I only have the 2005 version and was looking for something newer. Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has you covered. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Nfhs authenticating mark shall be on each ball as shown in figure 14 of the nfhs rule book. In order for a bat to be deemed legal it must be an official a. For the fast pitch game, the asa softball rules 2009 say that the distance between the two bases should be 60 ft for both men and women. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. 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. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Coaches should download and print their certificate at the completion of the course. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
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. For the latest, most accurate documentation see your local district commissioner or state association commissioner or refer to the rules book distributed to you upon annual registration. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Download usa softball 2020 rulebook and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad.
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. Local softball rules canon city recreation colorado. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my.
Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships c ode of e thics 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 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. There are also different rules for slow pitch softball and fast pitch softball. 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. See rule 5 2 3 and inspect the bats for the asa 2004. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Apr 06, 2019 a search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. 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. The on line rule book supersedes the printed edition. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball.
The usa softball app is the free, official app of usa softball and provides onthego information for the ultimate softball fan. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes that clarified the. The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and opposing team.
Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. All rules not covered herein, please refer to the current asa official fast pitch softball rules for women. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. You may download the app for the updated rules in the app store for. Player eligibility will be based upon the players age as of january 1st of the current year. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and.
If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. The most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces.
Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. 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. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. On behalf of the amateur softball association and usa softball i would thank all of the players, managers, coaches, umpires, and. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Lngs regular season playing rules laguna niguel girls softball.
This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. 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. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. 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 ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. This allows you to switch between the umpire mechanics software and this rulebook. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Asa softball rules for the playing areathe softball pitches vary based on whether it is a mens game or a womens game. If a player plays college softball, they are unable to play class b 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.
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. 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. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. The usa softball rule book, formerly asa, will be the official rule. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first. Nfhs 2020 softball rulebook nfhs 2019 softball rulebook 2020 nfhs softball rule book nfhs 2020 softball rule book nfhs 20192020 rulebook 20192020 nfhs wrestling rulebook nfhs softball nfhs softball rules nfhs. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. 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. Stay connected to team usa athletes through stories, photos, videos and social media while staying uptodate with local and national softball events. There are several ways to accomplish this on a windows machine. 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.
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