Sky Pool Guide
Updated: May 2024

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Foreword
The rules and regulations of the Tokyo American Club Sky Pool and Kids’ Water
Park aim to provide all users with a general guide to the swimming facilities.
The rules and regulations are posted on the Sky Pool section of the Club website.
Printed copies are also available upon request at the Pool Office or Recreation
Desk.
The Club reserves the right to modify, revoke or add terms whenever necessary.
Any amended terms will be posted online.

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1. General Rules and Regulations
1.1 Hours of Operation
1.2 Eligible Users
1.3 Guests
1.4 Lessons and Programs
1.5 Restrictions and Prohibited Items
1.6 Equipment and Property
1.7 Changing Rooms and Lockers
1.8 Lost and Found
1.9 First Aid and Liability for Accidents
1.10 Facility Capacity Standards
2. Retail3. Contacts

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1. General Rules and Regulations
1.1 Hours of Operation

1.1.1

The daily, year-round operating hours of the Sky Pool are as follows:
Sky Pool: 6am–10pm
Sky Pool Office: 9am–6pm

1.1.2

The seasonal operating hours of the Kids’ Water Park are as follows:
Daily: 6am–sunset
Winter: closed from the end of October (reopens in April)

1.1.3

The Club swim team has been allotted all six lanes between 5:30pm and 6:45pm.
No lap lanes or open-swim lanes are available during this time.

1.1.4

The Sky Pool manager may close the pool area immediately at any time if thefacilities are deemed unsafe or must be closed for such reasons as inclementweather.

1.2 Eligible Users

The pool area is open to Tokyo American Club Members in good standing.

Registered domestic helpers and one-day helper pass holders can access common poolareas, Family Changing Rooms, Splash!, the Kids’ Water Park and decks surrounding
the pools. They are not permitted to swim without paying of guest fees. For details, pleaserefer to the House Rules.

1.3 Guests

1.3.1

(a)

Guests should note the following when using the pool facilities:

Eligible users may bring guests to the facilities. Members are required to register
their guest at the entrances or at any Recreation outlets.

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(b) Guests must be accompanied by a host Member at all times when using the pool.
Guests must observe all applicable Rules and Regulations. Members areresponsible for the conduct of their guests, as well as all expenses incurred.

(c) Guest fees will be charged automatically to the hosting Member’s account before
the close of the day. Charges are non-refundable.

1.3.2

Guest Fees
Jan–May/October–December
Adults (ages 20+): ¥2,750
Children (ages 2–19): ¥1,100

June–September
Adults (ages 20+):¥4,400 (weekdays)/¥6,600 (weekends and national holidays)
Children (ages 2–19):¥2,200 (weekdays)/¥4,400 (weekends and national holidays)

1.4 Lessons and Programs

A range of aquatic activities and programs are available year-round for swimmers of allages and levels. For details of lessons and programs, visit the Aquatics page of the Club
website (www.tokyoamericanclub.org).
1.5 Restrictions and Prohibited Items

1.5.1

General(a) The following persons are not allowed to enter the Sky Pool facilities:i.

Any person suffering from conjunctivitis (pink eye) or other contagious
diseases.

ii.

Any person under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

iii.

Any person with open sores or large bandages.

(b) All Sky Pool users must shower before entering the Sky Pool. Heatedshowers are located at the pool entrance and behind the Sky Pool Office.

5(c) Except for water carried in a clear, plastic bottle, no food or drink is allowed
in or around the pool area. No glasses or breakable containers are permitted
anywhere in the pool area or in the Family Changing Rooms.

(d) Animals are not permitted in or around the Kids’ Water Park& Main pool area.

(e) Smoking is not permitted in or around the Kids’ Water Park& Main pool area.

(f) Diving is prohibited except during specific Sky Pool programs.

(g) Running, pushing, rough play, splashing, shouting, excessive noise or
creating a disturbance is not permitted in or around the pool areas.

(h) Voice communication is allowed. The use of audio, video, photographic orsimilar devices for recording is prohibited.

(i) The use of personal flotation devices for small children is permitted only
under direct adult supervision. Large flotation devices are allowed only in theopen-swim area, except when the pool is crowded or the flotation device
impede the lifeguard’s view of any area of the Sky Pool.

(j) Swimmers should not sit on or weigh down the lane ropes.

(k) Strollers or similar equipment for children are not permitted in the Sky Poolarea, the outdoor sundeck, elevator hall or Kids’ Water Park. Strollers shouldbe left at the Club’s designated stroller parking areas. Strollers are allowedin Splash! and at the Family Lobby (1F).

(l) Breastfeeding is permitted in the Kids’ Water Park area only.

(m) Families should utilize the Family Changing Rooms.

6(n) Diaper changing is allowed only in the Family Rooms area on the secondfloor or in the changing area at the fifth floor.

(o) In the case of an emergency, users must evacuate the pool and await further
instruction from the pool staff.

(p) The Club does not claim any responsibility for the loss or destruction ofvaluables or personal property.

(q) Users must follow the instructions of managers and lifeguards on duty.

(r) Sky Pool management reserves the right to refuse entry to the pool to anyone
considered to be in a condition that compromises safety and to eject any
users for misconduct or violation of the Club’s General Rules. Management
may report incidents to the Club’s Swim Committee for further action, ifnecessary.

1.5.2

Dress Code(a)Any person not wearing appropriate swimwear is prohibited from entering
the pool.

(b)

Outdoor footwear is not allowed on the Sky Pool deck. If Sky Pool sandals
are unavailable, Members should use their own.

(c)Swimming in non-swimwear apparel, including cutoff jeans, Bermuda
shorts and Club rental shorts, is not permitted.

(d)Nudity and topless sunbathing are prohibited in all Sky Pool areas.

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Safe Swimmer Requirements(a)Ages 5 to 9 who have passed the Sky Pool’s safe swimmer test can use
the Sky Pool without adult supervision in the water. However, a parent or
guardian is requested to be in the pool area at all times while the child is in
the water. Pool staff administering the test will judge the competency of theswimmer. Check the Aquatics webpage or contact the Sky Pool Office fordetails.

(b)Ages 5 to 9 who have not passed the Sky Pool’s safe swimmer test mustbe accompanied by an adult (ages 18 years or above) who is no farther
than an arm’s reach away at all times while in the water.

(c)

Ages 4 and under must be within an arm’s reach of an adult (18 years orabove) at all times while in the water.

(d)Safe swimmer test qualification requirements:• Aged between 5 and 9.
• Ability to swim any style for 25 meters to demonstrate endurance andwater competence.
• Ability to float or tread water for 30 seconds to demonstrate ability tocontrol and change body position while unassisted in deep water.
• Ability to retrieve a pool ring from the bottom of the Sky Pool (1.4-metersdeep).

1.5.4

Double-Diaper Policy

In order to maintain high levels of hygiene in the pool and comply withrecommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in theUnited States, children who are not toilet-trained must comply with the Sky Pool’s
double-diaper policy. A Club-approved, disposable swim diaper should be wornunderneath a reusable, elastic-legged and elastic-wasted over-diaper. These
items can be purchased from the Sky Pool Office.

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1.5.5Kids’ Water Park(a) The Kids’ Water Park is for children ages 5 and under.

(b) Lifeguards are not stationed at the Kids’ Water Park. Parents or guardians
are expected to watch their children at all times.

1.5.6

Lap Swimming Etiquette

Lap swimmers are encouraged to follow Sky Pool guidelines for safe andenjoyable workouts:▪

Be courteous to other swimmers.

▪

Join a lane that matches your speed and ability.

▪

Get the attention of other swimmers before entering their lane▪

Circle swim (counterclockwise) at all times.

▪

When resting, keep to the corners of the lane.

▪

Faster swimmers have the right of way.

▪

Overtake on the left and move back to the right as quickly as possible.

▪

If overtaken at the wall, proceed only when the other swimmer has
pushed off.

1.5.7

Sky Pool Closure(a) Contaminated Water
To prevent recreational water illnesses (RWI) caused by germs fromcontaminated water, the Sky Pool will be closed temporarily if the water
becomes contaminated by fecal matter, vomit or other potentially harmful
substances.

(b) Thunderstorms
In the event of a thunderstorm or lightning, the outdoor decks and Kids'
Water Park will be evacuated. They will reopen 30 minutes after thethunderstorm has ended.

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1.6.1Swimmers may borrow swimming equipment to use in the Sky Pool.

1.6.2

Equipment must be returned immediately after use. Sky Pool users areresponsible for the equipment borrowed at all times and will be liable for any loss
or damage to equipment as determined by the Sky Pool Office.

1.6.3

Sky Pool users are liable for any damage to pool property, including windows,floors and furniture. Any damage to pool property or equipment must be reported
to the Sky Pool Office immediately.

1.7 Changing Rooms and Lockers

1.7.1

Towels can be borrowed from the Recreation Desk or Sky Pool.

1.7.2

Lockers are available in the Changing Rooms (5F) and security lockers areavailable on the Sky Pool deck.

1.8 Lost and FoundAll swim or pool-related items found at the Sky Pool will be held at theRecreation Desk (2F) at the end of the day. All other items will be dropped offand held at Member Services (B1).

1.9 First Aid and Liability for Accidents

A first-aid kit is located at the lifeguard station and an AED (automated externaldefibrillator) is located next to the Sky Pool Office. The Club is not responsiblefor injuries in or around the pool area resulting from personal negligence, withrespect to the rules listed herein or through noncompliance with the lifeguards,
instructions or other Club staff.

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Facility Capacity Standard
User capacity: 80 users at any given time (applies to main pool, Kids' Water Parkand pool decks). For the open-swim area, the maximum number of swimmers
permitted in any two-lane area is 25. This area will be expanded by one lane forevery additional 15 swimmers. As a result, the number of lap lanes may be
reduced to accommodate more family users during the summer months, national
holidays or between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

2. RetailAn assortment of swimwear and accessories are sold at the Sky Pool Office counter.

3. Contacts
Sky Pool facilities and programs are under the direction of the Sky Pool manager. The
Recreation director oversees Sky Pool operations and policies. The Swim Committee acts asa membership liaison for all matters related to the Sky Pool. Comments or questions can bedirected to the Swim Committee or Sky Pool management.

Recreation Director: Susanna Yung
Tel: 03-4588-0243 | E-mail: susanna.yung@tac-club.org
Sky Pool Acting Manager: Johnnie Collins
Tel: 03-4588-0700 | E-mail: johnnie.collins@tac-club.org
Tel: 03-4588-0700 | E-mail: pool@tac-club.org
www.tokyoamericanclub.org

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