News and Announcements

Good evening BBD families,

Please read this in its entirety as there are three different areas that may apply to your swimmer(s).

They are as follows:
1. Your swimmer is TRANSFERRING to BBD from another USA-S Club.
2. Your swimmer is BRAND NEW to club swimming and has never had a USA-S membership.
3. You have a RETURNING SWIMMER WITH BBD.

` If your swimmer has a current USA-S membership, you will need to log into your USA-S account and initiate a transfer for your athlete. Here is a tutorial to assist you: https://usaswimming.thecloudtutorialusers.com/main/articles/1663196721731

Once you have initiated the transfer, please email Lisa Helmick at bbdentries@gmail.com and give her your swimmer(s) ID numbers so their previous times can be added into our database for upcoming meets. Please make sure you are giving her your swimmer(s) USA-S ID number, not your own.

NEW swimmers with no previous USA-S membership: You will first need to create a parent log-in using our BBD Registration link: https://omr.usaswimming.org/omr/welcome/B702BA2E0EF745 and register your swimmer(s) with USA Swimming.

Please use this tutorial to assist you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aI-OorgUGp4

RETURNING BBD SWIMMERS: You will not need to do anything to renew your swimmer(s) USA-S membership. BBD is able to bulk renew our returning athletes and we will process these on October 2, 2023.

2023-2024 USA-S Membership Fee:
Seasonal Athlete membership (8&under) $60.00
Premium Athlete membership ` $90.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to Alexis Bailey with any questions alexisbailey@icloud.com

Dear BBD Families,

The first 2023-24 BBD Spirit Wear Online Store is officially open. Please use the following link to place your order:

BBD 2023 Online Storehttps://bbdfall23.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

A few important reminders:

  • This first online store has a limited selection that includes the required BBD apparel and equipment and a handful of suggested items. The REQUIRED ITEMS include:
  • Required Apparel: BBD swimsuit, and a BBD swim cap which will be worn at all meets.
  • Required Equipment: All swimmers require fins, and the 13 & up swimmers also require a snorkel, hand paddles, and pull buoy.
  • STORE CLOSES Sun. 9/24 @ 11:59p. Due to production timing, no orders will be accepted after this date. You will have the option to purchase these items again when we open the second store, but we do not recommend waiting as the second store does not open until later in the season and therefore you will not have your team suit for our first meet(s).
  • *EXPECTED DELIVERY for all items by October 23rd. * Orders will need to be collected at The Varsity Shop once they have arrived. We will send a team announcement, and you will also be contacted via email directly by the Varsity Shop once everything is ready for pick-up.
  • Please remember that all of the items are made-to-order and therefore we cannot accept any returns or exchanges of these products.
  • If you have questions about suit sizing, we recommend visiting The Varsity Shop as they will have many samples on hand:

The Varsity Shop
623 S. Adams Rd.
Birmingham, Mi. 48009
Phone: (248) 646-4466
email: office@thevarsityshop.com

Store Hours:
M – W 9:30 am to 6 pm
Th – F 9:30 am to 8 pm
Sat 9:30 am to 5 pm
Sun Closed

SECOND ONLINE STORE will open Sun. 10/29. We will be opening a second online store that will have additional BBD apparel like sweatshirts, pajama bottoms, hats, tee-shirts, and more. There will be lots of great BBD items for the whole family, and some great gift ideas for the Holidays in the second BBD online store!

If you have any questions about BBD Apparel, please contact Brooke Murphey at: losmurphey@gmail.com

Thank you!

Dear Parents,

As we approach the start of the season, here are some updates and friendly reminders!

Kick-Off Meetings – THIS Sunday, 9/10
Parents, please join us for our BBD Kick-Off Meetings, Sunday, 9/10 at the YMCA. If more than one category applies to you, please attend the meeting time that works best.
- Noon-1:30 – Parents of new swimmers (9 and up)
- 1:30-3:00 – Parents of eight and unders
- 3:00 4:30 – Parents of returning swimmers

2023-24 Practice Schedule
The practice schedule for the season is posted on our website under the “Practice Info” tab. Practices will begin the week of September 18th, and more information on the first day for each age group will be shared next week. Please note that we will update the website weekly with any changes to the normal schedule.

2023-24 Meet Schedule
Also on the website you will find the meet schedule for the 2023-24 season, under the “Meets” tab . While there may be some changes or additions along the way, this should be pretty close to complete. Swimmers must participate in a total of THREE YMCA regular season meets (October thru January) along with any championship meets for which they qualify which includes Clusters (2/9-2/11) for all swimmers and the 8 and Under State Meet (2/24) for all 8 and under swimmers. Some meets have qualifying times as indicated in the meet schedule grid. We are in the process of securing hotel blocks for travel meets. We will discuss meets and meet entries further at the meetings this weekend.

BBD Hosted Meet – 10/28-29
As previously communicated, the first YMCA Meet of the season will be hosted by our team 10/28-29 at Lake Orion High School. We expect BBD swimmers to participate in this meet and for parents to be available to volunteer. More information on how to sign up for this meet and volunteer opportunities will be shared at the kick-off meetings.

Team Communication
Our website is the best place to find answers to most questions and we are still in the process of updating it with information for this season. We will frequently send email with important information, along with text messages in the event of last minute practice changes. Please be sure to read our emails and check the website frequently, especially as we begin opening meets for entries.

Jump Start Clinics
Please remember there is no Jump Start practice this evening, 9/8 due to a school event at Cranbrook. Next week is the last week of Jump Start.

We will have lots of additional information to share this weekend, along with an opportunity for Q &A. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!

Best regards,
BBD Parent Board and Coaches

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Welcome to the 2023-2024 Season!

Posted by Birmingham Blue Dolphins at Aug 30, 2023 5:59AM PDT

Dear Parents and Swimmers,

Welcome to the 2023-24 season! We hope you are enjoying the last days of summer and beginning of the school year for some.

We are in the process of updating our website with important information for the season. Our meet and practice schedules are still being finalized. In the meantime, please add the following dates to your calendar!

Kick-Off Meetings – Sunday, 9/10
Parents, please join us for our BBD Kick-Off Meetings, Sunday, 9/10 at the YMCA. If more than one category applies to you, please attend the meeting time that works best.
- Noon-1:30 – Parents of new swimmers (nine and up)
- 1:30-3:00 – Parents of eight and unders
- 3:00 4:30 – Parents of returning swimmers

First Week of Practice 9/18-9/24
Our practices for the 2023-24 season will begin the week of September 18th. Coaches will share more information as we get closer the the start of the season.

Jump Start Cancellation Dates – 9/4 and 9/8
For those swimmers participating in Jump Start clinics, please note that the following dates will be canceled due to Labor Day and pool availability. There is no practice on 9/4 and 9/8.

BBD Hosted Meet – 10/28-29
As previously communicated, the first YMCA Meet of the season will be hosted by our team 10/28-29 at Lake Orion High School. We expect BBD swimmers to participate in this meet and for parents to be available to volunteer. More information on how to sign up for this meet and volunteer opportunities will be shared at the kick-off meetings.

We are excited to get the swim season started soon!

Best regards,
BBD Parent Board and Coaches

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BBD Jump Start Clinic

Posted by Birmingham Blue Dolphins at Aug 15, 2023 6:05AM PDT

Good Morning,

Here is the registration link for our Jump Start Clinic.

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/ymcadetroit/activity/search/detail/92374?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

As a reminder, this clinic is only open to returning swimmers ages 11&up. These practices will run August 21-September 15 Monday-Friday 6:00pm-8:00pm at Cranbrook and the cost is $160.

Thank you,
BBD Coaches and Parent Board