September & October 2023

Pool Timetable

Admission and Membership Fees

Membership Form

Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool memberships can  purchased at the pool as a single facility or as a Swim+Gym combo with Bidarki Recreation Center access.

Membership forms can be picked up at the front desk or downloaded here –Facility Membership Form 2023_pdf

Pool user code, safety rules and conditions of entry

These rules exist to ensure everyone enjoys their visit in safety and maintains the hygiene of our water.  We also expect our customers to behave in a safe and responsible manner to all staff and customers, and to treat the facility with care and respect.

Behavior

• Always follow the directions of our Lifeguards and staff and any rules, warnings and instructions displayed on any safety signs and notices.
• There may be occasions where there NO Lifeguards on Duty at the swimming pool. In this situation all swimming is at your own risk.
• Please be considerate of other users. Any offensive, threatening, dangerous or illegal activities will not be tolerated.
• All facilities are drug, alcohol, and smoke free.
• Always wear clean swimwear. Our swimwear guidelines are below.
• Changing clothes, including diapers, on deck is prohibited. Changing tables are available in the locker rooms for your convenience.
• All swimmers are to shower with soap and water before entering the pool.
• Do not swim if you are unwell or have had diarrhea in the last two weeks.
• Swim diapers are required for small children and are available for purchase from the front desk.
• Do not sit or hang on to lane lines.
• Only one person at a time on a ladder.
• Only US Coastguard approved Personal Floating Devices are permitted.
• Always check the depth of water before entering the pool. Look for hazards such as deeper water, lane ropes, diving boards.
• No flips or backwards dives from the edge of the pool.
• No running, jumping, pushing, or rough play.
• No long breath holding underwater.
• Starting blocks may only be used in scheduled practices, competitions and instruction when supervised by a certified coach or instructor.
• Food, gum, and glass containers are prohibited. Plastic water bottles are permitted.
• Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Photography and videography for any reason requires prior approval from the Director of Parks & Recreation.
• Report any maintenance concerns to Parks & Recreation staff.
• Customers who ignore the User Code, Safety Rules and Conditions of entry will be asked to leave.

Access

• All members are required to present a valid Membership barcode tag to access the pool at the front desk.
• Drop in and casual users are required to pay the appropriate fee to access the pool.

Changing Rooms

• Please keep the changing rooms in clean and tidy condition.
• Report any cleanliness or maintenance issues to the front desk staff.
• Lockers are for day use only. All locks must be removed and taken with you when you leave.
• The City of Cordova is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

Lost & Found

• Found items should be turned in at the front desk.
• Lost items must be retrieved in person at the front desk.
• Unclaimed items will be discarded after 30 days.

What to wear in the pool

Clothing that is acceptable:

• Swimsuit, bikini or tankini (bikini with tank top).
• Shorts ending above the knee.
• Rash shirts/vests.
• Swim diapers (children under 3 years old).
• Swim briefs.

Clothing that is unacceptable:

• Underwear of any kind.
• Street clothes.
• Cotton or denim clothing.
• Loose-fitting clothing.

Diving Board

• The diving board cannot be used unless a Lifeguard is on duty.
• The diving board can be opened under the condition that no one is swimming in the lanes beneath the board.
• Look before diving or jumping to make sure the diving area is clear.
• Only one person is permitted on the board at a time.
• No inward dives, always dive away from the board.
• Only one bounce is allowed on the diving board.
• Diver must swim immediately to the closest ladder or wall.

Closures

At times we may have to or choose to close parts or all of the facility for repairs, general maintenance, refurbishment, health and safety or emergencies.

Emergency Evacuation

When a continuous alarm sounds, or if instructed to do so by staff, please proceed to the nearest exit immediately, or otherwise directed by staff and/or automated system. You will not be permitted to re-enter until clearance has been given.

Child Supervision

Safety in and around the water is vital.  It is the parent/caregiver responsibility to keep their children safe. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied to the pool by a responsible parent/caregiver over the age of 16.    If you are not able to meet with minimum children supervision ratio you may be denied entry to the facility.

0 – 5-year-olds and non-swimmers.

• A parent or caregiver 16 years and older must be always in the water and within arm’s reach of the child.
• Ratio: One adult to two children aged 5 years and under.

6 – 10-year-olds & weak swimmers.

• Constant active supervision is required for children aged 6 – 10 years old and for those older children who are weak swimmers. Parents and caregivers must be prepared to enter the water with this age group and maintain constant visual contact.
• Ratio: One adult to four children aged between 6 and 10 years

Active supervision means always watching the child and being able to provide immediate help. The parent/caregiver must be close enough to:

• see the child
• be seen by the child
• hear the child
• be heard by the child

11 – 14-year-olds.

It is recommended that parents/caregivers regularly check on their child by physically going to where they are in or around the water.

Child Supervision

Safety in and around the water is vital.  It is the parent/caregiver responsibility to keep their children safe. All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied to the pool by a responsible parent/caregiver over the age of 16.    If you are not able to meet with minimum children supervision ratio you will be denied entry to the facility.

Active supervision means always watching the child and being able to provide immediate help. The parent/caregiver must be close enough to:

• see the child
• be seen by the child
• hear the child
• be heard by the child

Pool Rental

The City of Cordova , Department of Parks and Recreation is offering limited opportunities to rent the Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool on a case-by-case basis.

If you are interested in renting the facility for small groups (20 or less) please complete the below Reservation Form and bring into the pool or email pool@cityofcordova.net 

Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool Reservation Form 2023Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool Reservation Form 2023

Birthday Party rentals are only available on Saturday and can only be held between the following hours: 10am – 11:30am and 7:30 – 8pm.  The is a maximum of 1.5 hours per party and capacity is limited.  All birthday parties are subject to staff availability and approval by City of Cordova.

If you are interested in renting the pool for a birthday please download the below rental packet.

Pool Birthday Party Packet

The below fees apply:

This course is designed to provide lifeguard candidates with the skills and knowledge necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around the water. This is an entry-level course that teaches to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide immediate care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, sudden illnesses and injuries advanced medical care arrives. Completion of the class will lead to the American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate including CPR/AED and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, . Certification is good for 2 years.

Participants must pass the pre-requisite skills test, complete the online portion before the start of the in-person class, attend all listed class dates,  pass the written and hands on skills test in order to receive certification.

Employment opportunities are available with the City of Cordova for Lifeguards with successful course completion –  apply online at https://www.cityofcordova.net/job-opportunities/ 

Students must be a minimum of 15 years of age by the class completion date.

Prerequisite Skills Test

Prerequisites must be completed on the first day to continue the course:

• Swim 300 yards continuously, demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
  • Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Candidates should not swim the distance underwater.
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Next Course (Lifeguard employee applicants only)

To be scheduled dependent on number of applicants.  Class will likely be Friday, Saturday, Sunday,

* This is a blended learning environment including online and in-person training.
* The online training module must be completed before the first day of class.
* Class is scheduled for each day 9:00am-5:30pm with a one-hour lunch break.

General Rules & Information

• Ages 14 years and up*
• Program participation shall take place at Cordova’s Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool during open swim lap days/times, per the Pool’s September schedule.
• No Pool Membership required. Non-members can participate by simply purchasing a single day pass to gain access to the pool each day they swim in September.
• Registration is REQUIRED in order to be an “official” challenge participant.
  • Registration is FREE!
  • Registration forms are in the Pool lobby area and are to be submitted directly to Pool Staff.

Registrations will be accepted through September…Just keep in mind…The core objective of this challenge is to swim all 15 miles, by/before the end of September!*

*Age restriction in place in adherence to Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool User Code, Safety Rules and Condition of Entry Policy.

**The acceptance of completed Registrations will be in the order of date submitted. Therefore, a participation rate beyond reasonable expectations may lead the announcement of a specific registration cut-off date.

Participant Rules & Information:

 Access to the Bob Korn Memorial Swimming Pool is a privilege. Therefore, those that utilize our pool facility must understand AND follow posted pool rules, at all times. See Pool User Code, Safety Rules and Conditions of Entry.

Earned Awards

Participants that COMPLETE the challenge will earn a Cordova Parks & Recreation backpack and water bottle.

The FIRST THREE (3) participants to COMPLETE the challenge will earn a Cordova Parks & Recreation backpack and a CUSTOMIZED swim challenge water bottle!

Measuring Miles

For this program, 70 laps = 1 mile

Swimming 1 length/lap of the pool = 25 yards

1,760 yards = 1 mile (70.4 laps)

Tracking Miles

Participants are expected to be both accurate and honest when tracking miles.

• Located in the pool lobby, the challenge tracking board will have a “lane” assigned to each registered participant/swimmer.
• Participants will keep track of every 70 laps they swim.
• For each 70 laps swam, participants will then log their progress on the challenge tracking board by coloring in 1 (one) mile, in their assigned “lane”.
• Upon completing the swim challenge, participants will write the time and date completed in the designated area found at the end of their swim “lane” (on the challenge tracking board). They will verify/promise the accuracy of the completed date and time, by providing their signature in the same area directly below.