What's a good 50 backstroke time for a 11-year-old boy?

For 11-year-old boys (SCY), USA Swimming motivational times run from a B standard of 38.49 to a AAAA standard of 28.19. Enter a time below to see exactly where it ranks nationally and which cut it's closest to.

National 50 Back times — 11-year-old boys (SCY)

Median
41.55
50th percentile
Top 10%
34.10
faster than 90%
Top 1%
30.50
elite

A typical (median) 11-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 41.55 (SCY). Cracking the top 10% takes about 34.10, and the fastest 1% go under 30.50. Based on 24,442 swimmers with a recorded time.

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50 Back motivational standards — 11-12 boys (SCY)

StandardTime
B38.49
BB35.59
A32.69
AA31.19
AAA29.69
AAAA28.19

USA Swimming National Age Group Motivational Times. A time faster than a level's cut counts as that standard achieved.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good 50 backstroke time for a 11-year-old boy?

A typical (median) 11-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 41.55 (SCY). A good time is faster than that — cracking the top 10% takes about 34.10. For reference, the USA Swimming B motivational standard is 38.49 and AAAA is 28.19. Based on 24,442 swimmers with a recorded time.

What's a fast 50 backstroke time for a 11-year-old boy?

The fastest 1% of 11-year-old boys go under 30.50 in the 50 backstroke (SCY) — around the AAAA motivational standard of 28.19. The top 10% are under 34.10.

What's the average 50 backstroke time for a 11-year-old boy?

The median 11-year-old boy swims about 41.55 in the 50 backstroke (SCY), based on 24,442 swimmers with a recorded time.

What are the USA Swimming motivational standards for the 11-and-up 50 Back?

For 11-12 boys (SCY), the 50 Back motivational cuts are B 38.49, BB 35.59, A 32.69, AA 31.19, AAA 29.69, AAAA 28.19.

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