This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Note that this large file may take a minute to load depending on your connection speed. If the rule is listed in the myba incity rule book, that is the rule you should adhere to. 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 clock will run continuously until the last 2 minutes of the game. The usssa state office reserves the right to adjust team classification at any time including during the season. This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program.
Jan 18, 2018 even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Usssa rule book view rule book team classifications. Usa basketball and the nba have adopted fiba international basketball federation rules for the grades 912 age segment and created progressive sets of rules and standards for younger age segments ages 14 and under. History gameday sports southeast sports south carolina usssa. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. The losing coach may opt to ignore this rule at any time. In the 2010 season, usssa baseball registered over 42,000 teams. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Arizonas number one resource for youth baseball tournaments arizona usssa baseball is the number one host for usssa youth baseball tournaments throughout the state of arizona. Bsc softball, inc page 2 of 36 bsc softball 2020 official slow pitch rule book official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published, and distributed by bsc softball inc. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. 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. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. All teams should be ready to take the field 30 minutes before posted scheduled time.
In the event of rain outs or pool play can not be completed then seeding will be based on the first game common denominator. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. The national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. All teams must provide a volunteer to keep the official book and clock. If the rule is broken a third time, a technical foul goes to. In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010 national u. Penalty for breaking the 15point rule mentioned above is a warning for the first offense and an administrative technical foul for the second offense. Intermountain sports productions fastpitch, slowpitch, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Aau boys basketball 2017 rule book click here to download complete 2017. All teams are responsible for quality baseballs for game use.
Only usssa results posted online at will be used to determine classification. This file is ideal for printing your own copy of the osaa handbook or for printing certain pages. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with usssa. Where a specific rule or standard is not explicitly indicated, the recommendation is to follow official fiba rules.
Head coachmanager is responsible for the actions of their team, coaches, players and fans. Welcome to arizona usssa baseball arizonas number one. Baseball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. The national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf.
Download a complete pdf version of the osaa handbook. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. Rules and policies mansfield youth baseball association. Since 1888, the aau has raised tomorrows leaders on todays playgrounds. Adding players to a roster, may affect the classification of the team. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. The big difference in our program is that usssa monitors and restricts tournament players from filtering into the allstar program. Contact your state director with any questions on the rule changes. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. Usssa offers programs and tournaments in baseball, basketball, fastpitch, flag football, golf. Middle and high school grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball. The united states specialty sports association usssa is a national organization with a purpose to organize and promote youth and adult basketball to perpetuate the interest and love of the game. 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.
Today usssa is the largest multisport association in the world with over 3. However, we allow for the tournament players to play in the regular league if desired. Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think best fits their team. Grades 7 thru 12 will consist of two sixteen minute halves and will use a regulation size basketball. In addition, usssa has added the following to the rule books of each usssa sport which does not defer to another organization for its rule book. Usssa baseball will be adjusting its age requirements for all ages by adding a school grade exception.
The united states specialty sports association usssa is a national organization with a purpose to organize and promote youth and adult basketball to. Sherman youth sports association 75020002 site ql rules. Usssa provides an opportunity for teams to compete in tournament competition that leads to area, state and national championships in their respective. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Some of the divisions of usssa include baseball, basketball, softball, flag football, softball, volleyball, and more. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. Bats please see the usssa rule book for the new bat rules. 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.
Join the more than 700,000 members and compete in one of our 35 sport programs. The usssa met at myrtle beach, sc, and changed their name from the united states slopitch softball association to the united states specialty sports association. The home team will keep the book, the visiting team will keep the scoreboard unless the facility hosting the tournament has their. Usssa offers a drafted leagueallstar program like the traditional league program. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Aau sports aau boys basketball aau national more sports. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. This document outlines the major rule changes implemented.
Usssa baseball is constantly evaluating its program. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Usssa sanctions athletic events in which it provides rules for play and a tournament structure that leads to end of season tournament opportunities for teams. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. To be called a strike, the pitch must pass the batter between the level of the highest shoulder and the front knee. 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. The amateur athletic union aau is a sports league for young athletes in grade school, ranging from first to twelfth grade. Usssa offers programs and tournaments in baseball, basketball, fastpitch, flag football, golf, martial arts, lacrosse, soccer, slowpitch, and volleyball. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. If all teams have completed a legal game then seeding will be based on everyones first game results. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 the national high school federation rules and regulations nhsf will apply to all usssa games with the following exceptions. 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. Arkansas basketball rules effective november 1, 2016 the.
Please refer to 2010 usssa rule book located online at for current pitching limitations. Utah sports association, utah usssa is a sofball company for fastpitch and slowpitch softball located in utah and idaho. The board of control shall meet in august, november, january, march and june. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and.
A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed. If the rule is not listed in the myba incity rule book, then you should adhere to the usssa rule book. 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. Competition rules the official rules for this aau sanctioned. In addition, usssa has added the following to the rule books of each. Our goal is to stay in touch with the needs of the teams and changing our policies as needed.
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