In order to participate in the postseason tournament, a player must be rostered on a team and. Each asa proam tournament will consist of two 2 rounds of twenty 20 individual 3d targets contested over a one or twoday period as determined by the tournament director. The courtesy runner must be the player making the second out. No division, league or tournament leading to the provincial championships can. 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. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. 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. Rule book, without the express written consent of the softball players association is prohibited. Each asa pro am tournament will consist of two 2 rounds of twenty 20 individual 3d targets contested over a one or twoday period as determined by the tournament director. Only asa certified clubs, with current asa liability insurance, will be permitted to conduct asa federation tour qualifiers and state championships. Pdf versions also available in spanish and chinese. Regulation game all games will last a total of seven innings or sixty. All changes below are effective january 1, 2017 unless otherwise noted. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy.
Usa softball 2017 rulebook by amateur softball association. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Committee shall have a policy and procedures manual or information data to be used by state and. You can find a taaf softball team registration form at the end of this rulebook, or stop by. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. The league or tournament may also modify certain rules for a specific fastpitch softball season or tournament. There is also an ebook version availalbe for purchase.
No new inning after 1 hour 30 minutes, drop dead at 1 hour 45 minutes. In spgf, everyone bats in the lineup so courtesy runners are not allowed except. Disciplinary actions from warnings to disqualifications are at the tournament chairmans discretion. Asa softball rule book with the exceptions or explanations noted in the following paragraphs. It is not strictly an appeal play, but covered under rule 1014, if there is reasonable doubt about some decision being in conflict with the rules, the coach or captain may ask that the correct ruling be made. Four 4 discs shall be colored yellow, four 4 colored black.
Softball world championships tournament, including. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul. When the entire play is completed, if required the umpire shall rule a dead ball, and enforce the appropriate ruling. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. In order to avoid conflict with tournament dates andor potential makeups on this date, it is recommended that players take their sats in may to avoid any conflict. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Rule 5 section 12e a participant who is hearingimpaired may use a sign language interpreter or other auxiliary hearing aid during play to assist that hearingimpaired participant. Please check the tournament websites and with the tournament director of the event you are playing if you have a question regarding a rule you feel is.
Prior to january 1, 2017, law required a school district, charter school or. In no event will a team be awarded a favorable decision on a protest where that team has used trickery, deception or wrongful interpretation of a rule by an umpire, isa official or tournament director. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. Teams need to send in all paperwork to their local district rep. You can receive the rule book either when you register an. A competitor not following the established tournament rules, improper conduct, or creating a safety hazard, may be disqualified immediately. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. Coaches for 2017 that play in championship play will need to be ace cert with the background check.
Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. Discs shall be made of composition not less than 916 and not more than 1 in thickness, 6 in diameter, and not less than 11 12 ounces in weight. Asa proam rules of competition apply to all levels of asa federation competition unless modified below. 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. April 26, 2017 will not be eligible to participate in the 2017 taaf state softball tournament. All asa rules will apply, except as modified by the following. For age division 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, with two outs, the catcher is allowed to have a courtesy runner. Littering the grounds of any tournament will not be permitted. Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. You can find equipment and other softball supplies for umpires, players and fans at their website. Qualifiers and international tours, i agree to conduct. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the ranges or tournament grounds will not be tolerated. This secure format allows for viewing but not printing.
In the past, this date has fallen on one of the softball tournament dates. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. In 2017, chad andrews of oro valley fastpitch update this rule book to reflect bajas affiliation. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. Usssa licensed softball bat manufacturers and that have the new. Federation state championships will consist of one 1 round of thirty 30 individual mckenzie 3d targets. Designated player dp fp only the designated player is a starting offensive player who bats in the lineup for the flex player listed in the tenth 10th position on the lineup card. If the interference, in the umpires judgment, is an obvious attempt to. The region hosting the regional championship final will establish the base, pitching and fence distances. Game scores to be reported by the winning team 5 minutes after completion of play at the tournament site table. Current as of the alberta soccer special meeting on january 28, 2017. Usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019.
Welcome to the 2017 brattleboro heat summer sizzler asa tournament check in. 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. By 2017, an institutional field with a 4 foot fence must be a minimum of 210 feet in left and right field and 230 in center field and it is highly recommended that a municipal field with a 4foot fence used by the institution be at those same distances. Welcome to the 2017 brattleboro heat summer sizzler asa. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. There will be one 1 asa state championship per year for each state. Teams need to have individual player insurance or team registration along with insurance before you can play in any washington asa tournament. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Failure to do so will result in the tournament director choosing the game winner. A search feature allows you to use keywords and immediately find rule references. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. When, after the ball is kicked and is ruled fair, the ball contacts the runner in any manner while they are off a base.
A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. Some umpires still dont understand the rule so you may want to carry it. Field dimensions mandated field distances will be as follows. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Please note the sats are set for saturday, june 3, 2017. New changes to the ata rulebook effective 09012019 section iii, d, 1, g. In 2006, dave plane of oro valley fast pitch updated this rule book.
Use the usa softball playing rules app as a great reference tool anywhere you are. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. Playing field exceptions the playing field shall be laid out according to the following instructions, supplemented by the diagrams at the end of these rules. Pony baseball and softball offers their rulebooks in secure pdf format for download.
Revisedspring20171coed softball rules and regulations field of play the field of play will be a regulation softball field. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. All rules are in effect for both regular season and post season play. This revision of the asa rules and regulations, effective 01 january 2017, represents a significant shift from the rule book that has been in use for the past decade or so. A copy of the rule allowing teams to bat as many players as they wish in pool play is attached. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. These are not included or are different from the rules in the asa rule book when pegged out. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. In 2007, the baja board elected to join asa as a recreational class b league. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Anyone caught breaking this rule will be immediately disqualified and not allowed to complete the tournament. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Asa approved host club sites will be awarded state championships on a rotational schedule. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus.
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. Severe weather asa retains the right to delay or cancel a tournament day in case of severe weather. 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. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Verbal abuse or slander directed toward a tournament official while conducting.
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