Vicksburg Rocket Football is open to all youth between the ages of 5-12. We have two divisions: Heads Up (tackle) and Flag. Heads Up teams are 3rd/4th grade and 5th/6th grade. Flag teams are 5/6 years old, 7/8 years old, and 9/10/11 years old.

Vicksburg Rocket Football Teams:

FLAG DIVISION:

5&6 years old Flag Football
Must be 5 by August 1st

7&8 years old Flag Football
Must be 7 by August 1st

9/10/11 & 12 years old Flag Football
Must be 9 by August 1st

Cost: $100 per player June 1 - August 12; sibling $20 discount*

HEADS UP DIVISION: (residency restriction: must live in the Vicksburg school district or attend a Vicksburg public school)

A player’s grade for the current school year shall determine their grouping for the season in the 3rd & 4th grade group. However, a 2nd grader who turns 8 prior to September 1st  will be eligible to play in the 3rd & 4th grade group. If a player is 10 years old as of September 1st and in the 4th grade they may play in the 5th & 6th grade group or choose to remain in the 3rd & 4th 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 September 1st

Equipment Needed:

• Certified Helmet (cannot be more than 10 yrs. old)
• Chin Strap
• Shoulder Pads
• Black Football Pants
• Cleats
• Mouthguard (must attach to helmet. Provided free of charge if needed)

Cost: $150 June 1 - August 12 -sibling $20 discount*

5th and 6th Grade Heads Up Football

Max Ball Carrier Weight - 145 lbs.
Must be in 5th grade or be 10 years old by September 1st

Equipment Needed:

• Certified Helmet (cannot be more than 10 yrs. old)
• Chin Strap
• Shoulder Pads
• Black Football Pants
• Cleats
• Mouthguard (must attach to helmet. Provided free of charge if needed)

Most equipment can be rented from our program for a fee depending on what is needed. Mouthguards will be provided at no cost. For equipment rental information, please reach out to Equipment Manager Jamie Hall at [email protected].

Cost: $150 June 1 - August 12 -sibling $20 discount

* Sibling discount applies in one or both divisions: 
1st Heads Up player $150, second Heads Up player $130
1st Flag player $100, second Flag player $80
1st Heads Up player $150, 1st Flag player $80


We offer an Early Registration discount of $10 for any registrations before June 1st

A $25 late registration fee will be applied for any registration after August 1st