What's a good 50 backstroke time for a 12-year-old boy?
For 12-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 — 12-year-old boys (SCY)
A typical (median) 12-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 37.95 (SCY). Cracking the top 10% takes about 31.49, and the fastest 1% go under 28.33. Based on 23,687 swimmers with a recorded time.
50 Back motivational standards — 11-12 boys (SCY)
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 12-year-old boy?
A typical (median) 12-year-old boy swims the 50 backstroke around 37.95 (SCY). A good time is faster than that — cracking the top 10% takes about 31.49. For reference, the USA Swimming B motivational standard is 38.49 and AAAA is 28.19. Based on 23,687 swimmers with a recorded time.
What's a fast 50 backstroke time for a 12-year-old boy?
The fastest 1% of 12-year-old boys go under 28.33 in the 50 backstroke (SCY) — around the AAAA motivational standard of 28.19. The top 10% are under 31.49.
What's the average 50 backstroke time for a 12-year-old boy?
The median 12-year-old boy swims about 37.95 in the 50 backstroke (SCY), based on 23,687 swimmers with a recorded time.
What are the USA Swimming motivational standards for the 12-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.