Major Division
The most experienced level of Cal Ripken Baseball, recommended for 11- and 12-year-old players. Cal Ripken Baseball is played under the Official Baseball Rules but implements some special rules as necessary for the development and welfare of this young age group. Under the Major Division, there are two formats

Major 70
Featuring a 50' pitching distance and 70' base paths, this division is offered as an option to the major division format and includes a tournament trail from District competition through the World Series in Branson, MO, at Ballparks of America featuring 8 International Champions.

Minor
Recommended for ballplayers ages 9-10. Players build and refine their fundamental skills while beginning to understand game strategy and the importance of teamwork. In most regions, participants first experience post-season tournament competition at this level, leading to the 10-Year-Old World Series.

Coach Pitch
Designed primarily for ballplayers ages 6-7, this division makes use of a pitching machine to allow for more hittable balls at the plate and more action in the field. Fear of actually being hit by a pitched ball is diminished. It makes the game safer and improves the playing confidence and ability of all participants.

T-Ball
Ballplayers ages 4-6 learn hitting and fielding fundamentals in a supportive team environment. Young athletes hit the ball from a batting tee which is height-adjusted for a level swing, batting in order through the line-up for the entire game. The primary goal is to begin to instruct young players in the fundamentals of baseball in a supportive team environment.