Tokyo American Club

Wine & Dining Traders' Bar The Club's watering hole boasts classic American food, beer and sports on tap. The stylish interior of Traders' Bar welcomes Members for afternoons and evenings of great drinks, chat, live sports on the high-definition screens (NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL are all available) and American comfort food classics and sports bar favorites. Traders' Bar serves a selection of craft beers and guest brews on tap and hosts regular weeklong food and drink specials for popular holidays or occasions, such as July Fourth and St Patrick's Day.

Fitness & Recreation Aquatics With its iconic glass dome, the Club's rooftop swimming pool, the Sky Pool, hosts a plethora of programs and annual meets for adults and children. The year-round, six-lane, 25-meter pool, which boasts stunning views of Tokyo Tower and even Mount Fuji on clear days, is also a popular spot for dedicated early-morning lap swimmers and those looking to unwind with a book on the sun deck. And since the specially designed roof blocks out more than 99 percent of UV rays, Members don't need to use excessive sunblock while swimming. The Sky Pool caters to all swim abilities through a range of programs, from learning the basics for the first time to enhancing your stroke for fun or in preparation for a swim event or triathlon. Aqua Fitness, meanwhile, is the ultimate morning pick-me-up for those who want a high-intensity workout that doesn't place stress on the joints. Experienced triathletes looking for training partners or Members in search of a new challenge can join the E3 Fit Swim Program, which uses the Sky Pool as its base. Contact the Sky Pool Office for details. The Sky Pool's team of professional instructors and coaches can guide children through every stage of swim development, from their first contact with water in the Parents and Tots class through group or private lessons. Kids wishing to improve their technique and fitness while gaining confidence and race experience can join the Mudsharks, the Club's dynamic swim team program.The program, which includes Mudsharks Group lessons for ages 4 to 7 and five senior stages, develops participants' swim skills and camaraderie through regular fun training sessions and swim meets. Check the Mudsharks swim meet calendar. Ages 5 and under can enjoy water in a safe environment at a vibrant-colored splash pool and water slide while moms and dads catch a few rays nearby.A guardian must be present at the Kid’s Water Park at all times. Daily: 5:45am–sunsetWinter: closed from Oct 28 Sky Pool ManagerHaldane HenryQualifications: PADI-certified scuba instructor; American Red Cross-certified Lifeguard instructor; Austswim-certified swim instructorMudsharks Coach Simon HadlowQualifications: Australian level one-certified coach; former Australian junior swim team assistant coach; former Australian national- and state-level open swimmer; former Western Australia grand prix team member; former Commonwealth Games and World Aquatics Championships trialist Lifeguard/Swim InstructorBenni EdriansyahQualifications: Swim Australia-certified instructor; swim and water safety instructorLifeguard/Swim InstructorYasuko HadlowQualifications: Japan Physical Education Association-certified swim coach and baby swim coach Swim InstructorMasa HamanakaQualifications: Japan Swimming Federation-certified swim coach Swim InstructorLisa MiyasugiQualifications: Japan Swimming Federation Open-Water Swimming Committee-certified member and swim instructor; former national open-water swim champion; 2008 Beijing Olympics trialist Lifeguard/Swim InstructorMarcin NowakowskiQualifications: Polish Swimming Federation-certified swim instructor; multiple national and regional championship medalist; Polish national team member at 2005 European Lifesaving ChampionshipsLifeguard/Swim InstructorMack ShibazakiQualifications: Red Cross-certified swim instructor; National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association-certified advanced personal trainer Lifeguard/Swim InstructorFarid StasQualifications: Aquatic Sport Federation-certified instructor; International Life Saving Federation-certified lifeguard Swim InstructorYumiko UeharaQualifications: Swim Australia-certified swim instructor; Japan Swimming Federation-certified instructor; Tokyo Swimming Association-certified swim instructorLifeguardsAdrijan BitrakAdam KeenAndre GordonAntoine SinclairReinaldo Rus What is the temperature of the Sky Pool water? The Sky Pool is set at between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius, the recommended maximum temperature for recreational pools. This is warm enough for both comfortable swimming and lounging. If the temperature is too high, there is the potential for bacteria, algae and other organisms to thrive. Does the Sky Pool glass roof block ultraviolet light?The glass roof is glazed with a protective coating that blocks 99 percent of ultraviolet light. Swimmers, therefore, do not need to apply sunblock. Are swim caps mandatory?Swim caps are not compulsory at the Sky Pool. With so many swimmers at the pool during weekends, the Swim Committee decided that introducing a swim cap requirement might deter regular users. Can I borrow swimwear? For reasons of safety and hygiene, the Club does not stock rental swimwear. The Sky Pool Office, however, does sell swimwear and other accessories. Why is there a guest fee for using the Sky Pool?Since the Sky Pool area has a limited amount of space, priority is given to Members. Guests are subject to a fee and are limited to two visits a month. Guests fee are listed under Guest Registration. What is the double-diaper policy? To maintain a high standard of hygiene while following the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, children who are not toilet-trained must wear a Club-approved, disposable swim diaper underneath a reusable, elastic-legged and -waisted over-diaper. Both can be purchased at the Sky Pool Office. How is the water treated after a fecal incident?The Sky Pool follows a New York State department of health procedure when dealing with fecal accidents. The pool is immediately closed and concentrated chlorine (between five and 10 times the normal level in the pool) is added to the water. This process kills most germs and bacteria found in pool water.

Club Services Library Beyond its nearly 20,000 English-language books, periodicals and audiobooks for adults and children, the Library is a haven for knowledge exploration, relaxation and literary events. Boasting a broad collection of new titles and classics, free-to-use computers and tablets, a patio and study booths, the Library also hosts regular Meet the Author evenings, seasonal reading programs and supports a monthly book group. Borrowing Items Members can check out up 10 books, three audiobooks and three magazines for 14-day periods at a time. Overdue fees: ¥50 per day for adult/young adult items; ¥30 per day for children's items Lost Books Lost books will incur a ¥3,240 replacement fee, along with the cost of a new book (overdue fees will be waived). If a lost book is returned before a replacement has been purchased, the cost of the book will be refunded (the ¥3,240 replacement fee and overdue fees will remain). Member-purchased replacements will not be accepted. Requesting and Holding Books Members can put a hold on titles by e-mail, the Club website or phone. While about 50 books are added to the collection each month, the Library is happy to accept title requests. OverDrive: Digital Books Browse a global catalog of digital titles and audiobooks through the Library's OverDrive collection online or download the OverDrive app to any device. Click Sign In on the OverDrive front page then input your five-digit membership number. Use the same ID for the password. Giveaway CornerThe Library regularly replenishes its giveaway shelves. Book donations are accepted only with approval by the senior librarian. The Club stocks around 120 English-language magazines, including Yoga, GQ, Fine Cooking and Ideal Home, as well as such daily newspapers as the Financial Times, The Japan Times and The International New York Times.Members also enjoy free access to newspapers from around the world by logging onto the Press Display/Press Reader website or app from anywhere in the Club. Those who prefer listening to their page-turners can browse the Library's selection of 550 audiobooks on CD. The Library also stocks more than 1,000 movies, including family and foreign-language flicks, on DVD (region 1) and Blu-ray (region A). New releases can be rented from The Cellar. This welcoming, glass-enclosed space is chock-full of titles for budding bookworms up to the age of 12 (children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult). The Children's Library also organizes seasonal reading programs, author events and book-related activities. The Library organizes regular author events and has welcomed the likes of British journalist Richard Lloyd Parry, North Korea expert Bradley Martin, Member and entrepreneur Jonathan Siegel and local teacher and running coach Michael Currinder. Join fellow bibliophiles for casual literary chat on the third Thursday of the month from 11am–12:30pm and 5:30–7pm at The Cellar. Contact the Library for more details. 2019 Lineup Feb 21: open discussion Mar 21: Calypso by David Sedaris Apr 18: open discussion

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