USA Swimming B Time Standards — 17-18 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 | 27.59 | 25.59 |
| 100 Free | 1:00.29 | 55.99 |
| 200 Free | 2:13.59 | 2:03.99 |
| 500 Free | 6:03.19 | 5:37.29 |
| 1000 Free | 12:40.19 | 11:45.89 |
| 1650 Free | 21:08.99 | 19:38.39 |
| 50 Back | 30.79 | 28.59 |
| 100 Back | 1:05.19 | 1:00.59 |
| 200 Back | 2:23.89 | 2:13.59 |
| 50 Breast | 35.39 | 32.89 |
| 100 Breast | 1:14.69 | 1:09.39 |
| 200 Breast | 2:42.29 | 2:30.69 |
| 50 Fly | 30.59 | 28.39 |
| 100 Fly | 1:05.39 | 1:00.79 |
| 200 Fly | 2:26.39 | 2:15.99 |
| 200 IM | 2:27.39 | 2:16.89 |
| 400 IM | 5:17.39 | 4:54.69 |
Long Course Meters (LCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 31.89 | 29.59 |
| 100 Free | 1:09.89 | 1:04.89 |
| 200 Free | 2:32.89 | 2:21.99 |
| 400 Free | 5:26.49 | 5:03.09 |
| 800 Free | 11:17.89 | 10:29.49 |
| 1500 Free | 21:45.79 | 20:12.49 |
| 50 Back | 36.79 | 34.19 |
| 100 Back | 1:17.49 | 1:11.99 |
| 200 Back | 2:49.19 | 2:37.09 |
| 50 Breast | 40.29 | 37.49 |
| 100 Breast | 1:26.69 | 1:20.59 |
| 200 Breast | 3:09.19 | 2:55.69 |
| 50 Fly | 34.59 | 32.09 |
| 100 Fly | 1:14.59 | 1:09.29 |
| 200 Fly | 2:46.99 | 2:35.09 |
| 200 IM | 2:51.89 | 2:39.59 |
| 400 IM | 6:07.59 | 5:41.29 |
Short Course Meters (SCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 30.39 | 28.29 |
| 100 Free | 1:06.69 | 1:01.89 |
| 200 Free | 2:27.59 | 2:17.09 |
| 400 Free | 5:17.79 | 4:55.09 |
| 800 Free | 11:05.19 | 10:17.69 |
| 1500 Free | 21:01.39 | 19:31.29 |
| 50 Back | 33.99 | 31.59 |
| 100 Back | 1:12.09 | 1:06.89 |
| 200 Back | 2:38.99 | 2:27.59 |
| 50 Breast | 39.09 | 36.39 |
| 100 Breast | 1:22.49 | 1:16.59 |
| 200 Breast | 2:59.29 | 2:46.49 |
| 50 Fly | 33.79 | 31.39 |
| 100 Fly | 1:12.29 | 1:07.09 |
| 200 Fly | 2:41.79 | 2:30.19 |
| 200 IM | 2:42.89 | 2:31.29 |
| 400 IM | 5:50.69 | 5:25.59 |
View all USA Swimming time standards for 17-18 Boys
What's a good time? — 17-18 Boys
See how any time ranks nationally by percentile (SCY), with the B–AAAA cuts overlaid.
17-year-old boys
Check a specific swimmer's times against these USA Swimming standards — use the interactive standards checker.