Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will use the 12 ball. Coed slow pitch homerun rule limit 3 homeruns per game per team. All players must show their uga id card before every game in order to participate. To educate and train in the proper skills of amateur softball play and rules of the. They simplifies things a bit, treating the extra batters more like eps similar to the slow pitch extra players rule. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop.
Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every other year. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. I am pretty sure that you no longer have to be affiliated with little league anymore to buy both its baseball or softball. Branding on bases no rule only a sticker with ncaa, team or. The recreation supervisor of the adult sports program at the community services department will be the league director for all adult sports leagues. Adult mens slow pitch and male players in adult coed slow pitch will use the. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The batterrunner is out slow pitch for excess overthe fence.
Pecora updated 020216 to all who visit this document, please be advised it is to be used as a guide it does not replace the rules book of either game baseball 2016 baseball softball softball 2016 rule 1 rule ref rule ref rule 1. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Softball rules intramural softball shall be governed by the official asa slow pitch softball rules with the following exceptions. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. The system is operated out of the national office in oklahoma city, ok and support is provided by both the national office and the local statemetro offices. Click here for the nonlinear bat compression thresholds pdf as of 3252020 for more. Iowa amateur softball association code revised march 6, 2016 2016 code changes and points of emphasis in red bold type part 1. The thread shall be in either flat seam or concealed stitch type which gives a flat surface. What is the official ball size for use in adult coed softball according to asa rules.
Asa official ball size for coed slow pitch softball. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. The new interpretations were published on their website under plays and clarifications. For example, in southern california asa fastpitch games, the 8andunder divisions play with an extra player. Specific to ncaa and international softball rules watch this short beginners. The name of the organization shall be the iowa amateur softball association inc. The pitcher has the option of making contact with one or both. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Sep 06, 2015 for slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. Miken vicious asausssa endloaded slow pitch softball bat. 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.
Coed league all teams must have a minimum of three women playing based on 10 positions in the game at all times. Dogs are not permitted at city of alexandria playing fields. Whether it is 8under fast pitch league play on tuesday night or the mens slow pitch 65over championship, usa softball has a place and skill level for everyone to play. Softball field dimensions field type radius tons trucks asa adult slowpitch skinned 65 200 8 usssa mens skinned 65 200 8 adult slowpitch usssa womens skinned 65 200 8 adult slowpitch mens adult fastpitch skinned 60 200 8 female college fastpitch skinned. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. As a participant in a senior softballusa senior softball world championships tournament, includ. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch.
Southern california usa softball team qualifying procedure slow pitch program. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list. For high school slow pitch, most states use nfhs rules. There is also no specification in slow pitch that both feet be within the 24 width of the pitchers plate at either the start or the finish of the pitch. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. For slow pitch played with a 12inch ball, bases must be 65 feet apart. If an appeal play is then made by either tagging home plate or the runner, the umpire will then make a decision of this appeal play. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. They also changed how courtesy runners and subs would be. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. If the pitch does not meet these requirements, an illegal pitch shall be called.
The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. After testing, here are the best asa slowpitch softball bat our players and parents found. It was scheduled to be corrected in the 2016 asausa softball rule book but was missed. Mens a teams are required to participate in at least one 1 usa softball 2k event to be eligible to attending the usa softball a national championships. Premier coed sports slow pitch softball rules official asa coed playing rules will be used except where changes. The nfhs softball rules book in the past has been provided to each member school sponsoring softball and each ohsaa licensed official as a courtesy by the ohsaa. This copy of the asa code became effective on january 01, 2016. 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. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. The city of alexandria will not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs on city property. If a situation arises that is not explicitly covered by either the general rules or the rules for slow pitch softball, the official softball playing rules for. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Usa softball conducts youth and adult softball in every state and virtually every city in the united states. Sep 30, 2017 ninh explains the rules of softball a game that is similar to baseball with a few significant differences.
The internal composition of the core and the material of the cover must be clearly printed on the ball and the words official slow pitch softball must be clearly printed on the ball. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. 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. If a runner misses home plate and the catcher misses the tag, the umpire will hesitate slightly and if no tag is made the runner will be declared safe.
The rules presented for gsc slow pitch softball are not meant to be complete. Jun 21, 2016 toward the end of the season, asa cleaned up some of the interpretations. The 2016 slow pitch softball leagues will abide by all 2016 amateur softball association asa rules andor the following regulations established by tualatin hills staff. Where all members agree, via participation, to adhere to both the rules set forth in the rule. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The latest updates on illegal softball bats can be found in this awesome article. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. Slow pitch asa senior softball resulted in 53 bats justbats. I was wondering if anyone had a pdf rule book with the field dimensions or can send me something via email or message. The minimum fence distance is 300 feet, with the maximum 315 feet.
Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. 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. Asa rule stealing 2nd on a walk free pdf file sharing. Don stratton 19482016 isa chief executive officer hall of fame 2016. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. If the pitch is swung at, the illegal pitch is ignored. The district player representative shall serve a oneyear. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. 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. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. You qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. An out will be recorded and runners must go back to their starting base.
The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. 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. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. During this time the item can be further evaluated in. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. 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. Asa is an organization devoted to professional and healthy softball playing. Adult mens slowpitch softball usa softball of southern. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. Managers are responsible for reading and knowing the contents of these rules. Coed recreation pitch to your own team will not be allowed to hit any homeruns over a fence.
In order to purchase softballs, teams, andor leagues, must be a member of the usa softball of michigan, as this is a. Usa softball certified equipment information bat tester information can be found at. The batter has the option of taking the pitch for an automatic ball or swinging at the pitch. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. My general question is for mens slow munity beer league, but we use asa rules. Bat ball speed 98 mph is the maximum bat ball speed allowed for a bat to be usa softball certified click here for the nonlinear bat compression thresholds pdf as of 892019 for more. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships. A restricted slow pitch player list will be compiled by an asa. Yes, teams who are individually registered are covered while playing in.
Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics 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. Established by the alton parks and recreation softball league board of directors. Boys and girls 10under fast pitch and boys 1012 under slow pitch will use the 11 ball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The pivot foot must remain in contact with the pitchers plate until the release of the pitch. Revision 7a april 2016 10 under sp greater pittsburgh girls softball league slow pitch playing rules all rules not covered herein shall revert to the current asa rules. The pitchers platform must be 50 feet from home plate. I believe that only two states use asa rules for high school softball california and new york. Usually on the left side of each players scoring block, there is a list of the standard ways a batter can safely reach base. The nfhs rule is the same as the asa rule in this case. See more eligible items you qualify for extra savings by bundling this product with the eligible items in your cart. Before the list of illegal softball bats will be given, it is important to understand the role of the amateur softball association asa. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted.
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