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© 2005 Glens Falls Tennis & Swim Club. All rights reserved.
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Swimming
Our Swim facilities include a large "L" shaped
pool with a diving area, and a reserved lap lane. We also have a
shallow wading pool with fountain for children under the age of five.
The pool side lawn includes lounge chairs with gazebos for shade.
The picnic area includes a grill and tables, ping pong table and
a sandbox. The clubhouse provides showers and dressing areas with
a snack bar and vending machines. Organized pool programs for coordinated
by the Pool Manager and include the following:
Youth Programs
| Swim lessons: according to age & ability |
Competitive lessons, instruction with video |
| Daily age-group fun “challenges” |
Pre-lifeguard classes |
| Scuba lessons |
Bulletin board: kids’ quotes, “swimmers-of-the-week” |
| Teen nights: |
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| Swimming games |
Movie & popcorn |
| Underwater lights |
Music |
| Slip & slide |
Surfboard pull |
| Pool basketball |
Volleyball |
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Adult Programs
| Swim instruction with video |
Water workout/aquarobics |
| Lap chart |
Triathalon: tennis-bike-swim |
| Mom & tot instruction |
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Family Programs
Fun Nights:
swimming games, relays, obstacle course, $/prize hunt |
Theme picnics |
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Pool Director:
1. ensure the safety of all users
2. maintain a healthy and clean facility that meets all state standards
3. diligently supervise, direct, and work with all lifeguards
4. strive to meet the needs of the club, its board, and all members
5. present a cooperative, professional, and amicable environment that promotes
safety, health, friendships, and fun!
Kevin Crossman - Pool Director
Kevin is the head men's and women's varsity swim coach at the Glens Falls High School. He is also a private coach for area swimmers and active in the area's Triathlon Club.
Head Lifeguard: Mike McPhillips returns to the club in an expanded role as head lifeguard.
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