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FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the Chelsea DirtDogz?
The 2026 Chelsea DirtDogz Baseball Organization was created to provide a high-level developmental "bridge" for Chelsea Little League (CLL) players. The DirtDogz currently has four competitive teams, including ages 13u, 12u, 11u, and 9u/10u.There are sixteen coaches between the teams as well as a Board to maintain the administrative duties of the organization.
Why choose the DirtDogz? The DirtDogz are comprised of athletes from CLL baseball teams and participate in the Little League season, as well as additional skill building activities, local travel basement tournaments, and service projects within the Chelsea community.
What makes the DirtDogz unique from other baseball organizations?
The DirtDogz takes great pride in helping the players understand the value of teamwork while building a strong sense of responsibility and ownership - both on and off the field. The DirtDogz strive to build a premier roster of players while cultivating the next generation of leaders who make a lasting impact in the Chelsea community.
Who are the DirtDogz? We are a community-based team composed of players from the CLL. The 2026 Chelsea DirtDogz currently has four competitive baseball teams, including ages 13u, 12u, 11u, and 9u/10u.There are sixteen coaches between the teams as well as a Board to maintain the administrative duties of the organization.
Can I play in Chelsea Little League?
CLL boundary
Check your address at URL below
https://www.littleleague.org/play-little-league/league-finder/
What to expect from a time commitment?
From September through the end of October, we will likely practice one day a week (typically Saturdays). We may also have scrimmages or games during this time period. January through March we will have one practice a week, sometimes two. One on the weekend and one during the week.
April through July we will continue once a week practices on non-game weeks and likely two practices on game weeks. We expect the players to be at all scheduled baseball activities during the baseball season, April through July. Off-season activities and sports are also highly encouraged.
Are DirtDogz expected to play in the Chelsea Little League?
The DirtDogz was created to provide a high-level developmental "bridge" for competitive Chelsea Little League players. We stay rooted in the CLL system, participating in the local season while adding travel tournaments, skill-building clinics, and community service activities to the players' schedules. The DirtDogz aim to provide elite coaching and competition opportunities for players in Chelsea and train to compete for roster spots with the CLL All Stars teams.
How many games should I expect the DirtDogz to play and when? The DirtDogz enter travel baseball tournaments mainly in southeast Michigan, usually within one hour drive time from Chelsea. These tournaments are typically Saturday and Sundays but they can start as early as Friday. Depending on the age group, DirtDogz aim to play in three to six tournaments a year which equates to nine to eighteen games at a minimum. These tournaments will be in the months of April, May and June mainly and will coincide with the Little League season. In total, the boys could see a minimum of thirty games between DirtDogz and CLL.
How large is the roster or players for each team?
Each team will have a target of twelve players per team, the size of the team is at the discretion of the coach.
How much does DirtDogz cost?
The highest age groups the cost is approximately $500-$600 per year, which covers uniforms and tournament fees. This amount does not include CLL costs. If a DirtDogz member encounters financial barriers, scholarship opportunities may be available to reduce costs.
How do I figure what age group my child should sign up for?
