Registration & Evaluations
Getting Started with EGRA Waves
New families are welcome at EGRA Waves. Our evaluation and registration process helps ensure swimmers are placed in the program that best matches their age, experience, and skill level.
Evaluations
Swimmer evaluations are used to determine the most appropriate program placement. During an evaluation, coaches assess basic swimming skills, comfort in the water, and overall readiness for structured training.
Not all swimmers require an evaluation. Some programs may allow direct registration, while others may recommend an assessment before placement.
Set up evalution
Readiness Guidelines
Swimmers entering EGRA Waves should be comfortable in the water and able to follow instructions in a group setting. Readiness expectations may vary by program and age level. Our coaching staff works with families to help identify the best starting point for each swimmer.
Registration Process
Once a swimmer has been placed into the appropriate program, families can complete registration online. Program availability, schedules, and fees are available during the registration process.
2026–2027 Fall/Winter Registration Dates
Registration opens in stages:
- Current EGRA Waves families: Tuesday, July 21 at 8:00 a.m.
- New East Grand Rapids resident families: Monday, July 27 at 8:00 a.m.
- New nonresident families: Monday, August 3 at 8:00 a.m.
Please register only during the period available to your family. Registrations submitted before the appropriate opening date do not guarantee placement and may remain pending until that registration period begins.
- Current families are families with a swimmer who previously participated with EGRA Waves.
New families should complete a swimmer evaluation or receive group-placement approval before registering.
