2013 asa slow pitch rule book 2018

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. Eleven 11 defensive players shall constitute a team. The bat must still pass a visual inspection per the current softball canada rulebook. Asa stealing in slow pitch slowpitch softball forums. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. If additional information is made available, allow.

Where slow pitch only is shown, 16 slow pitch rules are followed the same as slow pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book and have an opportunity to purchase team insurance. Jul 24, 2011 yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. 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. 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. 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. A bat will be approved for use if it is listed on the current isf certified bat list or listed on the current asa.

The runner may leave base as soon as the ball reaches the front edge of home plate. All rules not mentioned in this packet will be governed by the asa slow pitch softball rules. A team must have a minimum of nine 9 players at the start and finish of a game. A team must have a minimum of nine 9 players at the start and. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. All eligible players on the roster must be in the batting lineup. 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. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an.

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 catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. January 10, 2020 umpires, you will not be able to save your answers. An additional base umpire may be added to form a 3umpire crew for highly competitive games. In 20 the asa introduced a new certification mark for slowpitch bats. 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. Registration with asa is required once every calendar year, and is separate from the houston parks and recreation department league registration. The words junior olympic or the initials jo refer to youth softball. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. 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. Teams should be advised that attempted use during the game will, by rule, result. Ball specifications balls used for 12inch slow pitch must be 12 inches in circumference, have a coefficient of restitution of.

If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. The base distance for the senior slow pitch classification of play will be 70 feet. Pitching is classified into one of four categories. It is certified for 20 asa, usssa, nsa, isa, ssusa and isf. Cash and business checks accepted only made payable to city of houston. Things like pitching and bat compression and the like. Asa strike mat dimensions slowpitch softball forums. Now b becomes the next available replacement temporary runner. Asa slow pitch rules apply except as modified herein. Has anyone every come across or would enjoy making a graphic that outlined the major differences in the different associations rules. Today, im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slow pitch.

Mens class d slow pitch and mens class e rec slow pitch the only requirement is matching shirts with numbers. 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. You can also check the asa rule book page for more information from usa softball. Team managers will receive an asa rule book, asa score book. 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. If the runner leaves their base before the ball reaches home plate that runner whichever runner. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. 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. To establish uniform softball rules and regulations. 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. This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the international softball congress. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without.

Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. Asa softball rules per asa website the asa rule books are not for sale. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. A scorekeeper may be utilized to keep score, or score may be kept by the umpiring crew or members of the participating teams. Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 201819 slowpitch rules. Bats with the 20 certification mark will be allowed in slow pitch national championship play only. 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. All changes below are effective january 1, 2014 unless otherwise noted. Slowpitch softball rules mason recreation george mason.

Diameter of the balls used varies slightly among the gender. The price sticker was horrible to get off though i had to soak it in rubbing alcohol and even still it took a. 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. All members agree, through participation, to accept the rules set forth. National softball association the players association. 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. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. 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. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb.

Slopitch national strongly recommends the use of this rule book at all levels. Watch and learn to ensure your bat is approved for asa play. The umpire decides what items fit that description. Price new from used from paperback, april 1, 2010 please retry. Seven 7 innings or fiftyfive 55 minutes whichever occurs first. The asa states that coed teams must alternate genders in their batting order. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material.

Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. We are hoping to reschedule these andor redo our entire slow pitch schedule. 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. To promote amateur softball for all persons regardless of race, age, color, creed, religion, sex or national origin. 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. A is a slow runner so the coach doesnt want to make the switch. The fast pitch pitcher is prohibited from wearing wristbands or bands around other parts of the arms or legs that might distract the batter. Its slow pitch so we do make a lot of hard contact and it has some spots but otherwise its been really good. New rules andor changes are in bold letters in each shaded section. Wbsc publishes official standalone slowpitch rulebook for 201821. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Please note that the asausa softball nonapproved bat list is liable to change at any time. Bats with an asa 20 certification stamp may still be eligible for use in.

Official rules of the world baseball softball conference for slowpitch softball, last revised in 2018 download wbsc 2018 19 slowpitch rules. Commission and must be stamped with the isf fast pitch or slow pitch. For now, we hope to be able to play the next round on june. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a.

Or are there not that many difference to worry about. Men bat an 11inch ball, whereas females bat a 12inch ball. Shop all asa slowpitch softball bats usssa and nsa bat standards for slow pitch. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. 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. 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. You can receive the rule book either when you register an asa team or if you register as an umpire.

There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. 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. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. 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. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. Please complete in one sitting, we recommend printing out the exam and prefilling it out prior to entering it online.

From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. As of 20 bats used in usssa slowpitch softball leagues must carry the new united states specialty sports association usssa thumbprint stamp. Allows all adult slow pitch to play with the base distance at 70 feet. Most slowpitch softball games are officiated by two umpires, a home plate umpire and a base umpire. I giggle when i watch usssa and the pitcher has his seizure before he pitches. C gets a walk, so could be temporarily replaced with a. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. The approved bat list can be viewed on the asa website.