For information on the recreationallstar wolrd series please click on the link below. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Starr baden sports bsntrump champro sports diamond sports decker dudleyspalding rawlings wilson sports worthdebeer. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports.
Any girls that are active players on their middle school team roster are not eligible for league ball whatsoever. The playing field is the area where the ball may be legally played or fielded. The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position. 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. Obstruction is the act of a defensive team member which hinders a runner or changes the pattern of play or when a catcher or fielder hinders a batter unless the fielder is in possession of the ball or making an initial play on a batted ball.
Catcher obstruction discuss fastpitch softball community. Rules changes 2019 nfhs volleyball rules change power point contrasting uniform pp. Please be advised the little league erules are not intended for use with smartphones and mobile devices. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. 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 wood. Jeff strode usssa director owner usay sports phone. In the 12u qualifiers, the tournament director has the option to not use the 6 after 6 tiebreaker.
For example, a girl born on january 1, 2002 is eligible to play on a 14u team for the 2016 season. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. Page 28 rule 7 pitching regulations slow pitch page 32 rule 8 batting page 35 rule 9 batterrunner and runner. Slide into summer usssa gulf coast fastpitch tournaments. Rule 5 wilson optic yellow balls must be used in all area and championship play a9011sst. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement. Team and player eligibility rules not specifically covered above shall be referred to the usssa fastpitch national committee only. If not or the schedule changes we will have your exchange teams contact information. Page 21 rule 5 players and substitutes page 25 rule 6 the game. Panama city beach world series is scheduled for july. The objective of usa softball of alabama is to foster, promote, develop and regulate girls fast pitch softball. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware.
Case book material in this edition is in shaded boxes and is labeled as comment. The new official usssa fastpitch umpire caps are now available in single. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Rule changes for softball none for 2020 dizzy dean baseball, inc.
The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. This is the official facebook page for the alabama usssa fastpitch organization. Withdrawn andor noncompliant bat models added 22520. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases a5. Dixie angels traditional specific playing rules only. 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. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. January 7, 2020 wetumpka saturday february 1st at 10. 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.
One of the best tools for umpires who work the different softball associations. Issue with weather, tournament director, state director and or state uic to decide. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. What is girls fastpitch softball girls fastpitch softball january 8, 2014 at 10. Talk about upcoming season and any new rule changes needed. No 6 after 6 run rule in 10u and 12u national championship play. Athens youth softball is a united states specialty sports association usssa sanction league ran by the athens parks. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written.
From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Be safe out there, and we look forward to seeing everyone in panama city beach for the usfa world series in july. Girls fastpitch softball is starting back up, after being down for a month. 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. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. For a softball to be legal in usssa sanctioned activities, it must have the usssa logo, follow the usssa rule book and be. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. The book is written in a clear concise manner so anyone can understand. Once a girl plays on a middle school roster, she is not eligible for league play, even if the middle school season is over. It is recommended that the outfield portion be green and, if there is an infield portion, it be. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. From 1997 to 2002, npf operated under the names womens pro fastpitch wpf and womens pro softball league wpsl.
The specifications of color and cor shall be identical for all balls used in each game. Usssa fp umpires information softball umpires of maryland. Important notice concerning legal disputes and law suits. 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. The team registration is effective august 1 july 31 of the following year. 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 inning is over. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Any team playing in a usssa sanctioned tournament must be properly registered through the usssa national website. In double elimination bracket play, the higher seed calls home or visitor in all games except championship game, where the team from the winners bracket makes the call. D local league option 2 each time a playerpitcher issues four 4. The playing field shall have a clear and unobstructed area within radius of the prescribed fence. Each year, the playoff teams battle for the cowles cup.
There is no such illegal bat list at the current time. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Midwest recreational fastpitch will have the following four 4 divisions. The 2016 national pro fastpitch season was the th season of professional softball under the name national pro fastpitch npf for the only professional womens softball league in the united states. Florida usssa fastpitch only not national events homevisitor in bracket play is determined by higher seed.
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. Alabama arkansas florida georgia louisiana mississippi north carolina tennessee. January 7, 2020 athens saturday january 26th at 11. Roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Learn the rule differences between the various softball codes, ncaa, nfhs, usssa, usa. Rule 2 the playing field page 19 rule 3 altered equipment. Usssa fastpitch tournament rules play will be governed by the rules and bylaws of the usssa 1.