Members Area

Adults (18 years or older) and children 17 years or younger when supervised by an adult, may use the pool as long as they adhere to the following rules:

1. Swim at your own risk
2. Pool covers must be completely off
3. Slide may not be used

Lifeguards serve two purposes: lifesaving and supervision. The lifeguards have complete authority to enforce all club rules.

1. Any child 8 years and younger must be supervised by an adult at all times or be a member of Legendland (summer season only) and under the supervision of Legendland counselors.
2. Children 9 years and older who are not supervised by an adult must pass a pool safety test and follow all club safety and behavior rules.

• Activity Pool - Float on back for 15 seconds. Tread water for 20 seconds. Swim (any way possible - head up or down) from the steps to the ladder on opposite side of pool.
• Competition Pool - Pass Activity pool swim test 1st - Float on back for 20 seconds. Tread water for 1 minute. Swim (any way possible - head up or down) from the deep end to the shallow end without stopping.
• Water-Slide - Must pass Activity pool swim test and follow any other manufacturer’s guidelines for age, height, weight, etc.

The Club Management, Lifeguards, Coaches and Staff have the responsibility and the authority to enforce these rules and to take disciplinary action as required if child is not following the rules. Members who observe a violation of the club rules are encouraged to report the violation to the Club Manager.

Depending on the severity of the violation, the following steps may be taken. For significant violations or repeat incidents of problematic behavior any of the consequences may be implemented at the discretion of the Board of Directors:

1. The child will be given an oral warning.
2. The second time, the child will be given a written warning, parents will be notified and asked to pick up their child who will be suspended for the day.
3. Third time, the situation will be referred to the Board of Directors for corrective action which may include that the child be accompanied by an adult when at the club for the remainder of the season or suspension and/or disenrollment from remaining weeks of Legendland.

• SHSTC Proprietary members in good standing shall be entitled to use of the facilities.
• Guests are welcome to the extent that they do not interfere with the pleasure and comfort of others.
• Guests must be accompanied by a member.
• The daily guest rate is $10.00 for adults and children 2 years and older.
• Guests may use the facility up to two times per month.
• Please register all guests on the podium outside the Lifeguard Office and your account will be charged.
• Groups: For group events of 10 or more people, the sponsoring member must complete a Facilities Rental Agreement through the General Manager.
• The pool staff will refuse admittance to any member or guest under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Pets are not allowed in the pool area and owners will be responsible for their immediate removal.

No one with any infectious disease, fever, cold, and/or inflamed eyes or wounds will be allowed in the pool.

1. Showers are required before swimming and after use of sun tan oil.
2. Glass containers of any kind are prohibited in the pool area and dressing rooms.
3. State Board of Health rules will be enforced at all times.

Poop happens! And unfortunately, sometimes it happens in swimming pools and causes closure of the pool. Prevention is BETTER for all of us. For the safety and enjoyment of all, please observe the following swim diaper policies:

Please make sure your child visits the bathroom before the getting in the pool, even if they went at home.

Double Diaper: Every child age 3 and under and those not completely potty trained MUST wear a disposable swim diaper AND a snug fitting non-disposable swim diaper or rubber pants over their disposable swim diaper. According to the CDC, no swim diaper holds fecal material beyond 3-5 minutes. By double diapering we hope to avoid accidents.

If you observe your child doing the “potty dance”, please take your child to the bathroom. Some children are reluctant to tell anyone they have to go.

Compassionately understand that many people are impacted if there is pool closure: swimmers, coaches, adult lap swimmers. We do not want to disappoint anyone for a situation that can be prevented. Non-disposable and disposable swim diapers can be purchased in our life guard office. As an additional precaution, please do not bring your swimmer to the pool if he/she is ill or suffering from diarrhea.

All private, semi-private and group swim lessons are taught exclusively by the Staff of the Sleepy Hollow Swim & Tennis Club. Unless approved by the Swim Team Coaching Staff and the Director of Aquatics, no one who is not part of the Club’s Staff may teach lessons at the Club, other than informal (unpaid) lessons provided by members to their children.

• No running, pushing, wrestling, or causing undue disturbance is permitted in the pool area.
• No outside flotation devices allowed.

The Junior Coach position prepares our high school swimmers for future leadership roles on the Legend’s coaching team.

• Completed freshman year of high school
• Member of SHSTC
• Actively be pursuing your own swimming career (Sleepy Hollow/Year Round/High School)
• Volunteer position offering job experience
• Fulfill minimum work schedule as determined by Head Coaches
• Meet job qualifications as determined by Head Coaches

The Assistant Coach position is for experienced coaches who have demonstrated leadership, supervision, and organizational skills.

• Seventeen or Eighteen years old*
• Members preferred but a limited number of staff memberships are granted to Head Coaches/Pros and Assistant Coaches per OMPA Regulations-Section 1.03c.
• SHSTC membership required except for a limited number of staff memberships granted by the board for Head Coaches/Pros and Assistant Coaches per SHSTC Bylaws and OMPA Regulations-Section 1.03c.
• Actively be pursuing your own swimming career (Sleepy Hollow/Year Round/High School)
• Paid hourly position
• Fulfill minimum work schedule as determined by Head Coaches
• Meet job qualifications as determined by Head Coaches

*Excludes returning coaches from the 2010 season

Acceptable behavior includes:

Being a role model for all participants and fans to follow, exemplifying the highest moral and ethical behavior; respecting the judgment of umpires/officials and abiding by the rules of the sport; treating opposing teams, swimmers/players, coaches and fans with respect; teaching and practicing good sportsmanship.

Unacceptable behavior includes:

Using abusive language; Physically or verbally abusing another person; Physically or verbally abusing an umpire or official; Intentionally endangering another.

Inappropriate Behavior

Swimmers/players and parents who engage in unsportsmanlike behavior such as fighting, abusive language, harassment, or other inappropriate behavior may be subject to discipline.

Disciplinary action will escalate according to the following actions:

• Verbal reprimand from coach/lifeguard/recreational program staff;
• Discretionary discipline by coach/lifeguard/recreational program staff, including but not limited to additional practice requirement or dismissal from practice/activity and notification to parents of continual inappropriate behavior; SHSTC Board of Directors to be involved as required.

Acceptable standards of spectator behavior include:

• Remember that the swimmers/players are children and are playing for their enjoyment, not yours;
• Remain in the spectator area during meets/matches;
• Respect decisions made by officials;
• Be a role model by positively supporting teams and by not shouting instructions or criticism to swimmers, players, coaches or officials. Do not coach from spectator areas;
• Make no derogatory comments or gestures to swimmers, players, coaches, or parents of opposing teams or officials.

• Inappropriate spectator behavior:

Participating teams and their coaches are responsible for the conduct of their spectators;

Any spectator who displays poor sportsmanship may be removed from the venue by an official or their team coach;

Any spectator who fails to adhere to this code may be barred from attendance at subsequent meets or matches; SHSTC Board of Directors to be involved as required.