GOALS

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

Click here to download a copy of the PRF Rules.

GAME LOCATION

Romona Park, Portage MI. Every Saturday starting after Labor Day.

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 Division
  • 7-8 Division
  • 9-10 Division
  • 11-12 Division

Common Questions

What is the price of the uniforms or is it supplied with the registration?

The cost of registration covers the game uniform of the player only. All equipment will need to be purchased by you. For flag there is no additional equipment. You can purchase the equipment by Mcsports, or one of our sponsors.

Do I need to buy his equipment or is it supplied?

For Tackle the equipment that is needed includes helmet, shoulder pads, thigh pads, knee pads, hip and tailbone pads, and cleats. Game Jersey and pants will be given to the player. The game pants must be returned at the end of the season. This is one way of keeping our cost low. Your equipment should last your child for at least two years unless they have a major growth spurt.
  
What day are practices? How long are practices?
 
Practices can be up to four days a week before school starts and a max of three days a week when school starts. The days will depend on the coach. The practices are typically 2 hours long.

 

SAFER THAN YOU THINK

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.

 

PRF is open to ALL youth in SW Michigan!