About

Meet the Team

About Us

More than a game. A community.

Built to Play. Built Together.

West Michigan’s Women’s Tackle Football Team

Founded in 2018, the Grand Rapids Tidal Waves were created to give women in West Michigan a place to play competitive tackle football. As a member of the Women’s Football Alliance, we compete as part of a national community dedicated to growing the women’s game.

But the Tidal Waves are about more than what happens on Saturdays. We’re teammates, competitors, friends, and members of the West Michigan community working together to build something that lasts.

More than a game

Compete. Belong. Grow the Game.

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Compete

Play real tackle football in a competitive environment and discover what you're capable of.

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Belong

Join a team of women from different backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life brought together by the game.

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Grow The Game

Help create more opportunities for women and girls to see football as a sport they can play — not just watch.

For West Michigan

Football has a home here

The Tidal Waves are proud to represent Grand Rapids and West Michigan. From our players and coaches to our fans, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners, this team is built by the people who believe women’s football belongs here.

Think you could be a Tidal Wave?

There’s one way to find out

You don’t need years of football experience. You don’t need to already know the playbook. You just need to be willing to show up, learn, and compete.