USA Swimming B Time Standards — 17-18 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 | 31.39 | 29.09 |
| 100 Free | 1:08.09 | 1:03.19 |
| 200 Free | 2:27.19 | 2:16.69 |
| 500 Free | 6:36.49 | 6:08.19 |
| 1000 Free | 13:46.09 | 12:47.09 |
| 1650 Free | 22:47.19 | 21:09.59 |
| 50 Back | 34.59 | 32.19 |
| 100 Back | 1:13.39 | 1:08.09 |
| 200 Back | 2:38.79 | 2:27.39 |
| 50 Breast | 40.39 | 37.49 |
| 100 Breast | 1:24.79 | 1:18.79 |
| 200 Breast | 3:04.69 | 2:51.49 |
| 50 Fly | 34.49 | 31.99 |
| 100 Fly | 1:13.59 | 1:08.29 |
| 200 Fly | 2:42.79 | 2:31.19 |
| 200 IM | 2:43.59 | 2:31.89 |
| 400 IM | 5:50.69 | 5:25.59 |
Long Course Meters (LCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 35.89 | 33.29 |
| 100 Free | 1:17.69 | 1:12.19 |
| 200 Free | 2:47.69 | 2:35.69 |
| 400 Free | 5:53.39 | 5:28.19 |
| 800 Free | 12:10.29 | 11:18.19 |
| 1500 Free | 23:20.89 | 21:40.79 |
| 50 Back | 40.99 | 38.09 |
| 100 Back | 1:25.89 | 1:19.79 |
| 200 Back | 3:05.79 | 2:52.49 |
| 50 Breast | 45.59 | 42.29 |
| 100 Breast | 1:37.49 | 1:30.49 |
| 200 Breast | 3:29.89 | 3:14.99 |
| 50 Fly | 38.39 | 35.59 |
| 100 Fly | 1:23.59 | 1:17.69 |
| 200 Fly | 3:04.49 | 2:51.39 |
| 200 IM | 3:09.29 | 2:55.79 |
| 400 IM | 6:40.29 | 6:11.69 |
Short Course Meters (SCM)
| Event | B | BB |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Free | 34.69 | 32.19 |
| 100 Free | 1:15.19 | 1:09.89 |
| 200 Free | 2:42.69 | 2:31.09 |
| 400 Free | 5:46.89 | 5:22.19 |
| 800 Free | 12:02.79 | 11:11.19 |
| 1500 Free | 22:38.99 | 21:01.99 |
| 50 Back | 38.19 | 35.49 |
| 100 Back | 1:21.09 | 1:15.29 |
| 200 Back | 2:55.39 | 2:42.89 |
| 50 Breast | 44.59 | 41.39 |
| 100 Breast | 1:33.69 | 1:27.09 |
| 200 Breast | 3:24.09 | 3:09.49 |
| 50 Fly | 38.09 | 35.39 |
| 100 Fly | 1:21.29 | 1:15.49 |
| 200 Fly | 2:59.89 | 2:46.99 |
| 200 IM | 3:00.69 | 2:47.79 |
| 400 IM | 6:27.49 | 5:59.79 |
View all USA Swimming time standards for 17-18 Girls
What's a good time? — 17-18 Girls
See how any time ranks nationally by percentile (SCY), with the B–AAAA cuts overlaid.
17-year-old girls
Check a specific swimmer's times against these USA Swimming standards — use the interactive standards checker.