Ribbons
Ribbons awarded at A & B Meets will be given out to each swimmer during the luncheon / pasta dinners. Swimmers are awared for places 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th in individual events and in 1st place only for relays. Any disqualified swimmer will not receive a ribbon.
Banquet Awards
At the end of the swim season, the team holds a banquet to honor all swimmers who competed during the summer. All Burlington County Championship and Tri County Championship swimmers receive special recognition for their efforts. The coaches will also award the below awards to the swimmer they feel best meets the criteria.
-
Marvin Ellis Award: Originated in 1983, this award is given to a swimmer excelling in sportsmanship. It is not given to the fastest or best swimmer but one who has a great attitude towards the sport of swimming.
-
Wave Award:This award is given to the most enthusiastic swimmer; the swimmer who comes to practice and meets with a great attitude, never complains and who shows great team spirit.
-
Sean Fischel Award: Given in honor of Sean Fischel, an 8 and under Riverton swimmer who lost his battle with a rare autoimmune disease in 2013. This award is given to the swimmer who connects the rest of the team together; encourages other teammates, who is kind, considerate and looks out for other members of the team. An important link within the team.