In Memoriam: Paul Corkum

Swim Ontario is sad to inform the swimming community of the passing of long time official and volunteer Paul Corkum on March 30.

Paul was involved in swimming for over 20 years. After beginning officiating when his children became involved in competitive swimming with the Pickering Swim Club, he became a master official in 2008. While moving up the ladder towards his Level V, he served in many board positions with the Pickering Swim Club, including President. He was a member of the Ontario Swimming Official Association board for 5 years and served as Regional Officials Representative for the largest region in Ontario for many years. He was a very active member of the Swimming Canada Officials Competitions and Rules Committee (OCRC), Swim Ontario Officials Committee and Ontario Aquatic Hall of Fame Board member.

Paul was actively involved in officiating regionally, provincially, nationally and internationally for many years. Paul was appointed as a UANA referee in 2012 and as a FINA referee in 2015 & again in 2019. He attended the 2017 FINA World Championships, the 2016 FINA World SC Swimming Championships, and the 2013 FISU Games as an International Technical Official. Domestically he served as National Meet Director & Competition Coordinator at several Swimming Canada National Events, Meet Manager for the 2015 Pan Am Trials in Toronto and chair of the Sport Organizing Committee and Meet Manager for the successful Pan Am Games in Toronto.

Paul was the recipient of several Swim Ontario and Swimming Canada awards. In particular, the 2015 Elizabeth Collins Ralph Award & Ken Filipelli Award of Excellence in Officiating and in 2017 the Gord Noddle Award.

Thoughts and condolences to his wife Lynn, and daughters Ainsley and Reanna, as well as all of his family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 6th 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, ON L1T2Z7). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 7th 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the McEachnie Funeral Home Chapel (28 Old Kingston Rd, Ajax, ON L1T2Z7).

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