2021 PORTAGE ROCKET FOOTBALL SEASON
Registration is now open for 2021 Season
Please visit the Player Registration page at the top of this page or click button below.
Important News Regarding PRF Football Program
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 include 5on5 format instead of the 8on8 format and reduced field sizes for more competitive play. The new set of rules are posted on the League Info/Rules.
This year, PRF tackle program has joined the Kalamazoo Valley Rocket Football League (KVRFL). Due to continuing decline in tackle participation, the program was ready for a new direction that will generate full tackle teams at both grade divisions and improve the competitive play with games versus other area rocket programs. With this change, there will be eligibility restrictions in the tackle divisions. Participants must be a Portage resident or attend a Portage area school. Flag football will continue under the PRF rules and remain open to all youths in Portage and greater Kalamazoo area.
Important dates for 2021 season:
- August 1: Late Registration fee applied
- August 9: Coach’s Mandatory Meeting, Location TBD
- August 17-18: Conditioning Week (Helmets only) @ PC
- August 16 (PC) and 19 (PN): Flag Combine Assesment
- August 21: Teams Drafted
- August 23-27: 1st week of practices
- September 11: 1st game of 2021 season
About Portage Rocket Football
PRF offers youth flag football in two age divisions and tackle football in two grade divisions. Flag divisions are open to all Portage and greater Kalamazoo area youths. Tackle divisions must be either Portage residents or attend a Portage area school.
- 5-6 year olds flag football
- 7-8 year olds flag football
- 9-10 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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
June 14
July 12