Time standards help swimmers and families understand competitive benchmarks and qualification requirements for championship-level meets. Use the links below to view current standards and qualifying times.

USA SWIMMING MOTIVATIONAL STANDARDS

2024–2028 USA Swimming Motivational Time Standards

NORTH CAROLINA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Short Course NCS Age Group Championships

Long Course NCS Age Group Championships

Short Course NCS Senior Championships

Long Course NCS Senior Championships

SOUTHERN ZONE & SECTIONAL STANDARDS

Short Course ESSZ Age Group Sectionals

Short Course ESSZ Senior Sectionals

USA SWIMMING NATIONAL-LEVEL STANDARDS

For current qualifying standards for Futures, Junior Nationals, Winter Junior Championships, Toyota National Championships, TYR Pro Swim Series, and other USA Swimming national-level competitions, visit the official USA Swimming Time Standards page.