All teams should obtain and retain the latest copy of the usa softball playing rule. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Our state association follows the constitution, code and bylaws of usa softball of illinois. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. 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. All the same, on a serious note, asa coed softball is a very innovative and intelligent endeavor by the amateur softball association asa, usa. Usa softball was founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association asa with a tournament held in chicago that was organized by leo fischer and michael j. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. These materials can be obtained from your district commissioner.
If the pitch does not meet these requirements, an illegal pitch shall be called. 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. Intramural softball shall be governed by the official asa slow pitch softball rules with the following exceptions. Senior softballusa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softballusa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. Usa softball of north dakota formerly the north dakota amateur softball association is proud to be one of 68 local affiliates for usa softball. This order has to be given to the umpire before the match, and it is mostly malefemale, malefemale. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book.
Leagues are well within their right to change any asa rule they see fit to see rule 12 so if youre asking in the context of your particular league, you cant go back to them with the argument that the asa rule book says something different if their written league rules say otherwise. All players must show their uga id before every game in order to participate. Mens slow pitch southern california usa softball has established a championship qualifying tournament program for all levels of mens slow pitch. In 12 inch the radius distance is 300 feet for men. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. As the essential rules book for recreational sport slow pitch softball. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the.
A player with two strikes who hits a foul ball strikes out. To encourage amateur softball to be conducted in accordance with the spirit of true. In case of pitching, there are four types of pitches. Nirsa slow pitch softball rules book 2nd edition nirsa on. The following rules shall govern all team and leagues under the jurisdiction of the napa parks and recreation department. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the. Here are the asa coed softball rules, regulations, and. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. 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. The official guide and rule book of the national organization includes all bylaws and rules. The official bat shall meet all the requirements of asa rule 3.
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. Teams need to send in all paperwork to their local district rep. Page 40 rule 10 live ball and dead ball page 50 rule 11 protests page 52 rule 12 specialty programs page 54 coed play page 54 pumpkin ball coed page 56 womens play page 57. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Runners may then attempt to steal second or third base but are not permitted to steal home. A foul ball is always considered a strike under asa slow pitch rules. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. The courtesy runner rule is brand new to asa, and the sooner we get everyone on track with the right verbiage, the better. Adult fast pitch teams can send their rosters directly to the usa softball of nebraska state office 4103 osborne dr. Im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
Then they should not have been awarded the tournament if. Registration with usa softball missouri is good for the calendar year. They shall be responsible to ensure that all required sanction. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. A team must have a minimum of eight players to start and finish. In order to purchase softballs, teams, andor leagues, must be a member of the usa softball of michigan, as this is a. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. The local rep will send in all paperwork and any fees that have not been send in by the teams. The slow pitch district commissioner will have the final say on team classification.
Coaches for 2017 that play in championship play will need to be ace cert with the background check. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. Adult slow pitch softball league rules it is the goal of our department to provide programs that encourage sportsmanship, respect and fun. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and.
Louis asa kickball modified rules games will be governed using asa slow pitch rules with the. Shortly afterward, the asa was located in newark, new jersey. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. Early in my fast pitch career, i had one incident in which terminology meant everything. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. Manger and player s will be ejected from the tournament and at least a one year ban. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. To qualify for the western nationals, which provide berths to the usa softball national championship finals, a team must meet registration and roster deadlines, win a qualifier, or earn. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. In no event will a team be awarded a favorable decision on a protest where that team has used trickery, deception or wrongful interpretation of a rule by an umpire, isa official or tournament director.
Special ground rules may be made by tournament directors when the field is less than the official minimum dimensions, which are. The asa states that coed teams must alternate genders in their batting order. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue. In womens class a and b, the radius distance will be a minimum of 275 feet to a maximum of 325 feet distance for national or world tournament play. Usa softball annually conducts national championships in the adult slow pitch division while many state and metro associations offer tournament and league play. Rule book, without the express written consent of the national softball association is prohibited. We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. Competitive slow pitch player, hobbs, breaks down the 20 asa bat standards in slow pitch softball. Teams need to have individual player insurance or team registration along with insurance before you can play in any washington asa tournament.
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. Adult general information usa softball of southern. If the pitch is swung at, the illegal pitch is ignored. Asausa softball 10u rules in effect, except as follows. Slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. 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. The batter has the option of taking the pitch for an automatic ball or swinging at the pitch. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. Ive never heard of any such rule in slow pitch softball. You can check out who your slow pitch district commissioner is under adult and district information. A five inning 10 run rule, a four inning 15 run rule and a three inning 20 run rule will be used throughout the tournament. Allgrass field rules allgrass fields have an artificial mat in the home plate area i. If any direct rule conflict exists between state and national, the national rules take precedence.
Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for asa play. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. In case of females batting, a 11inch redstitch ball is in play. 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.
Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. With wood bat leagues, some bats have stamps, some dont. The waterford parks and recreation department and the league director reserve the right to. Tournament directors at the request of usssa national office may, however, allow for up to an inch increase in length and up to an ounce increase.
Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield.
Any home run classification will apply as per current asa playing rule book, rule 5 section 8. Founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association, usa softball is the national governing body of softball in the unites states, so declared by the united states olympic committee in 1978. Diameter of the balls used varies slightly among the gender. A benefit of registration is a rule book and a score book. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. Rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner.
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