Asa substitution rules discuss fastpitch softball community. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any. In 20, asa softball celebrated its 80th year as an organization. Asa slow pitch rules apply except as modified herein. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. No stickers or decals are allowed and no one may add graphics to a. When in the coachs box a base coach may have a score book electronic or. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. Rule 6 section 7 quick pitch the pitcher shall not attempt a quick return of the ball before the batter has taken position in the batters box or is off balance as a result of a pitch. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Every player has 1 reentry, once a player has occupied a spot in the batting order, that is the only position they may reenter.
Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. These stamps are equivalent to the former stamps as shown below and will begin to appear on newly manufactured bats beginning this season. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. As stipulated by the usssa bat rules all bats must. Asa has also developed a new series of instructional dvds featuring usa softball womens national team head coach, mike candrea, andrea duran, caitlin lowe and pitching ace, cat osterman.
Asa softball rules for the playing areathe softball pitches vary based on whether it is a mens game or a womens game. Junior division exceptions to asa softball rules revised. Usa softball honors umpires at 2019 uic clinic awards banquet. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004 olympic games in athens, greece became the top story of the olympics. Asa has developed a user friendly, online training program that will assist coaches across the country in coaching youth softball. As of 20 you can however, receive the official rule book on your smart phone or tablet at click or type the link into a mobile device. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Bats with 20 asa certification mark are allowed in mens, jo boys and mens modified. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. The above content is from the official senior softball usa 20 rulebook. Younger girls may be used if needed to make a team. Have the new permanent usssa mark 1 on its taper or. Fp bats must bear the 2000 or 2004 asa certification marks. Welcome to the escondido girls softball league 20 season. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Please be sure to have a current asa rule book along with these supplemental rules at each game. They are responsible for helping train new umpires and handle rule changes pertaining to their programs in the rule book.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. Balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. The binghamton ny softball leagues also follow asa rules.
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. Usa softball changed all that by adopting softballs first universally accepted rules of play and by organizing consistent and fair competition across the nation. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. Games shall be 7 innings in length with a maximum of 7 runs scored by a team in an inning.
Equipment a any bat meeting the requirements of sec. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. South san jose softball 6 u f i e l d p l a y i n g r u l e s a n d g u i d e l i n e s p a g e 2 approved october 9, 20 rule 2. Junior division exceptions to asa softball rules revised 20 1. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. Sp bats must bear the 2000, 2004 or 20 asa certification mark bats. By rescinding this rule, the size of the batters box for 11inch and 12inch slow pitch softball will revert back to three feet by seven feet 3. 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. National softball association the players association. For the fast pitch game, the asa softball rules 2009 say that the distance between the two bases should be 60 ft for both men and women. Bats must have asa approved seal showing 2000, or be listed on the asa website by manufacturer as approved. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin and tim malloy feb 14, 20 5. The official bat must bear either the asa 2000, asa 2004, asa 20 or the new approved usa softball certification.
Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. Escondido girls softball league calendar 20 october 15, 2012 online registration opens. Asa has the most knowledgeable and trained umpires in the country. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. As prescribed by article 403 b2 of the asa code and by a vote of 194 for and 12 against, the emergency rule change rescinding rule 2, section 3 c of the asa rules was passed by the asa council. Certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. All bats in usa softball championship play, except seniors, must pass the asa bat performance standard. Asa rules will apply with the following exceptions. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Usa softball has developed new stamps to transition from their asa 2004 and asa 20 stamps. 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. Players and umpires should be at the ga me no later than 30 minutes prior to game time. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball.
If you are playing straight asa rules, yes you only bat 9 players. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. The umpire verbalizes illegal pitch, signals delayed dead ball, and the pitch is called a ball, as long as the batter doesnt attempt a swing at it. Pre1995 bats can be approved by the umpire at the game. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. 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. Ncaa softball playing rules and interpretation book and may not be entirely applicable to other rule codes or future ncaa softball rule books. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. Umpires manual asa code amateur softball association of america. 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.
There are also different rules for slow pitch softball and fast pitch softball. American medical society for sports medicine position statement. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. If you are a director or uic you already have an account.
All bats having the 2000, 2004 or 20 slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch, junior olympic boys fast pitch and mens modified pitch only certification mark and not listed on the list of nonapproved bats with certification marks will. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. You can use the dpflex which has 10 players in the lineup, but only the first 9 bat. 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. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a. Players wanting to play juniors must be going into 6th, 7th or 8th grade of the upcoming school year. Bats with the older 2000, 2004 and 20 stamps will continue to be accepted as previous under softball canada rules. Each year, little league provides its constituent leagues with current little league rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program.
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. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. Additionally, while it is correct in what is included, it is not inclusive of all the possibilities so dont be afraid to. 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. All eligible players on the roster must be in the batting lineup.
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