Bats bearing the asa 20 certification mark are allowed in slow pitch only. Clarifies bats with the new asa 20 certification mark are only allowed in the game of slow pitch. Asa rule book and score book will be distributed at the team managers meetings only listed on page 3. Infield fly rule there is no infield fly rule for this division. Intermediate division exceptions to asa softball rules revised 2014 1. Asa batters box dimensions slowpitch softball forums. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Pre1995 bats can be approved by the umpire at the game.
You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Usa softball of southern california is an affiliate of usa softball, the national governing body of softball in the united states and a united states olympic committee usoc voting member. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa softball. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. The official special olympics summer sports rule book, the amateur softball association coed rule.
The isf rules apply to both fastpitch and slowpitch softball, although in the united states they are more widely used in fastpitch games. Games shall be 7 innings in length with a maximum of 7 runs scored by a team in an inning. Unified softball tournament format and rule modifications 1. If a game under isf rules is tied after seven innings, the tiebreaker rule is put into effect. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players.
Unified softball tournament format and rule modifications. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Bats must have asa approved seal showing 2000, or be listed on the asa website by manufacturer as approved. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book.
Spokane girls fastpitch softball association sgfsa league and league tournament play will be governed by asa junior olympic fastpitch rules, except as modified by these special rules. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. 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. The international tiebreaker rule refers to the extrainning rules set by the international softball federation. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Midlake softball organization was formed in 2014 to provide slow pitch softball for the city of sheboygan and outlying communities. Numerous editorial changes were made in the 2001 edition of the ncaa softball rules book. Answers should be put on the answer sheet and returned to the grader or test committee. 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. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes.
Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. 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. To avoid any conflict with the asa excessive warmup rule, a pitcher participating in this warmup shall throw the. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. Download ebook 2014 asa answers 2014 asa answers 2014 asa answers the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2014 asa official rule book. Association official rules of softball, team edition. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. There is no change to the dimensions of the batters box for 16inch softball.
Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Designed for ages 418, age divisions offered include. Sessions 1 through 5 are classroom sessions anticipated to last no more than 2 hours. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. And you should get the asa fastpitch softball rule 2014 driving under. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules. These house rules are revised for the 2014 season and supersede any previous rules and customs.
The official website for the massachusetts junior olympic amateur softball association jo commissioner. If the pitcher, catcher, injured or ill player, and player who has left the game early are. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. They are responsible for helping train new umpires and handle rule changes pertaining to their programs in the rule book. Intermediate division exceptions to asa softball rules. This change to rule 2, section 3 c of the asa rule book shall take affect immediately. Rule 1 rules all games shall be played under the rules of the current year asa softball rule book unless otherwise specifically provided herein. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. There will be no divisioning games in unified softball competition. Since its inception in 1984, babe ruth softball has grown tremendously to become a premier softball program throughout the united states and canadaand is also the fastest growing division in babe ruth league, inc. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. Feb 21, 2017 this feature is not available right now.
The league started out as usssa from 20142017 but has since converted to following asa standards as an independent league. You can find a taaf softball team registration form at the end of this rulebook, or stop by. Area results, coaches assessments, and skill tests are the determining factors in unified softball divisioning. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. What is the difference between a travel team and a recreational league team.
For everyone, whether you are going to start to join with others to consult a book, this asa fastpitch softball rule 2014 is very advisable. Midwest recreational fastpitch rule book 32014 table of contents a. Such that no more than two 2 outfielders are located on either side of dead center of the field. All asa rules will apply, except as modified by the following. Players and umpires should be at the game no later than 30 minutes prior to game time. D ead center is an imaginary line extending from home plate through second base and into the outfield to the end of the playing field. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Those which are grammatical in nature are not listed. Spokane girls fastpitch softball association special rules. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
The asa rule book umpire edition and the fas rule book will be distributed during training. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed will be competitive or below as pertains to all rules. Rules on international tiebreakers in womens fastpitch softball. By rescinding this rule, the size of the batters box for 11inch and 12inch slow pitch softball will revert back to three feet by seven feet 3 x 7. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Participation rule the entire roster of players will be listed in the batting lineup and no player will be benched for more than 1 consecutive inning. Only those changes which clarified the previous rule or provided interpretation are listed below. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. No changes in these special rules will be made except in writing i. 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. 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.
This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. All coaches will receive an usa softball rule book. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and.