Registration Now Available for Dodgers Dreamteam Program in Long Beach for Local Youth

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PRESS RELEASE

Above: Youth participate in the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Dodgers Dreamteam program in Long Beach.

Long Beach, CA - This summer, the City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) will once again offer the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) Dodgers Dreamteam program for local underserved youth. Rooted in baseball and softball, Dodgers Dreamteam is a comprehensive sports-based youth development program that uses the power of sport to provide critical resources and services to underserved youth. Registration is available online now through May 31, 2026.

"We are proud to be a longstanding partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, bringing the Dodgers Dreamteam program to well over 5,000 Long Beach youth since 2017," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "More than a sports program, Dodgers Dreamteam offers underserved youth the opportunities to build positive relationships with their peers and mentors and connections to resources that support their mental and physical wellbeing."

Facilitated by PRM's Youth Sports Program, the 2026 Dodgers Dreamteam program will offer T-ball and coach pitch for ages 5 to 8 and baseball and fastpitch softball for youth ages 9 o 18. PRM anticipates offering 89 teams across 23 parks throughout the city, ensuring equitable access opportunities for youth at participating sites.

The 2026 Dodgers Dreamteam program divisions and age groups for Long Beach are listed below. Programs will run from June through August. Space is limited and practice days and times will vary for all programs:

• Coed T-Ball and Coach Pitch Divisions: Participants must be aged 5 or 6 (Coed T-Ball) or aged 7 or 8 (Coach Pitch Divisions) before Aug. 15, 2026.
• Minor Baseball (Boys) Division: Participants must be aged 9 or 10 by Aug. 15, 2026.
• Minor Softball (Girls) Division: Participants must be aged 9 or 10 by Aug. 15, 2026.
• Major Division (Boys) Division: Participants must be aged 11 or 12 by Aug. 15, 2026.
• Major Softball (Girls) Divisions: Participants must be aged 11 or 12 by Aug. 15, 2026.
• Junior Teen Baseball and Senior Teen Softball Divisions: Participants must be aged 13 to 15 (Junior Teen Baseball) or aged 13 to 18 (Senior Teen Softball) by Aug. 15, 2026.

Registration is available online now through May 31. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis; some sites fill quickly, so parents and caregivers are encouraged to register early. Those without computer or smartphone access may visit any open public computer lab at a Long Beach Public Library location to access the online registration.

Dodgers Dreamteam players will receive uniforms for a required $15 fee as well as sports and protective equipment. Players will also have the opportunity to participate in other free programs and events geared to help boost their social and emotional skills. Participants will also have access to mentorship and critical wraparound services to connect youth to basic necessities that promote healthier life outcomes. T Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dodgers Dreamteam is made available through a $50,430 grant by the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation. PRM has applied for and been awarded this grant from LADF since 2017. To date, the program has positively impacted over 5,000 Long Beach youth ages of 5 to 18, including over 1,300 players during the 2025 program.

Offering the Dodgers Dreamteam program supports PRM's Parks Make Long Beach Strategic Plan by offering meaningful recreational programming and events and reducing barriers to enrollment for low-income youth.

For more information or to register, please visit teamsideline.com/longbeach or go to the Long Beach page on the Dodgers Dreamteam website. Other program related questions can be directed to the Long Beach Sport office at 562.570.1707 or [email protected].

PRM's Youth Sports Program offers a wide range of free youth sports programming all year round. Discover PRM's full lineup of parks, facilities, programs and services available for the Long Beach community at LBParks.org.

About the City of Long Beach

Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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