It is refreshing to see umpires dig into the book to understand the intent of a rule and how its. A current bat standards went into effect january 1, 2014. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Usssa and usa softball both also currently require both feet to be in. The usssa rule book has rule which covers mixed coed. He has also officiated for fast pitch, basketball and flag football. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Found out about this recently, but it has been under the radar, so wanted to make sure people were aware of it.
Please contact us with any and all ideas that can possibly elevate us to achieve our mission. With few exceptions determined by local tournament directors, florida usssa girls fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 15th edition usssa rulebook. Azusssa arizona fast pitch softball official website. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. Mixed roster rules have been spelled out a little better. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
No more offensive ejection in any e program vote was 90. The rule book is being updated and will include conference rules. Usssa 3 base on balls the mercy rule is 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Rule differences usssa fp 2019 quicksum softball umpires of. Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball community. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky.
To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. 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. Usssa rule book usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball. Will be interested in what the pfg, usssa, and asa decide to do about this rule. Players coming from teams that were above 500 in the.
As we move forward our commitment and goals remain the same. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. If a team has 5 or more players from a higher classified team, they must petition to move down to the lower classification. 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. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. National softball association the players association. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. The grip shall be not less than 10 inches long, nor extend to touch the taper or barrel of the bat. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
The league started out as usssa from 2014 2017 but has since converted to following asa standards as an independent league. Oregon usssa strives to create a familyoriented atmosphere to all that enjoy participation in sports, building upon a shared passion for recreational and competitive level involvement in youth baseball, youth fast pitch, and adult slow. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. This means that a bat must display the stamp to the right for it to be legal for use. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. It lists a few specific rules none of which cover the number of infielders or outfielders allowed and says any rule not covered in rule is covered by rules 112. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978.
In all age divisions, no new inning will start after 1 hour 15 minutes. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar.
This will ensure we have good contact information for. The jewelry rule has been modified to allow players to wear jewelry in. 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. The pitcher must keep one foot on the pitching mound at all times during the pitch. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. 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.
The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. The stride foot no longer has to be in contact with the plate at the start of a pitch. All batters will start with a 11 count, one ball and one strike. 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.
An exciting new brand has emerged from our national office. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. Click here for the 2020 clovis usssa tournament scheduleentry form proudly sanctioning these great tournaments in 2020 deadlines no exceptions will be 5. All key graphics, including usssa and bpf markings, must be permanent and cannot be applied as decals or by any other method that would allow the key graphics to be easily re moved or added to the bat. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an.
The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Throughout the country our umpires ask about rules and plays that come. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Midlake softball organization was formed in 2014 to provide slow pitch softball for the city of sheboygan and outlying communities. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware.
Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. G pitching change pitcher return illegal 29 rule 7. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa softball. Found in usssa rule book 2018 slow pitch youth rule book and by laws. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. The catchers box, bases, coachs boxes, batters boxes and 3 foot first base line shall be as in the the field diagram. Lime or caustic material of any kind is prohibited. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written.
All balls must be pitched underhand and in an arc that is at least six feet off the ground, but no more than 12 feet. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving back through our many charitable benefit events. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in. 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. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. I pitch count limitations usssa pitch count 30 rule 7. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in missouri. The fenton parks and recreation softball program is not a registered usssa program. Knowing men can play a five man, the uic verified the interpretation i. Ncaa pitching rule changes discuss fastpitch softball. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland.
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