- The East Ridge Youth Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that provides recreational opportunities for residents of East Ridge and the Greater Chattanooga area, including N. Georgia.
- Facilities include one Olympic size swimming/diving pool, two children’s pools, bathrooms, six tennis courts, and a shaded picnic area.
- Swim season runs from Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend.
- Tennis courts are available year round, weather permitting, and require a court key for access. These are available to members at a cost of $5.00; existing keys may be traded at no cost.
- The pool desk has information on the Youth Swim Team and the Youth Dive Team.
- Membership Types:Single, Family, Tennis Only, Senior Citizens/Active Duty Military
- Full and Partial Scholarships are available.
PLEASE NOTE!
* A Family consists of a responsible adult and other persons living at the same address who are classified as dependents according to the Internal Revenue Service guidelines. Grandparents, cousins, friends, roommates, etc… may NOT be included as family members for membership purposes unless dependent status is met. Proof of dependent status may be required.
A Baby sitter or child care person may be added to a family application to supervise children under 12 years of age. There is no additional fee for non-swimming caregivers. Caregivers who desire to swim may be added with an additional fee, but pool privileges will be limited to the hours that they are actually on duty.
Policies
- Children under 12 - no child under 12 years of age can join the ERYF unless a parent or legal guardian also joins with them. Children under 12 must have an adult or other responsible supervision during regular pool hours. Children under 12 may not be dropped off or left unattended.
- Pool Closings - While we desire to keep the pools open as much as possible, pools will be closed for inclement weather, for scheduled swim and dive meets, and for any situation that requires closing due to Health Department regulations. Pool hours will also be adjusted near the end of the season when Hamilton County Schools resume classes.
- Daycare use of children’s swimming pool will not be scheduled during regular pool hours.
- Guests - Members may invite guests to use the pools and courts if accompanied by a member in good standing after applicable guest fees have been paid. Guests must sign in and pay required fees at the pool desk. The guest swim fee is $5.00 per guest per day. Guests are limited to 10 visits during each season.
Rules and Regulations
- Lifeguards have primary authority in pool areas.
- No running, pushing, horseplay, profanity, use of foul or vulgar language.
- Rough play will not be tolerated.
- No alcoholic beverages or glass containers allowed on the premises.
- Smoking permitted in designated area only—no chewing or dipping tobacco allowed.
- No loitering on premises after hours.
- Eating is allowed in designated areas only.
- Cut-offs or swimsuits deemed inappropriate may not be worn in the swimming pools.
- Swim diapers must be worn by children not yet potty- trained. Children not potty-trained are limited to the two smaller pools.
- Tennis courts are for tennis only—no wheels of any kind inside fences.
- No black-soled shoes on courts.
- Tennis courts must be locked during and after play.
- Shirt or cover-ups must be worn at all times on courts.
- Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children!
Infraction of Rules may result in suspension or loss of membership without refund!