2013 asa slow pitch rules book 2015

Four women have paved the way as usa softball commissioners serving their local associations in furthering our sport on all levels of play. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. For high school slow pitch, most states use nfhs rules. 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. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Official asa coed playing rules will be used except where changes are noted in these rules. 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. Listed below are references to rules that were significantly altered from the last edition of the ncaa softball rules book. Progress report update 2015 esfbrochure2016vs001esf2015websitesmall. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. 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. The strike zone in slo pitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. Progress report update 2015 esfbrochure 2016vs001esf2015websitesmall. 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.

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. A team must have a minimum of eight players to start and finish. 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 coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. 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. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for.

With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. 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. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules.

Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. 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. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.

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 slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. To encourage the union of all eligible teams and organizations or. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Ten players five male and five female with the following positioning requirements. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. 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. This rules book has been ed by the national federation of state high school. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. 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 coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. 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. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations c.

Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Lineups must be completed and issued to the umpire at the time of the pregame captains meeting. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. The nfhs rule is the same as the asa rule in this case.

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. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. As we have reported previous the asa equipment testing and certification committee conducted an extensive field study on the swing speeds of. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. In coed slow pitch play, male batters will be pitched to with the 12 ball and. 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.

Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004. For the 2015 season mscr will not ejectdisqualify players because of the use. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules.

This rule book governs national championships and slopitch. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. 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. It is still slo pitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc. Teams should be advised that attempted use during the game will, by rule, result. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The safety knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be covered with grip tape. Bats with an asa 20 certification stamp may still be eligible for use in. It is still slopitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Umpire will designate a field suitable for play in accordance with the following provisions which equal the dimensions of a softball field. 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. I believe that only two states use asa rules for high school softball california and new york. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. 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. 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.

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 strike zone in slopitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents. Sep 06, 2015 for slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. Slopitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slopitch community in 1989. This equation change and others are listed in one of the attachments included with this memorandum. Below you will find a list of discussions in the asa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. New asa softball bat testing standards softball forum.