P.O. Box 201
Portage, MI 49081
The goal of Portage Rocket Football (P.R.F.) is to provide the opportunity for
the youth in Southwestern Michigan to have a positive, enjoyable and
fulfilling experience. The program will teach the ideals of good
sportsmanship, respect and teamwork and provide each child with the
opportunity to develop the full potential of their playing skills. These
objectives will be achieved through continuous upgrades and
improvements in the program. Fundamentals of the game are the most
important concept for these children, and winning will not be put ahead of
this concept.
Rules
Please click on the Rules link for a copy of the PRF rules and coaching
manual
Age Groups
P.R.F. currently has the following age groups. Age is defined as the players
age on the August 1st prior to the season.
5 & 6
7 & 8
9 & 10
11 & 12
Volunteer Application
2006 PRF Logo
2007 Portage Rocket Football Board
President- Rob Pincus
Vice President- Bob Heaps
Director of Football- Ty Vermeulen
Equipment Director- Ronnie Ryan
Treasurer- Chris Schumacher
Secretary- Mario Brown
Registrar- Tony Latora
A Statistical Analysis of Youth Football Players Aged 9-13 Years
An April 2002 study by the Sports Medicine Center at the Mayo
Clinic shows, among other things, that "the risk of injury in youth
football does not appear greater than other recreational or
competitive sports."
While many studies have been done on football players in the
past, most of them focus on the high school age or older. As
outlined in the report, "the purpose of the project was to
determine the risk of injury in youth football games."
After receiving written consent from all of the parents, the
researchers studied over 900 youth football players, ranging in
age from 9-13, for an entire season.
The study concluded that "youth football injuries are
uncommon. Most injuries are mild."
