As we move forward our commitment and goals remain the same. Southern in usssa fastpitch by 3up 3down events has 929 members. Usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere.
Usa rule book usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. January 24th in bradenton, fl and february 15th in hampton, ga. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. I hope you have received your new 2010 rule books and have begun. That concludes this summary of rule changes for 2010. If the batter has not hit a fair ball, struck out, or been put out after receiving the maximum numbers of pitches without completing any of these situations will be called out by the umpire. The best female players want to use the games best bats, so its no wonder the top players and collegiate teams are choosing demarini. Issue with weather, tournament director, state director and or state uic to decide.
At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. I see on the coloradousssa website the notice about the new pitching rule that both feet have to be on the pitching rubber. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Mixed roster rules have been spelled out a little better. Thats why she helped demarini design a bat thats high performance and durability are unmatched for the. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition. The united states specialty sports association provides rules and regulations for a number of amateur sports throughout the nation. An exciting new brand has emerged from our national office. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Southern in usssa fastpitch by 3up 3down events public. Usssa abusemolestation policy usssa will not tolerate the abusemolestation of any minor participant at a usssa sanctioned activity.
The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. The ins and outs of usaasa fast pitch softball bats tsa plays by usaasa rules the rules will be slightly modified by age group. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Usssa rules pool play tie breaker pool play tiebreaker order. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs.
Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Below is the actually wording from the pertinent sections to this topic from the usssa rule book itself. In double elimination bracket play, the higher seed calls home or visitor in all games except championship game, where the team from the winners bracket makes the call. Jan 22, 2020 empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Clarification on usssa both feet on pitching rubber.
Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. Usssa fastpitch tournament rules play will be governed by the rules and bylaws of the usssa 1. Tiebreakers in which two 2 teams are tied, head tohead competition between the teams will determine the winner. One of those top players that has been a longtime demarini fan is crystl bustos. 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. Examples include icing or cooling of any equipment. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Azusssa arizona fast pitch softball official website. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
In order to provide an immersive experience usssa recommends that teams registered outside of 75 miles from the space coast complex to book their accommodations through the usssa travel partner. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssa s online fast pitch rulebook is located at. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf. Time will be called when a defensive player has possession of the ball in advance of the lead runner or the ball is returned to the player pitcher with at least one foot on the side line of the pitchers circle. In the 2010 season, usssa baseball registered over 42,000 teams. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. In addition, approved bats shall not be rolled, shaved or modified to change their characteristics from that produced by the manufacturer. Ties after completion of poolplay games will follow the tie breaker order listed below.
Ruling live ball and no violation, provided the batterrunner does not interfere with a fielder taking the throw at first base there must be a throw 8. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. Off year changes, which are made to the online version of the rule book, are generally made to clarify previous revisions, or to enhance safety. This page outlines specific policies and procedures for the usssa fastpitch program in south carolina. The usssa rule book states that the ball must go up at least three feet from the point at which it leaves the pitchers hand and can not go higher then 10 feet above the ground. F2s feet are inside the catchers box, and he is reaching out and placing his. Characteristics of approved equipment cannot be changed. Florida usssa fastpitch only not national events homevisitor in bracket play is determined by higher seed. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. B1 hits a pitched ball fair and runs toward first base but fails to stay in the running lane. Other sanctioning bodies of softball are aau, nsa, pony, asa, isc, usssa and triple.
Usssa 3 base on balls the mercy rule is 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. Microsoft word usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes. There will be a time limit of 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, will vary with each tournament, in all games except. Gameday sports southeast sports south carolina usssa.
Bustos is a twotime olympic gold medalist with a passion for excellence. As a general rule, all fast pitch softball bats must have a 2 14 inch barrel diameter and must not be over 34 inches in length and 31 12 oz in weight. Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. No more offensive ejection in any e program vote was 90. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. The usssa 9th edition rule book will govern all play unless specified in this section. We ran into this first in new mexico when the umpires demanded that both feet had to be on top of the pitching rubber and awarded bases for illegal pitches when not on top.
For each fairly delivered pitched ball by the pitcher that passes through the strike zone before touching the ground. 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. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. This is the 2020 usssa cowy fastpitch tournament schedule. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The reason ny uses the usa rule book is because usa softball is the governing body for softball. Softball leagues have the option of aligning themselves with usssa to take advantage of their organizational structure, their rules and to get access to the tournaments the association.
It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. The usa softball rule book is only available when you purchase the app, or register as a usa umpire, then you should be given a 2020 rule book. This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program.
If the bat meets the new rules in lab testing, authorized usssa manufacturers may add the new usssa mark to the taper of the bat. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise noted. To be called a strike, the pitch must pass the batter between the level of the highest shoulder and the front knee. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences. As always, check out the rule book yourself and if you have any questions, contact your local asa umpireinchief for clarifications before you step out onto the field. County hotline number for cancellations 8043654698 the county announces field closings by 3pm on days with inclement weather. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. I have searched and have been unable to find the rules online. The team registration is effective august 1 july 31 of the following year.
Usssa fastpitch rule book 14th edition pg 65 rule 17. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. Any team playing in a usssa sanctioned tournament must be properly registered through the usssa national website. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Fast pitch states that a defensive player shall not at any time during the.
Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year, according to andy wisk, chairman of the usssa national fastpitch committee. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. Sc, the united states slopitch softball association changes their name and becomes the.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in usssa. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. Official ball of world fastpitch connection softball playing rules rule 1 definitions whenever she or her or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in the generic sense i. Usssa fastpitch online rule book click on image for rules. The ball used is covered in a synthetic material or leather, and must have a size of 10 inches, 11 inches or 12 inches to comply with the rules. This 100 page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of ncaa collegiate, nfhs high school, and asa usssa travel team softball rules.
As the umpires arrive at the field for a female fast pitch game, the umpires notice that the left field fence is a 175 feet or b 240 feet. With few exceptions determined by local tournament directors, florida usssa girls fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 15th edition usssa rulebook. 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. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. The rule book is being updated and will include conference rules. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. Bats must also be marked with the usaasa certified stamp. When usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season.