The Intermediate 50/70 division introduces major league rules while playing on a field with a 50 foot pitching mound and 70 foot bases. The focus continues to be on fun and enhancement of all baseball skills with additional elements such as leading off and pick off plays. Teams in this division will likely play interleague games with other Little Leagues within the Richmond area in addition to CCLL teams.
Player Ages
The Intermediate 50/70 Division is designed for league age 13 year old players. Your child must turn 13 years of age between September 1st 2024 and August 31st 2025 to qualify. Please click
here to determine your players league age.
Playing Up
Players that are league age 11 & 12 can play up to the Intermediate 50/70 division under the following circumstances:
- The player must attend both the Major and Intermediate 50/70 in person Player Assessment so that Managers at both divisions can assess the player's ability.
- There must be roster spots available at the Intermediate 50/70 Division for 11 & 12 year old players after allowing for all 13 year old players.
- 11 & 12 year old players must be selected by a Manager at the Intermediate 50/70 Division. If the 11 & 12 year old player is not selected, they will default to the Major Division.
If you are interested in having your league age 11 or 12 year old play up to the Intermediate 50/70 Division, please contact our player agent at
[email protected].
Season
Teams will be formed in late February with a couple of practices scheduled. Games will begin on Saturday March 22nd and run through the end of May. In the Fall, teams will be formed on August 23rd with practices starting the week of August 25th. Games will begin on Saturday September 6th and run through the end of October.
Games
- Each team plays around 12 games per season (6-7 games for Fall Ball)
- Teams typically play 1 or 2 games a week (1 game on Saturdays for Fall Ball)
- During the Spring Season, there will be no more than 2 games played on Saturdays (not including playoffs)
- Games last 2 hours
Interleague Play
Intermediate 50/70 Division teams will play games against teams from other local Little Leagues as well as teams within CCLL. This may require travel to other Richmond area field locations.
Practice
Practices will begin in early March. Prior to Opening Day (March 22nd), each team will be scheduled for around 3 practices. Practices generally last for 1-1.5 hours and start at either 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM during the week. After Opening Day, each team will generally have 1 practice a week. In the Fall, practices will begin the week of August 25th with roughly one practice scheduled a week through the end of October.
Field Size
The Intermediate 50/70 division uses an expanded field size with 70 Feet between bases with a pitching distance of 50 feet.
Uniforms
Central Chesterfield Little League provides a T-Shirt Jersey, pants, socks and a cap. Parents must provide athletic shoes or cleats (both rubber and metal cleats allowed).
Playing Equipment
Parents must provide a ball glove and bat. We also recommend a batting helmet with mask.
Team
Teams typically consist of 12-14 players, a volunteer manager, two volunteer coaches, and a volunteer team parent.
Intermediate 50/70 FAQs
Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?
A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. Umpires are used at this level.
Q: Can I request my child play on a team with their friends?
A: Not unless they are selected by the team manager during player selection. In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment. Then team managers select their teams through a draft process.
Q: Why a draft? Sounds pretty serious?
A: A player draft is the best way to evenly spread the various skill level of players throughout the teams at this division. CCLL holds a player skills assessment clinic prior to each season. The player's skills are assessed and the team managers then decide what player he or she would like to select in the various rounds of the draft. All players are placed on to a team. There are no cuts.
Q: Can my child play up or down a level?
A: No. A parent of a child that is league age 13 cannot play down at the Major division based on Little League rules. A player that is league age 13 has the opportunity to play up to the Senior division (Ages 14-16). Please reference the Senior page for further information on the process. All player assignments are ultimately determined by the Player Agent and President.
Q: Will my child get to play all the time?
A: Probably not the entire game. But, our rules require the manager to bat the entire line up and no player can sit the bench more than one inning in a row.
Q: Is my child eligible for an All-Star or Tournament Team at this level?
A: Yes. There are tournament opportunities at this level. Please see our All-Star page
HERE for more information.
Q: Can I manage or coach a team?
A: Absolutely!! Prospective managers and coaches must register as a volunteer (follow the link below) and be approved by Central Chesterfield Little League's Board of Directors.