Just because asa rules are used, doesnt mean that it necessarily has to follow asa field dimension standards. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. During games, each player must wear a numbered jerseyshirt. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. March 2017 any rule not specifically covered will be governed in accordance with the nirsa softball slow pitch rule book and umpires manual. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors.
Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Senior softballusa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softballusa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. 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. A pitched ball hitting any part of the extension or plate is a strike. Managers are responsible for reading and knowing the contents of these rules. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Pitch must be between 612 feet or else the pitch will be called illegal while it is in the air. Usa softball of connecticut is an affiliation of usa softball and one of 67 state and metro associations in the united states of america.
This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. In 2017, chad andrews of oro valley fastpitch update this rule book to reflect bajas affiliation. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. Usa softball of north dakota formerly the north dakota amateur softball association is proud to be one of 68 local affiliates for usa softball. Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to slow pitch under sport. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
Usa softball provides programs of competition for adults including fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch for men and women. 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. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. The official 2016 slow pitch softball rules set by the 1 amateur. Mens d slow pitch, mens e rec slow pitch, womens open. The kentucky high school athletic association experimented with intentional walks for the 2017 season, and the response from coaches and umpires was overwhelmingly positive, said sandy searcy, nfhs director of. Apr 24, 2018 this change aligns fast pitch and slow pitch rules to keep up with current trends of the sports and maximize the flow of the game. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association.
We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. The growth and development of the association led the united states olympic committee usoc to name usa softball the national governing body of softball, pursuant. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. 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. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted.
Rule b2 out for entering the team area, r1 is returned to 1b. Softball association asa or 2 united states specialty sports. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. This will also apply to all of the usa softball rules. Ive played in leagues that followed asa rules but made up their own as well and didnt even use asa balls. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Womens bats cannot be used in mens slow pitch play, nor can.
Rule b2 out for entering the team area, r1 remains at 2b. Usa softball annually conducts thousands of tournaments throughout the country. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 11192015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 11202015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments. High school softball rules changes focus on intentional walks.
Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. In 2006, dave plane of oro valley fast pitch updated this rule book. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Adult slow pitch softball regulations 2017 article i. Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association of. 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. Asa adult slow pitch leagues play on a field with the pitching rubber a full 50 feet away from the plate. Founded in 1933 as the amateur softball association, usa softball is the national governing body of softball in the unites states, so declared by the united states olympic committee in 1978. 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 next pitch is a strike and b2, believing it was strike three, walks off the field into their dugout prior to b2 reaching dead ball territory r1 steals 2b. In 2007, the baja board elected to join asa as a recreational class b league. After 5 complete innings, a mercy rule of 10 runs will come into effect. Usa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization based in oklahoma city, ok, was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country.
It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Additional playing rules not found in usssa rule book. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the. Adult mens slow pitch and male players in adult coed slow pitch will use the. Asa mens slow pitch rules apply unless amended herein and these. Rules changes all rules changes for the 2017 season have been highlighted for you to easily identify them. The official playing rules of softball of 2017 as adapted by the.