Official fastpitch united states specialty sports association. 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. Usay sports usssa gulfcoast fastpitch softball tournaments. The manual is an important part of getting all officials working to the highest standard for the association, the athletes and the officials. This is the official facebook page for the alabama usssa fastpitch organization. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Alabama usssa leagueallstar alabama area directors. All old and new park directors and coaches encouraged to attend.
Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. This is a reminder that the new bat standards went into effect january 1, 2014. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. Current usssa rules and regulations will apply to the tournament unless modified by this document.
It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. When usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. Lauren chamberlain renews contract with usssa pride. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Fastpitch united states specialty sports association. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa rulebook.
All tournaments other than area and state tournaments must be held with no loss of school time. The home team official book will report the scores to the homeplate umpire at the end of the game. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. The softball program provides fast pitch competition for girls in seven divisions1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a, 6a and 7a.
It is one of the four major governing bodies of amateur softball in america, along with asa, nsa and usssa. Important notice concerning legal disputes and law suits. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. As the fast pitch program for usssa has grown, the missing element has been a program to. This is the 2020 usssa cowy fastpitch tournament schedule. Many of the restrictions and differences in 10u softball are based around the developing bodies and sizes of the girls playing the game. What are the current rules and regulations regarding fastpitch. The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position. In organizing the text for this book, the afa rules committee attempted to place each rule under its most logical heading. Umpire has a right to end a conference early if the umpire determines a team is trying to stall a game. If your fastpitch softball league is governed by a different body, the chances are that if your bat bears the approval of either asa or usssa, it will be legal in your. Schools are permitted 18 regular season games plus 7 weekend and holiday tournaments. United states fastpitch association softball, showcase. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 10 seasons now in the us and canada.
Any team playing in a usssa sanctioned tournament must be properly registered through the usssa national website. It has been recommended to amend the entire nfhs casebook to reflect the nomenclature of how runners are identified in case situations. The isa was founded in 1984 in shelbyville, tennessee, by larry nash. And dont forget if there are members here youd like to thank for their help in making it possible, thats ok too. Office workers are myself, tim foster, my wife, jennifer foster, brian bo foster, and meaghan slack. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. This call will not be questioned or appealed by a coach. Starting august 1st, 2018 we will have four fulltime employees working to bring you the best usssa has too offer. Usssa official roster copy of birth certificates proof of insurance only if you do not have usssa team insurance please bring 3 contacts for your team during the tournament. We wanted to give our usssa family an update on our upcoming events in alabama.
This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. While at a younger age we need to be logical while calling illegal pitches, at age 14u and above, however. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. 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. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. 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. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Usa rule book usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc.
For information on the recreationallstar wolrd series please click on the link below. Interactive tournament tools interactive tournament tools interactive tournament tools. In fast pitch runners can advance once the pitched ball leaves the pitchers. 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 insurance risk management web page. The team registration is effective august 1 july 31 of the following year. Usssa fastpitch online rule book click on image for rules. It also requires batters to wear play indicators coachs wristbands properly. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017. While at a younger age we need to be logical while calling illegal pitches, at age 14u and above, however, illegal pitches. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. 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.
If the bat meets the new rules in lab testing, authorized usssa manufacturers may add the new usssa mark to the taper of the bat. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. The 2018 manual is the collaboration of many people to help bring the highest standards of the united states specialty sports association to its fast pitch program. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. As the fast pitch program for usssa has grown, the missing element has. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online december 2017 rule book update. This forum is explicitly for highlighting your daughters accomplishments, great games and so forth. Make sure to use this flip book for your portable device. Our pitcher hit her own leg with the ball during the delivery, the ball slowly rolled on the ground all the way in, the batter didnt move an inch to try and move and it rolled up against her foot. The jewelry rule has been modified to allow players to wear jewelry in. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Ct usssa 2018 standard tournament rules note updates for 2018 1.
The 2018 manual is the collaboration of many people to help bring the highest standards of the united states specialty sports association to its fast pitch. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. 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. 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. This manual, nor the rules book, says anything about warnings for illegal pitches. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning.
The mission of usa elite select is to provide opportunities for talented fastpitch softball players to showcase their skills in a competitive. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases. Must remain in same place in batting order but can play or not play any. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. They shall be responsible to ensure that all required sanction.
Also, any stoppage of play within the last 5 minutes of a timed game will result in the game clock being suspended until play resumes. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Get adobe flash player its possible to view a simplified version of the book on any. Congratulations to all the leaders in usssa fastpitch. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Welcome to the 2016 recreationallstar national championships.
However, the committee acknowledges that several important rules pertain directly to two or more areas of the game e. Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Upcoming recleague softball meetings coming up in your area. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. Allstar rules the game 8u coach pitch and 8u player pitch. In these instances, the committee placed the rule under. R1, r2, r3 will now represent the base that they the runners are occupying.