The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Updates to add the new usa softball all games certification mark. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. Divisions offered are coed, womens, mens open and mens church. It is one of the four major governing bodies of amateur softball in america, along with asa, nsa and usssa. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5. 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. Those rules include field distances, pitching distances, number of players and equipment.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Mar 22 lasouth bay select tournament sam levy adult center. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017. The bat is stationary and the ball has backspin and rolls into the stationary bat. The respective minimum and maximum distances from home plate to the fence are 265 and 275 feet for women, 300 and 315 feet for men, and 275 and 300 feet for coed play. The most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. The current edition of the asa rulebook will be the official rulebook for the program. Head coaches are required to attend one of these clinics. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship.
Dues are payable by april 15th delinquent after april 30th. But it is a huge mistake to only focus on the gamespecific moves related to your position in the field. Dynamic ssc softball contests will be governed by the official rules of the amateur softball association of america asa with the following modifications. Safety line must be used in lieu of home plate at all times. The canon city recreation district rules take priority over the usa softball rules. Never submit a student on a certificate of eligibility without having all necessary paperwork. 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. The hanahan recreation department adult softball program is sanctioned through asa softball.
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. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. Usa softball will make a determination by june 1 of the status of the 2020 usa softball national championship finals and the 2020 usa softball junior. 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. Usa asa softball of south carolina state commissioner 8644316568. Asa slow pitch softball rules are followed except where moab rules apply. An official 2014 asa rulebook is located in the top file drawer of the ballpark office. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. Equipment all players must wear baseball pants, sweatpants, long pants, culottes, kneelength shorts, or other baseballpant length bottoms. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Any bat used in houstonssc softball play must bear either the asa approved 2000 certification mark, the asa 2004 certification mark, or the asa 20 certification mark see below, and must not be listed on an asa nonapproved bat list with certification marks. B1 hits the ball and drops her bat into fair territory as she is heading to first base. Major plus division the rosters for this division may have players from either east or west of the mississippi river exceptions will be granted for mid.
This is a live ball and contacting the bat has no bearing on the play. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Players should receive positive reinforcement and be encouraged to do their best. We are a premiere fastpitch organization that hosts quality tournaments and events in south carolina. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000, asa 2004, asa 20 or the new approved usa softball certification marks. Usa softball is the largest softball organization in the united states and the governing body of all softball. Wyoming high school activities association officially.
Apr 24, 2018 the national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules committee approved an addition to rule 2 about intentional walks and three additions to rule 3 regarding uniforms and equipment at its june 1214 meeting in indianapolis. South carolina high school league schsl 6,920 views. Asa usa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Once a member has been assigned to a team or sub list, dues are nonrefundable. Changes the maximum fence distance for mens slow pitch from 315 feet to 325 feet. 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. Sep 29, 2009 the michigan high school athletic association, or mhsaa, has established softball rules that all michigan high schools must follow. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format.
If you are renewing your membership, please make your check out to scg softball club and mail your dues to. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. We host asa fastpitch softball tournaments in the upstate of south carolina and try to. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004 olympic games in athens, greece became the top story of the olympics. Sysa softball shall assign players to all teams on the basis of their age, schools and neighborhoods, not on the basis of individual team, player parent or coach preference. Tri county rules greater buford athletic association. Softball southern california municipal athletic federation. Bats must have their original paint markings for complete identification. Sc nsa is nationally governed by nsa, which has been in operation for over 25 years. Apr 20, 2018 the usa softball rule book, formerly asa, will be the official rule book of the canon city recreation district adult softball program. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. Only leather covered softballs with the official asausssansa softball.
Players, parents, or spectators who are unruly will be warned by the. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Allen sports association is a nonprofit youth sport organization that was founded in 1976. A transfer student should always be checked very closely. This page outlines specific policies and procedures for the usssa fastpitch program in south carolina. Following the presidents advice of 15 days to stop the spread, usa softball of sc will suspend any sanctioning events until march 31. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the. The south central girls softball league provides play for asa class b teams in support of improving area high school programs. 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. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc.
Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Tournamentasa official tournament management system of asa. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Seth werkheiser source softball is a variation of the sport baseball. The teams in our softball league are registered as class b community based by the amateur softball association asa. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. All leagues are to be considered class d leagues or below as pertains to all rules. Just a reminder, usa softball has been following the developing covid19 pandemic as the safety and wellbeing of the usa softball community continues to be a top priority for usa softball. Sc nsa umpires are trained and certified through a national program. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. The game umpires is officially in charge of each game and will have. National youth sports 1012 softball rules 8114 page 1 10 12 year old girls softball rules a. Rules clinics the south carolina high school league will conduct clinics.
The rules are in accordance with the united states specialty sports association softball rules. The south carolina high school league will conduct clinics. In the event of a conflict in language between any printed version of the code and the version on the this website, the website version controls. Its more commonly played at a recreational level and played on a pitch smaller than that of baseball. 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. Rick meyer 8034414301 8032781977 recreation teams can be league teams or a league allstar team. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. After that time we will reevaluate our current situation and and release a statement. Sc nsa offers only the highest quality tournament playing facilities. In softball, it is essential for the players to manage all the roles, not only the one they have.
Rec district championships 8u,10u,12u,14u,16u,18u n. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. The maximum fence distance for mens slow pitch will be 325 feet. Accordingly each age division has as its purpose the following. A regulation game is seven innings term at bat unless extra innings. Coaches are responsible for their teams players, parents, and spectator conduct at all times. Coaches, players, and spectators are not allowed to approach the umpire s to. In slow pitch softball, the distance between the pitching and home plates is 50 feet for both women and men and bases are 65 feet apart. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
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. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please forward your questions to. Softball pitchers might spend more time practicing pitching styles and techniques, while hitters would work more on their hit craft. Manger and players will be ejected from the tournament and at least a one year ban. To compete in a scmaf softball tournament, the team manager must complete a scmaf softball roster form see below and submit it to the tournament director by the deadline of the said tournament email or fax. Please call journey house travel in oklahoma city and reserve your softball trip today. 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. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. An application form is not needed for returning members. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. All bats used in issa play for all divisions must be official softball bats certified by the amateur softball association asa andor certified bpf 1. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability.
National youth sports 79 softball rules 8114 page 1 7 9 year old girls softball rules the purpose of the nys 7 9 year old girls softball league is to provide a fun, noncompetitive environment for developing fundamental baseball skills. Coed softball general tournament rules scmaf bat rule. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. Clarifies that game management or a state administrator may establish a deadball media area within the confines of the field, but that area will remain a deadball area throughout the game. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
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. All teams must be usa sanctioned and all players must be active participants in. The asa is committed to providing softball teams across america with a first class personal, oneonone connection for all of your travel needs. The goal of our program is to create opportunities in tournament play, for all ages and abilities and to reward our hardworking athletes with the very best prize packages for the top finishing teams.
Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Sysa softball rules 14u revised may 2010 page 1 the playing of all games is governed by asa rules and regulations except those noted below. Rules governing junior varsity softball will be asa official modified fast pitch softball rules with the following exceptions. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. 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. It is important for all little league volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most uptodate version of little league.
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