When a swimmer achieves a new in-season personal record in a stroke, the swimmer has “popped” their previous time. CCC celebrates pops throughout the season by tracking each swimmer’s pops on our “Pop Board” posted at the pool. CCC also sets pop milestones and hosts teamwide celebrations once a milestone is achieved.
Swimmers may also view their Pop totals at the OMPA League database.
Time standards are set by OMPA where swimmers can achieve Bronze, Silver, and Gold times. CCC celebrates a new time standard achievement with lapel pins. Pins are distributed only for the first instance a new Bronze, Silver, or Gold time is achieved.
A Gold time in a stroke qualifies a swimmer for the Contra Costa County Championship Swim Meet. CCC celebrates this achievement with an exclusive CCC Gold Cap.
Throughout the swim season, swimmers earn "Marlin Money" for Pops, being a good teammate, and for exhibiting overall positive attitude. They can spend it at the weekly Marlin Market for snacks/prizes.
