Usssa fastpitch rules book

Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Coaches responsibilities coaches are responsible for keeping parents informed on game times and park rules, which includes the cost of gate fees. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. The online revised edition is expected to be uploaded by january 31, 2020. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Learn the rules to get an edge on the competition, very easily using the blue book. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Rules changes for 2020 including the unified pitching rule are not included in the printed version, but will be included in the revised online edition. January 1, 2014 there will no longer be a list of legal fast pitch bats, just rules which require the bats be made by an authorized usssa manufacturer and have the new mark of the taper or be made of. Usssa fast pitch case book 2016 page 3 rule 1 playing field the field situation a. All usssa bats must be usssa approved and have the usssa thumb print on the bat. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. The printed edition of the rules book printed 12019 will be superseded by the online revised edition 12020.

As the umpires arrive at the field for a female fast pitch game, the umpires notice that the left field fence is a 175 feet or b 240 feet. Home team will be the official scorekeeper in all tournament games. Once pool play is completed, the order of finish is set by the usssa national computer scoring system. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. He has also officiated for fast pitch, basketball and flag football. Usssa fastpitch online rule book click on image for rules. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. We are excited to have you play with us as we embark on a new and exciting season full of change and growth. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. When a team chooses to participate in a usssa activity, the team, its players, coaches, volunteers, organizers, and its parents and fans must abide by usssa rules found in the usssa rule book, bylaws, policy and procedures and its constitution with respect to usssa activities. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. Usssa fastpitch rules new england usssa fastpitch ct usssa.

For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Pregame conference and coin flip between manager and umpires will take place 5 minutes prior to the start of the game. Official softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 9 seasons now in the us and canada. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Both managers must sign the card for the scores before your teams leave the field. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. Georgia usssa fast pitch has a zero tolerance policy for players, coaches, or parents for fighting, abusive tactics or language, or. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee.

The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison, sadowski, ed, schiro, michael a. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. Pitching distance the distance from the back point of home plate to the pitching rubber in slow pitch softball is 50 feet for mens, womens and coed league play. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. It puts the different rules for ncaa, nfhs, usssa, and usa softball at your fingertips. Following this introduction letter are a few pages of new rules and our normal. Rules cases presented below are based on the 15th online revised 12020 edition of the usssa fastpitch rules book. New usssa bat stamp 20202021 updated 103019 viera, fl october 30, 2019 the current approved 1. The united states specialty sports association provides rules and regulations for a number of amateur sports throughout the nation. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.

Usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. Usssa has two sets of softball rules, one for slow pitch and another for fast pitch leagues, with differing pitching guidelines. Illegal player usssa fastpitch rules i was told something at a tournament last weekend that i think conflicts with the rules. Usssa fastpitch rule book 2018 rules and legal information. All games will be played by usssa rules, with the following exceptions. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions.

The current usssa stamp bats will become more valuable as production ends and these bats become rarer. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. It is clearly written, and an indispensable reference for umpires who work different levels of softball. Welcome and thank you for playing indiana usssa fastpitch during the 2019. The current 220 passing co mpression, usssa stamped bats. Usssa releases fastpitch rule changes we watched closely as the ncaa implemented this rule in and noted the volume of positive. Usssa 2018 standard ct tournament rules ne usssa fastpitch. You can read more about the rules for each governing body here. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game.

Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Unless noted by local tournament rules, florida tournament game time limits in all games, including championship games, will be as follows. This is the 2020 usssa cowy fastpitch tournament schedule. Southern in usssa fastpitch by 3up 3down events public group. Coaching softball discuss fastpitch softball community. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. A prior to being qualified frozen to an official online roster age divisions 4u 14u only.

An association needs to be progressive and thorough to make sure that their rules are evolving with the game, said jeremy mcdowell, executive vicepresident for usssa fastpitch. Arizona fast pitch tournaments listings for all upcoming tournaments in arizona. Welcome and thank you for playing indiana usssa fastpitch during the 2019 season. Azusssa arizona fast pitch softball official website. In all age divisions, no new inning will start after 1 hour 15 minutes.

Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Fastpitch rules updated 214 interpretations understanding the rules of the game important notice. As we move forward our commitment and goals remain the same.

Usssa has begun making bat stamp and standard changes that affect both baseball and slowpitch softball. Fastpitch usssa united states specialty sports association. Case book for fast pitch new england usssa fastpitch. Roster batting will be allowed during the entire tournament. Coloradowyoming usssa girls fastpitch softball tournament. The most controversial change being made in the name of health and safety is coming out of a joint announcement by usssa and usa softball. Contact your state director with any questions on the rule changes. Softball leagues have the option of aligning themselves with usssa to take advantage of their organizational structure, their rules and to get access to the tournaments the association. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. Please contact us with any and all ideas that can possibly elevate us to achieve our mission. The players have spoken to extend the usable time of the current usssa 1.

There are a lot of exciting new things going on with indiana usssa and we want you to be involved. 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. Using any illegal equipment will result in player and coach being ejected from the tournament. Follow us on facebook for the latest updates around usssa. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p.

E8 was replaced while on offense and when team took the field defensively the original player took the field. 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. 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 and the national level. Use of the word he in this publication is intended to include both the masculine and feminine genders unless otherwise noted. Usssa s assistant to the regional director gareth keenan and usa softballs field operations and officials liaison tim canterbury issued the monumental rule change this afternoon. Unless noted by local tournament rules, florida tournament game time limits in all games.

An exciting new brand has emerged from our national office. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This book is an excellent companion to the nfhs softball rules book. Effective january 1, 2020 triple crown will be using national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules with a few modifications that are listed below. Conversely, all state and usssa world series events will be played by the rule book. Tournament rules general triple crown fastpitch tournament rules. The online rulebook supersedes the printed edition note. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. The home team official book will report the scores to the homeplate umpire at the end of the game. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. Our pricing will never be lower than it is right now. Each team will need to supply a usssa game ball per game.

This guide explains fastpitch rules in an easy to consume format for any level. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Are modified rules for tournaments played in cowy usssa events. This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook.