Sports and Recreation

Chelsea Community Education provides all youth and adult recreation activities to the residents of the Chelsea School District, including the City of Chelsea, as well as outlying areas outside District boundaries.

Our primary youth team sport seasons include:

Little League baseball, softball, and tee ball
Flag Football
Cross Country
Bulldog Soccer School
Basketball
Field hockey
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Camps and clinics throughout the year

We also offer adult recreation activities including:

Men's 30 & over basketball
Co-ed indoor volleyball
Co-ed pickleball

If you would like to discuss other sports opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

All of our youth team sports have general registration windows, which are listed below.

Spring REGISTRATION WINDOWS COMING SOON!

Spring Field Hockey (Gr. 3-8)
Spring Tennis (Gr. 6)
Spring Soccer School (4-10 year olds)
Spring Little League (4-14 year olds)

CLIck TO REGISTER

Fall REGISTRATION WINDOWS COMING SOON!

Fall Field Hockey (Gr. 3-6)
Fall Tennis (Gr. 4-5)
Fall Soccer School (4-10 year olds)
Flag Football (Gr. 1-6)
Fall Basketball (K-8 Gr.)
Fall Volleyball (Gr. 3-6)

CLICK TO REGISTER

Winter REGISTRATION WINDOWS COMING SOON!

Winter Basketball (K-8)
Indoor 4 on 4 Football

CLICK TO REGISTER

At the close of each registration period, all late registrations will be automatically added to the wait list and will be enrolled as space permits until the start of the respective season. Registration windows are designed to give our office time to get jerseys and supplies ordered for each sport. It also gives the coaches time to prepare and set teams. Our goal is always to get our kids on the field and court but late registrations are not guaranteed.

Baseball, Softball, and Teeball

Chelsea Little League will offers multiple divisions in tee ball, baseball and softball every year. Please click the folders below for the appropriate division.

We cannot run a successful program without the help of parent volunteers as coaches. If you are interested in helping coach the team, please note that during registration.

    -Tee Ball (all 4 year olds as well as 5 year olds playing the first time)
   - Minors Baseball (ages 5 - 11)
        Coach Pitch (ages 5 - 6)
        Machine Pitch (ages 7 - 8)
        Player Pitch (ages 9 - 10)
    -Minors Softball (ages 5 - 11)
        Coach Pitch (ages 5 - 6)
        Machine Pitch (ages 7 - 8)
        Player Pitch (ages 9 - 10)
    -Majors Baseball/Softball (ages 10 - 12)
    -Juniors Baseball (ages 13 - 14)

Softball Schedules and Rosters

Baseball Schedules and Rosters

Tee Ball

Basketball

The Bulldog Basketball Clinic is an all-inclusive program that not only teaches the love of the game, but highlights fundamental skills in a positive and encouraging environment. All players will receive a basketball and jersey (included in registration cost)

Our program is run by Chelsea Varsity Basketball coaches, and our games are refed by Chelsea High School players. Teams are coached by parent volunteers chosen by the CHS Head Coaches.

There will be one grade based one hour practice a week followed by one scrimmage night a week. Times will be assigned closer to the start date but will range from 6-8pm.

Young 5's and Kindergarten will practice twice a week from 5-6 at South Meadows.

Our in house program feeds directly into the Chelsea travel program, taking place in the Winter. The goal with our travel program is to be as inclusive as possible, but high enrollment may lead to a need for try-outs. Tryouts and registration will be posted at a later date with our travel program officially starting when schools resumes in January.

If you are interested in being a head coach please indicate that in the Q&A portion of registration.

Bulldog Diving

We are looking forward to the return of Bulldog Diving this summer! This is our summer competition season for diving, so it includes both practices and meets! Whether you just want to try the board to see how you do or if you’re a returning diver and want to keep going, you are invited to register for this program. Bulldog Diving is open to participants age five and up. Divers will need to be able to swim independently from the middle of the pool back to the side.

During the three weeks when school is still in session, practices will be after school. Divers will be able to ride the bus to Beach. Once summer vacation starts, practices are Monday through Friday during the morning hours, and times will be assigned by Coach Burris when the season starts. Meets are always Friday evenings and the schedule will be published prior to the start of the season.

Spring dates are T.B.A.
3:15 – 4:00 or 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Divers can ride the transfer bus to Beach and go straight to the pool. The pool and locker rooms will be open.

Summer dates are T.B.A.
9:30 – 10:30 or 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

There will be a special practice schedule the week of July 22 - 25 for championships. No practice on July 4.

Bulldog Soccer School

We are looking forward to another season of Bulldog Soccer School! See below for program info.

Welcome back to the Bulldog Soccer School! Youth will register by their age (ages 4 through 10) and will then work on developing their soccer prowess. There will be one week night practice and Saturday games each week. Please go to chelseaschools.arux.app for more detailed information.

The benefits of this format include players developing essential coordination and motor skills that will benefit them in future athletic endeavors. The ultimate goal is to provide as many touches on the ball for each youth as possible.

Each youth will need their own youth soccer ball. Shirts are provided with registration. When purchasing your own soccer ball, size 3 will be used for ages 4 – 7 and size 4 will be used for ages 8 – 10. Shin guards are recommended for the older ages, and cleats are not required.

We will need many parent volunteers to make sure we are able to keep our skills groups small and insure great game play during our scrimmages. If you are interested in being a head coach please indicate that in the Q&A portion of registration.

Flag Football

Welcome to Chelsea Flag Football!

Welcome back to Flag Football season! Just in time for the start of the school year, Community Ed. is organizing the Chelsea Flag Football League season. Teams will be broken down into divisions (grade 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6), and will be assigned based on registrations and coach availability. The 1-2 and 3-4 grade divisions will be coach quarterback.

Teams will meet twice per week. The season will be practice-based the first couple weeks, and then as the season really gets going we will have a mix of games and practices. This will help players and coaches evaluate after each game. Rosters and schedules will be posted at the start of the season on the Community Education website (www.chelsea.k12.mi.us, click on ‘Community Education’ Department). Registration fees will cover the cost of a Bulldog Flag reversible jersey, flags and belt for each player.

We cannot run a successful program without the help of parent volunteers as coaches. We will need a head coach and assistant coaches for each team. If you are interested in being the head coach of a team please indicate that on the Q&A portion of registration.

1st - 2nd Grade

3rd - 4th Grade

5th - 6th Grade

Field Hockey

Community Education & Recreation and the Chelsea Field Hockey Association offer spring (3rd-8th grade) and fall (3rd-6th grade) field hockey seasons in partnership with Ann Arbor Rec & Ed. Girls will practice one to two times each week and will play games in Ann Arbor, typically on Sunday afternoons (possibly some Saturday afternoons).

The registration fee includes t-shirt and league fees. There is a firm registration deadline for each season so that team info can be submitted to the league.

We cannot run a successful program without the help of parent volunteers as coaches. If you are interested in helping coach the team, please note that during registration.

Pickleball

Chelsea School District's Community Education has multiple pickleball courts available for use and rental.

Click here to request court use

Current Rental Fees

$30 / court / per hour in district
$60 /court / per hour out district
$200/hour/court corporate rate
Only 3 courts can reserved
Courts can ONLY be reserved before or after OPEN PLAY

Court Rules

Players and Groups must rotate off the court after their game to 11 when other groups are waiting AND courts are full. The rotation board should always be used to facilitate sharing in these situations.
Courts are for pickleball play only.
Non-marking shoes/soles only.
No food, glass, or alcoholic beverages.
No pets, bicycles, rollerblades, or skateboards.
Do not abuse the nets/equipment.
Sportsmanship and courtesy expected at all times.
Players not following the rules will not be permitted to use the courts.
Use Courts at your own risk.

Open Play Information

Open Play is a predetermined time where pickleball players show up at the courts to play. It allows players to come and go without ever setting up a game. You simply show up with paddle in hand and join in. Private/individual games are not allowed during Open Play hours.

Please observe the designated Open Play hours.
When players are waiting to play:
- Use the rotation board to establish an orderly waiting line for the next available court. (Court sharing)
- Enter the courts together when it’s time to play.
- Play a single game to 11 points and then yield the court to waiting players.
Share the courts, have fun, and enjoy the game!

Usage Guidelines

No private or professional lessons permitted at any time unless organized through Chelsea Community Rec /Ed
No tournaments are permitted except those organized through Chelsea Community Rec/Education and must be presented by a Chelsea organization.
- Tournament fees may apply.
Chelsea based groups and organizations desiring to rent the courts OUTSIDE of Open Play time should contact Chelsea Community Ed. Fees may apply.
No fundraising events allowed, unless approved by Chelsea Community Ed.

Tennis

Coach Atkinson and Coach Reid are ready for the spring tennis season and welcome back the sixth grade boys and girls! If you’re looking for a fun way to get outside and stay active this spring, while learning a new sport and making friends, then Chelsea Tennis is for you!

We will have a heavy focus on skills and technique each practice as we work to grow our knowledge of the game. We will be joined by members of the CHS teams during the season to help us learn. Throughout the season we will also play matches amongst ourselves, so that we can learn the fundamentals of game play too.

Youth Volleyball

Welcome to the fall Youth Volleyball season! This is an instructional league designed for girls in third through sixth grade. This league is designed to be progressive, allowing girls to develop and increase fundamental knowledge of volleyball. This youth volleyball league will encourage athletic advancement through lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship.

Practices will be held twice a week in Chelsea gyms. Games will be held on Sunday afternoons starting September 14 and ending October 19. Game play and format will be announced closer to the start of the season by coaches.

All players will need to order a jersey. This will ensure sizing and names can be accurate. This change has been reflected in the cost of registration. The link for jersey ordering is undergroundshirts.com/groups/chelsea-community-ed-shop Jerseys are $24.00. Customization with last names is totally optional for $5.00.

Players will need to have their own black shorts and clean tennis shoes. Knee pads are optional but recommended. We cannot run a successful program without the help of parent volunteers as coaches. If you are interested in coaching please indicate that in the Q&A portion of registration.

Cross Country

Chelsea Community Education is excited for the return of the fall running for boys and girls again. Practices for 3rd-5th graders will be held after school at South Meadows twice each week. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in multiple races during the season (some infrequent travel will be involved). Team scores will not be kept, but instead the focus will be on individual growth and improvement in the sport.

The cost of registration will include a team t-shirt, which we will use as our uniform. Runners will need their own shorts, shoes, etc. No running experience is necessary, and we want everyone interested in running to make sure they get registered for the club!

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