Florida Swimming Time Standards & Qualifying Times
In addition to USA Swimming’s national standards, Florida Swimming sets its own time standards to determine eligibility for state-level meets. These standards ensure swimmers are competing at the right level for their age and ability.
Florida Swimming publishes updated qualifying times each season for championship meets such as:
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FLAGs (Florida Age Group Championships) – 14 & under state-level meet
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Senior Championships – For 15 & over swimmers
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Regionals & Area Meets – Step-up opportunities to qualify for higher-level competition
Each meet has specific qualifying times that swimmers must achieve during the season in order to enter. These times vary by age group, event, and course type (short course yards, long course meters).
Time Standards and Qualifying Times can be viewed using the links below.
Florida Swimming Standards
Florida Ages Group Championships (FLAGS)
Florida Spring/Summer Senior Championships
Southern Zone South Section Championships*
*Multiple top 3 finishes give swimmers a chance to be selected for this meet.
USA Swimming Standards
2025 Speedo Summer Junior Nationals
2025 Speedo Winter Junior Nationals
National Club Swimming Association (NCSA) Standards
2025 Age Group Championships (14U)



