OBJECTIVE: The Intermediate (50/70) Division is an exciting opportunity for players ages 11-13 to expand their skills and continue their baseball journey beyond traditional Little League. With a larger 50-foot pitching distance and 70-foot base paths, this division bridges the gap between the standard Little League field and the Junior/Senior field. For players not drafted into the Majors Division, the Intermediate level offers more playing time, valuable reps, and a chance to develop confidence and abilities on the field. With postseason tournaments and even an ESLL district all-star team, this division provides both competitive play and preparation for future baseball levels. 

INTRODUCTION:  The 50/70 Program offers a transition step between the 46/60 little league field and 60/90 regulation fields. Players who have outgrown the limitations of 46/60 baseball programs and have developed advanced skills, maturity and desire to compete at a higher level of play, should consider the Intermediate Program. The 50/70 Program will challenge players to improve their hitting, pitching, catching, fielding, throwing and base running in preparation for moving up to the regulation field in school ball, JV baseball or travel ball. Teams will roster and play other District 28 league teams.  So, like JV, there will be some travel for the away games.  All games will have paid umpires by the home team.

REGISTRATION
• All 11 and 12 year old league age players, if they wish to play 50/70, must register online for the 50/70 program .

GAMES AND PRACTICE
• We will practice on our fields prepared for 50/70 play. 
• We anticipate playing at least 15 games. The minimum is 12. The schedule will be setup by the Manager and Coaches working with other teams in early March. 
• Half the games will be played on HOME fields. 
• Half the games will involve some travel to local leagues such as Avon Grove, Lionville, West Bradford and West Side.  
• Games will play 7 innings with paid umpires.
• 50/70 will play by JV rules which allows for advanced base running, balks, dropped third strikes, throwing runners out from the outfield. 
• Players will utilize approved big barrel bats 2 5/8 in. Composite bats will not be used - unless they are BBCOR certified. 
• There be no playoffs or division or league playoffs. After the 50/70 regular season, one All-star team will be selected and participate in the District 28 Tournament. 

LEAGUE SETUP
• East Side will participate with other leagues within District 28 with a 12-15 game schedule, umpiring and rules managed by the District.
• Games with local leagues will be played during the week and more distant leagues on weekends.
• The Intermediate Division will operate under Junior Division rules.
• The game consists of 7 innings.

ALL STAR TOURNAMENT TEAMS
• East Side will field one 50/70 All-Star tournament team even if there are two regular season teams.
• Players selected for the 50/70 All-Star team are not eligible to be selected on other Little League tournament teams.