Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. At no time is the branding sticker allowed on top of the base. No materials mailed for 2016 season except memo to coaches. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. The standard effect for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter legal position in. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play, then the tournament director and uic. Nwraa asa sanctioned 10 and under fastpitch rules 20. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. City junior olympic commissioner reserve the right to create additional rules and regulations not specifically covered in the asa.
Asa girls 18u a eastern new york bad apples binghamton, ny asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. Mouse over the resources menu button on the upper right side of any page, and then click asa rule bo. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will use the 12 ball. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations.
Nwraa asa sanctioned 10 and under fastpitch rules 20 revised 212 our 10 u0026amp. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. The dpflex rule in fast pitch accommodates the ada rule. The metro kansas city asa commissioner and the metro kansas. Applies to coed, men, women and church leagues, and use of the carl smith sports complex. Louis, mo girls 18u b fast pitch east sunbury fastpitch sunbury, pa. The standard effect for an illegal pitch is a ball on the batter legal position in the batters box rule 11. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Teams are guests in the city that the tournament is being conducted.
Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc will be generally the same as defined in other major soft ball associations. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary.
Those rules include field distances, pitching distances, number of players and equipment. 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. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership.
To include all participants, both male and female sexes. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. 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 coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. On february 14, 20, the ohsaa board of directors mandated that these. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every. Certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. Under league is designed for girls age 10 or younger as of january 1, 20. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. 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. All world sports conduct guidelines it is the purpose of all world sports association to conduct the best possible tournaments from all aspects.
They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Bylaws of the independent softball association organization name the name of the organization shall be the independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the association. Tulsa amateur softball association 2019 league rules. Only those changes which clarified the previous rule or provided interpretation are listed below. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus coaching records, conference standings, attendance leaders, and award winners.
To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa mark, but shall not exceed 2. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Asa 8u fastpitch rules pdf complete theocritushwan. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Boys and girls 10under fast pitch and boys 1012 under slow pitch will use the 11 ball. 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 will. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball. To obtain this goal aws must have the cooperation of each player, manager, and coach. Rules of the game download pdf order rules book skip to main content.
Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis other topics at the end of lessons 1, 2 and 3 you will need to successfully complete the lesson quiz before you can continue to the next lesson. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words.
By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Weve added the asa rule book to our resources section. All registered teams and players shall be governed by this code. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Playing field exceptions the playing field shall be laid out according to the following instructions, supplemented by the diagrams at the end of these rules. The rules are in accordance with the united states specialty sports association softball rules. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or paper, pen. Sep 29, 2009 the michigan high school athletic association, or mhsaa, has established softball rules that all michigan high schools must follow. 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 asa code has been adopted by metro kansas city asa. No books mailed for 2016 season 2016 nfhs softball rule book nfhs softball case book 20162017 umpires manual 2016 preseason guide. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes that. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Ncaa publications official baseballsoftball scorebook. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. 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. On a decision regarding a checked swing, when asked by the catcher, the plate.
For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on the jersey. Softball message board with discussions on softball hitting, softball. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. We present complete release of this ebook in djvu, txt, epub, pdf, doc formats. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Pitchers shall pause for a minimum of two seconds to take or simulate taking a signal the signal need not come from the catcher illegal pitch rule 10. Electronic rule book purchase the 2018asa umpire manual 2016 rules canton homesforsale if you are looking for the ebook asa umpire manual 2016 rules in pdf form, then you have come on to the right site.
The 2016 coaches and officials manual includes information regarding. Fillable online flyer montana asa softball fax email print. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. The amateur softball association asa of america founded 1933 is one of the. The 201617 softball rules clinic is comprised of four 4 lessons. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. All world sports northern nevada fastpitch tournaments.