Wilton Youth Baseball will be able to offer a  Cal Ripken 50/70 baseball program beginning with the 2009 season. This
    is focused on offering the opportunity for players to prepare to play on the full size field by utilizing a transitional "50/70"
    league.

Why participate in the Cal Ripken Program 50/70 program?

• *Ripken Baseball is a national organization that provides a proven league structure that has adapted to the changing landscape of youth baseball.
• *50/70 refers to a 50 feet pitching distance and 70 feet baselines. Little league fields are 46 feet pitching distance and 60 feet baselines.
• *Ripken Baseball fully supports the 50/70 transitional program for 11-12 year olds. This format is gaining a strong footing as a way to help players transition from the traditional 46/60 youth field to the 60/90 major league field beginning at age 13.
• *Games will be played using traditional baseball rules where players can take leads, pitchers learn to hold runners, and players can run on a dropped third strike.
• *It will allow travel organizations to compliment their travel schedules with organized league play.
• *Coaches in this league will be required to complete a coaching certification sponsored by Cal Ripken baseball.

50/70 Program - The 11-12 year old divisions of Cal Ripken Baseball can choose to play in the 50/70 program. The 50/70 program is a 50ft. pitching distance and 70ft. bases. Players can "lead off", pitchers must learn to "hold runners". This program has proven to be a very valuable asset to help prepare the players for the next step, the full size field (90ft. bases & 60ft. pitching distance).  Players must move up to to play middle school baseball and Babe Ruth Baseball @ age 13. Cal Ripken 11-12 year old 50/70 program has an all-star trail all the way through state, regional and world series play.