However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. Ncaa charges for the hard copy rule book, but you can download a pdf version for. 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. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of 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. 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.
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. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following. Rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. While celebrating 50 years as an association at its annual convention in daytona beach in november, the leadership in fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. The ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all usa softball specifications and requirements of rule 3, section 1 and. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. Only asa approved slow pitch softball bats are allowed in league and tournament play.
The stadium ball may be used only in the mens major program. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete. 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. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. Kentucky high school athletic association khsaa studentathletes of today, leaders of tomorrow. All leagues are to be considered class d leagues or below as pertains to all rules. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition situations and interpretations. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe.
Rule 412d already requires head coaches to verify that their players are legally and properly equipped. For your convenience, usa softballs website has a listing of all approved bats and bats that have asa certification marks and are no longer approved. Rules 742 and 1023l provide the authority to umpires to penalize for equipment violations. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all usa softball specifications and requirements of rule 3, section 1. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book.
You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. 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. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. If additional information is made available, allow. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. The batter must keep one foot in the batters box between pitches. Pdf, seeded by rule br104 4 team district docx, seeded and nonseeded br104 4 team district pdf, seeded and nonseeded. Running intentionally into the outfield between bases or through first base unnecessarily. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. 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. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and.
Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Section 1 general rules these apply at all levels of play, unless otherwise amended in age specific rules contained within this document a. In order for a bat to be deemed legal it must be an official a. Committee shall have a policy and procedures manual or information data. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The responsibility to verify that players are legally equipped rests with the coach and administration of the school. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. The senior ball may be used only in the mens senior 50 and over only pro gram and the mens major program, but cannot be used before april 1, 2018. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of.
Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. In two umpire mechanics, with runners on 1st and 2nd base. The classic w ball may be used only in the womens and mixed programs for women to hit only. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes that. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. All changes below are effective january 1, 2018 unless otherwise noted. 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. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules.
The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. 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. Perfect paperback out of printlimited availability.