Asa softball rule book 2015

On dimensions mentioned which 25 minimum and 30 maximum. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball. Failure to have 8 players at game time results in a forfeit. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Asa softball rule book 2015 except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs meet the asa bat performance standard, bear either the or. This came up here this weekend new guys running asa and according to the 2015 paperback rule book, it apparently doesnt specify the pitch hitting the plate being dead. This will ensure we have good contact information for. 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. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces.

Look back rule defined according to the asa fastpitch softball rule book, the look back rule specifies that when the pitcher has control of the ball inside the pitchers circle and does not attempt to. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa mark, but shall not exceed 2. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison j. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. If anything we promote asa by using their rule set and advertising such. 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. 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. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. 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.

Look back rule defined according to the asa fastpitch softball rule book, the look back rule specifies that when the pitcher has control of the ball inside the pitchers circle and does not attempt to make a play on any runner, then all runners who are on base must stay on the base. Tssaa softball rule book 2 2020 new softball pitching rule changes hot topic. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. The catchers helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. We are looking forward to another great year of amateur softball and have. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. All pitchers are governed by the provisions of official baseball rule 3. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.

Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. The official forum collision at safety bag asa rule. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. 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.

Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The name of the organization shall be the iowa amateur softball association inc. Usa softball of southern california is an affiliate of usa softball, the national governing body of softball in the united states and a united states olympic committee usoc voting member. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. 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. The system is operated out of the national office in oklahoma city, ok and support is provided by both the national office. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set. There are all sorts of amendments and exceptions to the double base rule the rule itself is almost an entire page long in the rule book. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration.

The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Safety base rules are going to vary by code, not by sport. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and. Since its inception in 1984, babe ruth softball has grown tremendously to become a premier softball program throughout the united states and canadaand is also the fastest growing division in babe ruth league, inc. Not sure about senior softball but asa rule states i am almost sure asa changed the rule about 3 years ago that a mitt can be worn by any player asa rule 34 a glovemitt may be worn by any player.

Iowa amateur softball association code revised february 22, 2015 2015 code changes and points of emphasis in red bold type part 1. What would be the logic to us signing up with asa when all we need is a copy of their rules for a website. National softball association the players association. 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. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3. A team must have a minimum of 8 players to start play and to continue play. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. After enough of us stated that it had been the case since asa incorporated stealing, he changed it since both teams were in agreement, but he was standing by the rule book. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. We dont use asa umpires, we use our own under our own insurance. Most of the exceptions cover the typical plays you see at first base, with a fielder standing at the base waiting to receive a throw and a runner trying to get there as fast as he can. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of.

The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. As the sport of softball continually evolves, focusing on the usa softball. If anything we promote asa by using their ruleset and. 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. The pitching rules change and what it looks likewhat you can and cant do. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.

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. And, i am pretty sure that you no longer have to be affiliated with little league anymore to buy both its baseball or softball rules book. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Oklahoma city the amateur softball association asa of americausa softball, the national governing body ngb of softball in the u.

Asausa softball announces organizational rename and rebrand. Usa softball honors umpires at 2019 uic clinic awards banquet. Make sure you are looking it up in the book of the organization you are playing. Not sure about senior softball but asa rule states i am almost sure asa changed the rule about 3 years ago that a mitt can be worn by any. Absolutely, coaches should be required to read the rule book. Lets talk about the pitching rules change, what it. A runner must make every effort to avoid colliding with. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. 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. 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. All of our burlingame softball players are members of asa and sancra and must abide by the rules. The babe ruth baseballsoftball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic. Sep 04, 2015 provided to youtube by cdbaby understanding the dpflex rule from blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition.

Designed for ages 418, age divisions offered include. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. I am pretty sure that one can buy the asa rules directly from asa without being affiliated with asa.

Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Asa softball rules apply only during asa championship play, however rules can be used at the local level in nonchampionship play as well. If you are a director or uic you already have an account.