Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. 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. 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. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. The performance of a softball by reducing the temperature below that of game conditions is unsportsmanlike. Elite sports softball and baseball tournaments for the. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
Prior to all games the managerteam rep is responsible to make sure that all bats are legal. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Official senior softballusa rulebook official isa senior rulebook. 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. 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. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. A team may use a courtesy runner for its pitcher and catcher per the usssa rule book. It has whitewater rafting, live bands playing, carnival rides, zip lines across the river and saturday night fireworks. Choose a tournament from the list below to view the brackets for that tournament.
While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. Each home run over the limit is a walk and the base runners advance only if forced by the batter being awarded the walk. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softball usa 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. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Rules and rulebook for georgia and national usssa fastpitch. Numerous editorial changes were made in the 2001 edition of the ncaa softball rules book. We watched this association grow until we outgrew our field capacity and joined in with another association to provide quality tournaments throughout georgia and alabama and tennessee.
Home rule book directions tournament registration team registration roster contact camsports faqs. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. By clicking sign up, you agree to our privacy policy and to receive our promotional emails opt out any time. As softball is an outdoor sport played under sun and also gives severe physical stress, players have to take sufficient rest before a match day. A double base will be used at first base as described in the s. The 1upprogressive rule shall be enforced after a team has reached the home run limit. Rule for california and that portion of florida not including the panhandle area was repealed. For all bat specifications in usssa, please refer to usssa rule book rule 2. Only those changes which clarified the previous rule or provided interpretation are listed below. Those which are grammatical in nature are not listed. Summer sports season softball comprehensive rulebook. Hidden conditional random fields with distributed user.
Great way to have the nfhs rules for softball at your fingertips at all times. To all our volunteers and fans across the world, your health and wellbeing is what matters most. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. The home for all of triple crowns fastpitch tournaments across the united states. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Those players, who dont wear caps, have to wear a helmet. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. Pitching apitchermayberemovedasapitcher,movetoadifferentdefensivepositionandreturnasapitcheronlyonceper. Elite sports association was established in the spring of 2002 by founder steve harrison. Official rules book of softball british rule of law. Taking the signal updated clarifications 201921 rules 3.
If a batter hits a ball with an illegal or altered bat, refer to rule 7. The directors at cam sports would like to welcome you to our association. 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. Mens softball touramnt rules slowpitch an fastpitch nothing contained herein shall prohibit the softball committee itom interpreting and ruling on all the conditions and regulations set forth for tournament play. The responsibility to verify that players are legally equipped rests with the coach and administration of the school. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. The players a team must have 9 players to start or to continue a game with the maximum of 10 players not including an ep see last rule under batting.
The ball used in softball is not as hard as a cricket ball but still it is mandatory to use helmet. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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. Just take a few minutes to fill out the form below. Are city of beverly hills softball rules which overwrite the scmaf rule book where. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Marion county girls softball 2014 rule book revised mar 2, 2014 2 general rules. National federation of state high school associations softball. Once you submit this information, it will be stored in our database, so that you do not have to submit it each time. Rule 412d already requires head coaches to verify that their players are legally and properly equipped. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Official rules of softball amateur softball association.
National federation of state high school associations. Umpires will be required to check all bats prior to each game. Cca softball is played with a 12 inch regulation size softball. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Softball canada rule book samspa follows the softball canada rules with a few exceptions that are unique to our league. Tournament registration will now be easier than ever. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on.
Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. Unified sports slow pitch team competition section bequipment 1. The appendices and effects form part of the rules in which they are cited and have the same force. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules.
The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The players a team must have 9 players to start or to continue a game with the maximum of 10 players not including an ep. Active also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators. With the creation of softballs longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd implementation plan. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country. Psa girls fast pitch softball rules spring preston meadow drive. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition. At all kidsports games, each team will bat its entire roster present at the game. Active is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. Rule change field and equipment rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently fastened by the. In the event of a rule change they will be communicated by email to all registered players. 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. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. If you would like to become a certified usssa umpire contact. 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. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year.
Sign up for travel softball tournaments around georgia. Rules 742 and 1023l provide the authority to umpires to penalize for equipment violations. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Psa girls fast pitch softball rules spring preston. League rules and conditions of play are discussed and scmaf rule.
The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and opposing team. In support of the worldwide effort to keep our communities safe, our online store will remain open, but orders will not be shipped until further notice. 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. Grace period 10 minutes for the first game of the day. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The softball canadas rule book and amendments can be found here. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd. Faqs home softball baseball football girls basketball boys basketball girls soccer boys soccer powerlifting.