Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. If a team has 5 or more players from a higher classified team, they must petition to move down to the lower classification. A group of frustrated softball managers in pittsburgh pioneered the united states slopitch softball association usssa in 1968. To be called a strike, the pitch must pass the batter between the level of the highest shoulder and the front knee. The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position. There were 25 teams that competed in four divisions at lac lavon fields in. 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. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u.
Usssa united states specialty sports association homepage. Has anyone every come across or would enjoy making a graphic that outlined the major differences in the different associations rules. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. 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. Contact your state director with any questions on the rule changes. History gameday sports southeast sports south carolina usssa. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered an intentionally dropped ball. Usssa national office, provided that the tournament director insures that. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010 national u. Throughout the country our umpires ask about rules and plays that come. Additional playing rules not found in usssa rule book.
Northwest usssa gsl tournament rules 2020 usssa gsl slowpitch rule book and bylaws. 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. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with usssa. We host events at the best sports tournament venues in southern california. Disenchanted after most of their ideas were turned down during a national softball association meeting, usssa founders robert mueller, james diorio, ray ernst, frank ciaccia and ted mazza decided to organize an experimental world tournament in 1968, under the banner. Power pitching class, grip, release, mechanics slow pitch softball pitching school duration. Things like pitching and bat compression and the like. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The asa rule book outlines pitching rules for regular. What separates us from other sports tournament services. The united states specialty sports association usssa was founded as the united states slowpitch softball association in the spring 1968. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. 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. Players coming from teams that were above 500 in the. The softball year for usssa runs from august 1 to july 31. Disenchanted after most of their ideas were turned down during a national softball association meeting, usssa founders robert mueller, james diorio, ray ernst, frank ciaccia and ted mazza decided to organize an experimental world tournament in 1968, under the. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Current bats can improve with use, abuse, internal damage or by intentional altering and that improvement can exceed the bpf bat performance factor limit for bats set by usssa. Prior to participating, all roster additions must be approved by the california usssa state director.
This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. This is used for the sole purpose so they can field a team for any given weekend. Thats a ball in every association if it doesnt cross the batter for a strike. H10t sports llc provides sports tournament management services throughout southern california to adultyouth sports softballbaseball associations. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa. Aug 29, 2010 usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered an intentionally dropped ball. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Over that last weekend of august 1968 the first usssa world softball tournament was played in west allis wisconsin. Northwest usssagsl tournament rules 2020 usssagsl slowpitch rule book and bylaws. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.
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. Below you will find a list of discussions in the usssa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include. Today usssa is the largest multisport association in the world with over 3. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast pitch leagues, with differing pitching guidelines. 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 back through our many charitable benefit events. The playing field shall have a clear and unobstructed area within radius of the prescribed fence distances from home plate between the foul lines. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a.
You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Softball rules vary somewhat from those of baseball. The mrpa minnesota usssa softball season is currently on hold as we all address covid19 and its impact on communities and operations. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Interested in becoming a usssa director or hosting a usssa event. Roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. The most recent tournament was xii womens world championship in june, 2010. The playing field is the area where the ball may be legally played or fielded. Central california mixed coed rules and guidelines. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics. 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.
Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. In the 2010 season, usssa baseball registered over 42,000 teams. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. Some of the divisions of usssa include baseball, basketball, softball, flag football, softball, volleyball, and more.
This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written permission of senior softballusa, llc and senior softball world championships, inc. I have searched and have been unable to find the rules online. This rule book governs national championships and slopitch national does not dictate that. Other sanctioning bodies of softball are aau, nsa, pony, asa, isc, usssa and. I think this is going to be great for the game, as 43 feet is the same pitching distance as college softball and now high school softball also moving their pitching distance back to 43 feet in 2010. Teams advancing to world events are allowed, by constitution, one 1 player addition 72 hours prior to the event including state, national and world tournaments, provided the team is still entitled to an addition. 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.
At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere. A authorized bat manufacturers shall have the usssa compliance mark located on the bat. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. I hope you have received your new 2010 rule books and have begun. In memoriam bob mitchell 1930 2010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 1938 2010 national u.
Perhaps the biggest rule change for 2010 is moving the fast pitch pitching distance to 43 feet for 18u rec and 16u rec and travel games. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition note. Utrip umps normally wont call anything over head high a strike because the batters stand up in the box and if it hits the plate its a ball, so its virtually impossible to throw a pitch that hits 10 in the middle and crosses below the back shoulder without hitting the plate. The usssa present edition rule book will govern all play unless specified in this section. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball.