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MEMBER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS:
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
NEW SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS FOR 2022 SEASON
This summer, Ridgewood Pool is proud to host the 2022 All-City Championship Swim Meet July 28-30. 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 2022 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 2022 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.
VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
NEW SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MEMBERS FOR 2022 SEASON
This summer, Ridgewood Pool is proud to host the 2022 All-City Championship Swim Meet July 28-30. 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 2022 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 2022 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.
Building and GroundsMost help is needed with pre-season work to get the pool ready to open and post-season work to close it for the year. Basic activities like raking and cleaning are needed as well as more skilled help such as pool repairs and painting.
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Social EventsVolunteer opportunities abound to serve food, set up, clean up, paint faces, etc.
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Swim & Dive Events Swim team requirement: 2 shifts per family
Dive Team requirement: 1 one shift per family *Please see above for All-City requirement details* |
