The asa has established uniform rules and regulations for youth and adult softball, which extend to both genders. The playing field is the area where the ball may be legally played or fielded. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on the jersey. To do away with these decisions, which naturally caused bad blood between contestants and were often abused by referees, a. Donna mcguire mo chair, terry hennessy ca ssusa ceo, bill. Asausa softball 10u rules in effect, except as follows. No books mailed for 2016 season 2016 nfhs softball rule book nfhs softball case book 2016 2017 umpires manual 2016 preseason guide. On september 23, 2016, the governor signed into law assembly bill 2007. Written confirmation of clearance must accompany each team roster submitted by districts to. 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. Ucf intramural sports softball rules book 20152016 asa rules will govern play with the following modifications rule 1 definitions appeal play. In addition, it oversees more than 150,000 amateur teams nationwide.
All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. The sylmar independent baseball league shall be governed first by the following rules and regulations. The stand beside her tour womens us olympic softball team is coming to kansas city for 2 games on may 1st. Dec 11, 2018 slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. There is no brief reminder of these rules here, so please consult your. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. The meeting date must be one of the last three 3 days of the tournament, held no earlier than 8. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. 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 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.
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 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. Asa proam rules of competition apply to all levels of asa federation competition unless modified below. Benefits of iowa asa individual registration in 2016 the iowa amateur softball association, is a not for profit organization affiliated with asa softball as one of 73 local associations. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. No books mailed for 2016 season 2016 nfhs softball rule book nfhs softball case. On june 30, 2016, the amateur softball association of asausa softball. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.
To do away with these decisions, which naturally caused bad blood between contestants and were often abused by referees, a new rule was established. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. It is the responsibility of both managers to help the umpire enforce this. Severe weather asa retains the right to delay or cancel a tournament day in case of severe weather. To compete in a scmaf softball tournament, the team manager must complete a scmaf softball roster form see below and submit it to the tournament director by the deadline of the said tournament email or fax. Asa approved host club sites will be awarded state championships on a rotational schedule. By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not. The league or tournament may also modify certain rules for a specific fastpitch softball season or tournament. Benefits of iowa asa individual registration in 2016.
When the entire play is completed, if required the umpire shall rule a dead ball, and enforce the appropriate ruling. You can find a taaf softball team registration form at the end of this rulebook, or stop by. I have searched and have been unable to find the rules online. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. 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. Pdf digital file summary of 2018 rulebook amendments.
You can find equipment and other softball supplies for umpires, players and. Only asa certified clubs, with current asa liability insurance, will be permitted to conduct asa federation tour qualifiers and. Page from the past, asa trapshooting rule book trap. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball by little league international. In order to participate in the postseason tournament, a player must be rostered on a team and. No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333.
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. Any additional home runs above the oneup rule will be scored as an out. Designated player dp fp only the designated player is a starting offensive player who bats in the lineup for the flex player listed in the tenth 10th position on the lineup card. 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. Mens c 3, mens d 1, coed 1, mens e0 oneup home run rule once both teams reached their respective home run limits, either team may hit an additional home run. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or. A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the lineup. Federation state championships will consist of one 1 round of thirty 30 individual mckenzie 3d targets. The code is further described as the rules and regulations of the. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike.
An appeal is a play on a rule violation on which an umpire may not make a decision until requested by a manager, coach or player. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. The home team will supply 2 new, yellow asa approved game balls prior to the start of the game. For the 8u level, the home team is responsible for providing a hitting tee. This copy of the asa code became effective on january 01, 2016. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball by little league international jan 1, 2019. 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.
No more than four 5 adults on the bench, which includes the manager, three 3 coaches and a scorekeeper. All leagues are to be considered class c leagues or below coed will be competitive or below as pertains to all rules. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. After extensive discussions with our contacts in both london, ky and metropolis, il we have determined that the proam scheduled for may 28 31 in london, ky will be rescheduled to the dates june 25 28, and the proam scheduled for metropolis, il is cancelled for the 2020 season.
There will be one 1 asa state championship per year for each state. National governing body of softball author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Each asa pro am tournament will consist of two 2 rounds of twenty 20 individual 3d targets contested over a one or twoday period as determined by the tournament director. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my.
All asa rules will apply, except as modified by the following. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. A play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player. You can receive the rule book either when you register an. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. This rule led to constant challenging of position, and many a target was scored lost on account of the illegal position in which the gun was held. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. Able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions. Judgment calls balls, strikes, safe, or outs are not. If the interference, in the umpires judgment, is an obvious attempt to. If not covered by the following rules, pony baseballasa softball rules and regulation should be consulted. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. If, however, the meeting is held on the last day of the tournament then it must commence no later than 12.
There will be no time limit on the championship game. 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. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. 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.
New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019. Softball southern california municipal athletic federation. When the physical structure of a legal softball bat has been changed. A participant who is hearingimpaired may use a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary hearing aid during play to assist that hearingimpaired participant. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. The playing field shall have a clear and unobstructed area within radius of the prescribed fence distances from home plate between the foul lines.
A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. The amateur softball association, founded in 1933, is the governing body of usa amateur softball. Usa softball is the governing body for the united states national softball team. The canon city recreation district rules take priority. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. Tournament rules the american fast pitch association afa rule book will be the official rule book of the canon city recreation district adult softball program. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. The current asa official rules of softball and the southern california asa rules and regulations shall be enforced at this event and will be used unless otherwise stipulated in the tournament rules below.
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. Only asa certified clubs, with current asa liability insurance, will be permitted to conduct asa federation tour qualifiers and state championships. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere. All rules are in effect for both regular season and post season play. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. Iowa asa has offered softball membership services since 1936 and has offered amateur youth softball for over 40 years. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Softball is a recreational sport that has been played by men and women for decades.
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