Over the weekend, i played in a tournament on a field that has a backstop and an outfield fence, with no fencing connecting the two. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to. 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. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. The defensive player, playing the position of pitcher, shall remain with at least one foot inside the pitchers circle until the pitched ball has been delivered to the batter. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. 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. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. If an appeal play is then made by either tagging home plate or the runner, the umpire will then make a decision of this appeal play. Asa softball rules apply only during asa championship play, however rules can be used at the local level in nonchampionship play as well. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. 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. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. 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 abroad. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Asa usa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance.
By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not to exceed 4 square inches, may be worn on jerseys. Asa bat certification process and as required in rule 3 3 1. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. Authentic sports shop gold gorilla nontoxic natural grip enhancer for sweaty wet hands, gloves, bats, clubs, rackets softball, baseball, golf, tennis, football. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on the jersey. National governing body of softball author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. The amateur softball association, founded in 1933, is the governing body of usa amateur softball. A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the lineup. Use of rules during nonchampionship play is at the discretion of local league officials.
The amateur softball association asa sets rules and regulations for softball. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. 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. No books mailed for 2016 season 2016 nfhs softball rule book nfhs softball case book 2016 2017 umpires manual 2016 preseason guide. Minimum and maximum distance set in adult and jo divisions. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. 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. We have an agreed upon rule that any misthrown balls that pass the bench on either side of the field are out of play. The region hosting the regional championship final will establish the base, pitching and fence distances.
Softball is a recreational sport that has been played by men and women for decades. Ncaa softball rules book only those changes that clarified the previous. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. All playing rules and regulations for the tournament will be governed by the current edition of the asa official guide and rule book with the following clarifications and exceptions. Playmore uses the amateur softball association asa as a governing body as its.
Asa rule 3, section 1 f illegal bat chart can be seen on the asa website or out at the ball fields. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Also known as the junior olympic program, the asa s youth division is one of the countrys largest kids sports organizations. 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. If a runner misses home plate and the catcher misses the tag, the umpire will hesitate slightly and if no tag is made the runner will be declared safe. 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.
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. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. As we begin the 2016 asa usa softball year we feel based on feedback from regional umpiresinchief, deputy directors, national. 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. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. It was scheduled to be corrected in the 2016 asausa softball rule book but was missed. Oklahoma city the amateur softball association asa of americausa softball, the national governing body ngb of softball in the u.
Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. There are several ways to accomplish this on a windows machine. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of.
Usa softball is responsible for training, equipping and promoting these four national teams to compete in international and domestic competitions. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Jul 12, 2017 asa softball umpire training animation vol. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Governing mens and womens softball, asa rules are modified to. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. 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 unique way of referencing its rules, the asa rules supplement, and the asa umpire manual. Wooden bats may be used if it is an asa approval softball bat. Don stratton 1948 2016 isa chief executive officer hall of fame 2016.
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 is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. Asausa softball announces organizational rename and rebrand. No books mailed for 2016 season 2016 nfhs softball rule book nfhs softball case book 2016 2017 umpires manual 2016. Asa softball rule books are updated and published annually, and are distributed to all teams and umpires registered. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written. Major plus division the rosters for this division may have players from either east or west of the mississippi river exceptions will be granted for mid. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section.
Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. Playing rules differences usa softball ncaanfhs page 8 of 49 usasoftball. This allows you to switch between the umpire mechanics software and this rulebook. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases a5.
Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. The effect states that the runner closest to home is out. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. The 2016 official rules of softball have been printed and are in the hands. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. 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. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Since 2005, the organization has run the world cup of softball. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
Usa softball is the brand created, operated and owned by the asa that links the usa mens, womens, junior boys and junior girls national team programs together. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. 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. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. The asa has established uniform rules and regulations for youth and adult softball, which extend to both genders. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin and tim malloy 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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. If a batter enters the batters box with an illegal bat or uses an illegal bat during a game, the batter will be penalized. Pre1995 bats can be approved by the umpire at the game.
National softball association the players association. Cashand business checks ac cepted only made payable to city of houston. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. 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 asa usa softball code updated 118 2016 2016 procedural manual.