C until a time during or after which the bat has been used in play, it shall not be grounds for declaring the batter out and or ejection from the game. Adult slow pitch a win will be awarded to the team that is ahead by 15 runs after 3. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play. Manger and players will be ejected from the tournament and at least a one year ban. 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. Baden boombah dudley easton louisville slugger mikenworth mizuno rawlings. Usssa boston area umpires wilmington, ma powered by. 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, 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. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or.
Softball rules changes 2018 by nfhs on november 01, 2017 softball. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. All inquiries pertaining to playing rules interpretations should be sent to. In the near future we will have available an on line umpire case, mechanics, signals and positioning manual. For a softball bat to be legal in usssa sanctioned activities, it must have the usssa logo, follow the usssa rule book and be manufactured by a current usssa licensed softball bat manufacturer. Usssa slowpitch, with the following additions andor exceptions. Bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. Get your teams website today upcoming major events. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets.
There were 25 teams that competed in four divisions at lac lavon fields in. The following condensed slow pitch playing rules are taken in part from the usaasa official slow pitch rule book and national bylaws. 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. Usssa slow pitch rule book usssa united states specialty. The mrpa minnesota usssa softball season is currently on hold as we all address covid19 and its impact on communities and operations. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Exception to this rule is if a tie game is in progress.
Please remember there may be additional areas in the rule book than those noted below that pertain to each situation. A look back at the 2018 smoky mountain classic video clips. 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. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. No new inning will start after 55 minutes playing time have elapsed.
It is concise and complete and made for the slow pitch umpireplayer, from recreational levels to our most competitive events, said usssa national slowpitch uic charles doc beckwell. It is one of the four major governing bodies of amateur softball in america, along with asa, nsa and usssa. The correct batter assumes the count of 2 balls and 1. Ripons nickname is the jewel of the valley and you just might be a diamond in the rough. Usssa slowpitch softball 2018 case book my fellow umpires, welcome to the 2018 slow pitch case book. January 1, 2014 there will no longer be a list of legal fast pitch bats, just rules which require the bats be made by an authorized usssa manufacturer and have the new mark of the taper or be made of. 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. What are the current rules and regulations regarding fastpitch softball bats.
Check out our fastpitch bat buying guide for help all fastpitch softball bats must have a 2 barrel diameter and must not be over 34 in length and 31 oz in weight regardless of which association you play in asa. Champion howardswestern steer, denver, north carolina runner up jerrys caterers, miami, florida. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on. Thank you to all our healthcare providers, essential workers, those fighting covid19 and volunteers welcome to washington usssa. Feb, 2019 have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. The following information pertains to adult slow pitch events only. In the mens leagues, a minimum of 9 players is allowed to start a game. So, dont miss out on the tryout that can let you know if you have what it takes to be the next all american. The internal composition of the core and the material of the cover must be clearly printed on the ball and the words official. Pitching distance the distance from the back point of home plate to the pitching rubber in slow pitch softball is 50 feet for mens, womens and coed league play. Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association. Also, until this answer sheet is completely updated, some page numbers and rule numbers may be inaccurate. Batter hits a hard line drive that hits the runner standing on 1st base in fair territory and bounces to the second baseman who throws to the shortstop at 2nd base for an out and then on to 1st base for an out. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update.
Altered balls and the potential of a ball being altered and those suspected of. Play isa sports independent sports association play isa. We support and integrate true professionalism in our. The youth program will be divided into the following age classifications. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book.
This portion of the rule had been inadvertently omitted. Additional rules info usssa united states specialty sports. 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. Mar 08, 2018 usa softball is dedicated to providing people of all ages the opportunity to play the game they love at a variety of levels by offering recreational, league, tournament and competitive play for. 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. Usssa major slow pitch page 2 softball history usa. Team tps won the usssa world series the hard way, winning five consecutive games on sunday sept. Unless otherwise stated all games will be played at usssa space coast sports complex. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Slowpitch softball insurance uestions about te usssa insurance program tollfree. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Teams that participate in three 3 usssa tournaments, also attend state championships and nationals will qualify for their respective world tournament. 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. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u.
This rule was first challenged in asas internal process and then brought to a close after. Power pitching class, grip, release, mechanics slow pitch softball pitching school duration. Our online rule book is the greatest resource to keep up with our everevolving softball environment. It will be published on the usa softball texas style website.
The examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book. B shall have a compression of not more than 480 pounds and not less than 420 pounds under the astm test used under the usssa softball ball license agreement. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. If the umpire discovers that a bat has been used to put a ball in play and. Play with peace of mind knowing you will be covered by one of the best sports programs available. The united states specialty sports association usssa slow pitch rule book will govern all rules not covered in this document, which will be available upon request. Any rule not in the big league dreams rule book shall be governed by the. For tournament play refer to official usssa slow pitch rulebook and national bylaws 2018. This is an exciting event for the northwest region usssa baseball family for your. The isa was founded in 1984 in shelbyville, tennessee, by larry nash. Oregon usssa strives to create a familyoriented atmosphere to all that enjoy participation in sports, building upon a shared passion for recreational and competitive level involvement in youth baseball, youth fast pitch, and adult slow pitch.
Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast pitch leagues, with differing pitching guidelines. Listed below are the answers to the slow pitch umpire test. Jan 21, 2019 the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book. Howardswestern steer became the third team in the last three years to win softballs triple crown asa, nspc and usssa. Usssa slow pitch umpire test 2018 answer sheet promptly ejected from the game.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. 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. As you will see, there are no mechanics online at this time. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. In no event will a team be awarded a favorable decision on a protest where that team has used trickery, deception or wrongful interpretation of a rule by an umpire, isa official or tournament director. In partnership with the county usssa has built a multimillion dollar complex with state of the art technology for stats and live streaming.
Originally usssa stood for united states slowpitch softball association. I pitch count limitations usssa pitch count 30 rule 7. While celebrating 50 years as an association at its annual convention in daytona beach in november, the leadership in fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. Your state or area umpireinchief will be able to give you those guidelines. Donna mcguire mo chair, terry hennessy ca ssusa ceo, bill. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Dec 11, 2018 slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. In partnership with the county usssa has built a multimillion dollar complex with state of. The united states specialty sports association usssa is a volunteer, sports governing body and a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in viera, florida. United states specialty sports association wikipedia.
Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Must remain in same place in batting order but can play or not play any. Teams wishing to qualify for their respective world tournament can qualify in two different ways. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. First offense if the umpire discovers that a bat does not conform to usssa rule 7. The pitching rules change and what it looks likewhat you can and cant do. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The city of saint paul softball slow pitch leagues will be governed by official. Protests of ineligible players the home plate umpire must be verbally notified by the managercoach that the game is being played under protest any time before the end of the game in question.