ROCKET (TACKLE) FOOTBALL:
Residency restriction: must live within Otsego Public School district or attend a school within Otsego Public School district
A player’s grade for the upcoming fall school year will determine the players tackle division to participate. However, a 2nd grader who turns 8 prior to August 1st or weighs at least 85 lbs with equipment will be eligible to play in the 3rd & 4th grade group. If a player is 10 years old as of August 1st and in the 4th grade, the player may choose to move up to play in the 5th & 6th grade group.
3rd and 4th Grade Heads Up Football
Max Ball Carrier Weight – 100 lbs
Must be in 3rd grade or turn 8 years old by August 1st
5th and 6th Grade Heads Up Football
Max Ball Carrier Weight – 145 lbs
Must be in 5th grade or be 10 years old by August 1st
Game Locations
All home games are played at Otsego High School's Bulldog Stadium
Rules
Otsego Youth Football's Rocket program follows the rules set forth by our league - the Kalamazoo Valley Rocket Football League.
2025 Schedule Information
- 5/26/25 - Online registration opens
- 5/29/25 - In-Person registration at TOP Pavilion from 4:30-6pm *Riddell Equipment Try-Ons & Ordering
- 6/3/25 - In-Person registration at Alamo Little League from 4:30-6pm
- 6/11 & 12/25 - Big Dawgs OHS Football Camp 1-3:30pm
- 6/17/25 - TOP Event 6pm
- 7/12/25 - Skills Camp at Bulldog Stadium
- 7/12/25 LAST day of Registration
- 8/4-6/25 - FREE Rocket Camp at Memorial Park 7-8pm
- 8/11-14/25 - Rocket Conditioning Week/Practices Start
- 9/6/25 - First Rocket Games
- 10/11/25 - Last Rocket Games
- 10/18/25 - 6th Grader's Waldo Game
- *ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Any questions? Email [email protected]