All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Theres nothing in the rule book that says that anything deceptive is illegal. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. A complete listing of the softball rules changes will be available on the nfhs website at. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. Official rules of softball amateur softball association. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members.
We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. Adult slow pitch softball league rules it is the goal of our department to provide programs that encourage sportsmanship, respect and fun. 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. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Wbsc softball umpire manual slow pitch may 1, 2017 5 introduction rules are written for the players, managers, umpires and fans. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. Slow pitch does not require that both feet be in contact with the pitchers plate.
Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. In order to purchase softballs, teams, andor leagues, must be a member of the usa softball of michigan, as this is a benefit that we offer our members only. The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. It is the responsibility of coaches, managers, sponsors and players to know the nsa rules and bylaws. In kentucky, ngb rules amateur softball association asa will be employed for all competitions except when there is a conflict with the official special olympics. Clarifies what motion constitutes the start of the pitch and when the step back of the nonpivot foot may be taken. Photos of national champions, slow pitch and fast pitch records, uniforms of the past and present, action photographs, player profiles, trophies and plaques. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the.
The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. The essl playing rules are based on the current usa softball rule book, current. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. As of october 2014, john hardy and rick clot prepared the following handbook. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. Asa slow pitch softball rules are followed except where moab rules apply.
Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Blue book 60 fast pitch softball 2014 the ultimate guide. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Usa softball of southern california is an affiliate of usa softball, the national governing body of softball in the united states and a united states olympic committee usoc voting member. Scorekeeping the earned run in softball softball at bellaonline. 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. Each mens and womens, team shall consist of 10 players. Varsity baseball and softball players are ineligible to play intramural softball. In coed slow pitch play, male batters will be pitched to with the 12 ball and.
Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Each team must have a minimum of 7 players in order to begin a game. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. We therefore turn to the ncaa softball scoring rules to determine how to determine if a run is earned or not in fast pitch softball. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Softball rules all games will be governed by the 2007 official asa slow pitch rule book with the following berry college intramural sports modifications.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. 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. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Also known as the junior olympic program, the asas youth division is one of the countrys largest kids sports organizations. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017. There are rules for the offense and rules for the defense. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. Governing mens and womens softball, asa rules are modified to accommodate players ages.
The national softball association general playing rules official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a guide. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Ive never heard of any such rule in slow pitch softball. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Womens slow pitch and all girls slow pitch will use the 11 ball. According to the 201516 nfhs high school athletics participation survey, there are 366,685 girls participating in fast pitch softball at 15,304 schools. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. National federation of state high school associations nfhs softball. This allows you to switch between the umpire mechanics software and this rulebook. Asa softball slow pitch stealing rule not in effect for youth slow pitch, coed slow pitch, mens masters or senior slow pitch new for womens slow pitch in 2008. 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.
There are specific rules for fastpitch and slowpitch softball in the 12 and under division. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the. The following rules shall govern all team and leagues under the jurisdiction of the napa parks and recreation department. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. An official 2014 asa rulebook is located in the top file drawer of the ballpark office. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will use the 12 ball. Asa does not track earned runs as a formal statistic, as it does not really apply to slow pitch softball.
Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. All the same, on a serious note, asa coed softball is a very innovative and intelligent endeavor by the amateur softball association asa, usa. Asausa softball 10u rules in effect, except as follows. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The rules are not meant to hinder or restrict play but rather to guide the game so that it.
Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. The set of rules are the same for men and women, giving both a chance to play at par with each other. Here are the asa coed softball rules, regulations, and. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. See more eligible items you qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. Clarifies there can be no appeal of the play that occurred prior to the umpire awarding an intentional walk. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Slow pitch asa senior softball resulted in 53 bats justbats. You just cant confuse the pitching rules for slow pitch with fast pitch or modified. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Boys and girls 10under fast pitch and boys 1012 under slow pitch will use the 11 ball. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office.
Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules. Closest the book comes to that is when it talks about fake tags. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country.
Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Discussion in ask the umpire started by bb666b77, may 29. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa softball. The umpire rules illegal pitch since the signal has to be taken while in the pitching position. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa.