A new professional women’s volleyball league is launching in 2024 and Grand Rapids is home to its first team. Owner Dan DeVos and Professional Volleyball Federation CEO Jen Spicher made the announcement at a press conference at Van Andel Arena.
Grand Rapids first market announced for new professional women’s volleyball league (mibiz.com)
The Rise on Thursday announced the first three player signings for their Pro Volleyball Federation franchise, securing outside hitter Claire Chaussee (CHAW-say), opposite Emiliya Dimitrova (eh-MEEL-yah dih-mih-TROH-vah), and middle blocker Alyssa Garvelink-Jensen (GAHR-veh-leenk).
The professional volleyball team that will begin play in 2024 will be known as the Grand Rapids Rise as it was announced on Friday.
West Michigan’s first major-league women’s sports team shared its new name Friday night at what will be home turf when the season begins next January.