Intermediate 50/70

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 Division is designed for all 13 year old players.  Your child must turn 13 years of age between September 1st 2024 and August 31st 2025 to qualify by default.  Please click here to determine your players league age.

Playing Up

Players that are league age 12 can play up to the Intermediate division under the following circumstances:

• The player must attend the Major and Intermediate division 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 Division for 12 year old players after allowing for all 13 year old players.
• A 12 year old player must be selected by a Manager at the Intermediate Division.  If the 12 year old player is not selected, they will default to the Major Division.

If you are interested in having your league age 12 year old play up to the Intermediate Division, please contact our player agent at playeragent@ccllbaseball.com.

Season

In the Spring, teams will be formed in late February with a several practices scheduled.  Games will begin on Saturday March 23rd and run through the end of May.  In the Fall, teams will form on August 24th with practices starting the week of August 26th.  Games will begin on Saturday September 7th and run through the end of October.

Games

• Each team plays around 12 games per season (6-7 for Fall Ball)
• Team typically plays 1 or 2 games per week (1 a week in Fall Ball)
• Games last around 2 hours

Interleague Play

Intermediate 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. The team manager is encouraged to schedule at least one practice a week.  Practices generally last for 1-2 hours and start at 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM during the week.  In the Fall, practice will begin the week of August 26th and run through the end of October at least once per week.

Field Size

The Intermediate 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, belt, socks and a cap.  Parents must provide cleats (both rubber and metal 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 Baseball 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 that my child play on a team with their friends?

A: Not unless they are drafted on to the same team.  In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment.  Then a draft is held.

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 manager then decides what player he or she would like to draft in the various rounds of the draft.  All players are drafted on to a team.  There are no cuts. 

Q: Can my child play up or down?

A: A player that is league age 13 cannot play down to the Major Division.  A player that is league age 13 has the opportunity to play up to the Senior division (Ages 14-16).  Please reference the Senior Division 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: Does my child have to pitch in this division?

A: Every player will have the same opportunity to learn pitching skills.  However, not every player will be required to pitch.

Q: Is my child eligible for an All-Star or Tournament Team at this level?

A: 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.

Please see additional FAQ's HERE