2013 asa fastpitch rule book 2018

Lancaster usa fastpitch umpires lancaster, oh powered. 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. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Using the asa code book as a reference for defining the parameters of the birthday cutoff date is a good option for parents, coaches and softball players. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. Please note that the asausa softball nonapproved bat list is liable to change at any time. Sp bats must bear the 2000, 2004 or 20 asa certification mark bats. Louis, mo girls 18u b fast pitch east sunbury fastpitch sunbury, pa.

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. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. 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. But yes, sounds like either a league rule or an umpire who doesnt know what hes talking about. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing.

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. This will ensure we have good contact information for. A bat will be approved for use if it is listed on the current isf certified bat list or listed on the current asa. Asa softball rules apply only during asa championship play, however rules can be used at the local level in nonchampionship play as well. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book.

Softball canada does not currently have its own bat certification program, but endorses the following bat. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Wbsc publishes official standalone slowpitch rulebook for 201821. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. 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.

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. Fp bats must bear the 2000 or 2004 asa certification marks. Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. Section 3 any of the starting players may be withdrawn from the game and reentered once including the starting ep, provided that the players occupy the original position in the batting order whenever in the game. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. Asa girls 18u a eastern new york bad apples binghamton, ny asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. See rule 4, section 4, for removal of the ep from the game.

See rule 5 2 3 and inspect the bats for the asa 2004. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. 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. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner.

All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. To provide it with proper safeguards in accordance with the spirit of true sportsmanship. 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. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. 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.

Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. Rule 2 the playing field page 19 rule 3 altered equipment. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. In asa slowpitch, bats with the 2000, 2004, and 20 stamp are approved as long as they are on the approved equipment list. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching records, collegiate records, conference standings, attendance leaders, and award. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball.

The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. The usa softball asa 20 stamp is now not permitted this is for. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. 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. This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the international softball. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions.

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. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. In 20 the asa introduced a new certification mark for slowpitch bats. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Usa softball approved bat list and has an asa 2000, asa 2004 or asa 20 certification stamp will. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Asa substitution rules discuss fastpitch softball community. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3, section 1.

Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. The following rule changes were approved at the 2018 softball canada. Please note what follows reflect the principles of the changes to the rules but. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414 usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america.

A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention. Fastpitch softball bats are primarily used in softball games for girls and women playing fastpitch softball. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. A game called by the umpire shall be regulation if five or more complete innings have been played, or if the team second at bat has scored more runs in four or more innings that the other team has scored in five or more innings. Official softball 20192020 rule book which will be available in the first. Feb 09, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those. Page 21 rule 5 players and substitutes page 25 rule 6 the game. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. 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. Bats with 20 asa certification mark are allowed in mens, jo boys and mens modified.