Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Usssa slow pitch rules book 2015, gsl softball playing rules geo74. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Pitch softball, the gsl slow pitch softball rule book, directives, and. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas.
Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving back through our many charitable benefit. Official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Heres a link to the 2011 usssa rule book slow pitch. Info tab and then look under additional rules not found in usssa rule book for.
The hard and dedicated work of ray ernst in preparing the original usssa rule book will always be remembered. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc will be generally the same as defined in other major soft ball associations. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium pkwy, melbourne, fl 32940 or email. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. Apr 19, 2020 usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware.
How to pitch the slider slow pitch softball pitching school duration. 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. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Teams or individuals not reclassified by the bylaws will be. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Not all softball hitters need the usssa softball rule book and arms to strike only at the usssa softball rule book and you can trust for high performance in softball is a challenging task. Aug, 2015 usssa pitching rules triangle umpires association. Enter division gate fee entry fee gate fee other fee last day to enter start date stature games guaranteed max entries teams entered approved entries pending entries. Adult mens slowpitch softball usa softball of southern.
It was the first separate rule book for slow pitch softball ever published. All inquiries pertaining to playing rules interpretations should be sent to. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Lake charles recreation and parks adult slow pitch softball. 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. Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. United states specialty sports association wikipedia. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. The united states specialty sports association usssa is a volunteer, sports governing body and a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in viera, florida. The selection outline should consist of the usssa softball rule book this training, you will be worth it in an effective manner. Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise noted.
This rule book governs national championships and slopitch national does not dictate that leagues or. We are excited to continue on this endeavor and put to good use the wealth of softball and umpiring experience our association holds. Gsl slowpitch united states specialty sports association. Where can i get a usssa slow pitch softball rule book. Since 1980, usssa has existed in washington state with a remarkable reputation among our players, affiliated cities and parks departments. In usssa if you touch 1st while still carrying the bat, you are out. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. How to pitch the slider slow pitch softball pitching school. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. 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 asausa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual updated 122815. National fast pitch softball coach of the year 2017.
We know that our players come from all walks of life. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softball usa 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. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. Usssa has always been respected for making changes to improve slow. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance.
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. 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. This association shall be for amateur slow pitch players to compete as a team. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
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. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. Originally usssa stood for united states slowpitch softball association. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. Specific rules for each of these pitching styles are outlined in the asa softball rule book, which is released annually. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Document center adult softball league rules 2017 lake charles. The usssa, founded in 1968 as the united states slo pitch softball. The 2020 coed slowpitch european super cup will be played in bulgaria.
With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition note. The world baseball softball confederation wbsc regulates rules of play in. All asa and all usssa approved bats are allowed for league play. Aug 29, 2010 in usssa and this surprised me, im not sure if its always been the case if obstruction occurs the base runner is awarded at least the base they were trying to advance to even if the ump didnt feel they would have made it safely. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play, then the tournament director and uic. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. This rule was first challenged in asas internal process and then brought to a close after. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. In the most common type, slowpitch softball, the ball, which can measure. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The usssa rule book states that the ball must go up at least three feet from the.
Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Those stats will show up on a players individual page. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving back through our many charitable benefit events. The usssa, founded in 1968 as the united states slopitch softball. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. It is very helpful if you send a link to the page you were having an issue with in your email. Under the new rules a bat will no longer be licensed for usssa play if it can ever improve in performance beyond the bpf limit 1. Utah sports association, utah usssa is a sofball company for fastpitch and slowpitch softball located in utah and idaho. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa fastpitch. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. From the start, the usssa playing rules were identified with 65foot base paths and 300foot fences.
Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. A authorized bat manufacturers shall have the usssa compliance mark located on the bat. Below you will find a list of discussions in the usssa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. B5 shall have an usssa ball license agreement astm test com pression of 375 pounds, but may reach this compression with a layered ball which has a bare core compression under the usssa softball ball license agreement astm test of up to 450 pounds with an outer layer that has a thickness of 116. In addition, under the new rules manufacturers must demonstrate to usssa that bats that are easily altered to mprove the bpf will show dramatic visible. The mixed program shall feature five divisions that will be called mixed major, b, c, d, e, and rec. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. How can i find out if these bats can be used in my rec coed softball league.
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