Football

Welcome to the home of Premier’s youth football program. We currently offer programing for youth in the grades of 1st – 6th. Its objective is to firmly implant the ideals of leadership, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and self-confidence in each participant. Over the years, our organization has been providing an excellent opportunity for both boys and girls to learn about and enjoy the wonderful game of football.

For the safety of our players, all of our Premier football coaches are certified through USA Football, the national governing body for amateur American football in the United States.

Online registration is now open for our 2023 season!!!

Key information and dates are as follows:

We are open to ALL, not just Kalamazoo, boys and girls in 1st through 6th grades.
PeeWee Flag Football: 1st/2nd grade
Freshman Rocket Football: 3rd/4th grade
Junior Varsity Rocket Football: 5th/6th grade

In person registration will be held:
Monday July 31st – 5:30PM to 7:30PM
Hillside Middle School (Back Parking Lot)
1941 Alamo Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49006

Registration Cost:
$80 if paid in full by Friday August 11th
$100 if paid after Friday August 11th

Football players: please bring a COPY of your original birth certificate to registration as it will be used to verify your DOB.

Rocket Football players are required to supply their own equipment that consists of the following:

  • White football helmet
  • Shoulder pads
  • Black football pants with integrated pads
  • Mouthpiece w/strap that attaches to the helmet
  • Protective cup (Optional but recommended)
  • Football cleats (Optional but recommended) Metal style cleats are NOT allowed

***We do have a limited amount of equipment available for rental. This equipment will be issued on a 1st come 1st serve basis and must be returned at the end of the season.

Conditioning camps are scheduled to start Monday July 31st from 5:30PM to 7:30PM @ Hillside Middle School. We will continue with conditioning camp Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Helmets, gym shorts, t-shirts, and gym shoes or cleats for conditioning camp. No shoulder pads or football pants.

Games will be held on Saturdays, starting early September and ending late October.

Participants should bring their own water to games and practice.

Note: We will follow guidelines issued by governing bodies of the MHSAA (Michigan High School Athletic Association).