………………………………………………… $550
One-time fee to purchase stock, separate from yearly membership dues. If you had a summer-only membership in any previous year, you must purchase stock for membership this season. Stock may be sold back to the pool or transferred to a new member, according to demand. Stock purchase may be made in 3 installments. Buyers are required to pay $200 per year for three consecutive years for a total payment of $600. All payments must be made within the 3-year period, regardless of summer membership, and are nonrefundable. Contact Gail Ansheles at the Membership line (271-4614) for more details.

Introductory Summer Non-Stock Membership.. $495
Available only to new registrations; allows families to participate as Family Plus members for one summer season only – come and give Ridgewood a try! (Note: participation in swim/dive teams is additional.)