2020 PORTAGE ROCKET FOOTBALL SEASON
Registration opened on June 1, late fee will be applied on July 15. The fall season kicks off in about 2 months, and currently, there are no plans to delay the season (see dates below). However, the state of Michigan and the country remain in the middle of this pandemic. Uncertainties remain regarding what the future holds for fall sports, but PRF is committed to the safety of our participants, volunteers, and fans. Changes to practice and game formats are to be expected. PRF will continue to monitor for guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and information regarding fall sports from MHSAA. The Board will continue to evaluate PRF season and provide any updates as soon as possible.
Important News Regarding our Flag Football Program
Last year, PRF’s flag program joined with the NFLFlag organization, which gave us a new flag jerseys and flag belts. This year, PRF will adopt the NFLFlag rule book with some exception and modifications to the interest of PRF. The new set of rules will be posted later under League Info/Rules once finalized. The main change will be the playing field reduction from 8v8 to 5v5 by eliminating linemen. The field dimensions will be modified and interceptions are returnable. Ultimately, opening the playing field for a more exciting experience, and addressing some of your safety concerns from the physical contact between linemen.
PRF is open to all youths in the Greater Kalamazoo area and not specific to Portage Public Schools. Families from Kalamazoo, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Mattawan, Comstock, Parchment, Gull Lake, Climax-Scotts, Galesburg and beyond have all participated in Portage Rocket Football. PRF offers youth flag football in two age divisions and tackle football in two grade divisions.
5-6 year olds flag football
7-8 year olds flag football
3rd/4th grade tackle football
5th/6th grade tackle football
2nd graders: 8 years old on August 1st or weigh greater than 85 lbs with equipment can play tackle in 3rd/4th grade division.
7th graders: 11 years old on August 1st or less than two years experience or weigh less than 110 lbs with equipment can play tackle in 5th/6th grade division
Upcoming PRF Board Meetings
- Who can attend: Open to the public!
- When: 2nd Monday of the month @ 7pm
- Where: KRESA Administration Building Milham Rd. East of Lovers Lane.
- Upcoming board meeting dates.
- Meetings have moved to being web based until further notice due to COVID-19. If you have any questions or concerns to address with the board, please email at portagerocketfootball@gmail.com or contact one of the board members.
- July 13
- August 10, Coach's Mandatory Meeting
Important dates for 2020 season
- Registration: June 1 (Late fee applied July 15th)
- August 10, Coach's Mandatory Meeting
- August 17-19, Tentative Tackle Combine Assessment
- August 15 & 20, Tentative Flag Combine Assessment
- August 24, 1st week of practices
- September 12, 1st game of 2020 season
- October 24, PRF Championship Games
