Forest Park Swim Team

At Forest Park, swimmers are encouraged to continually improve. Incentives are given based on time goals aligned with Contra Costa County qualifying times. A Star Chart at the pool tracks swimmer progress, with levels: Yellow, Purple, Bronze, Silver, and Gold (County Qualifying Time). At the end of each year, athletes are awarded for their progress, earning bronze, silver, or gold depending on the number of popped times they achieved. In addition, there are category awards given to standout swimmers and athletes.

Award Categories:

• Swimmer of the Week: Recognizes swimmers with notable achievements or team spirit.
• Most Improved: Based on personal bests, skill improvement, and attitude.
• Most Valuable: Awarded to top performers in meets, with a positive attitude.
• Most Dedicated: Recognizes consistent attendance, participation, and positive representation of the team.
• Most Determined: Awarded to swimmers who show intense drive to succeed and improve.
• Sportsmanship: Given to swimmers who exhibit respect and positivity towards coaches, teammates, and officials.
• Flyer of the Year: A rare award combining traits from the above categories.
• Ironman Award: For swimmers showing exceptional commitment to attendance and practice.
• Coaches Award: Given to a swimmer who stands out for their hard work, attitude, or distinct qualities, as chosen by the coach.
• Most Outstanding Relay: Awarded to a relay team that excels throughout the season.
• Rookie of the Year: Given to one boy and one girl in their first season.
• All 5 County Times: For swimmers who achieve all 5 County Qualifying times in a season.
• 10-Year Award: For swimmers who have been with the team for 10 years.
• Graduation Award: For graduating seniors.
• Teresa Satmary Award for Most Outstanding 7-8: In honor of Teresa Satmary, awarded to an exceptional 7-8 swimmer.
• Joel Dawson Purple Power Award: For a swimmer who embodies Forest Park's spirit.
• Mark Ayres’ Award for Most Inspirational Swimmer: Voted by swimmers, given to the swimmer who inspired others the most.

Please join us in congratulating our 2024 Award Recipients! Bravo Flyers!