The Headgear Game: What Different Swim Caps Say About The Wearer

The Headgear Game: What Different Swim Caps Say About The Wearer

Let’s be honest, most of us have vast collections of swim caps. Even though little is said on the caps, the cap you favor says a lot about you. Here are some common caps that swimmers love and what they say about the wearer.

Flower Cap

You can’t go wrong with classic flowers. No matter the color, they offer a fresh and bright design. Although flowers are an indicator of spring and renewal, they also are used for comfort. Swimmers who wear flower caps embody the colorful joy of flowers. They are the teammates who are a source of comfort and happiness to others. Not only can they be the class clowns of the team, but they can also be the ones that look out for others. Flowers always tell their teammates that they did well and notice when others need some inspiration in practice. Flower caps may seem nice, but they have a great mental strength that they give to others!

Team Cap

Representing the team in practice shows how much these caps represent the ideals of the team. Team caps work hard and are consistent in showing up to the pool. Through their devotion, they inspire everyone else to work harder. As all business as they sound, they also have surprising qualities. People who favor the team cap are champions at the get-out-of-practice games. If it is throwing goggles so that they land perfectly on the flags, making a time for a get-out swim, or selecting the correct card from the deck they will do it every time. Although competitive, the people who favor the team cap know how to play with the team.

Seasonal Cap

This person has an absurd amount of caps that correlate to different holidays. Even though the leaves start changing colors, it doesn’t feel like fall until this teammate wears his jack-o-lantern cap. Swimmers who always wear seasonal caps aren’t particular in the way they like long or short course or even different strokes. They appreciate everything for how different and unique they are. These teammates always change their perspective. If there is a particularly hard set, they break it down in a way that encourages improvement instead of fostering doubt. Seasonal cap wearers are also the best for team celebrations.

Plain Caps

Even though there isn’t a design, the selection of different colors says a lot about the swimmer. Though simple, these swimmers know their color and stick with it. They aren’t afraid to show their appreciation for the simple things, like jumping into a warm pool in the cold or enjoying swimming only one stroke. Plain cap wearers can sometimes be on the more quiet side, but they are thoughtful. These teammates are great for clarifying confusion or needing to be listened to. They also are secretly the funniest members of the team. Although they don’t say much, one line will become an inside joke for the rest of the season.

Hobby Caps

Caps can also express love for other hobbies. There are caps with constellations, food, books, basketballs, and more. Swimmers who wear their other hobbies on their caps are curious. They want to know more about all facets of swimming. People who express their other interests also bring a different perspective to the pool. If someone doesn’t immediately understand a concept, they can explain it in different terms. Hobby cap wearers are also the most fun at swim meets. New card and word games to pass the time in between events means that no one ever gets bored.

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Jack Hallahan

10 months ago

Where can I get that A’s Cap! ❤️⚾️

Brian

10 months ago

Reply to Jack Hallahan

The A’s host a Swim Team night for local USA and USMS teams, everybody gets a cap.

Jack Hallahan

10 months ago

Reply to Brian

Went to the “Reverse Boycott” A’s Game last night. Seated in front of me? 10 Moraga Valley Pool (MVP) age group swimmers sporting their new A’s Caps and wildly waiving new towels to “SELL THE TEAM” Cheers!

Priceless!

(also scored an A’s Cap…if you put it out in the Universe…things happen!)