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USA Swimming Motivational Times (QUAD)

USA Swimming Motivational Times (QUAD)

USA Swimming Motivational Times (QUAD) are used to place swimmers in terms of how fast they swim. They are classified into five groups: B, BB, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA, also known as AB Times. These time standards are further differentiated by pool sizes: SCY, SCM, and LCM. The Motivational Times are set every four years, aligning with the USA Swimming quad cycle. These times are updated every four years to align with the USA Swimming quadrennial cycle. For more details, you can read our full explanation here.

National Age Group Motivational

2024-2028 Time Standards

  • USA Swimming National Age Group Motivational Times are designed to encourage age group swimmers to reach certain time standards as they age up. Time standards range from B, BB, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA in all age groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. The most current one was released on Augest 29th, 2024 for 2024-2028.

National Single Age Motivational

2024-2028 Time Standards

  • USA Swimming National Single Age Motivational Times are designed to encourage 18 and under swimmers to reach certain time standards as they age up. Time standards range from B, BB, A, AA, AAA, and AAAA in single age from 10 to 18. The most current one was released on Augest 29th, 2024 for 2024-2028.