Asa and senior softball now state that batter must be set and on balance before a pitch may be delivered. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. Softball is a recreational sport that has been played by men and women for decades. Their umpires, while not taking the test and becoming certified by asa, follow asa rules and are trained by fellow asa umpires. 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. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. Gems from the 2015 14 nfhs umpire manual forums jun 2015. All rules are in effect for both regular season and post season play. He continues to be a batter until he is either declared out by the umpire or he.
Senior softballusa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softballusa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. All asa rules will apply, except as modified by the following. Usssa slowpitch softball 2015 umpire test the purpose of this test is not to confuse or trick you, the umpire, but to help you better understand the rules as they are written and interpreted. A umpires must be asa certified for league and asa sanctioned tournament play. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Theres nothing in the rule book that says that anything deceptive is illegal. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asa usa umpire slowpitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county.
Usa softball honors umpires at 2019 uic clinic awards banquet. The amateur softball association, founded in 1933, is the governing body of usa amateur softball. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Our goal is to now provide a new umpire test each year that will include some different questions in addition to questions on new rules. Discussion in ask the umpire started by dmiller2345, aug 21. This 100 page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of ncaa collegiate, nfhs high school, and asa usssa travel team softball rules. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. The asa has established uniform rules and regulations for youth and adult softball, which extend to both genders. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.
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. No new inning may be started, unless the score is tied, after 55 minutes have elapsed from when the game began. This is in order for the umpire to make a clear call and do away with the guessing game. Pitchers may use the pitching motions allowed in asa rules. To include all participants, both male and female sexes.
Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to. Asa rule books official rules of softball are handed out in the spring and cfgaa league rules are posted on the. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. Summer brawl invitational asa heartland showcase featuring collegiate softball umpire evaluation camp and ncaa. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The umpire shall determine each batters strike zone according to the batters usual stance. A pitch made with the obvious purpose to catch the batter off balance. Understanding the asanfhs dp flex rule starting lineup with dpflex, you have 10 starters, not 9.
The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. This camp prepares you for postseason asa play and will count toward medals, national indicator fraternity, and elite umpire status. Pdf 2015 asa umpire exam 2015 asa umpire exam published and distributed by the amateur softball association usa softball the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2015 asa official rule book.
If memory serves, they are on the general asa usa merchandise site under video or some such. Contact us amateur baseball umpires association archive nfhs baseball exam part 1 pdf books reader nfhs 2015 baseball test 2015 nfhs baseball exam a. Asa only requires that the pitcher start with the ball in front of the body. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. When an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out and the defensive team appeals to the umpire before the next pitch legal or illegal, or prior to an intentional base on balls s.
We dont use asa umpires, we use our own under our own insurance. With the approaching of our 2015 softball season, i would like to thank each of you for your commitment to gslusssa softball. According to the asa fastpitch softball rule book, the look back rule specifies that when the. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization. The coach may only visit the mound once per inning per pitcher. On dimensions mentioned which 25 minimum and 30 maximum. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. All of our burlingame softball players are members of asa and. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. The usa softball umpire program is among the nations largest officiating organizations with over 26,000 officials actively involved each year.
We are excited to continue on this endeavor and put to good use the wealth of softball and umpiring experience our association. Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to slow pitch under sport. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings.
Closest the book comes to that is when it talks about fake tags. If anything we promote asa by using their rule set and advertising such. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. 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. The umpire andor staff assistant will keep the official game time.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Biennial uic clinic usa softball ncaa nfhs rule differences usa softball national umpire staff official gear catalog umpire manual rule. Pdf 2015 asa umpire exam 2015 asa umpire exam published and distributed by the amateur softball association usa softball the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2015 asa official rule. Thrown bat in the judgment of the umpire, if a bat is carelessly thrown. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004 olympic games in athens, greece became the top story of the olympics. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison j.
The nhfs softball rules committee reinforced its support of the rule and encourages umpires to call the strike zone according to the rule. A 15run rule will be in effect after 3 innings and a 10run rule after 5 innings. League fees have been adjusted to recover increased in umpire. Gems from the 201514 nfhs umpire manual forums jun 2015. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asausa umpire slowpitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Midwest recreational fastpitch rule book table of contents. Meet the 2004 asa bat performance standard, bear either the 2000 or 2004. Usa softball umpires are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. To assist the local training official, the asa provides training aides through a clinic guide, instructional videos, transparencies, school mechanics drill cards, an umpire examination, meeting quizzes, and a case book. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
Usa softball of connecticut is an affiliation of usa softball and one of 67 state and metro associations in the united states of america. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Refers to a player, coach or umpire who is bleeding and treatment is required, or who has blood on his uniform. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. What would be the logic to us signing up with asa when all we need is a copy of their rules for a website. Asa and senior softball now state that batter must be set and on balance before a. Are we saying that this group cannot or isnt entitled to purchase asa rule books. 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. If anything we promote asa by using their ruleset and advertising such. 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 remains the number one softball organization in america.