USA Swimming B Time Standards — 11-12 Girls
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 | 33.99 | 31.69 |
| 100 Free | 1:14.69 | 1:09.39 |
| 200 Free | 2:42.59 | 2:30.89 |
| 500 Free | 7:16.89 | 6:45.69 |
| 1000 Free | 15:02.69 | 13:58.19 |
| 1650 Free | 25:07.39 | 23:19.69 |
| 50 Back | 38.79 | 35.99 |
| 100 Back | 1:26.59 | 1:19.79 |
| 200 Back | 2:59.49 | 2:46.69 |
| 50 Breast | 43.99 | 40.89 |
| 100 Breast | 1:36.49 | 1:29.29 |
| 200 Breast | 3:25.69 | 3:10.99 |
| 50 Fly | 36.89 | 34.29 |
| 100 Fly | 1:25.79 | 1:18.89 |
| 200 Fly | 3:03.39 | 2:50.29 |
| 100 IM | 1:25.19 | 1:19.09 |
| 200 IM | 3:03.89 | 2:50.69 |
| 400 IM | 6:31.69 | 6:03.69 |
Long Course Meters (LCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 38.49 | 35.89 |
| 100 Free | 1:25.59 | 1:19.49 |
| 200 Free | 3:06.39 | 2:53.09 |
| 400 Free | 6:32.89 | 6:04.79 |
| 800 Free | 13:41.59 | 12:42.89 |
| 1500 Free | 26:06.89 | 24:14.99 |
| 50 Back | 44.79 | 41.59 |
| 100 Back | 1:40.59 | 1:32.69 |
| 200 Back | 3:28.09 | 3:13.29 |
| 50 Breast | 49.79 | 46.19 |
| 100 Breast | 1:50.39 | 1:42.19 |
| 200 Breast | 3:56.79 | 3:39.89 |
| 50 Fly | 41.79 | 38.79 |
| 100 Fly | 1:38.29 | 1:30.49 |
| 200 Fly | 3:31.09 | 3:15.99 |
| 200 IM | 3:30.59 | 3:15.59 |
| 400 IM | 7:28.89 | 6:56.79 |
Short Course Meters (SCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 37.59 | 34.99 |
| 100 Free | 1:22.49 | 1:16.59 |
| 200 Free | 2:59.59 | 2:46.79 |
| 400 Free | 6:22.29 | 5:54.99 |
| 800 Free | 13:09.89 | 12:13.49 |
| 1500 Free | 24:58.39 | 23:11.29 |
| 50 Back | 42.79 | 39.79 |
| 100 Back | 1:35.69 | 1:28.19 |
| 200 Back | 3:18.29 | 3:04.19 |
| 50 Breast | 48.59 | 45.19 |
| 100 Breast | 1:46.59 | 1:38.69 |
| 200 Breast | 3:47.29 | 3:31.09 |
| 50 Fly | 40.79 | 37.79 |
| 100 Fly | 1:34.79 | 1:27.19 |
| 200 Fly | 3:22.59 | 3:08.19 |
| 100 IM | 1:34.19 | 1:27.49 |
| 200 IM | 3:23.19 | 3:08.69 |
| 400 IM | 7:12.79 | 6:41.89 |
View all USA Swimming time standards for 11-12 Girls
What's a good time? — 11-12 Girls
See how any time ranks nationally by percentile (SCY), with the B–AAAA cuts overlaid.
11-year-old girls
Check a specific swimmer's times against these USA Swimming standards — use the interactive standards checker.