Usa rule changes for the 2020 season updated february 2, 2020 usa rule changes for the 2019 season. Mar 21, 2020 the growth and development of the association led the united states olympic committee usoc to name asa the national governing body of softball, pursuant to the amateur sports act of 1978. This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and. Minimanual for senior softball umpires at azt and scg. 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. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. The growth and development of the association led the united states olympic committee usoc to name asa the national governing body of softball, pursuant to the amateur sports act of 1978. The rules the ncaa softball rules committee is responsible for formulating the official playing rules for the sport and establishing specifications for its equipment it establishes guidelines, specifications and maximumminimum performance restrictions it considers consistent with the integrity of the game. We put on senior tournaments at our facility and we use the asa rule set with modifications instead of using ssusa or our local ncssa norcal sr. Asa rule changes for the 2015 season updated january 1, 2015. A bat with the knob covered with grip tape is illegal.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Either player can use either side of the base to lead off from, tag up, or complete a put out. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent. This softball manual has been prepared and designed to. The new rules as listed in the 2015 asa participant manual reads as follows. Free umpire manual the rules can always be with you. Dear gslusssa umpire, with the approaching of our 2015 softball season, i would like to thank each of you for your commitment to gslusssa softball. The rule passed added a clause for how the shorthanded rule would be handled. New 2015 playing rules changes with comments updated 2015 new 2015 code changes with comments updated 11202014 new 2015 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11202014 2015 asa usa softball code updated 115 2015 procedural manual updated 1615. Shall follow the rules and regulations of the asa as established by the asa code, procedural manual and playing rules. The name of the organization shall be the iowa amateur softball association inc. Bat regulations pitching regulations asa rules home team will be determined by a coin flip for opening round games in round robin play and or either a singledouble elimination tournament. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of.
The catchers helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. These are shortened versions of the legal definitions or. We will be playing asa rules straight softball rules with the following exceptions below the top two teams will play in the championship game. League and playing rules 20 refer to asa participant manual official rules of softball for a comprehensive, definitive explanation of all rules. Failure to have 8 players at game time results in a forfeit. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. This year the asausa council passed a new rule for 2015 allowing for up to all players on the roster present to be able to bat in all junior olympic classifications of play during pool play.
Shall support the asas programs that promote the sport of softball and educate players, coaches, officials, volunteers and the public about the game. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball team or when you register as an umpire. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. All bats shall meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard and have either the 2000, 2004 or 20 asa certification mark and not be on the asa nonapproved bat list. All changes below are effective january 1, 2015 unless otherwise noted. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Iowa amateur softball association code revised february 22, 2015 2015 code changes and points of emphasis in red bold type part 1. Usa rule changes for the 2018 season updated february 4, 2018 usa rule changes for the 2017 season updated february 5, 2017 asa rule changes for the 2016 season updated january 1, 2016. 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. Miken ultra 2, miken triad3 blackout, combat dirty 1. A players birthdate as of december 31st, 2014 determines their age eligibility for this tournament. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate. Doc september 15, 2015 50 plus softball in cape coral, inc. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. 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. Feb 02, 2015 usa softball minnesota 877 meander court medina, mn 55340. Standard asa modified softball rules allow stealing, plus would require a tag of the runner to get a pick off. New 2015 playing rules changes with comments updated 2015. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
New york state high school softball rules examination answers by jay minerprepared by kim lai 01252015. Usa softball minnesota 877 meander court medina, mn 55340. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Recognizing illegal pitches this video demonstrates the basic pitching requirements for asa sanctioned girls fastpitch softball. Dec 11, 2018 for mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Attendance at both the rules meeting and spring coaches meeting are required to coach in the bgsa.
Usa softball minnesota was established in 2012 to provide softball opportunities to all disciplines of softball in minnesota through a network of league directors, communities, clubs, and associations. Association of america 2017 official rules of softball participant manual asa asa of pa, pennsylvania asa coed softball. The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. It is important for all little league volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most uptodate version of little leagues official regulations, playing rules, and. In 2015, asa usa softball announced a rebrand of the organization to usa softball, which would be effective september 1, 2016. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. As of march 16, 2020, the usa softball hall of fame complex, national softball hall of fame museum and gift shop is closed to the public until further notice covid19 update may 11 1. Some of our umpires work asa events and they even teachtrain our in house umpires. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry. A mitt may only be worn by the catcher andor 1st baseman. Coaches must check in and present roster and waivers legible, completed and signed by parent or legal guardian at least 60 minutes prior to first game.
For more information, visit the usa softball website, district 11 j. New 2015 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11202014 2015 asausa softball code updated 115 2015 procedural manual updated 1615 asa. The national director of umpires selects all umpires for these championship. This copy of the asa procedural manual became effective on january 01, 5.
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. A team must have a minimum of 8 players to start play and to continue play. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. 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. Have a few unsanctioned local leagues that insist on using asa rules. 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 ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set aside during.
If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of the usa softball code, call 8006548337 or visit. All bats must be either asa or nsa approved regulation slow pitch softball bats. Dec 14, 2015 asa procedural manual 2014 usa softball. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. Mens softball rules nashvilles home for adult sports.
This year the asausa council passed a new rule for 2015. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section. This copy of the asa code became effective on january 01, 5. In 2015, asausa softball announced a rebrand of the organization to usa softball, which would be effective september 1, 2016. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. This year the asa usa council passed a new rule for 2015 allowing for up to all players on the roster present to be able to bat in all junior olympic classifications of play during pool play. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. The following bats are prohibited please note this is not an all inclusive list of prohibited bats. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. These are the rules of play as determined by the usa softball in 2020.
Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa mark, but. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. We are excited to continue on this endeavor and put to good use the wealth of softball and umpiring experience our association holds. Hard to use asa rules without anyone being able to get a current rulebook without bribing someone that is an asa sanctioned participant. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. All league rules are available electronically on our website. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball by little league international jan 1, 2019. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.