• Resident Family: $480
• Non-Resident Family: $590
• Resident Single Membership: $295
• Non-Resident Single Membership: $345
• Senior (62 Years & Up): $100
• Resident Couple: $375
• Non-Resident Couple: $430
• Resident Family plus Nanny: $615
• Non-Resident Family plus Nanny: $725
• Resident Family plus (2) Nanny: $750
• Non-Resident Family plus (2) Nanny: $860
• Early Bird Swim (additional): $50

NEW MEMBERS pay a one-time, non-refundable initiation fee in addition to the Annual Membership Fee:

• Resident Family: $355
• Non-Resident Family: $455
• Resident Single/Individual: $180
• Non-Resident Single/Individual: $230
• Senior: $50
• Resident Couple/Empty Nesters: $280
• Non-Resident Couple/Empty Nesters: $355

Registration opens April 1, 2024

Registration can be made anytime through Community Pass. In person registration will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am until 12:00pm at Chester Borough Town Hall, (50 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930). For assistance with registration call, email, or see Ginny Bordonaro. (908) 879-3660 x 2128 Poolinfo@chesterborough.org

GROUP LESSONS

SWIM TESTING

• Swim testing is MANDATORY for all levels (except Level 1 who have not participated in lessons before)
• Testing will ensure your child is placed at the proper level Registration is NOT required for testing
• Swim Testing will be on:
• Saturday, June 10 @ 10AM-10:45AM
• Sunday, June 11 @ 10AM-10:45AM

REGISTRATION & FEES

Registration will be held at the Chester Area Pool on: June 3, 4, 10, 11 – 11AM-2PM

SCHEDULE

9:00- 9:30 OR 9:45-10:15

• Session A: June 19th – June 29th
• Session B: July 3rd – July 13th
• Session C: July 17th – July 27th

PRICE & PAYMENT

• Levels 1-5 $85
• All fees MUST be paid in full at registration
• Credit card fees apply

NOTES

• Once a lesson has been scheduled and paid for, there will be NO refunds
• Lessons will be offered for 2 weeks, Monday – Thursday
• Fridays will remain open for make-ups due to inclement weather
• Children MUST be at least 3 years old by the first day of class and fully potty-trained (no swim diapers)

LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

LEVEL 1: (No prerequisites)

• Start basics of swimming while becoming comfortable in the water
• Introduced to kicking and arm motions
• Gain confidence swimming with a flotation device

LEVEL 2: (Completion of level 1 or demonstration of level 1 skills)

• Introduction to basic strokes Introduced to rotary breathing
• Being able to swim on their own

LEVEL 3: (Completion of level 2 or demonstration of level 2 skills)

• 
  Refine beginning strokes with technique drills
• Continue to work on rotary breathing
• Gain confidence on swimming independently

LEVEL 4: (Completion of level 3 or demonstration of level 3 skills)

• Learn advanced stoke techniques
• Refine breathing technique
• Introduction to butterfly stroke
• Continuing to build endurance

LEVEL 5: (Completion of level 4 or demonstration of level 4 skills)

• Perfecting all strokes
• Continuing to build endurance and strength

PRIVATE LESSONS

• Private lessons are 30 minutes long
• Lessons can only be bought in groups of 3 for $105
• If you need to cancel you must give 24 hours notice or the lesson will be lost
• Request lessons and give payment at the guard house; an instructor will contact you ASAP for scheduling
• All fees MUST be paid in full at registration
• Credit card fees apply

Questions? Email poolmanager@chesterborough.org

SEASON OPENING: The pool opens for weekends only the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. 11AM-7:45PM (grounds close at 8:00pm). The pool will open for the summer 7 days a week on June 19, 2024.
SEASON CLOSING: The pool will close for the summer on August 23 but will be open weekends until Labor Day. September 2, 2024 is the last day the pool will be open for the season.
EARLY BIRD SWIM: 6AM-7:30AM on Mondays, Wednesday, & Fridays and requires registration on Community Pass.

Join the Chester Area Pool Swim Team & Pre-Team!

TRYOUTS
Saturday, June 3, 2023 @ 9am (Rain date Sunday, June 4 @ 9am)

REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS

MORE INFO
chester-riptides.swimtopia.com

QUESTIONS?
Email Coach Allie @ ChesterRiptides@gmail.com

The Chester Area Pool is seeking applicants for general summer staff and lifeguards on a substitute or regular season schedule. Lifeguards must hold current certifications. Staff members are expected to work flexible hours and days, and help to maintain a clean, safe facility and enforce rules. Staff selection will begin in mid-May. Please send your resume and completed employment application to chesterpool@chesterborough.org.

1.) How can I book a party?
All parties are scheduled in person beginning Memorial Day weekend. Members need to go to the pool directly to schedule.

2.) How much are guests and how many guests can I bring?
A member can bring up to 5 guests per visit. If a member wants to bring additional guests, they will need to request in advance through the pool manager. Guests are $10.00 each, and passes can be purchased on the day of entry at the gate.

3.) Are children the same price?
Children under the age of 2 are free!

4.) Can I receive a refund if I change my mind? Sorry, there are no refunds.

5.) Can I bring food?
Yes! Members may bring their own food and coolers. No eating is allowed on the deck surrounding the pool. You may eat in the grassy areas and the patio next to the concession stand. Glass or hard plastics are not allowed in the pool complex. Please clean up after eating and make proper use of recycling and garbage receptacles. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted within the complex or parking area.

6.) What are the pool hours?
11:00am-7:45pm (grounds close at 8:00pm)

Deborah Burleigh – Pool Manager
PoolManager@chesterborough.org

Ginny Bordonaro – Registration
(908) 879-3660 x 2128
Poolinfo@chesterborough.org

Coach Allie Johnson
ChesterRiptides@gmail.com
coachgolden19@gmail.com

Pool Office (during pool hours)
908-879-2915