2013 asa fastpitch rule book 2018

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. 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. The following rule changes were approved at the 2018 softball canada. Wbsc publishes official standalone slowpitch rulebook for 201821. See rule 4, section 4, for removal of the ep from the game.

The amateur softball association asa has strict guidelines about the ages of players in each division for the safety and fairness of all playing. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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 fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. 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. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. 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.

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. Bats with 20 asa certification mark are allowed in mens, jo boys and mens modified. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. Louis, mo girls 18u b fast pitch east sunbury fastpitch sunbury, pa. In 20 the asa introduced a new certification mark for slowpitch bats. Fastpitch softball bats are primarily used in softball games for girls and women playing fastpitch softball.

Rules stated herein may restate official rules for added emphasis or clarity, may. The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3, section 1. In asa slowpitch, bats with the 2000, 2004, and 20 stamp are approved as long as they are on the approved equipment list. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.

Piaa 20202021 and 20212022 classification parameters. 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. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. 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. 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.

Official softball 20192020 rule book which will be available in the first. To provide it with proper safeguards in accordance with the spirit of true sportsmanship. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. Asa softball rules apply only during asa championship play, however rules can be used at the local level in nonchampionship play as well.

Page 21 rule 5 players and substitutes page 25 rule 6 the game. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. 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. Sp bats must bear the 2000, 2004 or 20 asa certification mark bats. Rule 2 the playing field page 19 rule 3 altered equipment. Please note that the asausa softball nonapproved bat list is liable to change at any time. Jul 24, 2011 yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Lancaster usa fastpitch umpires lancaster, oh powered. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. 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.

Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. Heck, the rule book even has a procedure to allow pre2000 stamp bats to be used that have no asa stamps at all. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. Fp bats must bear the 2000 or 2004 asa certification marks. Usssa mourns the loss of slowpitch military program founder roger hockey. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations.

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. 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. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and.

Ncaa softball rules book, including a complete reorganization only those. Feb 09, 2017 this feature is not available right now. 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. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. But yes, sounds like either a league rule or an umpire who doesnt know what hes talking about. 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. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the international softball. Usa softball approved bat list and has an asa 2000, asa 2004 or asa 20 certification stamp will. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. 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.

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. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. The usa softball asa 20 stamp is now not permitted this is for. 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. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. See rule 5 2 3 and inspect the bats for the asa 2004. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. 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.

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. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching records, collegiate records, conference standings, attendance leaders, and award. Asa substitution rules discuss fastpitch softball community. Softball canada does not currently have its own bat certification program, but endorses the following bat.