Portage Rocket Football (PRF)

New for 2024, PRF will be adding a new flag football division for girls in 5th-8th grade. This is available to any girl in the in Portage and greater Kalamazoo area. 

Also for flag this year, the season may begin and end a week early this year to avoid the inclement weather that Michigan can send toward the end of October. Stay tuned on more information for dates for the flag combine and games starting.

In 2019, PRF’s flag program joined with the NFLFlag organization, which gave us new flag jerseys and flag belts. In 2020, PRF adopted the NFLFlag rule book with some exceptions and modifications in the interest of PRF. The flag format will continue as last season, 2021, with the 5on5 format and reduced field sizes for more competitive play. Flag rules are posted on the League Info/Rules. Flag football participation will remain open to all youths in Portage and greater Kalamazoo area.

PRF 2021 tackle season was the inaugural season with the Kalamazoo Valley Rocket Football League (KVRFL). Due to continuing decline in tackle participation, the program was ready for a new direction in a league with games versus other area rocket programs. This coming tackle season will continue under the same eligibility restrictions: resident in the Portage Public School district or attend a school within the city of Portage. 

Tentative Dates for the 2024 PRF Season

Registration Opens: June 1 (late fee applied on August 7)

Flag Football Combine Assessment: August 12th & 15th @ Ramona Park 

5, 7, & 9 year olds 6:00pm-6:45pm (check-in at 5:30pm)

6, 8, & 10 year olds: 6:45-7:30pm (check-in at 6:15pm)

(only attend one date for flag)

(arrive at the appropriate time slot above – registration age on August 1)

Tackle Football Combine Assessment: August 13th-14th @ Ramona Park 

from 6:00pm-7:45pm (check-in at 5:30pm)

(plan to attend both dates for tackle – check in only on first day)

Teams Draft: August 17th

Practices Begin: August 19th

First Game: September 7th

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL AUGUST TO FIND EQUIPMENT

Start shopping for any equipment needs ASAP, especially helmets (any color) and shoulder pads as recent years has experienced short supplies.

FLAG/TACKLE DIVISIONS

Flag Football Divisions
5 – 6 year olds
7 – 8 year olds
9 – 10 year olds

5th – 8th Grade Girls

Practice locations and times are TBD by the head coach.
Games are expected to be played on Saturday mornings and mainly prior to 12pm.
Locations and times are TBD.

Tackle Football Divisions

3rd – 4th Grade
5th – 6th Grade

Practice locations and times are TBD by the head coach.
Home games are expected to be played at either Portage Northern Huskie Stadium or Portage Central McCamley FIeld.
Game times will vary throughout the day on Saturday