Final Tidal Waves Mini-Camp — Oct 25

One last chance to hit the field this fall. The final Tidal Waves mini-camp of 2026 is Sunday, October 25 from 1:00–3:00 PM at Balyeat Field in Sparta. If you’ve been thinking about giving football a try but haven’t made it out yet, this is your chance. Come meet the coaches and current players, work … Read more

Free Tidal Waves Mini-Camp — Oct 3

This Saturday, come hit the field with the Tidal Waves! The next Tidal Waves mini-camp is Saturday, October 3 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at Balyeat Field in Sparta. With just two mini-camps remaining this fall, this is your chance to meet the team, work through football drills with our coaches and players, and see what … Read more

2026 Tidal Waves Fall Mini-Camps

Think you might have some football in you? Come find out. The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves are gearing up for the 2027 season, and we’re inviting women 16+ to join us for a series of FREE mini-camps this fall. No football experience? No problem. Our coaches and current players will walk you through drills, introduce you to the game, and give … Read more

Megann Schaefer joins the GRTW Board

Megann Schaefer has been appointed to the Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Board of Directors for a 3-year term and will fill the role of Vice President for the 2023 fiscal year. Megann has prior non-profit Board experience serving on the Atlanta Bucks Rugby Football Club for two years as an auxiliary liaison where she helped … Read more

Nearly 800 Toys Donated to Children’s Hospital

The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Women’s Tackle Football Team held their 6th annual toy drive over the last month and delivered 783 toys to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital on December 22, 2022. “This is one of our favorite days of the year” states Pamela Blazo, President. “Our organization strives to be actively engaged in … Read more

Waves Ranked #1 in WFA Division 3

The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Women’s Tackle Football Team (The Waves) have moved to 5-0 on the season with a 49-0 win over the Midwest (Wisconsin) Mountain Lions on May 21. The latest Massey Rankings now show the Tidal Waves holding the number one ranking in Division 3 out of 28 teams across the country … Read more

Waves win Game 1, Look forward to Home Opener

Waves win 44-0

The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves Women’s Tackle Football Team (The Waves) started the 2022 season with a win! The Waves traveled down to Columbus, Indiana on Saturday, April 9 to face off against the Columbus Vanguards. The Waves came out fast putting up 35 points in the first half. At the end of the game, … Read more

2022 SCHEDULE RELEASED

The Waves are kicking off its fifth season with the official release of their 2022 season schedule. The season begins with more than 35 women hitting the field on April 9 with an away game against the Columbus (Indiana) Vanguards. The Waves home opener will take place on April 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Northview … Read more

5th Annual Toy Drive

The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves are holding their 5th annual Toy Drive from November 15 through December 10 this year.  All toys collected will be donated to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital on December 15.  Fans of the Tidal Waves are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys at one of the many drop-off locations … Read more