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About BBD
Meet Information
Registration
BBD Info
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2010-2011 Registration Update
Updated
8/13/10
Registration is now open to
all returning swimmers from the 2009-2010 season. If you are a
returning swimmer, you must register by September 1st to hold your spot and
avoid a late payment fee.
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August 13th |
Registration begins
for swimmers returning from the 2009-2010 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 8th
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First day of
registration for new swimmers at the Y (we highly recommend you register
on the 8th as the team is usually full by the end of the day) |
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September 12th
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Season kick-off
meeting and merchandise sales at the Y |
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September 13th |
First day of practice
for 13 and up swimmers |
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September 14th |
First day of practice
for 11/12 swimmers |
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September 15th |
First day of practice
for 9/10 swimmers |
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September 20th |
First day of practice
for 8 and under swimmers |
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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 ($55)
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
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.
2010-2011
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:
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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, 2010
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9 years
– 13 years $675.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $135.00
initiating October 11, 2010
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High
School Girls $565.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $113.00
initiating December 11, 2010
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High
School Boys $375.00 or 5 months of EFT payments of $ 75.00
initiating October 11, 2010
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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Page last updated
August 13, 2010
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BBD Extras
One Arm Backstroke
The next BBD Board of Directors meeting
will be held on Monday, September 27th at 7:00 pm at the Birmingham Family YMCA
Welcome to all returning and new swimmers
for 2010-2011. We look forward to another exciting season of BBD swimming
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