But, they have it bundled with a mechanics program on cd. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained. In addition, it oversees more than 150,000 amateur teams nationwide. 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. Asa requires bats and balls to satisfy the rules listed in the official rules of softball published by asa. All bats must bear either the asa approved 2000 certification mark or the asa 2004 certification mark or the new asa mark new 20. Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has you covered. 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.
Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. Goes directly from the bat, not higher than the batters head to any part of the catchers body or equipment other than the hands or glove. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Asa rules asa softball rules in the event of a conflict in language between any printed version of the code and the version on the this website, the website version controls. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. 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. Incorrect listing of eligible starting players and substitutes. In slow pitch softball, the distance between the pitching and home plates is 50 feet for both women and men and bases are 65 feet apart.
You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. 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. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. To encourage the union of all eligible teams and organizations or groups into separate classifications with active membership in isa. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. If none of these marks is present, the bat is illegal. 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. Encourage coach education program which is available online at the usa softball national office. 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.
Each mens and womens, team shall consist of 10 players. Usa softball formerly the amateur softball association asa and asa usa softball is the governing body for the united states national softball team. Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. The batting team stays up to bat until the fielding team puts out 3 batters. If one of these marks is present but the bat appears on the asa banned bat list, then the bat is also illegal. The most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. Jan 11, 2016 as the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball, has produced the asa playing rules app to provide a.
There are also different rules for slow pitch softball and fast pitch softball. I have received usa softballs official rules of softball and i understand and agree to be bound by the rules of usa softball. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations c. Softball rules 2019 please be sure to have copies with you during the season in case rule clarification is required.
Any situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by the current years asa rules. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. First names may be omitted from the written line up as long as they are. The following notices and new rules can be downloaded and read. The use of unannounced players under the designated player rule i. Lngs regular season playing rules laguna niguel girls softball. Bat regulations pitching regulations asa rules home team will be determined by a coin flip for opening round games in round robin play and or either a singledouble elimination tournament. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Amateur softball ass ociation of america 2801 ne 50th street, oklahoma city, ok 73111. Rules 742 and 1023l provide the authority to umpires to penalize for equipment violations. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the international softball fed eration isf. Runners switching positions on the bases they occupied.
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. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Shortly afterward, the asa was located in newark, new jersey. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. Inaccuracies could include incorrect or omitted first name, uniform number or position. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Asa softball rules for the playing areathe softball pitches vary based on whether it is a mens game or a womens game. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the brandon valley youth softball association privacy policy.
Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. It is important for all little league volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most uptodate version of little leagues official regulations, playing rules, and. The official softball must bear either the asa certification marks, or the. Softballs official rules of softball, and after being duly sworn, depose and say that all the information supplied above is correct to the best of my knowledge and that all the players signed the above in their handwriting and they are. Downloadable forms brandon valley youth softball association.
Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. Softball is played by two teams of 9 players each who try to score more runs than their opponent by rounding the bases and crossing home plate as many times as possible. Bat certification softball bats must bear the 2004 asa certification mark and not be listed on the usa softball nonapproved bat list with the asa certification marks. Teams may be girls, boys, or coed and shall use the 10under classification playing rules and regulations with the following exceptions. Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. Coaches must check in and present roster and waivers legible, completed and signed by parent or legal guardian at least 60 minutes prior to first game. Each team must have a minimum of 7 players in order to begin a game. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may make local exceptions to the official rules, or may add rules.
The following rules are organized and based on the amateur softball association official rules of softball, team edition. Basic softball rules object california state university. The respective minimum and maximum distances from home plate to the fence are 265 and 275 feet for women, 300 and 315 feet for men, and 275 and 300 feet for coed play. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Updated sunday april 7, 2019 by walnut youth softball. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. A world amateur softball tournament was held by the asa at chicagos soldier field. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained heres where it can get tricky if you are not careful with your line up card management and knowledge of the substitute and reentry rule 7 you can bring the flex player into the game to bat or run for the dp if you like. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
For the fast pitch game, the asa softball rules 2009 say that the distance between the two bases should be 60 ft for both men and women. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. City of walnut code of conduct fundraising agreement. Asa has also developed a new series of instructional dvds featuring usa softball womens national team head coach, mike candrea, andrea duran, caitlin lowe and pitching ace, cat osterman.
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. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. We will be playing asa rules straight softball rules with the following exceptions below the top two teams will play in the championship game. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. I am a member in good standing of this softball team and i am eligible to compete with this team in the. 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. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o media shall be prohibited from being in liveball areas. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. Playing rules differences usa softballncaanfhs page 4 of 49 usasoftball. The following year, the 1934 national recreation congress recognized the asa.
Downloadable forms hilliard girls softball association. There are several notices and several illegal bat lists that are extremely important to the league. A players birthdate as of december 31st, 2014 determines their age eligibility for this tournament. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. 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. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Softball rules all games will be governed by the 2007 official asa slow pitch rule book with the following berry college intramural sports modifications. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships c ode of e thics 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. It might be to you and your teams advantage to make a copy so that all players understand the guideline and rules of each notice. A starter may be withdrawn from the game and reentered in the same spot in the batting order once. This copy of the usa softball of southern california 2020 junior olympic rules and regulations.
Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the. Asa bat and ball certification program overview and background asa regulates softball bats and softballs used in asa championship play. During a scoreless game in a sundaymorning softball league, a rules dispute arose concerning two men occupying the same base which had occurred recently in a mets game. Touches the batter or the bat in the batters hands a second time while the batter is within the batters box. 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. The ball remains in play if a base runner is called out for running outside the base path to avoid a tag. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. For the latest, most accurate documentation see your local district commissioner or state association commissioner or refer to the rules book distributed to you upon annual registration. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all.