USA Swimming B Time Standards — 10 & Under Boys
2024–2028 USA Swimming Motivational Standards
What is a USA Swimming B time?
USA Swimming B times are the entry point into the motivational time standards system. They represent a solid foundation for new competitive swimmers and are achievable within the first year of competitive swimming for most athletes.
What's the next standard after B?
The next motivational standard above B is BB. USA Swimming BB times mark a meaningful step up from B level. Swimmers at this stage have developed consistent technique and race skills. Many local meets use BB times as qualifying cuts.
Short Course Yards (SCY)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 38.19 | 34.59 |
| 100 Free | 1:27.99 | 1:18.89 |
| 200 Free | 3:09.49 | 2:50.59 |
| 500 Free | 8:24.29 | 7:33.79 |
| 50 Back | 48.29 | 42.89 |
| 100 Back | 1:40.69 | 1:30.09 |
| 50 Breast | 53.39 | 47.69 |
| 100 Breast | 1:54.09 | 1:42.29 |
| 50 Fly | 46.49 | 41.29 |
| 100 Fly | 1:53.49 | 1:38.99 |
| 100 IM | 1:39.69 | 1:29.69 |
| 200 IM | 3:38.59 | 3:15.99 |
Long Course Meters (LCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 43.89 | 39.79 |
| 100 Free | 1:40.99 | 1:30.59 |
| 200 Free | 3:36.69 | 3:14.99 |
| 400 Free | 7:38.29 | 6:52.49 |
| 50 Back | 55.39 | 49.29 |
| 100 Back | 1:56.69 | 1:44.49 |
| 50 Breast | 1:00.89 | 54.39 |
| 100 Breast | 2:12.89 | 1:59.19 |
| 50 Fly | 52.29 | 46.39 |
| 100 Fly | 2:09.49 | 1:52.89 |
| 200 IM | 4:09.49 | 3:43.69 |
Short Course Meters (SCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 42.19 | 38.19 |
| 100 Free | 1:37.19 | 1:27.19 |
| 200 Free | 3:29.39 | 3:08.49 |
| 400 Free | 7:21.19 | 6:37.09 |
| 50 Back | 53.39 | 47.39 |
| 100 Back | 1:51.19 | 1:39.59 |
| 50 Breast | 58.99 | 52.79 |
| 100 Breast | 2:06.09 | 1:53.09 |
| 50 Fly | 51.39 | 45.59 |
| 100 Fly | 2:05.49 | 1:49.29 |
| 100 IM | 1:50.09 | 1:39.09 |
| 200 IM | 4:01.59 | 3:36.59 |
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