The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. The bat shall be marked official softball by the manufacturer or, in the judgment of the umpire, had the words official softball on it at one time. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance. All players must be in the lineup for 2 full innings. 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 official bat shall meet all the requirements of asa rule 3.
In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010 national u. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to slow pitch under sport. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. Add an exception to rule 3 section 1 that senior softball bats may be used in senior championship play only. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark see figure 16. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. Isa 2012 rule book download pdf other articles you might like. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Seven 7 innings for the elimination round up to the championship games.
Womens slow pitch will have a maximum fence distance of 300 feet. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. International tie breaker rules will be used as per 2012 asa code. Participation is limited to currently enrolled, feepaying university of tennessee students and facultystaff members with recreational sports memberships.
Players wanting to play tball must be going into preschool, kindergarten, 1 st grade or 2 nd grade. All changes below are effective january 1, 2012 unless otherwise noted. Groundbreaking at usa softball s current location of 2801 ne 50th street in oklahoma city occurred in 1969. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of.
Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball by little league international jan 1, 2019. Line up sheets provided and due to score keeper ten 10 minutes before game time. Younger girls may be used if needed to make a team. Groundbreaking at usa softballs current location of 2801 ne 50th street in oklahoma city occurred in 1969. Coaches uniform softball rule 321 any time a coach is in. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. For adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Asa has also developed a new series of instructional dvds featuring usa softball womens national team head coach, mike candrea, andrea duran, caitlin lowe and pitching ace, cat osterman. The next opportunity for any major changes to the playing rules will not be until 2012.
Asa rule 3, section 1 f illegal bat chart can be seen on the asa website or out at the ball fields. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball by little league international. Each year, little league provides its constituent leagues with current little league rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. Umpires should bring a copy of the nonapproved bat list to contests they umpire. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Greater des moines softball complex, des moines, ia. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
Asa girls 10u a eastern tnt explosion branchland, wv asa girls 10u a southern na na asa girls 10u a western team smith yorba linda, ca asa girls 10u a northern black widows edwardsville, il asa girls 12u a eastern central pa krunch blue harrisburg, pa asa girls 12u a southern kennworth bandit 94 kennesaw, ga. If a batter enters the batters box with an illegal bat or uses an illegal bat during a. Review and discuss the following 20112012 rules changes for softball and the information concerning those changes for softball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. As a participant in a senior softballusa 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.
Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. 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. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The game of softball for both elementary and secondary should be played for. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations as set forth in the. Allows for complexes that hold men and women national championships on the same fields more flexibility when assigning games. Please see enclosed map for directions to the softball complex. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. Asa rules will apply with the following exceptions.
The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Nfhs this video was uploaded for training purposes only softball umpiring list dp flex rules a brief presentation of ncaa softball rules for the dpflex positions. The ball used is covered in a synthetic material or leather, and must have a size of 10 inches, 11 inches or 12 inches to comply with the rules. The golf rules book is a multipleyear book 2012 2015 and 201619. Wooden bats may be used if it is an asa approval softball bat.
Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. With some modification stated in this ground rules. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. Precedence of rules amateur softball association asa rules, with the modifications defined herein, will be in effect for all games of the san bruno girls softball league, inc. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.
Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Usa softball was founded in 1933 and currently has approx. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Dec 22, 2015 2014 texas asa winter workshop umpire clinic angles and distances duration. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. Two pitching positions wind up and set 611,2,3 611. The amateur softball association asa of america founded 1933 is one of the. This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the. Any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the 2012 amateur softball association of america slowpitch softball rule book.
Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics. The following rules are in addition to the 2012 asa rule book. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. 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.
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