Welcome to the Rapids Area YMCA Electronic Registration platform for our upcoming swim season! We are pleased to offer electronic payment processing and registration. The process is simple for both new and returning members.  You do NOT need to be an active member to register.  Your registration will switch you to an active member.

Please read the agreement pages carefully and bring any concerns or questions to the attention of our staff or board prior to completing the registration process.  This registration is for our competitive team.  To sign up for our Pre-Team (aka pre-comp) please click on the Pre-Team tab at the top of this page.

IMPORTANT:

1.  You will be paying for the season you select at the end of the registration process.  $100 of your fee is non-refundable regardless of your reason for withdrawing.  The remaining fees become non-refundable 10 business days after the beginning of the season for which you register.  Fees at the end of the registration include all team fees, USA Swimming membership and pre-paid home meet fees.  The only other additional fees for participating with RAYS will be associated with your voluntary participation in away meets.

2.  Each member of the competitive team must also be a member of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.  Please initiate your membership prior to the start of the season.  Contact the YMCA directly for membership options.

3.  Swimmers DO NOT need a membership at the Forest Hills Aquatic Center.  Please contact the FHAC for reimbursement if you purchased a membership and no longer need it because of this change.

4.  If you would like to apply for financial assistance or need to set up a payment plan, please DO NOT use this registration system, but instead conatact our head coach at 616 - 885 - 5906.

We look forward to working with your children in the pool.