Asa slow pitch rule book 2015

The approved bat list can be viewed on the asa website. 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. 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. 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. 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. The scorebook will be kept by the team that is batting. Usa softball umpires are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. Look for asa to discontinue the team and umpire editions of the rule book and publish just a single edition in the future, maybe as early as next season. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium pkwy, melbourne, fl 32940 or email.

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. The rear tip of home plate and the front edge of the pitchers plate shall be 46 feet for males or females playing slow pitch softball when using the 12inch ball, and 50 feet for female slow pitch using the 11inch ball. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. The 2015 uba softball leagues are not sanctioned by usssa, asa, or any other organization with the exception of the mens power league, which is usssa uba reserves the right to amend any rule on the fly based off a situation. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 1119 2015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 1120 2015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 1119 2015 2016 asa usa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual updated 122815. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asausa umpire slowpitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a.

If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. Softball southern california municipal athletic federation. Certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included. This change aligns fastpitch and slowpitch rules to keep up with current trends of the sports and maximize the flow of the game. This will ensure we have good contact information for. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country.

The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. The maximum number of players on a team will be 15. 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. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport.

Mercy rule of 15 runs after four innings or 12 after five innings will be in effect. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. If the runner leaves their base before the ball reaches home plate that runner whichever runner. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Self portrait video created for media production 2 at bethel university, mn actors. 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. This camp prepares you for postseason asa play and will count toward medals, national indicator fraternity, and elite umpire status. If the team new visiting team does not score enough runs to reduce the run difference below the run rule, the game is over. 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. National softball association the players association.

New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 11192015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 11202015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11192015 2016 asausa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual. The standard mens slowpitch softball is 12 inches in diameter and also carries an asa certification label. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Sep 21, 2016 self portrait video created for media production 2 at bethel university, mn actors. Slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slowpitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of.

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 are a director or uic you already have an account. 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. Asacertified bats cannot be more than 34 inches long and cannot weigh more than 38 ounces. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The teams will alternate the book back and forth depending on who is batting. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. 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. The rule states that a request for an intentional walk can now be made prior to or during the atbat by the defensive coach or catcher. The rulebook provides the slo pitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.

The playing field equipment pitching regulations scoring umpires fast pitch rules slow pitch rules sixteen inch rules. All fields will conform to asa standards for coed slow pitch softball. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. Softball rules asa rules apply except for the following. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included on a list of approved bat models. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. Wherever fast pitch only fp only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. If they reduce the run difference to below the run rule then the. While wood bats are legal, metal bats are much more common in softball. Manger and players will be ejected from the tournament and at least a one year ban.

Logan serbus, sandu lama and tom delich voice over. In the inning when the run rule is exceeded and the home team is losing, the home team will remain at bat and become the visiting team. Usa softball provides programs of competition for adults including fast pitch, slow pitch and modified pitch for. Asa softball slow pitch stealing rule not in effect for youth slow pitch, coed slow pitch, mens masters or senior slow pitch new for womens slow pitch in 2008. 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. Official rules of softball amateur softball association. A stolen base is the advance of a runner to the next base without the aid of a base hit, putout, a. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slow pitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.