| What are Age Group Motivational Time Standards Time standards are used as a tool to motivate swimmers. Swimmers can use these times to set goals for a season and give them away to compare themselves to other swimmers of the same age and sex. The time standards are also used to limit the number of entries in a swim meet and to allow swimmers to compete against swimmers of the same abilities.
USA Swimming time standards defined:
- AAAA – This standard means your swimmer is ranked in the top 2% of swimmers in their age group, their same-sex, in that stroke and distance.
- AAA - This standard means your swimmer is ranked in the top 6% of swimmers in their age group, their same-sex, in that stroke and distance.
- AA - This standard means your swimmer is ranked in the top 8% of swimmers in their age group, their same-sex, in that stroke and distance.
- A - This standard means your swimmer is ranked in the top 15% of swimmers in their age group, their same-sex, in that stroke and distance.
- BB - This standard means your swimmer is ranked in the top 35% of swimmers in their age group, their same-sex, in that stroke and distance
- B - This standard means your swimmer is ranked in the top 55% of swimmers in their age group, their same-sex, in that stroke and distance.
- C - This standard is for all swimmers with times below the "B" standard. Everything from 0.00 up to the "B" standard is a "C" time.
National Motivational Time Standards: https://websitedevsa.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/timesdocuments/time-standards/2025/2028-motivational-standards-age-group.pdf
Florida Age Group Time Standards: https://www.floridaswimming.org/szfllsc/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/flags-2026-time-standards-vb9-16-25-1_009712.pdf
Senior Champs Time Standards: https://www.floridaswimming.org/szfllsc/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/2026-senior-champs-ts-final_084227.pdf
Where Do I Find My Swimmers Times
There are several places to find your swimmers times;
- Log in, click on your name, Go to My Account, Select the Member Tab, Select your Swimmer and then select Best Times.
- USA Swimming website - Seach swimmer's name
- Swim Counts - App
- Meet Mobile - A must for swim meets, you do pay a subscription to get results and Heats and Lanes.
Final Thought
It is very important to note that swimmers will have different time standards for different strokes and different distances. Be patient with your swimmer all swimmers develop both mentally and physically at different rates. Always set realistic expectations with your child. An “AAAA” time standard is only achieved by 2% of the swimmers. If you ever have any questions on how your swimmer is progressing please talk with your swimmer's coach.
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