Softball rule book, usa softball score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. One of the primary purposes of usa softballs official playing rules including its equipment. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes a new definition for a damaged bat is one of three high school softball rules changes for the 2020 season. This page contains sport specific rule and season information for softball. Usa softball of texas conducts statewide meetings every january and october. Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. Softball plan excerpt from uil constitution and contest rules. All rules for ttas are governed by the asa usa softball fast pitch rules unless exceptions are provided in the ttas rulebook. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. The league age in ttas is the age of the player on or before december 31st of the preceding year. Members compete in national qualifying, unique to texas and other tsa events at our annual state conference held in fort worth, texas. Judgment calls balls, strikes, safe, or outs are not. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing.
If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. It is most important that each uil member school stay current with all athletic rules and policies. 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. Softball flexdp chart softball points of emphasis 2020. Texas teams need to have individual player insurance before you can play in any. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The proud sponsor of this cd is texas sports services. Click here to download the latest usa softball pixie division rules. Usa softball offers team insurance at an affordable price. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have.
Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. Welcome to 2020 usa sotfball texas styleall currently approved usa bats 1. 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. Usa softball of texas pixie division official state rules the. Amateur softball association asa 2004 bat performance standard. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Usa softball of texas is the area of texas not located in the geographic area of dallas, ft. When the physical structure of a legal softball bat has been changed. Asa girls 18u a southern bash softball new port richey, fl asa girls 18u a western american pastime alta loma, ca asa girls 18u a northern st. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Please email the rulebook committee chair, steven britt at steven.
Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Usa softball nonapproved bat list with asa certification marks january 06, 2017 ncaanaianjcaa eligibility january 27, 2014 nfhs authenticating mark program may 12, 2017. For the latest, most accurate documentation see your local district commissioner or state association commissioner or refer to the rules book distributed to you upon annual registration. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. Click here for 2020 usa softball texas style rules addendum april 11. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words.
The most current accurate definition of the usa softball rules of play may not be reflected in legacy copies of usa softball material. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop.
Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. Allen sports association is a nonprofit youth sport organization that was founded in 1976. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canadas provincialterritorial association offices. Rule books are included with registration materials when you register your usa softball. Divisions texas teenage baseballsoftball association. Nfhs bat rule nfhs softball rules book, rule 154 states. Taking the signal updated clarifications 201921 rules 3. For additional information on uil rules, refer to the policy section or the manuals section of our web site. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Any rules not specifically mentioned will be played according to the usa softball the official rules of softball 2018 rule book.
Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. 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. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. It is important for all little league volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most uptodate version of little league. 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. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Major rule differences nfhs, ncaa, and usa softball softball comments on the rules 2020. Texas and california are the two states currently sanctioned to play pixie division. During these meetings the voting members establish rules, guidelines, bid and award state tournaments, and conduct other pertinent business matters that allow. 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.
Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. A play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player. Usa softball of texas is an affiliation of usa softball, the national governing body of softball. 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. Usa softball rule book and score book will be distributed at the team managers meetings only listed on page 3. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. We are one of 68 associations in the united states. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Whether youre looking for news and updates about usa softball or want the official rules of softball in the palm of your hand, usa softball has you covered. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch.
Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. 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 uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Bowling green kentucky warren county youth softball. The pixie state tournaments will be governed by the same playing rules as the. The usa softball rule will be referenced, along with the page number, and the difference will be described and highlighted.