Our Pool
The Porter Valley pool is a junior Olympic private pool for Member recreation swim, Member lap lane swim, lessons and outdoor fun. Our heated outdoor pool is 25 yards long and kept at approximately 82° throughout the year.
Our staff currently offers a variety of aquatic programs, including private and semi-private lessons, summer swim school, a masters swim club, and our Nationally ranked USA Swim Team the Porter Valley Polar Bears.
For aquatics questions regarding private lessons, summer swim school, Masters swim club, or Polar Bears swim team please contact Director of Aquatics Courtland Day or 818.360.1071 ext. 2126
Porter Valley Swim Team
Mission Statement
The mission of the Porter Valley Polar Bears is to teach youth swimmers technical skills as well as responsibility, hard work and sportsmanship.
About our program
Porter Valley Polar Bears Swim Team is a coached program for intermediate to advanced youth swim athletes. We teach our athletes how to balance academics and athletics to try and prepare them for the challenges of being a collegiate student-athlete. We believe the qualities, which are developed by our pursuits in the pool, translate to positive work habits in school and beyond to adult life.
Practice Times
Monday through Friday 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Director of Aquatics - Courtland Day
Courtland is a former NCAA ALL-American with over twelve years of coaching experience. He began teaching lessons at the age of sixteen and was quickly promoted to head coach of his local club. After obtaining his bachelor’s degrees he worked at the Museum of Natural History as well as with Asphalt Green, a nonprofit promoting physical fitness and competitive swimming in the five boroughs of New York City. Many of his swim athletes have gone on to win state and regional titles, several of whom are now swimming in college. He has taught swimming to people of all ages and skill levels. Under his leadership, the Polar Bears swim team has grown from 10 to 185 year-round swim athletes and top 500 swim team in the entire Nation.
Porter Valley Masters Swim Team
Mission Statement
To create a safe, challenging and exciting program for all adults pursuing swimming excellence.
About our program
Porter Valley Masters Swim Club is a coached program for all level of adult swimmers. Workouts consist of stroke technique, conditioning, and preparation for swim competitions and triathlons. We welcome adult swimmers of all adult skill levels to PV Masters. If you can swim 100 yards of freestyle, our coaching staff will help you improve your stroke technique and endurance. Members of PV Masters swim Team receive access to group instruction, training, and personalized workouts.
Practice Times
Wednesdays 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM.
Director of Aquatics - Courtland Day
Courtland is a former NCAA ALL-American with over twelve years of coaching experience. He began teaching lessons at the age of sixteen and was quickly promoted to head coach of his local club. After obtaining his bachelor’s degrees he worked at the Museum of Natural History as well as with Asphalt Green, a nonprofit promoting physical fitness and competitive swimming in the five boroughs of New York City. Many of his swim athletes have gone on to win state and regional titles, several of whom are now swimming in college. He has taught swimming to people of all ages and skill levels. Under his leadership, the Polar Bears swim team has grown from 10 to 185 year-round swim athletes and top 500 swim team in the entire Nation.
Courtland Day
Director of Aquatics
Serving since 2015
818-360-1071 ext. 2126
About Courtland
Courtland is a former NCAA All-American with over eight years of coaching experience. He began teaching lessons at the age of sixteen and was quickly promoted to head coach of his local club. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree he worked at the Museum of Natural History as well as with Asphalt Green, a nonprofit promoting physical fitness and competitive swimming in the five boroughs of New York City. Many of his swimmers have gone on to win state and regional titles, several of whom are now swimming in college. He has taught swimming to people of all ages and skill levels. This is Courtland's 6th season with the Polar Bears. During his time, the team has grown from 10 to 200 year-round swimmers. Many of these athletes are top-place finishers in Junior Olympic competitions and are pursuing collegiate swimming.