2015 asa softball rules manual

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. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Youth commissioner, deputy commissioners, district 11 uic, and or the. This manual is primarily based upon amateur softball association asa and senior softball usa slow pitch rules, which promote safety and prevent collisions. Attendance at both the rules meeting and spring coaches meeting are required to coach in the bgsa. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. The rule passed added a clause for how the shorthanded rule would be handled. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball team or when you register as an umpire. 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.

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. Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. 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. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be set aside during. 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.

These are the rules of play as determined by the usa softball in 2020. Standard asa modified softball rules allow stealing, plus would require a tag of the runner to get a pick off. If you are interested in purchasing a hard copy of the usa softball code, call 8006548337 or visit. Hard to use asa rules without anyone being able to get a current rulebook without bribing someone that is an asa sanctioned participant. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization. This softball manual has been prepared and designed to. Shall support the asas programs that promote the sport of softball and educate players, coaches, officials, volunteers and the public about the game. All league rules are available electronically on our website. Being the national governing body of softball is a responsibility that we take very serious. The following bats are prohibited please note this is not an all inclusive list of prohibited bats. 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. The organizations objectives include promoting safety and establishing uniform softball rules and regulations. Either player can use either side of the base to lead off from, tag up, or complete a put out.

Doc september 15, 2015 50 plus softball in cape coral, inc. Tournament rules and guidelines for all divisions of little league softball by little league international jan 1, 2019. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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. League and playing rules 20 refer to asa participant manual official rules of softball for a comprehensive, definitive explanation of all rules. New york state high school softball rules examination answers by jay minerprepared by kim lai 01252015. New 2015 playing rules changes with comments updated 2015. Softball rules changes 2015 by on november 21, 2014 softball.

A team must have a minimum of 8 players to start play and to continue play. This copy of the asa procedural manual became effective on january 01, 5. 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. Dec 14, 2015 asa procedural manual 2014 usa softball. Nov 21, 2014 softball rules changes 2015 by on november 21, 2014 softball. Miken ultra 2, miken triad3 blackout, combat dirty 1. The catchers helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface.

New 2015 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11202014 2015 asausa softball code updated 115 2015 procedural manual updated 1615 asa. 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. We will be playing asa rules straight softball rules with the following exceptions below the top two teams will play in the championship game. The national director of umpires selects all umpires for these championship. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. This year the asausa council passed a new rule for 2015. 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. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of. 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. 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.

Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent. Minimanual for senior softball umpires at azt and scg. All changes below are effective january 1, 2015 unless otherwise noted. 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. Recognizing illegal pitches this video demonstrates the basic pitching requirements for asa sanctioned girls fastpitch softball. For more information, visit the usa softball website, district 11 j. The amateur softball association is the national governing body of softball in the united states. Dec 11, 2018 for mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. The batting helmet shall not have a glare or mirrorlike surface. 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. A mitt may only be worn by the catcher andor 1st baseman. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in professional leagues, collegiate.

Association of america 2017 official rules of softball participant manual asa asa of pa, pennsylvania asa coed softball. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Failure to have 8 players at game time results in a forfeit. In 2015, asa usa softball announced a rebrand of the organization to usa softball, which would be effective september 1, 2016. Bat barrels made entirely of wood are permitted and need not bear an asa mark, but. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. A players birthdate as of december 31st, 2014 determines their age eligibility for this tournament. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. All bats must be either asa or nsa approved regulation slow pitch softball bats. A bat with the knob covered with grip tape is illegal. 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 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.

Some of our umpires work asa events and they even teachtrain our in house umpires. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. 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. These are shortened versions of the legal definitions or. Free umpire manual the rules can always be with you. Mens softball rules nashvilles home for adult sports.

Iowa amateur softball association code revised february 22, 2015 2015 code changes and points of emphasis in red bold type part 1. This copy of the asa code became effective on january 01, 5. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. As the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Usa rule changes for the 2020 season updated february 2, 2020 usa rule changes for the 2019 season. They set the playing rules for fastpitch and slow pitch softball in. The new rules as listed in the 2015 asa participant manual reads as follows.

Usa softball minnesota 877 meander court medina, mn 55340. Have a few unsanctioned local leagues that insist on using asa rules. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. Standard asa rules also say that after the intial play on a batter runner, the double base becomes one big base. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. 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. 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. In 2015, asausa softball announced a rebrand of the organization to usa softball, which would be effective september 1, 2016. Shall follow the rules and regulations of the asa as established by the asa code, procedural manual and playing rules. 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. 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. Asa rule changes for the 2015 season updated january 1, 2015. New rules andor changes are bolded and italicized in each section.