A certified bat will have a mark stating it conforms to asa standards. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. An inner sole shaped device that is attached to the front sole of a softball shoe to extend the toe of the shoe does not comply with the nfhs softball rules. For additional information on uil rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete. What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. All play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. Jul 10, 2010 the regulation softball used in fastpitch softball is 12 inches in circumference.
While youre coaching softball, dont forget to teach youngsters about the rules of the sport. The amateur softball association asa sets rules and regulations for softball. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. Optional rules are common in regards to coach pitch verses machine pitch in younger divisions.
They include how to hit a softball, how to catch one and how to throw one. Each state can set its own rules, but most typically apply the standard nfhs rules. 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. Pony baseball and softball offers their rulebooks in secure pdf format for. Also known as the junior olympic program, the asas youth division is one of the countrys largest kids sports organizations.
Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. Using 10 defensive players in younger divisions is a recreational option designed to get more girls in the game. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Governing mens and womens softball, asa rules are modified to. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. When the illegal bat is an altered or nonapproved bat, the batter and the head coach are also ejected. Major plus division the rosters for this division may have players from either east or west of the mississippi river exceptions will be granted for mid. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level.
Cloverleaf girls softball association league rule book. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. All playing rules and regulations for the tournament will be governed by the current edition of the asa official guide and rule book with the following clarifications and exceptions. The device alters the manufactures design of the shoe 185. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Official regulations, playing rules, and operating policies for all divisions of baseball, softball, and challenger all in one app. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. National federation of state high school associations. National federation of state high school associations softball.
Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. Mar 15, 2018 girls may wear gray, navy, black, etc 1 long softball pants. It is most important that each uil member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. You can find equipment and other softball supplies for umpires, players and fans at their website. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. Face guards are not required, but are strongly encouraged for all infield players. Ohio high school athletic association 4080 roselea place, columbus oh 43214 fax.
The dugout is an area in dead ball territory designated for players, coaches, bat boys or girls, and official representatives of the team only. Nfhs rules books, case books and other softball resources can be ordered. Certified bat memo january 2018, nonapproved bat list 40. All players on the team are encouraged to wear a similar style and color of shorts or pants. Softball girls high school softball is an institution in the state of iowa, producing talented athletes who represent their communities while playing the sport they love. A head coach who does not attendview a rule meeting will be prohibited from coaching hisher team during the tournament series. 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. 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. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Apparel league supplies patches rulebooks lineup sheets scorebooks tournament team kits. Dec 11, 2018 fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Sep 30, 2017 ninh explains the rules of softball a game that is similar to baseball with a few significant differences. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Official babe ruth baseball and cal ripken rules, regulations and playing rules. Rule 15d certified bats meeting this standard can be found at. The ighsau sanctioned softball in 1957, and iowa is the only state in the nation that holds its softball season in the summer. From the beginning, youth softball coaches teach skills to beginners. 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 10 essential girls softball rules for beginners. Below are resources including information about any rule or regulations changes for the current year not included in the print version of the rulebook, significant changes included in the current years rulebook, and information about how to purchase the most uptodate versions of the little league rulebooks in both print and for mobile.
To compete in a scmaf softball tournament, the team manager must complete a scmaf softball roster form see below and submit it to the tournament director by the deadline of the said tournament email or fax. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. These rulebooks, published in the fall for all divisions of little league baseball, little league softball, and the little league challenger division provide. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. The softball leagues for girls, under pony baseball, inc. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Membership is open to secondary schools providing interschool athletic activities for boys and girls in grades 712. This ball is hit by players with a bat, no more than 34 inches long and 2. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. The pitching machine concept will be used the way a game is played, it is structured to keep more players involved with softball. Pitching distance shall be forty 40 feet, bases shall be sixty 60 feet. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules.
If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Cyo softball games will be played on available facilities. National softball association the players association. Softball southern california municipal athletic federation. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. New york state public high school athletic association 8 airport park boulevard, latham, ny 12110 p. Softball 165 2004 certification mark and not be listed on the asa nonapproved bat list. Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball softball comments on the rules 2020. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. The fastpitch program is designed for both boys and girls however, the boys program shall be entirely separate from the girls program. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canadas provincialterritorial association offices.
No, you dont need to test them on every softball rule your players get enough tests in school. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. Christina girls softball 625 county road 540a, post office box 5112 lakeland, florida 33807 email. With the creation of softball s longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd implementation plan. The national federation softball fast pitch rule book for 2016 will govern play, except where cyo rules prevail. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for softball. However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. Eligibility only those girls properly registered with the frankfort, mokena, monee, tinley park, and orland. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5.
Specific to ncaa and international softball rules watch this short beginners. Softball flexdp chart softball points of emphasis 2020. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd. Piaa 20202021 and 20212022 classification parameters.
Following are 10 softball rules to accentuate during your season. Twelveinch 12 official asa approved softball shall be used. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. The 20202022 conference cutoff numbers are now available. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. The new york state public high school athletic association inc. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. This will ensure we have good contact information for.