Join the VABR Riptides
The YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge VABR Riptides swim team in a great way for kids to get involved in competitive swimming. Our team is centered on character, competitive swimming, and most of all, fun! Our team practices at each of our 3 branches, the Salem Family YMCA, Kirk Family YMCA, and Botetourt Family YMCA throughout the season. Swimmers are able to practice at any of our branches to meet their schedule needs.
RETURNING FAMILIES:
New to 2023, registration is avaialble both in person at the Welcome Desks and online for all reutrning famlies using the following link: https://ymcavbr.sgasoftware.com/Sales/Product?MemberID=71117&CurrentFamilyID=1&ProductID=&UnitID=&DT=List&DS=0&CheckEligibility=True&Age=-1&DL=10&FamilyID=-1&BranchID=1,3,7&ProductTypeID=300&IncludeWaitList=True&StartDateFrom=&StartDateTo=
There will be a Riptides Swim Team Open House, Saturday, August 26th 9:30-12:30.
Blue Group and Junior Group: 9:30-10:15AM
Age Group: 10:15-11:15AM
Senior Group: 11:15AM-12:30PM
NEW FAMILIES:
If you are new and considering joining the VABR swim team this fall, we will be offering new swimmer assessments on the following dates to assist with group placement prior to registration. Please stop by as able during the specified times. Assessments typically take 15 minutes. You are free to attend any evaluation that is convenient and is not branch specific.
Kirk Family YMCA: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 from 5:00-6:30PM
Botetourt Family YMCA: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 5:00-6:30PM.
Salem Family YMCA: Saturday, August 26, 2023 from 9:00AM-12:00PM.
After determining which practice group is the best fit for your swimmer, you can register online using the link above or at any of our branch Welcome Desks.
All families will receive a welcome email once registered with the YMCA. Please complete the online form in the email as quickly as possible in order to begin receiving team correspondence and full access to the TeamUnify site.
If you do not receive a welcome email or have questions, please email Shelley Archer at [email protected].
