If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. I believe that the answer to this is in the rule book under the. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Effective in 2014 the 52300 12 inch ball will be the only 12 ball allowed in mens adult slow pitch, mens coed, mens masters slow pitch and junior olympic boys slow pitch, with the exception of seniors. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. In this lesson, well look at the rules and regulations for. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb. Fillable online flyer montana asa softball fax email print. You can find a taaf softball team registration form at the end of this rulebook, or stop by the adult sports office. 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 kentucky, ngb rules amateur softball association asa will be employed for all competitions except when there is a conflict with the official special olympics. Womens slow pitch and all girls slow pitch will use the 11 ball.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Ive never heard of any such rule in slow pitch softball. Feb 09, 2017 2018 asa slow pitch softball league champions goodfellas vs. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. You just cant confuse the pitching rules for slow pitch with fast pitch or modified. Certification mark, the asa 2004 certification mark or the new 20 asa softball. The thread shall be in either flat seam or concealed stitch type which gives a flat surface. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Diameter of the balls used varies slightly among the gender. There are no other major asa rule changes that effect msp, wsp, mfp or wfp softball for 20. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. First game starts 7pm no new inning after 1hour and twenty minutes. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner.
Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The 52300 12 inch ball will be the only 12 ball allowed in mens adult slow pitch, mens coed, mens masters slow pitch and junior olympic boys slow pitch, with the exception of seniors. One coach can have in his possession in the coachs box, a score book, pen or pencil and an indicator, all of which shall be used for score keeping or record. Slow pitch softball bats are most commonly made 34 inches in length, are made from carbon fiber composite materials, each softball bat typically weighing between 25 and 30 ounces, with softball bat diameters of 2. Pitch and the bat must also appear on the asa approved softball bat list.
All bats in asa championship play, except seniors, must pass the asa bat performance standard. Team requirements each team may have up to ten 10 players and as few as eight 8 to start a game. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Discussion in ask the umpire started by bb666b77, may 29. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior olympic boys fast pitch and mens modified only, as shown below and must not be listed on the asa nonapproved bat list with 2000 or 2004 certification mark. All bats having the 2000, 2004 or 20slow pitch, mens. Shop all asa slowpitch softball bats usssa and nsa bat standards for slow pitch. Slow pitch does not require that both feet be in contact with the pitchers plate.
After the play, the umpire called the batter out because first base was occupied and ended the inning. Closest the book comes to that is when it talks about fake tags. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. Association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. Adult slow pitch softball league rules it is the goal of our department to provide programs that encourage sportsmanship, respect and fun. Page 21 rule 5 players and substitutes page 25 rule 6 the game. 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. Senior softball usa, the largest senior softball organization, is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world.
Scorekeeping the earned run in softball softball at bellaonline. Asa hall of fame complex to host 63rd annual allindian fastpitch. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. Found in rule 8, section 9, b2 of the asa rule book all adult slow pitch except seniors any eligible player on the official lineup including available substitutes may be used as a. As of 20 bats used in usssa slowpitch softball leagues must carry the new united states specialty sports association usssa thumbprint stamp. 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. 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. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. The following rules shall govern all team and leagues under the jurisdiction of the napa parks and recreation department. In order to purchase softballs, teams, andor leagues, must be a member of the usa softball of michigan, as this is a benefit that we offer our members only. A female may only substitute for a female, a male for a male. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow.
When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Usa softball conducts youth and adult softball in every state and virtually every city in the united states. The internal composition of the core and the material of the cover must be clearly printed on the ball and the words official slow pitch softball must be clearly printed on the ball. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. We therefore turn to the ncaa softball scoring rules to determine how to determine if a run is earned or not in fast pitch softball. Whether it is 8under fast pitch league play on tuesday night or the mens slow pitch 65over championship, usa softball has a place and skill level for everyone to play. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Feb, 2019 have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Men and boys fast pitch, 141618 under slow pitch, and womens fast pitch and g12141618ufp will. Clarifies bats with the new asa 20 certification mark are only allowed in the game of slow pitch. All bats having the 2000, 2004 or 20slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. 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. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. You can also check the asa rule book page for more information from usa softball. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball.
Accept the decision of the umpires and my team manager in good sportsmanship. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. 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. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Teams must alternate positions in the batting order by sex. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first.
The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. 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.
Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. Im not familiar with softball rules, but in baseball with two outs, im pretty sure the batter can run to first base even if it is occupied. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Current mens and womens intramural slow pitch softball rules will be in effect for all games with the following emphases and modifications. Slowpitch softball bats and softball bats for sale at the. Certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. Asa does not track earned runs as a formal statistic, as it does not really apply to slow pitch softball. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. The safety knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be covered with grip tape.
New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3, section 1. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin and tim malloy feb 14, 20 5. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Official softball rules official rule book modified 52218 game time limit rule, time limit rule was passed during oct. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. Hancock eventually wrote the first softball rule book in 1889.
Asa has the most knowledgeable and trained umpires in the country. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Usa softball provides programs of competition for adults including fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch for men and women. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. The pitcher must throw an 11 ball to women batters and a 12 ball to male batters. The best softball and consist of either one solid piece or two pieces that are joined together at the center of the bat. This was the first year of the asa a mens slow pitch national championships.
Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. Theres nothing in the rule book that says that anything deceptive is illegal. Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for asa play.
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