Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2021-22 BBD Season.

It will begin with our orientation meetings on September 12 at the YMCA. We are divided into three groups:

Parents of Eight and Unders 12:00-1:15
Parents of New Swimmers 9 and up 1:30-2:45
Parents of Returning Swimmers 3:00-4:15

If you fall into more than one of those categories, just pick one.

These opening meetings are essential to the success of the team. First, and foremost, we need to explain the mission of the program. Our team philosophy is core and we need to ensure that all constituents are aware of it and support it.

You will meet some of the coaches and board members and learn how you can become involved, since parent involvement is a requirement for membership on the team.

Practices will begin the week of September 13th and we will stagger the first day. 13/14 and 15/18 will begin on Monday at Cranbrook. The 9/10s will begin on Tuesday, 11/12s on Wednesday and the Eight and unders on Thursday.

The practice schedule will be updated on the website. It isn’t set in stone as COVID protocols keep evolving.

The Varsity Shop will be there so you can order suits, purchase fins (required for all age groups) and other team swag.

Please wear a mask to enter the building and grab a name tag.

We look forward to seeing you all!

The BBD Coaches and Board

For 13 and Up Families:

BBD will be offering Jump Start Clinics beginning on August 23rd and ending September 10th. These clinics are open to returning BBD swimmers ages 13 and Up, and are intended for our most experienced swimmers who wish to continue or resume training prior to the start of the regular season.

A registration email with live links will be sent tomorrow morning (Friday, August 20th) at 9:00 AM. There is an option of either a 2 week, or 3 week program, and practices will be at Bloomfield Open Hunt (BOH/outdoor pool), and the Birmingham YMCA (indoor pool). Here are the details:

Three Week Program ($110)

Monday August 23 – Friday August 27, 8a-10a at BOH

Monday August 30, 4:30p-6:30p at BOH

Tuesday August 31 – Friday September 3, 4:30p-6:30p at YMCA

Tuesday September 7, 4:30p-6:30p at BOH

Wednesday September 8 – Friday September 10, 4:30p-6:30p at YMCA

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Two Week Program ($75):

Monday August 30, 4:30p-6:30p at BOH

Tuesday August 31 – Friday, September 3, 4:30p-6:30p at YMCA

Tuesday September 7, 4:30p-6:30p at BOH

Wednesday September 8 – Friday September 10, 4:30p-6:30p at YMCA

All of our groups are now full for the 21/22 season. Please be on the lookout for an email regarding the upcoming parent meeting on September 12th at the Birmingham YMCA.

Dear Parents and Swimmers – Thanks for your patience as we worked through the registration details for our Summer Program. Below you’ll find Kevin’s note from a few days ago with links to register for the program. Registration is now open.

In the past our spring program has ended just before Memorial Day when summer clubs/teams begin. Our summer program is due to begin on Tuesday. I wish I could tell you all details are in place, but we are working to get as many details to you as we can.

We plan to offer a program directed at 8&Unders. This will be held at the Y with three practices a week for young swimmers new to the sport beginning when public schools are out for the summer.
8 and Under Registration Link – https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/74726?onlineSiteId=0&%3Bamp%3Bfrom_original_cui=true

Our nine- and- up program will use Bloomfield Open Hunt and Cranbrook pools with five practices a week in the evening. That schedule will begin June 14th. In the meantime, the practices will be held Monday and Wednesday at the Y from 7:15-8:45 and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the Y from 5:00-6:15.
9 and Up Registration Link – https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/74725?onlineSiteId=0&%3Bamp%3Bfrom_original_cui=true

Our 13 and up long-course program will offer morning practices at the Southfield Civic Center in the morning, and three evenings at Cranbrook so that swimmers will be able to do two practices a day a few times each week. Until we begin at Southfield, practices will continue at Cranbrook Monday through Friday 6:00-8:30 through June 18.
Long Course Registration Link – https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/74710?onlineSiteId=0&%3Bamp%3Bfrom_original_cui=true

The 13 and up long-course program is intended for the dedicated swimmer who plans to be at morning practice regularly and take advantage of the evening practices as well. We expect this group to compete in long-course meets. If a swimmer wants to supplement what they are doing at their summer clubs they are welcome to join the nine-and-up program with evening workouts.

​The Y has always done its best to keep these programs affordable, but the cost of pool time has gone up and you will see an increase in the fee for the 13 and up program. We also plan to attend meets, some of which are out of state and that adds to the expense.

The team will also levy a charge to provide the swimmers with some swag and to help cover coaches’ expenses at away meets that is separate from the YMCA fees.

​Please note that due to an order from the MDHSS we will continue to test athletes ages 13 and up weekly who are unvaccinated. If an athlete has tested positive and recovered from COVID 19 in the past three months the athlete is exempt from testing.

​We are very excited at the prospects for our summer season. Thank you for all of your support this season!

Click to learn about the YMCA’s plan and procedures for 13-Up ANTIGEN Testing – http://www.bbdswimming.com/clubs/6769/pages/183302