To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the usa fencing privacy policy. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball.
Click on teams entered to see teams entered in that tournament. Pitching coaches pitch from 30 feet, player stands in the back half of the circle. I have the link to the usfa rule book in the humor section of softball umpires. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. The official softball must bear either the asa certification marks, or the new. July 45 usfa fireworks on the river hank deberry park, savannah, tn. If you would like to order a nfhs softball rule book, go to and. Indeed a legacy worth striving for, usfa envisions this rulebook to provide coaches with whatever game options they want. All due respect to the many fine umpire who call usfa games, their book is a joke, and the instruction glen says most td give the umpires is a cop out.
You can read more about the rules for each governing body here. Lexington kentucky bluegrass girls fastpitch softball. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase, fastpitch. Bowling green kentucky warren county youth softball. 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.
This is all part of the process, so we can insure all officials have been properly screened and approved to work with. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. 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. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Rule change field and equipment rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently fastened by the. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from swinging at a pitched ball or hinders the progress of a runner. Page 2 of 3 usfa has been working on crafting the best possible rulebook strictly for fastpitch. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. In order to keep the grand slam rulebook as streamlined as possible, rules that are not addressed here should refer to the.
United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. National federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. To encourage amateur softball to be conducted in accordance with the spirit of true.
This is all part of the process, so we can insure all officials have been properly screened and approved to work with our youth, and receive the insurance that is required. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. We were unable to locate an account with that email. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. 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. A pitched ball that is intentionally tapped with the bat, slowly, within the infield. Please enter your information below so we can create an account for you. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. We are a girls fastpitch organization that is run by fastpitch people. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. It is not a bunt attempt if the bat is held in the strike zone. In order to keep the usfa rulebook as streamlined as possible, in the event the rules has not been.
Usfa is the best fastpitch association in the tristate area. Discussion in fencing discussion started by mfp, jan 29, 2003. Download it to your phone and stay on top of the latest updates. Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. Usfa rulebook rulebook for phone rulebook for desktop tournament search. Softball kentucky high school athletic association. The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and opposing team. Searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition. If you find an advertisement in the rotation that is viewed as inappropriate for the web site, please click on web site feedback below, and report the exact url of the ad. 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. Click to order bound official commemorative program, post event with results. Check out prototype ventilator designed in panama city beach. The usa fencing rulebook pertains to all sanctioned events held within the united states. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record.
Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Adjust the background color, border style, and or the font color for this section. Other governing bodies that may be affiliated with your league are the national softball association nsa, the independent softball association isa, the united states fastpitch association usfa and the united states specialty sports association usssa. United states fastpitch association rules in pdf format.
Usfa rule book for phone interactive tournament tools interactive tournament. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. Come celebrate all weekend with us as we celebrate americas birthday at the park with some fastpitch softball, where each player will recieve free america birthday cake. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. Bowling green kentucky warren county youth softball lexington kentucky bluegrass girls fastpitch softball scott county georgetown kentucky girls softball. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. As a firstyear 10u team, diamond fury elite claimed a 2016 usfa national.