2013 asa slow pitch rules book 2015

And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. 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. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. 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. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. 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.

Teams should be advised that attempted use during the game will, by rule, result. Four women have paved the way as usa softball commissioners serving their local associations in furthering our sport on all levels of play. New asa softball bat testing standards slow pitch softball. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for.

It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. Sep 06, 2015 for slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. This rules book has been ed by the national federation of state high school. Progress report update 2015 esfbrochure2016vs001esf2015websitesmall. 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. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents.

The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program. As we have reported previous the asa equipment testing and certification committee conducted an extensive field study on the swing speeds of. 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.

New asa softball bat testing standards softball forum. 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. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. To encourage the union of all eligible teams and organizations or. 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. Official asa coed playing rules will be used except where changes are noted in these rules. A team must have a minimum of eight players to start and finish. A coed team can have a maximum of seven male players playing at all times. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a.

Slopitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slopitch community in 1989. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. 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. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations c. For slow pitch, its 11 max 10 fielders plus one extra player. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.

This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. 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. Ten players five male and five female with the following positioning requirements. For high school slow pitch, most states use nfhs rules. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Progress report update 2015 esfbrochure 2016vs001esf2015websitesmall. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. This equation change and others are listed in one of the attachments included with this memorandum. Listed below are references to rules that were significantly altered from the last edition of the ncaa softball rules book. 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.

The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. 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. The team composition will consist of 9 players on the field, with the ninth individual being a second short stop or rover. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section.

That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. The strike zone in slo pitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. For the 2015 season mscr will not ejectdisqualify players because of the use. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. 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. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. The safety knob will be permanently attached to the bat and may be covered with grip tape. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats.

Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. I believe that only two states use asa rules for high school softball california and new york. The strike zone in slopitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. Umpire will designate a field suitable for play in accordance with the following provisions which equal the dimensions of a softball field. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. 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. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. 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.

Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. Bats with an asa 20 certification stamp may still be eligible for use in. 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. The nfhs rule is the same as the asa rule in this case. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums.

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. 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. 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. In coed slow pitch play, male batters will be pitched to with the 12 ball and. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. 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. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It is still slopitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc.

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. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004. 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. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Below you will find a list of discussions in the asa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. This rule book governs national championships and slopitch.