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Oct 19, 2012 asa director of membership services craig cress explains the changes in asa bat standards and what bats will be valid in asa slow pitch championship play in 20. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. Teams should be advised that attempted use during the game will, by rule, result. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules.

Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. 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. As we have reported previous the asa equipment testing and certification committee conducted an extensive field study on the swing speeds of. For slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. As we have reported previous the asa equipment testing and certification committee conducted an extensive field study on the swing speeds of several hitters in the game of slow pitch softball. For the 2015 season mscr will not ejectdisqualify players because of the use.

Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. This equation change and others are listed in one of the attachments included with this memorandum. 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. Slopitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slopitch community in 1989. This rules book has been ed by the national federation of state high school. 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. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. New asa softball bat testing standards slow pitch softball.

Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. Asa director of membership services craig cress explains the changes in asa bat standards and what bats will be valid in asa slow pitch championship play in 20. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. 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. 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. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u.

Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Bats with an asa 20 certification stamp may still be eligible for use in. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. Any bat that appears on the usa softball approved bat list and has an asa 2000 or asa 2004 certification stamp will also be accepted for play in softball canada competition the asa 20 certification stamp is no longer accepted for endorsement in slopitch competition or. The nfhs rule is the same as the asa rule in this case. A team must have a minimum of eight players to start and finish.

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. Four women have paved the way as usa softball commissioners serving their local associations in furthering our sport on all levels of play. Sep 06, 2015 for slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. 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. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004. In coed slow pitch play, male batters will be pitched to with the 12 ball and. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites.

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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. I believe that only two states use asa rules for high school softball california and new york. Slopitch national offers, to member teams, a canadawide qualifying tournament program leading to regional, provincial and national championships in over 22 category and calibre levels. It is still slo pitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. A stolen base is the advance of a runner to the next base without the aid of a base hit, putout, a passed ball or a wild pitch. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.

This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. This came up here this weekend new guys running asa and according to the 2015 paperback rule book, it apparently doesnt specify the pitch hitting the plate being dead. 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. The strike zone in slopitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Below you will find a list of discussions in the asa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. New asa softball bat testing standards softball forum.

It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. It is still slopitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc. To encourage the union of all eligible teams and organizations or. The strike zone in slo pitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. Listed below are references to rules that were significantly altered from the last edition of the ncaa softball rules book. Official asa coed playing rules will be used except where changes are noted in these rules. Progress report update 2015 esfbrochure2016vs001esf2015websitesmall. After enough of us stated that it had been the case since asa incorporated stealing, he changed it since both teams were in agreement, but he was standing by the rule book. The safety knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be covered with grip tape.

Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. This rule book governs national championships and slopitch. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.

For high school slow pitch, most states use nfhs rules. Progress report update 2015 esfbrochure 2016vs001esf2015websitesmall. 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. Umpire will designate a field suitable for play in accordance with the following provisions which equal the dimensions of a softball field. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Ten players five male and five female with the following positioning requirements.

From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations c. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. After watching more asa slowpitch than we care to admit for 2019, we put the monsta torch lc at the best asa bat currently on the market. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department.