Welcome to Glen Ridge Swim Club
Home of the Gators!
Established 1965
Gator Gazette
Summer, 2009
Last Updated - June 21, 2009


Welcome Back!

As the 2009 swim season arrives at the Glen Ridge Swim Club, we would like to welcome all
members back to the pool.  Also, we want to extend special greetings to our new members
and their families.  We look forward to getting to know you.


Website:

All information and forms regarding swim team, parties, rules and regulations, and clothing
order forms as well as a monthly calendar of events can be found on our website.  Please
check the website regularly.
www.glenridgeswimclub.com


Guest fees;

All members must sign in at the desk.

The fee is $3 per guest.  You must pay at the door.



Glen Ridge Staff:

Pool Managers: Kevin Gallagher - Manager
                       Kelly Brownett - Assistant Manager

Guards: Mike Brownett, Mike Germaske, Joe Knolmajer, Jackie Knolmajer, Sara Kucsan, Kate
Mensinger, Dan Machado, Stephanie Sinck, Kasey Thompson

Pool hours:

Weekends only starting Memorial Day weekend, May 12:30-8:30 pm

Daily starting Tuesday June 16th- June 30th: 12:30-8:30

July 1st- July 31st 12:30-9:00pm

August 1st- August 16th: 12:30- 8:30pm

August 17th -Labor Day (September 7th ) 12:30pm- 8:00pm

Float Nights:

Float nights are held every Monday and Thursday nights from 6-7:30.  The pool has a few
floats but members are welcome to bring their own.


Deep Water Badges:

All members under the age of 12 are required to pass a deep water test to swim in the adult
pool alone and to slide down the slide and jump off the diving board.  See a life guard to take
the test.

Please note:

Children who are not toilet trained are not permitted in the adult pool.  If the bacteria levels
of the pool are altered the pool may be closed for the day or the season.
Children swimming in the baby pool must be in clean swim diapers.  Altered bacteria levels
may cause this pool to be closed
Parents must be diligent about this.

Pool Board:

Mark Bernitz - President
Ellen Knolmajer - Vice President
Christine Juechter - Recording Secretary
Jean Battikha-Treasurer
Sandi Rushevics - Membership
Christine Conklin- Financial Secretary
Maura Sommers- Swim Team
Nick Longo- Pools & Grounds
Loretta Pappas-Pools & Grounds
Dave Myers – Pools & Grounds
Maria Usewick - Social

Snack Shack:

The Snack shack will be open all day.  Just ask one of the guards.  Look for our new and
exciting items, including soda, candy, ice cream, and some healthy snack options too.

Swim Lessons:

Swim lessons will be offered again this summer.  Beginning June 22, 2009, lessons will be
Monday-Thursday, with Friday used as a makeup day as needed.  They will be held in the
mornings at 11:30-12:00 &12:00-12:30. Lessons will continue each week thru July as demand
warrants.

Fees are 30 dollars per week per child. You may sign-up for as many weeks as you like.
Registration forms will be available in the clubhouse. A registration form and payment must
be handed in by the Friday before your first scheduled lesson.  No swimmer will be admitted
to a lesson without payment and the form. Make checks payable to the swim instructor.
Please see Sara Kucsan with any questions.

Social:

Activities planned for the upcoming season include Fun Nights for Age Groups,
Adult party, Family Fun Day, and The Danielle Fedortion swim-a-thon.  Look for information on
these and on the social activities bulletin board in the clubhouse.   Please volunteer to help
out with these events and to share any event ideas you may have.

Parties:

All members are welcome to have a party at the pool.  Check the social bulletin board for the
calendar and forms, forms can also be downloaded from the website.  Parties may not be held
on float nights and only one party per day.  Call Maria Usewick at 908-541-9928 to schedule a
party.


The Danielle Fedortion swim-a-thon:

Danielle Fedortion was a young member of our pool who passed away.  Each year we hold a
swim-a-thon to raise scholarship money for one graduating senior.  The event this year will
be held on Sunday, June 28th at 9am.  Come and swim, take chances on some great prizes,
and enjoy a morning at the pool.  There will be a 50/50 drawing and food for sale.  For more
information check the bulletin board in the club house.

Pool Closings:

There are a couple Wednesday nights that the pool will be closing early due to swim meets.  
Check the calendar on the activities board for these closings.  
Also, the pool will be closed at 6pm on Saturday, August 1 for the end of season swim team
dinner.


SWIM TEAM:

Welcome back for another exciting year!!   Come out and meet the Glen Ridge Swim Team
coaches on Wednesday  May 27 at 5:00pm.
Head Coach: Kevin Gallagher
Assistant Coaches: Joe Knolmajer and Stephanie Sinck

Practices: June 3rd - June 18th
4-5:30pm for the 13-18 year olds
5:30-6:30pm for the 12 and under

Beginning June 19th
9-10:30am 13-18 year olds
10:30-11:30am 12-under

Swimsuit try-on - Wednesday, June 10th  at 5:00pm.


Look on the Swim team board or website for any information or contact
Maura Sommers at 908 595 6926