Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. For more information, visit the usa softball website, district 11 j. Nfhs rules books, case books and other softball resources can be ordered. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Only asa approved slow pitch softball bats are allowed in league and tournament play. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball team or when you register as an umpire. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. Asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. The softball field shall be free of obstructions between the foul lines, level and.
This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. However, i checked both softball and baseball rule books and they only state that courtesy runners may be used for pitcher and catcher as part of adopted speedup rules. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004. Your free account is waiting to the best softball community on the web. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale.
Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. As a participant in a senior softball usa senior softball world championships tournament, including qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct myself as a gentleman or lady both on and off the field, and that when playing i will. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The official bat may be marked official softball by the manufacturer, and. Note this rules change will not be reflected in the hardcopy rules book until the 2020 and 2021 version.
The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. It shall be free of burr and visible cracks and shall not. Free to paid members of the nfhs coaches and officials associations. Coaches should be provided with a hard copy when they. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. The board of directors of the spring branchmemorial sports association sbmsa hereby empowers the board of girls softball commissioners to administer all phases of this. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition.
The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch. A brief presentation of ncaa softball rules for the dpflex positions. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or.
A bat that is not free of rattles shall be considered an illegal bat. Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. The official bat shall be no more than 34 inches long nor exceed 38 ounces in weight. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. A tie ball game will begin the extra inning s using the international tie breaker itb rule see rule 5. Youth commissioner, deputy commissioners, district 11 uic, and or the. Amy cassell and sandy searcy present changes to the nfhs rules for high school softballs 2019 season.
With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. When using the itb a courtesy running can not be used for the runner placed on 2nd base until the runner has advanced to 3rd base. I thought there was something in the preseason video and documentation that this rule was being used to emphasize keeping games moving. Usa softball umpires are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in. Usa softball publishes an updated rule book for softball each year which is widely used by adult and youth recreational leagues in the united states and abroad. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. These are the rules of play as determined by the usa softball in 2020. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states.
Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Presented by umpire ken miller at the annual nesu new england softball umpires meeting in 2017. Official rules of softball usa softball mobile app. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. There is total free substitution of players in the field on defense. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Free substitutionall teams must turn in batting order. Bsc softball, inc page 2 of 36 bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc.
Nfhs softball rules illegal re entry of nfhs softball 2019 nfhs softball rules book nfhs softball rule book 2019 2019 nfhs softball rules book pdf nfhs 2019 softball rule book 2019 nfhs softball rule book 2019. The current edition of the asa rulebook will be the official rulebook for the program. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration isf.
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