The official rules include rules, effects, and appendices. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax. If the protesting manager feels the ruling is unjust, the situation may be decided by a vote of the executive board.
Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. The usa softball code is the official code of operations, governance, and organization of usa softball and can be found on the usa softball website at. The home team scorebook will be used as the official scorekeeper unless the team has no score book in which case the visitor book may be used. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your. 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. Each pt association is entitled to have three delegates present at the rules forum but only one of the three delegates is entitled to vote on rule change proposals.
The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all usa softball specifications and requirements of rule 3, section 1 and. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Official softball rule book 20182021 european softball. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs nicoles new friend lady tigers book 3. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those changes. The north american fastpitch association is constantly updating the rules of fastpitch. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. The rules govern the playing of fast pitch and modified fast pitch softball. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and. At the congress of the world baseball softball confederation, a number of changes in softball rules were approved. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations.
This rulebook contains the official rules of fast pitch softball official rules of the world baseball. In no event will a team be awarded a favorable decision on a protest where that team has used trickery, deception or wrongful interpretation of a rule by an umpire, isa official or tournament director. However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with. 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. As of 20 you can however, receive the official rule book on your smart. This allows you the user to search the rulebook for specific text using the adobe. 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. Tournaments and leagues played after august 1, will qualify teams for the following summers state and world series tournaments. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch.
We recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first. Plant city florida computer repair, web hosting, web design, email, web marketing, networking service and more. 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. The world baseball softball confederations wbsc aims to identify, train and assess umpires across the globe in order to improve the quality and consistency of officiating throughout the game of softball. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Amending the official softball rules a rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Follow all the action of the khsaa state softball tournament. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes when usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Official playing rules can be found at all updates. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017.
The ultimate guide to fastpitch the official rules of softball. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. North american fastpitch association rules of softball. Official playing rules can be found at all updates or corrections can be found there as this book is only a guide. 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 usa softball code is a comprehensive, indepth document determining the vision, mission, values, goals, and the administration and organization to ensure fruition of the. However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. The infield and outfield, including the boundary marks from the apex of home plate to 1st and 3rd, and their extended foul lines, are fair ground. In fastpitch softball, the distance between the pitching plate and home plate is 43 feet for women and 46 feet for men and the bases are 60 feet apart. Where fast pitch only is shown, modified pitch rules are followed the same. They have now been adopted for use in all softball australia competitions.
These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. 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. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. Any misuse or reprinting of these official rules without the prior written consent of the wbsc is prohibited. 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. A thorough knowledge of the softball canada playing rules will strengthen an officials umpiring skills and enhance personal confidence on the field. 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.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. In addition to the official wording below, a link has been placed on the dizzy dean national website left hand column of every web page taking you to the sadler insurance risk management web page. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rul. The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules.
The 20182021 official playing rules were adopted by the world baseball and softball congress wbsc at its 2017 rules congress. This will ensure we have good contact information for. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o media shall be. The fastpitch program is designed for both boys and girls however, the boys program shall be entirely separate from the girls program. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. The appendices and effects form part of the rule s in which they are cited and have the same force and effect as the rule itself. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 201821 official softball playing rules. 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. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Nations fastpitch association rule book official fast pitch playing rules and bylaws.
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. Jan 25, 2018 at the congress of the world baseball softball confederation, a number of changes in softball rules were approved. 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. Pcu computers, domains, web hosting international softball. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Softball confederation wbsc, formerly operating as the. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. We have informed you about the changes already, check the news here. The official softball rule book in australia ebook written by. Fast pitch 12 optic yellow cover only blue stitch ball.
The north american fastpitch association nafa gratefully acknowledges its rules committee, state directors, managers, umpires. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. General conduct rules vv set a good example for participants and fans to follow. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Fifth edition rule book effective 112020 fasa fastpitch softball. The softball field shall contain a 60foot square infield diamond and an outfield area that may or. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Scan or click to view the 2019 official program interactive version scan or click to view the 2019 official program pdf format follow the live statistics and get final statistics for each game. No 6 after 6 run rule in 10u and 12u national championship play. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch 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. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. Altered bat 9 1 1 bat specifications 1921 3 1 an, note batter box 35 7 1 d, effect appeal play 9 1 2 baserunner 4546 8 8 gj, effect batting out of order 3536 7 2 ac. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The catchers box, bases, coachs boxes, batters boxes and 3 foot first base line shall be as in the the field diagram. This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed. Official rules book of softball british rule of law. In the complete absence of a scorekeeper from either team, the umpires scorecard will be used. 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. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. The primary focus and effort of this component publication is to promote consistency in rule interpretations by describing situations and addressing their rulings as interpreted by the officiating.
They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. A softball field consists of the dirt infield, which contains the pitching circle and the diamond of bases, and a grassy outfield. Both teams should check the umpires score card after every inning and after the game. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. In the 12u qualifiers, the tournament director has the option to not use the 6 after 6 tiebreaker. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership.
Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. 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. The wbsc strives to promote better communications between umpires, coaches and staff to be able to provide consistency in the interpretation. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the fastpitch. If you are a director or uic you already have an account.
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