International softball federation is strictly prohibited. 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. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison j. 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. Scenario rulebaseball andor softball page 3 discuss.
Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. National softball association the players association. 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. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included. Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play.
Designed for ages 418, age divisions offered include. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Anyone have the direct link to the full asa rulebook. All of our burlingame softball players are members of asa and sancra and must abide by the rules.
The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. Provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. It has 337 members with 125 deceased, including players, managers, umpires, and other suitable individuals. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa mark, but shall not exceed 2. 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. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. A world amateur softball tournament was held by the asa at chicagos soldier field.
Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3. If anything we promote asa by using their ruleset and advertising such. However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. I only find the updates or changes to certain rules. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. The following year, the 1934 national recreation congress recognized the asa. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. 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. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces.
As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. 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. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. What would be the logic to us signing up with asa when all we need is a copy of their rules for a website. Aug 26, 2015 2015 asa usa softball team usa and usa future stars amateur softball. As the sport of softball continually evolves, focusing on the usa softball brand better reflects the legacy that asausa softball.
We dont use asa umpires, we use our own under our own insurance. This came up here this weekend new guys running asa and according to the 2015 paperback rule book, it apparently doesnt specify the pitch hitting the plate being dead. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. A team must have a minimum of 8 players to start play and to continue play. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. Asa softball rules apply only during asa championship play, however rules can be used at the local level in nonchampionship play as well. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5. On dimensions mentioned which 25 minimum and 30 maximum. Not sure about senior softball but asa rule states i am almost sure asa changed the rule about 3 years ago that a mitt can be worn by any player asa rule 34 a glovemitt may be worn by any player. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
After enough of us stated that it had been the case since asa incorporated stealing, he changed it since both teams were in agreement, but he was standing by the rule book. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Oklahoma city the amateur softball association asa of americausa softball, the national governing body ngb of softball in the u. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. If anything we promote asa by using their rule set and advertising such. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball.
Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004 certification mark see figure 16 and not be listed on the asa non. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. Most of the exceptions cover the typical plays you see at first base, with a fielder standing at the base waiting to receive a throw and a runner trying to get there as fast as he can.
There are all sorts of amendments and exceptions to the double base rule the rule itself is almost an entire page long in the rule book. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Shortly afterward, the asa was located in newark, new jersey. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. If, in the umpires judgment, a runner misses a base to avoid a collision with a defensive player, the runner. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. I would like to be able to discuss this intelligently at our offseason softball coaches meeting.
The national softball hall of fame was dedicated may 26, 1973, in oklahoma city. Asausa softball announces organizational rename and rebrand. The catchers helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Houston youth softball association ghysa and the asa rule book for the current year. Softball rules of the game the official site of the ncaa. Softball southern california municipal athletic federation. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Established in 1957 by the amateur softball association asa, the national softball hall of fame and museum is a permanent shrine to the men and women who played the game so well. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
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. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. It has to actually be caught first and then dropped. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set.
The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. The present facility was officially dedicated may 26, 1973 and has since had two additions. 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. 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. As the sport of softball continually evolves, focusing on the usa softball. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Asa rule books may be obtained from any asa commissioner or from page 2. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. How to join the committee administrators, coaches and officials.
The official forum collision at safety bag asa rule. 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. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 11192015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 11202015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11192015 2016 asausa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual. Usa softball minnesota 877 meander court medina, mn 55340. 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.
The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. 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. Usa softball minnesota was established in 2012 to provide softball opportunities to all disciplines of softball in minnesota through a network of league directors, communities, clubs, and associations. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 1119 2015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 1120 2015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 1119 2015 2016 asa usa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual updated 122815. October 17, 2019 meeting minutes archived minutes next meeting date. 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. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers.