The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Ive been told that some version of presenting the ball was in the rule books. Usssa rule book usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. Picture the strike zone as a box above the plate, that has the length and width of the plate. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. No more offensive ejection in any e program vote was 90. 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. Usssa world tournament mixed major 1st place sisderby life wa. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on the bat are legal in bsc play. Coach pitch and machine pitch of the present usssa edition of the rule book will not be played in georgia.
The pitcher must keep one foot on the pitching mound at all times during the pitch. Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association. 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. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. All inquiries pertaining to playing rules interpretations should be sent to. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Usssa has always been respected for making changes to improve slow. 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.
I pitch count limitations usssa pitch count 30 rule 7. The rule book is being updated and will include conference rules. From the start, the usssa playing rules were identified with 65foot base paths and 300foot fences. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. Enter division gate fee entry fee entry fee by check gate fee other fee last day to enter start date stature games guaranteed max entries teams entered approved entries. It is the mission of western nevada county slow pitch softball association to conduct a safe, fun, and family friendly softball program. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium pkwy, melbourne, fl 32940 or email. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. 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. He has also officiated for fast pitch, basketball and flag football. After two, any ball hit over the fence will be ruled and out. The usssa met at myrtle beach, sc, and changed their name from the united states slo pitch softball association to the united states specialty sports association.
Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. With a threepiece, 100% recoil composite construction, this model provides fantastic flex, consistent performance, and insane durability. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. H effective as of 112016 for the purpose of the pitch count rules, the end of the day shall be the time of day or night when the ballpark is shut down and the teams go home for the night break. Besides pitching, what are the main rule differences in usssa and asa. Now, by the rule book, yes, a forfeit should have been declared if the team did not have a replacement for the ejected player but more often than not, this is the kind of rule that most leagues change or modify.
Louisville slugger slow pitch softball bats are created with players of all ages in mind. Mixed roster rules have been spelled out a little better. Usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered. Northwest usssa gsl tournament rules 2020 usssa gsl slowpitch rule book and bylaws. Page 12 2018 western nevada county slow pitch softball association leagues rules and regulations 1. Slow pitch softball, baseball, fast pitch softball, and basketball athletes make up approximately 90% of usssa s membership. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. All bats for the 2016 season used in league and tournament play must have the new usssa logo on its tapered end. This is only allowed for an injured player when the injury is severe enough that the player cannot continue.
Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. The above usssa amendment also applies to the wncssa, ncsa, and wncrs or a wncssa, ncsa, or wncrs affiliated person. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2017. The 1st thing you should do before you start looking for a rule citation from the asausa rule book is to check your local league rules.
Teams should check with their state director to see what their states berth validation requirements are for playing in a usssa national championship event. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs usa softball asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc. In the event of any conflict in language between any printed version of these official. A runner may leave the base when the ball crosses the plate. In the event of any conflict in language between any printed version of. Wncssa 2017 players guide wncssa slowpitch softball rule book. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Official usssa slo pitch softball rules will govern the league with the following exceptions. The height of the box is determined by knee and shoulder of the batter in their normal stance, as joker said, but it stays over the plate regardless of where the batter is standing. United states specialty sports association official fast pitch playing rules and bylaws tenth edition 10th edition 2. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. Although many rule changes have been made over the years, the original 65foot base path was the key.
This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. I havent read the rule book to see if theyve changed it, but thats what sucked so bad about utrip. Other sanctioning bodies of softball are aau, nsa, pony, asa, isc, usssa and. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. If the umpire deems necessary, a courtesy runner may be used while the injured player stops the bleeding and cover the wound. Today, the only rule book im aware of that uses any wording about present the ball is usssa slow pitch. 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. Georgia usssa fast pitch has a zero tolerance policy for players, coaches, or parents for fighting, abusive tactics or language, or.
The short handed rule will be allowed in youth slow pitch when an injury has occurred to either an offensive batterrunner or a defensive player. 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. Wncssa 2017 players guide wncssa slowpitch softball. Power pitching class, grip, release, mechanics slow pitch softball pitching school duration.
Stillwater community education adult athletics softball. All programs will use 11 usssa approved softballs, except boys and up in boys and mixed. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Resmondorddh autoall insprizzieaston wins 2018 major world series. All balls must be pitched underhand and in an arc that is at least six feet off the ground, but no more than 12 feet. It was the first separate rule book for slow pitch softball ever published. How to pitch the slider slow pitch softball pitching school duration.
Forfeiting if a team knows in advance that they will not have the minimum number of players in order to field a team for their game, please notify frederick social sports so we can notify the other. For the 2017 season, this hyper z is for those senior players who want unmatched power and feel at the plate. If a runner leaves before the ball crosses the plate the runner will be called out. Please refer to the usssa slow pitch rule book online at. 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. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. 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. Along the barrel, a friction blast finish creates more. This will ensure we have good contact information for.
All batters will start with a 11 count, one ball and one strike. The remaining 9 sports account for over 350,000 registrations in usssa, including tae kwan do and soccer, two sports that usssa holds events in osceola county. Discussion in open slow pitch board started by superstar555. Aug 29, 2010 usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered an intentionally dropped ball. Bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program. Not found in usssa rule book 2018 slow pitch youth rule book and by laws. In the mens leagues, a minimum of 9 players is allowed to start a game. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. United states specialty sports association wikipedia. 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. It is the responsibility of all participants, including wncssa staff, to act in a professional manner with the best interest of the game of softball, the league, and the community. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations.