Aquatics

The Sky Pool offers a range of adult programs, from low-impact workouts to masters-level training to stroke-focused sessions.

Members have access to all nine programs with a super-convenient Sky Pool Pass. With no monthly registration or bookings, swimmers can select one of three pass options (see below) then dive into any program at any time.

Sky Pool Pass Options

• Annual: one-time payment of ¥100,000 (no refunds).
• Annual Flex: automatic monthly payments of ¥10,000 (no refunds), with flexibility to opt out for any two months (at least two weeks’ notice required).
• Quarterly: three-month payment of ¥37,500 (no refunds).
• All prices include consumption tax.

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 programs and private lessons.

The Learn to Swim program is designed for kids starting from the basics. Tailored to 4- to 7-year-olds, this program focuses on proper fundamentals in freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke in a fun and supportive environment. As kids progress, they improve the strokes and endurance necessary to join competitions and continue swimming as a lifelong hobby.

Swim Team
Kids looking to improve their technique and fitness while learning sportsmanship and team spirit can join the Swim Team. With five stages perfect for any swimmer, the Swim Team pushes members to place well in local meets, age group championships and international invitationals. 

The Swim Team is a member of the Japanese Amateur Swimming Association.

For upcoming events, check the Swim Team 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 all times.

Daily: 5:45am–sunset
Closes on October 27 (opens in spring 2025)

Acting Sky Pool Manager
Johnnie Collins
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard instructor

Lifeguard
Adrijan Bitrak
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard

Lifeguard
Andre Gordon
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard

Swim Team Head Coach
Simon Hadlow   
Qualifications: Swimming Australia 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-Instructor
Yasuko Hadlow   
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard; Japan Physical Education Association-certified swim coach and baby swim coach

Instructor
Benni Edriansyah   
Qualifications: Swim Australia-certified instructor; swim and water safety instructor

Lifeguard-Instructor
Farid Stas
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard; Aquatic Sport Federation-certified instructor; International Life Saving Federation-certified lifeguard

Instructor
Marcin Nowakowski   
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard; Polish Swimming Federation-certified swim instructor; former Polish national swimming championship medalist; former Polish national swimming and rescue team member (2005 European Lifesaving Championships)

Instructor
Miguel Ortiz-Cañavate
Qualifications: Spanish national team swimmer at 2016 Rio Olympics; 27-time Spanish national champion; 2015 FINA World Cup champion; 2016 FINA World Championship finalist; former University of Michigan swimmer (2013 NCAA Division I title winner); 2013 US Open-NCAA record holder; NCAA All-American (2009–13); former St Mary’s International School swimmer

Instructor
Bruno Ortiz-Cañavate
Qualifications: Spanish national team swimmer at 2016 Rio Olympics; holder of seven Spanish swim records; former University of Michigan swimmer (2013 NCAA Division I title winner); former St Mary’s International School swimmer

Instructor
Philip English
Qualifications: Tokyo YMCA swimming and PE teacher; former Woodhill Country Club swim coach; former Team USA member at International Triathlon Union Age-Group Grand Finals World Championships; former Japan Triathlon Union Age-Group National Champion

Instructor
Magnus Balander
Qualifications: Swedish Swimming Federation-certified swim coach; advanced crawl-certified; baby swim-certified (3-months-to-1-year-old)

Swim Team Instructor
Yuko Saito
Qualifications: Swim England Level 2 swim instructor; Japan Para Swimming Federation-certified instructor

Instructor
Julianna Cameron
Qualifications: NCCP-certified fundamentals swim coach

Instructor
Johan Saputra
Qualifications: Jeff Ellis & Associates-certified lifeguard; Tokyo YMCA International School PE and swimming teacher; Japan Lifesaving Association-qualified lifeguard

Instructor
Anneliese Little
Qualifications: AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety; AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics; AUSTSWIM Teacher of Towards Competitive Strokes

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. 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.

Is there a pool or lane capacity?
Yes, for reasons of safety and hygiene, the maximum number of swimmers permitted in any two-lane area is 25. This area will be expanded by one lane for every additional 15 swimmers. As a result, the number of lap lanes may be reduced to accommodate more family users during the summer months, public holidays or between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

Lap swimmers are encouraged to follow Sky Pool guidelines for safe and enjoyable workouts:

• Be courteous to other swimmers.
• Join a lane that matches your speed and ability.
• Enter the water carefully, do not dive. Notify other swimmers of your presence when entering a lane.
• Circle swim when there are more than two swimmers per lane.
• When resting, keep to the corners of the lane.
• Faster swimmers have the right of way.
• Overtake on the left and move back to the right as quickly as possible.
• If overtaken at the wall, proceed only when the other swimmer has pushed off.

Please review the US Masters Swimming video on circle swimming: