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 you a chance to see what being part of the Tidal Waves is all about.
You don’t need to be in football shape. You don’t need to know the plays. And showing up doesn’t commit you to joining the team.
Just bring some water, tennis shoes or cleats if you have them, and a willingness to give it a shot.
Upcoming Mini-Camps
Saturday, August 29 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday, September 13 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 3 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday, October 25 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Balyeat Field 190 Olmstead St. Sparta, MI 49345
Come to one. Come to all four. Just come see what you’ve got.
Ready to Hit the Field?
No experience necessary. No obligation. Just football.
MEET THE TEAM!
Sunday, July 26 from 1-4pm at
284 Dodge Court NE Comstock Park 49321
Attend this FREE event to learn more about the team in a low stress, fun environment including laser tag, axe throwing, football fun and raffle prizes.
Meet the coaches, current players, and run through football drills. Open to women 16+. Just bring cleats (tennis shoes), water, and a positive attitude. Attending mini-camp is free and does not obligate you to the team. It allows you to learn more about football to help you decide if you want to tryout. Worst case scenario, you get in a fun, free, workout. Prospective players are encouraged to attend as many mini-camps as possible.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 AT 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Meet the coaches, current players, and run through football drills. Open to women 16+. Just bring cleats (tennis shoes), water, and a positive attitude. Attending mini-camp is free and does not obligate you to the team. It allows you to learn more about football to help you decide if you want to tryout. Worst case scenario, you get in a fun, free, workout. Prospective players are encouraged to attend as many mini-camps as possible.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 AT 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Meet the coaches, current players, and run through football drills. Open to women 16+. Just bring cleats (tennis shoes), water, and a positive attitude. Attending mini-camp is free and does not obligate you to the team. It allows you to learn more about football to help you decide if you want to tryout. Worst case scenario, you get in a fun, free, workout. Prospective players are encouraged to attend as many mini-camps as possible.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 AT 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
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 promote the team and assisted with team fundraisers. Megann is also a player for the Tidal Waves and is in her fourth season allowing her to provide valuable insight to the Board.
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 the community and this is one of our players’ favorite events throughout the year.”
The Tidal Waves would like to thank their fans and the whole community for donating toys to help brighten the day for a local child while they battle through tough times during this holiday season. “Seeing the number of items coming in is humbling,” says player Mackenzie Phillips. The Tidal Waves continue to grow and expand the event each year and plans are already underway for next year.
The Tidal Waves would like to thank the following businesses that partnered with the Waves this season to host collection boxes: Handy Wacks Corporation (Sparta), Grand Rapids Cookies & Cupcakes by Design (Grandville), Kent County 61st District Court – Treatment & Support Court (Grand Rapids), The Copper Vine (Grandville), Patti Herm School of Dance (Otsego), 9/8 Tattoo Collective (Otsego), West Michigan Chiropractic (Rockford), Premier Fitness & Wellness (Grand Rapids), Uncle Cheetah’s Soup Shop (Forest Hills, Grand Rapids), The Old Goat (Grand Rapids), and Electric Cheetah (Cascade, Grand Rapids).
The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves delivering toys to the Children’s Hospital.
The Grand Rapids Tidal Waves held a free youth camp on Saturday, October 22 at Riverside Park in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids. It was a sunny day in the mid-70s and the laughs of the kids could be heard throughout the camp. One family drove down from Mt. Pleasant just to attend the camp as their daughter had recently shown interest in the sport of football. There were 11 Tidal Waves players and Head Coach Davis in attendance to teach the campers about the game of football and multiple positions. Stations included running back, quarterback, receiving, offensive/defensive line, linebacker, and place kicking. The Waves plan to make the camp an annual event so be on the lookout next Fall for registration.
Group picture of Tidal Waves players and camp participants from the 2022 Youth Camp.A camper attempts to kick a field goal during the 2022 Youth Camp.A camper participates in a running back drill during the 2022 Youth Camp.A camper participates in a linebacker drill during the 2022 Youth Camp.A camper participates in a running back drill during the 2022 Youth Camp.A camper prepares to tackle the standup bag during a defensive line drill during the 2022 Youth Camp.
A participant enjoys the Tidal Waves camp held in 2021.
The Tidal Waves Women’s Tackle Football Staff in-partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth will be offering a free Positional Skills Camp for all youth between the ages 6-18! Participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills, enhance current skills, experience various positions, have FUN and much more!!! This Camp is open to non-members but pre-registration is required.
Date: Saturday October 22, 2022
Time: 1:00pm -3:30pm
Cost: FREE
Where::Riverside Park
Age Groups: 6-9, 10-12, Teen
A female teenager participates in a drill during the 2021 Camp.
Position Skills: Running Back, Wide Receiver, Quarterback, Linebackers, Defensive Back
Registration Deadline
Thursday, October 20th, 2022
Please contact James Seaton BGCGR Paul I Phillips Club Director for more information at 616-451-4318 or email jseaton@bgcgrandrapids.org.
