If a playing rule is not explicitly expressed in the pony rules, refer to current asa fastpitch softball rules. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The defensive player, playing the position of pitcher, shall remain with at least one foot inside the pitchers circle until the pitched ball has been delivered to the batter. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, usa softball has produced the usa softball playing rules app to provide a unique way of referencing its rules, the usa softball. The board of directors hereafter referred to as the board 4. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. All leagues are to be considered class d leagues or below as pertains to all rules. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited.
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. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. 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 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. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canadas provincialterritorial association offices. All changes below are effective january 1, 2018 unless otherwise noted. Games except when extra innings are necessary to break ties, island division games are 9 innings, marco division and gulf coast games are 7 innings. Equipment all equipment notwithstanding the foregoing, usa softball reserves the right to withhold or withdraw approval of any equipment which, in usa softballs sole determination, significantly changes the character of the game, affects the safety of.
Playing rules differences usa softballncaanfhs page 9 of 49 usasoftball. This rule establishes solid color requirements similar to other nfhs sport rules. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. In the event the tournament director cannot reach a decision, then they may appeal to the area or state isa. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017.
Asa usa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. The interleague girls softball playing rules will follow the usa softball formerly known as. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. 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. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. The amateur softball association asa is a national organization in the united states that provides support services to softball leagues. Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. Asausa softball 10u rules in effect, except as follows.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Jul 12, 2017 odd rule call for llws 2016 dead ball. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, allison munch, et al. The canon city recreation district rules take priority over the usa softball rules. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
All playing rules and regulations for the tournament will be governed by the current edition of the asa official guide and rule book with the following clarifications and exceptions. Baja arizona girls softball association official 2017 policies and procedures table of contents i. All bats must pass a compression test and have one of two asa stamps on them see below. Playing field exceptions the playing field shall be laid out according to the following instructions, supplemented by the diagrams at the end of these rules. Rule 10 section 5 removes the umpire uniform from the rule book.
All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. 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. Rules govern all play except as specifically modified by these local rules section 1. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. 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 program that are not specifically reserved for the board of directors action as outlined in. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. 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. Playmore holds a bat testing day at all softball captains meetings. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. 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. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. If the approval notice cannot be read due to wear on the bat, the bat may still be permitted in play if it is in compliance with isf rules in all other respects and that compliance is determinable with reasonable.
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 any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Jan 19, 2017 as the national governing body of softball in the united states, usa softball has produced the usa softball playing rules app to provide a unique way of referencing its rules, the usa softball.
Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. 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. 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. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program.
If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play, then the tournament director and uic will make a decision concerning the definition or rule interpretation in question. The board of directors of the spring branchmemorial sports association sbmsa hereby. Here are the asa coed softball rules, regulations, and exceptions a chance for fair play is given to both men and women, as per the rules in asa coed softball. Here are the asa coed softball rules, regulations, and. Rules 2017 18 these rules replace and supersede any scc softball rules in existence prior to january 1, 2015. Dec 19, 2019 local rules 12192019 usa softball formerly a. Rule 5 section 12e a participant who is hearingimpaired may use a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary hearing aid during play to assist that hearingimpaired participant. Asa has resources for youth leagues and traveling teams, as well as adult recreational leagues and competitive adult programs. Official rules of softball usa softball mobile app. The set of rules are the same for men and women, giving both a chance to play at par with each other.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used in their generic sense to include both male and female sexes. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Each year, usa softball s equipment testing and certification committee examines the current rules and specifications. Playing rules differences usa softball ncaanfhs page 19 of 49 pitchers glove may be one solid color or multicolor as long as one of the colors is not the color of the ball used in the game played. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. 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. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414 usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. For 2019 ohysa softball will follow the following rules hierarchy for the recreational spring and fall seasons. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Jo only all equipment that shall be inspected by the umpire is to be placed outside the dugoutbench area prior to the start of the game for pregame inspection.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. 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. Interleague girls softball playing rules 2017 piedmont baseball. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 9 seasons now in the us and canada. All the same, on a serious note, asa coed softball is a very innovative and intelligent endeavor by the amateur softball association asa, usa. It is the responsibility of coaches, managers, sponsors and players to know the nsa rules and bylaws.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Official isf approved softball or other notification as may be selected and approved by the isf equipment standards commission.