Youth swimming times for major swim clubs in the USA are based on the USA Swimming Motivational Times, which are benchmark standards designed to encourage and guide young competitive swimmers aged 10 and under all the way to 18 years old in their training and performance. These times are categorized by age and gender, allowing swimmers to set achievable goals and track their progress as they develop their skills. By reaching these motivational time thresholds, swimmers gain recognition and a sense of accomplishment, fostering a positive and competitive environment within the sport.

To help cultivate their swim passion, Swim Badges are designed to help swimmers record and acknowledge their achievements based on their USA Swimming Motivational Times ratings. These badges serve as a tangible reminder of their hard work and progress, motivating them to continue improving while making swimming both fun and rewarding.

You can reference the latest USA Swimming Motivational Times for the latest time cutoffs and rating information.