2013 asa slow pitch rule book 2018

Teams should be advised that attempted use during the game will, by rule, result. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. 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. Shop all asa slowpitch softball bats usssa and nsa bat standards for slow pitch. Things like pitching and bat compression and the like. 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. The base distance for the senior slow pitch classification of play will be 70 feet. The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate.

Wbsc publishes official standalone slowpitch rulebook for 201821. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. 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. Please complete in one sitting, we recommend printing out the exam and prefilling it out prior to entering it online. Has anyone every come across or would enjoy making a graphic that outlined the major differences in the different associations rules. You can also check the asa rule book page for more information from usa softball. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. 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. All bats having the 2004 or 20 certification mark and not listed on the list of nonapproved bats with certification marks will be allowed in asa championship play. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Allows all adult slow pitch to play with the base distance at 70 feet.

This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire. The asa states that coed teams must alternate genders in their batting order. For now, we hope to be able to play the next round on june. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. 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. A bat will be approved for use if it is listed on the current isf certified bat list or listed on the current asa.

I giggle when i watch usssa and the pitcher has his seizure before he pitches. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. The rear tip of home plate and the front edge of the pitchers plate shall be 46 feet for males or females playing slow pitch softball when using the 12inch ball, and 50 feet for female slow pitch using the 11inch ball. The approved bat list can be viewed on the asa website. If the runner leaves their base before the ball reaches home plate that runner whichever runner. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. The ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration.

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. Bats with the 20 certification mark will be allowed in slow pitch national championship play only. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. 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. The price sticker was horrible to get off though i had to soak it in rubbing alcohol and even still it took a.

With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. A is a slow runner so the coach doesnt want to make the switch. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Mens class d slow pitch and mens class e rec slow pitch the only requirement is matching shirts with numbers. Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for asa play. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of.

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. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. Jul 24, 2011 yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Commission and must be stamped with the isf fast pitch or 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. Or are there not that many difference to worry about.

Price new from used from paperback, april 1, 2010 please retry. Asa strike mat dimensions slowpitch softball forums. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. Most slowpitch softball games are officiated by two umpires, a home plate umpire and a base umpire. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the.

Its slow pitch so we do make a lot of hard contact and it has some spots but otherwise its been really good. 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. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. We are hoping to reschedule these andor redo our entire slow pitch schedule. The slow pitch pitching motion in asa softball starts in the same way as the fast pitch delivery, with at least one foot on the pitching rubber. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. January 10, 2020 umpires, you will not be able to save your answers. As of 20 bats used in usssa slowpitch softball leagues must carry the new united states specialty sports association usssa thumbprint stamp. 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. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. 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 ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Diameter of the balls used varies slightly among the gender.

All eligible players on the roster must be in the batting lineup. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb. 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. Slopitch national strongly recommends the use of this rule book at all levels.

It is certified for 20 asa, usssa, nsa, isa, ssusa and isf. All members agree, through participation, to accept the rules set forth. Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. 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.

What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. A team must have a minimum of nine 9 players at the start and finish of a game. The fast pitch pitcher is prohibited from wearing wristbands or bands around other parts of the arms or legs that might distract the batter. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes.

A team must have a minimum of nine 9 players at the start and. A scorekeeper may be utilized to keep score, or score may be kept by the umpiring crew or members of the participating teams. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. National softball association the players association. Eleven 11 defensive players shall constitute a team. Asa slow pitch rules apply except as modified herein. The umpire decides what items fit that description. Bats with an asa 20 certification stamp may still be eligible for use in. In 20 the asa introduced a new certification mark for slowpitch bats.

If additional information is made available, allow. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 2018 19 slowpitch rules. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. All changes below are effective january 1, 2014 unless otherwise noted.

The official bat must bear either the asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch, mens adult fast pitch. This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the international softball congress. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. Slowpitch softball rules mason recreation george mason. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. C gets a walk, so could be temporarily replaced with a. An additional base umpire may be added to form a 3umpire crew for highly competitive games. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site.

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. Please note that the asausa softball nonapproved bat list is liable to change at any time. Asa softball slow pitch stealing rule not in effect for youth slow pitch, coed slow pitch, mens masters or senior slow pitch new for womens slow pitch in 2008. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Now b becomes the next available replacement temporary runner. Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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.