News and Announcements
REGISTRATION FOR NEW SWIMMERS OPENS TOMORROW!
REGISTRATION FOR NEW SWIMMERS
Registration for swimmers who did not meet returning swimmer status will open TOMORROW, August 7th. Links will be posted on website and enrollment opens at 9:00 AM. Please see the website for further information on registration including many Frequently Asked Questions.
’23-24 MEET AND PRACTICE DATES
The practice and meet schedule for the 2023-24 season has not been finalized yet, but should be similar to last year. There may be some minor adjustments and we will communicate them as soon as the schedules are finalized. For reference, you can find last year’s practice and meet info on this website in the “practice info” and “meets” section.
MEET REQUIREMENTS
Please note that the meet attendance policy will remain the same as last year. Swimmers are required to participate in a total of 3 YMCA meets and any championship meets for which they qualify. The first meet of the season will be hosted by BBD at Lake Orion High School on October 28-29. We expect our swimmers to participate in this meet and for parents to volunteer. Participation in this meet will count as one completed meet.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR RETURNING SWIMMER REGISTRATION
ATTENTION PARENTS AND SWIMMERS:
TODAY is the FINAL day of 2023-24 season registration for returning swimmers who completed the 2022-23 season with BBD (and their siblings). Registration for new swimmers, and/or those who do not meet returning swimmer registration requirements will open on August 7th.
PLEASE READ BELOW FOR IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION. PLEASE REFER TO THE WEBSITE FOR MANY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BEGIN STEP 1 OF REGISTRATION FOR THE 2023-24 SEASON.
Please remember that there are 2 components to your registration – Step 1 registration through BBD Active site and Step 2 registration through the YMCA. Your Step 2 registration through the YMCA is in addition to your monthly membership.
It is important to read the following instructions carefully so you can seamlessly register your swimmer(s) for BBD. Please refer to the website Registration Tab for many Frequently Asked Questions.
1. Step 1 – Register online by clicking the LINK IN THIS EMAIL (or use the Register Now button on the Home page of www.bbdswimming.com). By now you should have confirmed your BBD Active account by logging in to the parent portal to verify your swimmers swim history.
2. Log in and select your returning swimmer. Your information will auto-populate the registration form when you select your swimmer. Please review carefully and make any changes necessary.
3. Once you reach the “Review cart and check out” page you can add another swimmer by clicking “add another registration” in the upper right corner. You are welcome to register new siblings at this time. When checking out, please make sure to update your credit card information, if necessary, and check the “store this card for future use” box. Without a credit card saved to your account we will not be able to enter your child in swim meets.
4. Once you have completed registration on the Active BBD website, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing a Step 2 link which will take you to Birmingham YMCA’s registration page.
5. Once on the Birmingham Y’s page for BBD registration click on “Enroll Now”. You will be asked to login to the YMCA site. All returning swimmers should have an account for log in from last year. Contact Kelly Stubbe (kstubbe@ymcadetroit.org) for assistance with log in issues.
6. Use the drop down menu to select the swimmer you wish to register. If you need to add a family member, you can do so at this step as well by clicking on “Create a new Family Member.” Read the “TIPS” section on the right hand side of the screen if you need help. You will choose age group on the “package details” page, accept payment details on the “additional information” page, and then you will be brought to the fees page.
7. If you have more than 1 swimmer, once you register the first swimmer, you will need to click on “Register Another Participant for this Activity” on the fees page. Then you will go through the same add process for your remaining swimmers. It is IMPORTANT that you add all of your swimmers prior to checking out/paying so that you can receive the sibling discount.
(2 swimmers = $75 discount; 3 swimmers = $150 discount; 4+ swimmers = $200 discount)
8. If you are rejoining the Y during Step 2, it may look like your recurring monthly payment is more than $30-40/month. Do not worry: the program fee and monthly fee are combined on the check out page, but will show separately on your receipt/confirmation.
If you have 3 or more swimmers, it may be advantageous to get a FAMILY MEMBERSHIP. If you are choosing this option, you must register for family membership prior to completing the steps above. Please contact the Birmingham Y if you would like more information on the most effective membership option for you and your family.
*If you have a membership on suspension/on hold, you need to contact Kelly Stubbe at the Birmingham YMCA via email kstubbe@ymcadetroit.org to reinstate your membership prior to completing Step 2.
9. Payment for the season is automatically defaulted to monthly installments. If you wish to pay in full, you will select “pay in full” at the check out screen.
10. Once you have added all of your swimmers, click on “Proceed to Shopping Cart,” and proceed through the remaining 4 steps.
Your spot on the team is NOT reserved until you complete BOTH Step 1 and Step 2.
Pricing for BBD will remain the same as 2022-23 with the exception of the Activity Fee which has been increased to $130. We are still waiting for information from USA swimming on their registration process and fee for 2023-24. Please note that a USA swimming fee of approximately $80 to $100 will be charged at a later date.
Finally, please note that we are closely monitoring registrations and will cancel memberships if a swimmer does not fit the criteria for “Returning Swimmer” registration. Thank you for understanding.
We look forward to welcoming our Blue Dolphins back to the pool in September!
Best regards,
BBD Boosters Board and Coaches
REMINDER - RETURNING SWIMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL JULY 31ST
Good afternoon,
This is a friendly reminder that 2023-24 registration for returning swimmers who completed the 2022-23 (and their siblings) will be open thru July 31st. Beginning on August 7th we will open any remaining spots on the team.
CLICK HERE FOR STEP ONE OF 2023-24 REGISTRATION
Please remember that there are 2 components to your registration – Step 1 registration through BBD Active site and Step 2 registration through the YMCA. Your Step 2 registration through the YMCA is in addition to your monthly membership.
It is important to read the following instructions carefully so you can seamlessly register your swimmer(s) for BBD. Please refer to the website Registration Tab for many Frequently Asked Questions.
1. Step 1 – Register online by clicking the LINK IN THIS EMAIL (or use the Register Now button on the Home page of www.bbdswimming.com). By now you should have confirmed your BBD Active account by logging in to the parent portal to verify your swimmers swim history.
2. Log in and select your returning swimmer. Your information will auto-populate the registration form when you select your swimmer. Please review carefully and make any changes necessary.
3. Once you reach the “Review cart and check out” page you can add another swimmer by clicking “add another registration” in the upper right corner. You are welcome to register new siblings at this time. When checking out, please make sure to update your credit card information, if necessary, and check the “store this card for future use” box. Without a credit card saved to your account we will not be able to enter your child in swim meets.
4. Once you have completed registration on the Active BBD website, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing a Step 2 link which will take you to Birmingham YMCA’s registration page.
5. Once on the Birmingham Y’s page for BBD registration click on “Enroll Now”. You will be asked to login to the YMCA site. All returning swimmers should have an account for log in from last year. Contact Kelly Stubbe (kstubbe@ymcadetroit.org) for assistance with log in issues.
6. Use the drop down menu to select the swimmer you wish to register. If you need to add a family member, you can do so at this step as well by clicking on “Create a new Family Member.” Read the “TIPS” section on the right hand side of the screen if you need help. You will choose age group on the “package details” page, accept payment details on the “additional information” page, and then you will be brought to the fees page.
7. If you have more than 1 swimmer, once you register the first swimmer, you will need to click on “Register Another Participant for this Activity” on the fees page. Then you will go through the same add process for your remaining swimmers. It is IMPORTANT that you add all of your swimmers prior to checking out/paying so that you can receive the sibling discount.
(2 swimmers = $75 discount; 3 swimmers = $150 discount; 4+ swimmers = $200 discount)
8. If you are rejoining the Y during Step 2, it may look like your recurring monthly payment is more than $30-40/month. Do not worry: the program fee and monthly fee are combined on the check out page, but will show separately on your receipt/confirmation.
If you have 3 or more swimmers, it may be advantageous to get a FAMILY MEMBERSHIP. If you are choosing this option, you must register for family membership prior to completing the steps above. Please contact the Birmingham Y if you would like more information on the most effective membership option for you and your family.
*If you have a membership on suspension/on hold, you need to contact Kelly Stubbe at the Birmingham YMCA via email kstubbe@ymcadetroit.org to reinstate your membership prior to completing Step 2.
9. Payment for the season is automatically defaulted to monthly installments. If you wish to pay in full, you will select “pay in full” at the check out screen.
10. Once you have added all of your swimmers, click on “Proceed to Shopping Cart,” and proceed through the remaining 4 steps.
Your spot on the team is NOT reserved until you complete BOTH Step 1 and Step 2.
Pricing for BBD will remain the same as 2022-23 with the exception of the Activity Fee which has been increased to $130. We are still waiting for information from USA swimming on their registration process and fee for 2023-24. Please note that a USA swimming fee of approximately $80 to $100 will be charged at a later date.
Finally, please note that we are closely monitoring registrations and will cancel memberships if a swimmer does not fit the criteria for “Returning Swimmer” registration. Thank you for understanding.
We look forward to welcoming our Blue Dolphins back to the pool in September!
Best regards,
BBD Boosters Board and Coaches
Due to a building problem at Cranbrook, practice will be canceled this evening. This would have been the final evening practice for the summer program.
As a reminder, tomorrow morning is the last practice for our summer program.
Thank you!
Returning Swimmer Registration for 2023-24 Now Open
Dear 2022-23 BBD Parents and Swimmers,
Registration or returning swimmers who completed the 2022-23 season is now open. Please use the following link to begin registration:
https://cui.active.com/sports-reg/login?a=bb716f5b-0f7d-4d2b-a830-9de25bd14547
Please remember that there are 2 components to your registration – Step 1 registration through BBD Active site and Step 2 registration through the YMCA. Your Step 2 registration through the YMCA is in addition to your monthly membership.
It is important to read the following instructions carefully so you can seamlessly register your swimmer(s) for BBD. Please refer to the website Registration Tab for many Frequently Asked Questions.
1. Step 1 – Register online by clicking the LINK IN THIS EMAIL (or use the Register Now button on the Home page of www.bbdswimming.com). By now you should have confirmed your BBD Active account by logging in to the parent portal to verify your swimmers swim history.
2. Log in and select your returning swimmer. Your information will auto-populate the registration form when you select your swimmer. Please review carefully and make any changes necessary.
3. Once you reach the “Review cart and check out” page you can add another swimmer by clicking “add another registration” in the upper right corner. You are welcome to register new siblings at this time. When checking out, please make sure to update your credit card information, if necessary, and check the “store this card for future use” box. Without a credit card saved to your account we will not be able to enter your child in swim meets.
4. Once you have completed registration on the Active BBD website, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing a Step 2 link which will take you to Birmingham YMCA’s registration page.
5. Once on the Birmingham Y’s page for BBD registration click on “Enroll Now”. You will be asked to login to the YMCA site. All returning swimmers should have an account for log in from last year. Contact Kelly Stubbe kstubbe@ymcadetroit.org for assistance with log in issues.
6. Use the drop down menu to select the swimmer you wish to register. If you need to add a family member, you can do so at this step as well by clicking on “Create a new Family Member.” Read the “TIPS” section on the right hand side of the screen if you need help. You will choose age group on the “package details” page, accept payment details on the “additional information” page, and then you will be brought to the fees page.
7. If you have more than 1 swimmer, once you register the first swimmer, you will need to click on “Register Another Participant for this Activity” on the fees page. Then you will go through the same add process for your remaining swimmers. It is IMPORTANT that you add all of your swimmers prior to checking out/paying so that you can receive the sibling discount.
(2 swimmers = $75 discount; 3 swimmers = $150 discount; 4+ swimmers = $200 discount)
8. If you are rejoining the Y during Step 2, it may look like your recurring monthly payment is more than $30-40/month. Do not worry: the program fee and monthly fee are combined on the check out page, but will show separately on your receipt/confirmation.
If you have 3 or more swimmers, it may be advantageous to get a FAMILY MEMBERSHIP. If you are choosing this option, you must register for family membership prior to completing the steps above. Please contact the Birmingham Y if you would like more information on the most effective membership option for you and your family.
*If you have a membership on suspension/on hold, you need to contact Kelly Stubbe at the Birmingham YMCA via email kstubbe@ymcadetroit.org to reinstate your membership prior to completing Step 2.
9. Payment for the season is automatically defaulted to monthly installments. If you wish to pay in full, you will select “pay in full” at the check out screen.
10. Once you have added all of your swimmers, click on “Proceed to Shopping Cart,” and proceed through the remaining 4 steps.
Your spot on the team is NOT reserved until you complete BOTH Step 1 and Step 2.
Pricing for BBD will remain the same as 2022-23 with the exception of the Activity Fee which has been increased to $130. We are still waiting for information from USA swimming on their registration process and fee for 2023-24. Please note that a USA swimming fee of approximately $80 to $100 will be charged at a later date.
Finally, please note that we are closely monitoring registrations and will cancel memberships if a swimmer does not fit the criteria for “Returning Swimmer” registration. Thank you for understanding.
We look forward to welcoming our Blue Dolphins back to the pool in September!
Best regards,
BBD Boosters Board and Coaches