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. Minnnesota softball is the governing body of softball in minnesota and the premier developer of softball players in the state. Usssa 3 base on balls the mercy rule is 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. In mens ab, steel sports corpus christi was the champion and old schoolmvp sports houston was runnerup. Where can i get a usssa slow pitch softball rule book. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Discussion in open slow pitch board started by superstar555, may 19.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. All inquiries pertaining to playing rules interpretations should be sent to. The batter is not allowed to set up with their back foot in front of the plate.
At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several usssagsl slowpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. They became effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised both in our printed and online 2020 rule book. United states specialty sports association usssa court. F2s feet are inside the catchers box, and he is reaching out and placing his catching hand and glove on the ground behind home plate. 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. Official softball 20192020 rule book which will be available in the first. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. Usssa slow pitch rule book usssa united states specialty. The home of intermountain sports productions fastpitch, slowpitch, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. The mixed program shall feature five divisions that will be called mixed major, b, c, d, e, and rec. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the. Northwest usssagsl tournament rules 2020 usssagsl slowpitch rule book and bylaws. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Lone star softball texas adult usssa softball tournaments. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
Usssa boston area umpires wilmington, ma powered by. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. I havent read the rule book to see if theyve changed it, but thats what sucked so bad about utrip. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slowpitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state and the national. Ten state champions were crowned at the 2019 lone star shootout battle for the rings grand championships at big league dreams in league city. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your. 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. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available.
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. Usssa has decided to move back the legal use date until 2023, to give players a longer usable period for currently owned. Teams or individuals not reclassified by the bylaws will be. Any forward stride is allowed as long as the back foot is planted even or behind the front of the plate. He has also officiated for fast pitch, basketball and flag football. Utah sports association, utah usssa is a sofball company for fastpitch and slowpitch softball located in utah and idaho.
New usssa bat stamp 20202021 updated 103019 viera, fl october 30, 2019 the current approved 1. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. For all bat specifications in usssa, please refer to usssa rule book rule 2. Usssa added as an accepted standard for bat certification. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Baseball fastpitch slowpitch gsl slowpitch basketball 3 on 3 basketball 5 on 5 soccer volleyball junior golf team golf disc golf karate taekwondo lacrosse flag football officials home all sports programs. Womens slow pitch softball womens program director. Usssa united states specialty sports association homepage. 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. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. You can also check the usssa new bat guideline page, or nsa rule book page. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. 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.
Finding a slowpitch softball bat is tough let us help you choose the right. Two rules from the conference are now in the book for all of usssa. Varsity baseball and softball players are ineligible to play intramural softball. Umpires will be required to check all bats prior to each game. 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 online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa softball. Forums softball discussions open slow pitch board toggle width. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. The usssa rule book states that the ball must go up at least three feet from the. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in usssa.
What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. The above are examples of acceptable styles only and do not imply endorsement by softball canada. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on the bat are legal in bsc play.
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