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2011-2012 Registration Update
Updated 9/8/11
As of September 7th, all
age groups are closed - the team is full. We will not be accepting any
additional swimmers for the season/ Those of you who were put on a
waiting list at the YMCA on Wednesday will be contacted by Friday,
September 9th to let you know if you are on the team or not. If you do
not get a spot on the team and you have already registered online, you will
be contacted and your money will be refunded. Thank you.
Returning swimmers
Returning swimmers are
those swimmers who swam for the 2010 - 2011 season and participated in the
required three YMCA meets as well as the championship meets for which they
qualified. Swimmers that participated in Spring Tune-up (2011) and / or
Summer Long Course (2011) only are not considered returning swimmers and
must register as a new swimmer. Any new swimmer who had siblings on the team
last season will be treated as a returning swimmer.
At this time, returning swimmers may still register, but only if there is
room in their age group and they will be charged a $50 late fee.
Registration for returning swimmers is now open. You must do both the
online registration, as well
as register in person at the YMCA to be fully registered. Returning swimmers
are guaranteed a spot on the team if they register by September 1, 2011.
After September 1, 2011, returning swimmers may still register, but only if
there is room in their age group
and will be charged a $50 late fee.
New swimmers
New swimmers are those swimmers who did not swim for BBD last winter, or
those that only swam Spring Tune-up and/or Long Course. If you swam with BBD
in years past, but did not swim last year, you are considered a new swimmer
again. First time swimmers that had siblings swim for BBD last season will
be treated as returning swimmers.
Registration will begin for new swimmers on September 7th at 6am at the
YMCA. To register, you must complete both the online
registration as well as register in person at the YMCA. There will be
laptops available at the YMCA if you would like to do both at the YMCA on
the 7th. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis at
the YMCA. Registering early online does not get any type of priority or
guarantee a spot on the team.
Once an age group is full, we will start a wait list. Again, the only way to
get on the wait list is to come in to the YMCA. If you are wait listed you
we will contact you by Friday, September 9th to let you know if there is
room on the team for your swimmer.
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August 3rd |
Registration begins
for swimmers returning from the 2010-2011 season |
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September 1st
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Last day for
returning swimmers to register (you may register after this date if
spots are available, but you will be charged a late fee of $50.00) |
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September
7th
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First day of
registration for new swimmers at the Y beginning at 6:00 am (we highly recommend you register
on the 7th as the team is usually full by the end of the day) |
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October 1st |
Anyone who registers
after this date will not be able to swim in the Fall Festival |
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November 1st |
Last day to join the
team (if spots are still available) |
BBD Registration Process
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Step 1:
Create on on-line account by following the registration link below. Complete
all registration information and pay your BBD Boosters
activity/processing fee
($65) and USS registration fee ($56)
on-line. You can pay with credit card,
debit card or electronic check. This account will be automatically drafted for
all your meet entry fees. You will receive a confirmation email as soon as you
complete your on-line account. Print this email.
Step 2:
Bring the copy of your on-line account confirmation email to the Birmingham
YMCA to pay your YMCA membership and BBD Program Fees. You can print and
complete the following registration form to expedite the registration process
at the YMCA. Be sure to include the on-line account confirmation email,
the YMCA registration form and payment. You are not guaranteed a spot on the
team until you have completed your registration with the YMCA.
Online Registration Questions: If you have any questions regarding
the new registration process, please email Susan Withrow at
svarnerwithrow@comcast.net
2011-2012 BBD Financial Requirements
In order to compete, a YMCA swimmer
must have a current
YMCA membership. Different types of memberships are available, including
family memberships. The fees for these memberships are separate from the
team fees associated with BBD. Various methods of payment are available.
The BBD team fee primarily covers salaries of the coaching staff and outside
pool facility rental. It also helps to offset the costs incurred relating
to the weekly BBD newsletter, yearbook, administrative assistance, as well as
all entries for YMCA dual and championship meets. For membership information,
call the Birmingham Family YMCA at 248-644-9036 or visit
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit - Birmingham Family YMCA.
To operate successfully, BBD must gather funds from other
sources as well. Dual meets, YMCA/USA invitational and championship meets
and Booster donations help to support the program. Parent participation is
vital to the success of each of these avenues. Swimmers qualifying for our
National Team also participate in various fundraising activities coordinated by a parent
volunteer. In addition, an activity fee ($65.00) is required from each swimmer upon
registration to defray the cost of after practice snacks and various social activities organized
by the age group parents.
This additional income is often used to supplement equipment
needs (computer, pool practice aids, etc.) . A portion of these funds also
provides for incentives for the swimmers and coaching staff, social events and
defraying a portion of costs related to the National Team. A donation to the YMCA's Partners' Campaign (to be
used at the Birmingham YMCA) is also made through these funds.
As you can see, the expenses of running a large successful
program are extensive and varied. Some additional expenses you can expect
to incur during the season will include: competitive swimsuits (swimmers
are required to purchase a BBD team suit, which should be reserved for
competition using separate suits for practice), swim goggles (you may want to
purchase many pairs), swim caps (only swim caps with the BBD logo may be
worn during competition), miscellaneous travel expenses, and entry fees for USA
meets and YMCA invitational meets.
2011-2012
Birmingham Blue Dolphins Payment Information
For non-members, a
membership application and a signed payment authorization form must accompany
this program registration form. There are two payment options for YMCA membership
and BBD team registration fees:
1)
Payment in
full (Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover)
2)
EFT
(Electronic Funds Transfer) via Checking or Savings Account, Visa, MasterCard
or Discover
Payment schedule as follows:
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8 years
and under $620.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $124.00
initiating October 11, 2011
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9 years
– 13 years $675.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $135.00
initiating October 11, 2011
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High
School Girls $565.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $113.00
initiating December 11, 2011
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High
School Boys $375.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $ 75.00
initiating October 11, 2011
There
is a $25.00 fee for uncollected drafts. If your draft is uncollected we
will automatically draft you again on the next draft date that is the 25th
of the month including the $25.00 service fee. If your draft
accounts expire or change during the season it is your responsibility to
provide us with the current information.
Multiple Swimmer Fee Reduction
There is a
$30.00 reduction in team fees for
multiple swimmers in the same family after the first registered swimmer.
** Financial assistance is
available for all participants. This applies to team fees as well as
YMCA membership. Please pick up an application at the courtesy counter or contact
Robin Coapman at 248-644-9036.
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September 11, 2011
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BBD Extras
Latest Tip of the Week
BBD Board Meeting, Feb 13
The next BBD Board of
Directors meeting will be held Monday, February 13th @ 7:00 pm at Birmingham
Family YMCA. Any interested parents are invited to attend the BBD board
meeting - just email Mike Venos
prior to the meeting.
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