Motivational Times are designed to be like a ladder. Each motivational time you achieve is like taking another step up the ladder.

  • Once you achieve a Patch time, aim for a Star.

  • Once you achieve a Star Time, aim for County.

  • Once you achieve a County Time... well... go for a Team Record!

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Talk to your age group coach about setting appropriate goals for yourself. They can help you figure out what you can improve on and help you achieve your goal!

MOTIVATIONAL TIMES

 

INCENTIVE AWARDS

Incentive Awards are given to swimmers achieving a specified Motivational Time.

Patch Award: The initial award is a yellow, red, and black Heat Patch. Only one patch will be given to a swimmer even thought that swimmer might achieve a Heat time in two or more strokes. Wear this patch on the left shoulder of the team sweatshirt.

Red Star Award: The Red Star signifies a time that is difficult to achieve. A swimmer may earn up to five stars, one for each stroke. Arrange the stars around the team logo on the back of the sweatshirt.

County Patch Award: The County Patch award is for those who qualify for the Contra Costa County Championship Meet. A rocker patch will be given for each stroke the swimmer qualifies for the County Meet.

Records Award: A swimmer is awarded a Team Record Patch when a swimmer first breaks any team record (individual stroke or relay). Wear this patch on the right shoulder of the sweatshirt. Additional Gold Stars are awarded every time a swimmer breaks any team record. A swimmer may earn several Gold Stars. Wear the star below the team record patch.