Swimming Pool
The 25-meter Pool features 5 lap lanes, along with a spacious deck area and a safeguarded Baby Pool. From personal stroke correction and swim teams to scuba diving training and pool parties, numerous aquatic activities and programs are available for swimmers of all ages and levels.
2010 Pool Season
The Pool opens on Saturday, Mar 27.
Registration 2010
Online registration for 2010 Mudsharks Spring Season starts from 10 a.m. on Monday, March 1.
Online registration for 2010 Group Swim Lessons and Programs starts from 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 8. Any registration the office receives prior to this time will not be processed until 6pm on March 8.
Registration for 2010 Private Swim Lessons starts from 10 a.m. on Monday, March 8. Any registration the office receives prior to this time will not be processed until 6pm on March 8.
Pool Office
Daily: 10 am–6 pm
Tel: 03-4588-0700
Fax: 03-4588-0662
E-mail:
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Pool Manager
Tel: 03-4588-0700
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- 2010 Pool Schedule
- Guests
- Reminders
- Weather Policy
- Super Swimmer Requirements
- Lane Etiquette
- Meet the Pool Players
Pool Schedule
Spring
Mar–May
Mon–Fri: 6:30 am–8 pm
Weekends & national holidays: 7:30 am–8 pm
Summer
Jun–Aug
Mon–Fri: 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Weekends & national holidays: 7:30 am–8:30 pm
Fall
Sep
Mon–Fri: 6:30 am–8:30 pm
Weekends & national holidays: 7:30 am–8 pm
Oct
Mon–Fri: 6:30 am–8 pm
Weekends & national holidays: 7:30 am–7 pm
Nov
Mon–Fri: 6:30 am–7:30 pm
Weekends & national holidays: 7:30 am–6 pm
Guests
Members may bring guests to the Pool for a nominal fee. All guests must sign in at the Pool Office and be accompanied by a Member at all times.
Fees
Jun 1–Sep 30
Children (age 2–19): 2,100 yen (weekdays)/4,200 yen (weekends and national holidays)
Adults (age 20+): 4,200 yen (weekdays)/6,300 yen (weekends and national holidays)
Mar–May/Oct–Nov
Children (age 2–19): 1,050 yen
Adults (age 20+): 2,625 yen
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Pool Reminders
- Food and drinks (except for water) are not permitted in the Pool area.
- Strollers should be left outside the Pool area.
- No diving is allowed.
- Babies and young children who aren't toilet trained must wear a swim diaper and an over diaper in the pool.
- Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Children ages 5 to 10 can obtain Super Swimmer certification in order to swim without immediate supervision (Please note that a parent must still be present in the Pool area for children with Super Swimmer certification to use the Pool.).
For the complete rules, please see the 2010 Pool Guide.
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Thunder & Lightning Policy
For your safety, the Pool and surrounding outdoor area will be evacuated during periods of inclement weather. The area will reopen approximately 30 minutes after thunder or lightning has ended.
- Age 5 to 10
- Ability to swim any style for 25 meters to demonstrate endurance and water competence
- Ability to float or tread water for 30 seconds to demonstrate ability to control and change body position and remain unassisted in deep water
- Ability to retrieve a pool ring from the 1.2-meter depth of the Pool
Lane Etiquette
Two swimmers can share one lane swimming side by side. Three or more swimmers are asked to swim in a circle in the lane and should pass on the inside. If standing, swimmers should keep to the corners of the lane.
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Meet the Pool Players
Haldane Henry
Pool Manager, Mudsharks coach and swim instructor
Joined the Pool in 2005
"Serving as head lifeguard and a Mudsharks coach has kept me close to the water, an invaluable asset of the job. I have been a scuba instructor and boat captain in the past and can hardly imagine working on dry land!"
Masa Hamanaka
Lifeguard and swim instructor
Joined the Pool in 2008
"As a surfer and bodyboarder, I spend a lot of my time in the water for work and for play. Working at the Pool gives me the chance to share my passion for swimming with others."
Mack Shibazaki
Lifeguard and swim instructor
"When my students earn first place in swimming events, it makes me happy and each accomplishment reminds me why I do my job."
Kenichiro Hiramoto
Lifeguard
Joined the Pool in 2005
"I like to make people smile. Even though I don't have a summer vacation (it's our busiest season!), working outdoors around people all day is a pleasure. In 2006, my partner and I saved a Member from drowning and were commended by the Minato-ku Fire Department."
Ray Raidi
Lifeguard
Joined the Pool in 2006
"Whether I'm windsurfing or sailing, I love water sports. It's great to work under the sun in the middle of this big, crazy city alongside an incredible staff and friendly swimmers."
Reina Kanaya
Lifeguard
Joined the Pool in 2008
"I'm majoring in nursing and medical care. It takes me two hours to get to my university and I have to memorize technical terms. I am always exhausted by the weekends but whenever I see people happy, I forget about how tired I am."
Dylan Akira Mcguire
Lifeguard
Joined the Pool in 2008
"I chose to be a lifeguard as a sophomore at St Mary's last year. I've been training in the pool since fifth grade and thought it would be interesting to protect people from danger. One rewarding moment was when the parents thanked me for saving their daughter's life."
Kuniyuki Okuyama
Lifeguard
Joined the Pool in 2009
"I like sports, especially swimming and soccer, and I go surfing every summer at the beach in Shonan. I'm currently studying architectural design at an art school. I really enjoy this job and always do my best with a smile."
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