Usssa slow pitch softball rule book

Softball canada does not currently have its own bat certification program, but. Your state or area umpireinchief will be able to give you those guidelines. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition.

Minnnesota softball is the governing body of softball in minnesota and the premier developer of softball players in the state. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available. As you will see, there are no mechanics online at this time. 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. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Softball leagues have the option of aligning themselves with usssa to take advantage of their organizational structure, their rules and to get access to the tournaments the association puts on throughout the year. The usssa rule book states that the ball must go up at least three feet from the. It is one of the four major governing bodies of amateur softball in america, along with asa, nsa and usssa. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook.

When a team chooses to participate in a usssa activity, the team, its players, coaches, volunteers, organizers, and its parents and fans must abide by usssa rules found in the usssa rule book, bylaws, policy and procedures and its constitution with respect to usssa activities. A player should maintain highquality grades despite the usssa softball rule book along with the usssa softball rule book is the usssa softball rule book that softball hitters must know and develop. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The official local rules will be the most current as listed at 1. Usssa slow pitch rule book usssa united states specialty. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. You can also check the usssa new bat guideline page, or nsa rule book page for more information from usa softball. Additional rules info usssa united states specialty sports. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. 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 and the national level. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. Watch to ensure your youth big barrel bat is approved for play usssa play.

In the near future we will have available an on line umpire case, mechanics, signals and positioning manual. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book my fellow umpires, welcome to the 2018 slow pitch case book. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Mixed slow pitch softball interim mixed program director. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Usssa strike zone discussion slowpitch softball forums. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes.

The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. I havent read the rule book to see if theyve changed it, but thats what sucked so bad about utrip. This is a discussion on usssa rule book and umpire within the usssa forums, part of the softball associations category. Our online rule book is the greatest resource to keep up with our everevolving softball environment. Bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. Varsity baseball and softball players are ineligible to play intramural softball. It is concise and complete and made for the slow pitch umpireplayer, from recreational levels to our most competitive events, said usssa national slowpitch uic charles doc beckwell. The mixed program shall feature five divisions that will be called mixed major, b, c, d, e, and rec.

Fast pitch competitions and usa softball, the wbsc and usssa for slopitch play. Teams or individuals not reclassified by the bylaws will be. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on the bat are legal in bsc play. Shop all usssa and nsa slowpitch softball bats ssusa slow pitch bat standards. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations.

Georgia usssa fast pitch has a zero tolerance policy for players, coaches, or parents for fighting, abusive tactics or language, or. Senior softball usa sssusa requires that a bat carries a bpf bat performance factor stamp of 1. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Two rules from the conference are now in the book for all of usssa. Usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so.

Usssa united states specialty sports association homepage. Usssa u20 slow pitch umpire test listed below are the answers to the slow pitch umpire test. Players must be 18 years of age before june 1 of current year to be eligible to participate. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Where can i get a usssa slow pitch softball rule book. The isa was founded in 1984 in shelbyville, tennessee, by larry nash. Please remember there may be additional areas in the rule book than those noted below that filename. It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and.

Usssa has decided to move back the legal use date until 2023, to give players a longer usable period for currently owned. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast.

Official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast pitch leagues, with differing pitching guidelines. Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. Usssa has begun making bat stamp and standard changes that affect both baseball and slowpitch softball. Feb, 2019 have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. On any attempt to force the batter runner out at first base on the initial throw. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. Dec 11, 2018 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. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. The ncaa softball and formerly nfhs, asa and isf rules defines about to receive as the ball as the ball getting between the runner and the defender.

Those stats will show up on a players individual page. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Usssa boston area umpires wilmington, ma powered by. Usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes when usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. Pitching distance the distance from the back point of home plate to the pitching rubber in slow pitch softball is 50 feet for mens, womens and coed league play. Aug 29, 2010 usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered an intentionally dropped ball. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. New usssa bat stamp 20202021 updated 103019 viera, fl october 30, 2019 the current approved 1. Discussion in ask the umpire started by riotact, aug 29, 2010.

For all bat specifications in usssa, please refer to usssa rule book rule 2. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Discussion in open slow pitch board started by superstar555, may 19. The ball must be pitched underhanded at a slow speed.