National Age Group Motivational Time Standards

In swimming, winning isn’t everything. A swimmer may be racing against other athletes in the pool, but they are also racing against the clock.

USA Swimming establishes time standards called National Age Group Motivational times every few years that are designed to encourage age-group swimmers to take their swimming to the next level. Swimmers begin by trying to earn a “B” time and can progress all the way to “AAAA” or “Quad A.”

2024 - 2028  USA Swimming Motivational Time Standards

Minimum Time Standards

Several swim meets require swimmers to achieve a minimum time standard in an event to be able to participate. For example, Oklahoma Swimming sets minimum standards to qualify for the Oklahoma Age Group Championships. The Central Zone Championships, which include a team from Oklahoma, requires "AAA" times to qualify.

Below are helpful links to these various time standards:

2025 - 2028 Oklahoma Swimming 14 and Under Age Group Championship Time Standards 

2025 - 2028 Oklahoma Swimming 11 & Over State Championship Time Standards

2025 - 2028 Oklahoma Swimming 10 and Under State Championship Standards 

2025 - 2028 Oklahoma Swimming Senior Championship Time Standards

2025 - 2028 Oklahoma Swimming Regional Meet (Formerly DII Championship) Times Standards

2025 Toyota US Open Time Standards

2025 Speedo Winter Junior National Time Standards