They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. The national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa. Little league international has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, that includes the latest bat information, current little league baseball rules and regulations governing bats, and a series of frequently asked questions. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. About the creators the ultimate guide to fastpitch. A few others, most noteably ncaa and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, also referred to as fed, have amended, rewritten, and renumbered the rules pretty significantly. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. Using the asa code book as a reference for defining the parameters of the birthday cutoff date is a good option for parents, coaches and softball players. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. For immedate release september 24, 2017 usssa baseball changes its age restrictions usssa baseball will be adjusting its age requirements for all ages by adding a school grade exception.
Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. Usssa is well established in most of the country already. For all bat specifications in usssa, please refer to usssa rule book rule 2. It puts the different rules for ncaa, nfhs, usssa, and usa softball at your fingertips. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Players coming from teams that were above 500 in the. If a team has 5 or more players from a higher classified team, they must petition to move down to the lower classification. Classification and rating system for football basketball officials. In all age divisions, no new inning will start after 1 hour 15 minutes. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison, sadowski, ed, schiro, michael a. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball. Dec 19, 2017 usssa releases 2018 fastpitch rule changes.
It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. Their world championships held in florida every year are. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Oregon usssa strives to create a familyoriented atmosphere to all that enjoy participation in sports, building upon a shared passion for recreational and competitive level involvement in youth baseball, youth fast pitch, and adult slow. Baseball fastpitch slowpitch gsl slowpitch basketball 3 on 3 basketball 5 on 5 soccer volleyball junior golf team golf disc golf karate taekwondo lacrosse flag football officials home all sports programs. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online december 2017 rule book update. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slowpitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state.
The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. 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. 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. About the creators the ultimate guide to fastpitch softball. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 9 seasons.
The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. Mileage rate reimbursement for playoff game officials june 2017. The jewelry rule has been modified to allow players to wear jewelry in. 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. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. Usssa fastpitch tournament rules play will be governed by the rules and bylaws of the usssa 1.
Hendersonville is one of the fastest growing cities in the united states and is about 15 minutes from the home of. Usssa is the only softball league that actual owns a pro team with their team the usssa pride. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. National basketball rules effective september 1, 2017 the national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. Home ksusssa fp rules info tournamentsleagues usssa info mokan usssa all state games announcements mokan usssa state meetings kansas usssa rules information. 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. As of january 1, 2018, the new usa baseball bat standard was implemented. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. Issue with weather, tournament director, state director and or state uic to decide. We watched closely as the ncaa implemented this rule in 2018 and noted the.
This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position. You will find usssa to be a great organization to be involved with. Lauren chamberlain renews contract with usssa pride. The amateur softball association asa has strict guidelines about the ages of players in each division for the safety and fairness of all playing. 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. New bat rules usssa united states specialty sports association.
It also requires batters to wear play indicators coachs wristbands properly. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. 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. To be called a strike, the pitch must pass the batter between the level of the highest shoulder and the front knee. The book is written in a clear concise manner so anyone can understand. The umpire will no longer automatically rule a batterrunner out. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Utah sports association, utah usssa is a sofball company for fastpitch and slowpitch softball located in utah and idaho. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. On the tabs above, you will be able to find information regarding the rules and information on the kansas usssa fastpitch program.
With over 25,000 registered fastpitch teams across the country usssa is a powerful force in the world of softball. Roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. It is almost hard to believe that we are just making headways in texas everything about usssa is powerful. Hendersonville is one of the fastest growing cities in the united states and is about 15 minutes from the home of country music usa, nashville, tn. 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. You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. 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. One of the best tools for umpires who work the different softball associations, so you can refresh yourself before your games. Withdrawn andor noncompliant bat models added 22520. 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. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. Gameday sports southeast sports south carolina usssa.
This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. January 24th in bradenton, fl and february 15th in hampton, ga. For more officiating resources basketball and softball visit 60 seconds on. Contact your state director with any questions on the rule changes. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path.
Learn the rule differences between the various softball codes, ncaa, nfhs, usssa, usa. All national sanctioned events will follow the national fastpitch rules. The goal is to help participants understanding the rules. Usssa fastpitch is really starting to make a move in texas. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. In addition, usssa has added the following to the rule books of each usssa sport. A regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Cowy tournament rules are modified rules for tournaments played in cowy usssa events. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with usssa. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players.