04/15/2026
Hello Vicksburg Rocket Families,
We wanted to provide some quick updates since Spring registration closed. Everything is currently being finalized and more information will be coming soon with details on teams, coaches, and more.
In the meantime, Fall registration is OPEN!! Register now and save $$$
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🌞🌻Spring League
- Games will begin May 3rd and run every Sunday till May 31st Park. No games Memorial Day weekend!
- Practices will NOT be allowed this year! Although some may be available to do optional practices per coaches' discretion, some of the feedback from prior year was to eliminate this to avoid pressure of participation and so kids can focus on their primary Spring sport. So we have! Regardless of availability, we do not want to take away from other Spring sport obligations. So, this will be monitored and enforced. Show up and play, and have some fun!
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📅Important Dates at a Glance
Fall Registration Deadline- August 1st
-Early bird discount end- June 1st
-Late Fee starts- July 25th
Fall Tackle Coach's Meeting- July 27th/ Time TBD
Fall Flag Coach's meeting- August 6th/ Time TBD
Planned Picture days for Fall- September 1st-3rd
Conditioning Week- August 10th-13th
Tackle Pre-conditioning- August 5th-6th/ Time TBD
First Games of the season- September 12th
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🏈Tackle Info
*For those interested in doing Tackle Football for Fall but still unsure if it's the right fit, we will be holding a clinic session on May 31st after the games. This is an opportunity for kids to try on tackle equipment, run some drills and hit some dummies as a test run. More details to come soon!
*For all Tackle players for the 2026 season, we plan to hold pre-conditioning week sessions. This will be 2 days for tackle players only. We are doing this so during the full conditioning week, players will wear full pads for drills and do light contact in some drill stations. This will allow for further evaluation by coaches prior to team draft days.
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🏈Equipment Info
*This year we will be doing equipment rentals a bit different moving forward.
- Equipment Rentals will be on a first come first serve basis. You will need to come to Swan Park on our designated equipment fitting days to rent your equipment. Located at the far parking lot where the big green pole barn is.
- Dates will be every Saturday beginning July 11th through August 8th from 8:00am-10:00am. Forms will be available to fill out, and payment will be collected at the time of the rental.
Believe it or not, we have several families who have not yet turned in their equipment after last season. It is imperative that any rented equipment is returned or you will be charged for the cost of replacement per the contract signed at rental. Our rental fees only cover the cost of reconditioning and recertifying the equipment each year, which is extremely important so all equipment meets safety standards for use prior to the season starting. Please reach out to us at [email protected] or Facebook IM to schedule a day/time for collection.
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Miscellaneous
* We will be sending out info for Sponsorships soon. If you know of anyone who would like to contribute and become a sponsor, please send them our way.
* We have partnered with ETS Kalamazoo again this year to hold another off-season camp. Details are still being finalized, but we are planning on keeping the camp to grade based divisions and not separating flag from tackle this year. This way all kids will be able to participate and be exposed to a variety of drills regardless of what they'll be playing in the Fall. We will send out more info as details become available.
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🤝THANK YOU
We are excited for everything coming up this year with VRF and look forward to a fantastic 2026 season! We appreciate all the support from parents, sponsors, and everyone else who helps make this program what it is today. As always, do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Visit Vicksburgrocketfootball.com for any and all information VRF, as well as for registration.
You may email any questions to [email protected], or message us on Facebook.
Best Wishes,
Vicksburg Rocket Football
Vicksburg Rocket Football