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
- 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
Any questions? Email [email protected]