Rule 5 wilson optic yellow balls must be used in all area and championship play a9011sst. Rss feed of kens life in the fastpitch lane blog posts where he shares his thoughts, ideas, tips, and general musings on the game of fastpitch softball. Talk about upcoming season and any new rule changes needed. January 7, 2020 wetumpka saturday february 1st at 10. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. This forum is explicitly for highlighting your daughters accomplishments, great games and so forth. Individual player eligibility clarified wording 10th edition 8 usssa official fast pitch playing rules tenth edition usssas online fast pitch rule book is located at. The association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Maximum of 10 defensive players, but can start game with 9. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at.
Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. 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.
This page contains information about alabama usssa recreational league fastpitch softball. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. Fastpitch united states specialty sports association. Rule changes for softball none for 2020 dizzy dean baseball, inc. Alabama usssa leagueallstar alabama area directors. Upcoming recleague softball meetings coming up in your area. At its 52nd annual convention, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. 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. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. In addition to the official wording below, a link has been placed on the dizzy dean national website left hand column of every web page taking you to the sadler. Every athlete that plays in usssa deserves the very best we can offer. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition.
Any team playing in a usssa sanctioned tournament must be properly registered through the usssa national website. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. The game 6u a the game shall be five 5 innings or 60 minute time limit, when the time limit is up, the teams must finish the inning unless the home team is ahead when the top half of the inning is over. The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position. For information on the recreationallstar wolrd series please click on the link below. Our first usssa spotlight this month features usssa pride standout and threetime national professional fastpitch player of the year, kelly kretschman. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern. If a hockey style nocsae approved catchers helmet is used, a separate throat protector is not needed. Allstar rules the game 8u coach pitch and 8u player pitch. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. Whether it is the first game of a 10u c division tournament or the championship game of the 18u world fast pitch championship in kansas city. Mission statement develop, direct and promote the sport of amateur softball through a coordinated effort. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book.
Your team registration must be completed before any registration will be accepted. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Bats for 8u and up must have the usssa thumbprint which signifies it was manufactured pursuant to the usssa rule book and by a current usssa licensed softball bat manufacturer. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Usay sports usssa gulfcoast fastpitch softball tournaments. 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. 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. 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.
They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. This is the official facebook page for the alabama usssa fastpitch organization. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. The rules appear alphabetically, making them easy to find. It is clearly written, and an indispensable reference for umpires who work different levels of softball. Coachmanagers only register here first for 2020 gssa season before any tournament can be added.
Allstar rules the game 6u a the game shall be five 5 innings or 60 minute time limit, when the time limit is up, the teams must finish the inning unless the home team is ahead when the top half of the. Grace period 10 minutes for the first game of the day. Viera, fl october 9, 2017 usssa is kicking off breast cancer awareness month by starting a month long campaign to help raise awareness this october. All old and new park directors and coaches encouraged to attend. Make sure to use this flip book for your portable device. Interactive tournament tools interactive tournament tools interactive tournament tools. Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on. 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.
Allstar rules the game 6u a the game shall be five 5 innings or 60 minute time limit, when the time limit is up, the teams must finish the. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. Important notice concerning legal disputes and law suits. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa rulebook. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. The team registration is effective august 1 july 31 of the following year. Get adobe flash player its possible to view a simplified version of the book on any. Alabama, florida, georgia, mississippi, tennessee region 3. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. Although usssa does not have explicitly defined rules that determine.
Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. Roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc. And dont forget if there are members here youd like to thank for their help in making it possible, thats ok too. It puts the different rules for ncaa, nfhs, usssa, and usa softball at your fingertips. Arizona, oklahoma, lsu, alabama, florida, florida state, maryland and so many more. 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. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and.
If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. This book is an excellent companion to the nfhs softball rules book. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c.
The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. January 7, 2020 athens saturday january 26th at 11. Four out fielders must be 30 feet behind base path. The registration fee is free from august 1st to dec. This is a reminder that the new bat standards went into effect january 1, 2014. United states specialty sports association official fast pitch playing rules and bylaws tenth edition 10th edition 2. The specifications of color and cor shall be identical for all balls used in each game. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. Independent softball association girls fastpitch softball. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter.
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