Intermediate (50/70) 11-13 Year Baseball
The intermediate division is designed for advanced players league ages 11-12 and for 13-year olds who are not quite ready to transition to the full-sized baseball field in our Junior and Senior division.
The game is played with a 50' mound and bases are set at 70'.
There is leading, stealing, balks, infield fly, and other standard baseball rules.
SEASON
The Spring season typically starts at the beginning of March and runs through early June. The fall season begins in early August and runs through early November.
GAMES
Each team plays a minimum of 14-16 regular season games per season. (12-14 games for Fall season.)
Games played during the week generally start around 7:30pm or 7:45pm.
Games played on Saturday will be generally scheduled at times ranging from 9am to 5pm.
Game length is "no new inning" after 2 hours.
A playoff tournament is played at the end of the regular season.*** Spring Season Only ***
Sunday afternoon/evenings (after 1pm) will be used for makeup games as needed.
This division may participate in interleague games against other local Little Leagues, both at our fields and theirs.
Please download the GameChanger app where all schedules will be posted.
PRACTICE
Practice occurs one weekday and one weekend for three to four weeks prior to the season with some practices during the season at the manager's discretion.
Please download the GameChanger app where all schedules will be posted.
UNIFORMS
PLL provides a jersey, hat and belt. Player's name and number will be on each jersey. Rubber cleats are highly recommended. Parents must provide pants, white or grey (Coach will decide color).
PLAYING EQUIPMENT
Parents must provide ball glove, baseball bat and helmet. All Baseball bats must have either the USA Baseball or BBCOR certification. https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/bat-rules/
Athletic supporter (cup) required for gameplay for boys in this division.
TEAM
Teams usually consist of 11-12 players, one (1) volunteer manager, two (2) volunteer assistant coaches, and one (1) volunteer team parent.
50/70 Baseball FAQ’S
Q: Do you keep score and are there umpires?
A: Yes. Every manager maintains a scorebook. League standings are kept to determine a regular season winner and to determine playoff games. There is a home plate umpire.*Standings and Playoffs only in Spring Season*
Q: What size field do they play on?
A: All games are played on a regulation Little League. Bases are 70' apart and the pitcher mound is 50' from home plate.
Q: Can I have my child play on a team with their friends?
A: Not unless they are drafted on to that team. In this age group, player's skills are evaluated in a skills assessment. Then a draft is held. Please note, your child may be moved to the Major division based on the skill level demonstrated at assessments in the spring. We do our best to place each child in a level that is appropriate and competitive for their skills.
Q: Can I Manage or coach a team?
A: Yes, if positions are available. Prospective managers must complete an online application. If you would like to serve as a coach, then please note that on your child's spring online registration. All managers and coaches must be approved by the Powhatan Little League Board of Directors.
Q: Will my child get to play all the time?
A: No, not all the time, but no player sits twice until all have sit once. Exception will be the pitcher and catcher
Q: What are the volunteer requirements?
A: PLL is an all-volunteer organization so there are many ways to volunteer. Help is always needed with registration, team parenting, assisting with picture and opening night activities, helping with post-season tournaments, and fundraising to name just a few of the many ways to help support PLL.