Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. If any agreement cannot be reached upon definition or rule interpretation in isa play. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb. Major plus division the rosters for this division may have players from either east or west of the mississippi river exceptions will be granted for mid. Softball is a contact sport, played with composite, aluminum, wood and other approved materials in design of approved bats. All playing rules and regulations for the tournament will be governed by the current edition of the asa official guide and rule book with the following clarifications and exceptions. Altered bat 8 1 1 bat specifications 1519 3 1 an, note batter in box 30 7 1 d, effect appeal play 8 1 2 baserunner 40 8 7 gj, effect batting out of order 32 7 2 ac.
To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Sep 29, 2009 the michigan high school athletic association, or mhsaa, has established softball rules that all michigan high schools must follow. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Nsa the players association index to slowpitch rules references are to rule, section and subsection page rule sec.
Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed. We actually used the nsa twin rule this weekend, which allowed us a lot of flexibility at the plate power vs speed. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Slopitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slopitch community in 1989. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in.
You can also check the asa rule book page for more information from usa softball. Altered bat 7 1 1 effect bat specifications 1518 3 1 ak, note batter in box 32 7 1 d, effect appeal play 7 1 2 baserunner 4243 8 8 fj, effect batting out of order 33 7 2 ac. For instance, asa publishes a rule differences chart for asa, nfhs high school and ncaa softball. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership.
We are proud to release the 2019 indiana nsa schedule. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. The nsa was purchased by bill and kathie horton in 2016 where it thrives under their proven leadership today. The game of softball can be a dangerous sport to participate in. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. Softball leagues around the united states offer teams for both genders, from children to seniors. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. Select your region please select your region for a more localized website experience. Accidents happen, and with todays soaring medical costs, they can ruin an injured players family financially. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire.
We will now be allowing women to use an 11 inch asa approved ball. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Thrpd does not allow nsa coed softball rule 4, playerssubstitution, page 51, section 1b or 1c to be used. Nsa canada is pleased to announce we have partnered with my team gear powered by jakd, to bring another unique online store. 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. 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. The only variation between the two programs is the modified pitching rules, which can be found in rule 6.
The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. By agreeing to be placed on an nsa roster, the participants or parents of participants understand these risks. Please remember in umpired leagues, the individual umpires are trained by our rule book, so the closer the league follows the rulebook. Softball is a team sport popular in intramural programs across the united states. The rules are in accordance with the united states specialty sports association softball rules. If you were to make a pointbypoint comparison of the nsa and asa rule book, you would find literally dozens of rule differences. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record.
Each sanctioned team will receive an official nsa canada rule book as part of the sanction benefits. The indiana nsa hall of fame ceremony was held on 111619 in michigan city. Girls not wearing a mask will only be allowed to play in the outfield. Once a player is removed due to injury, they can never reenter the game. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Shop all asa slowpitch softball bats usssa and nsa bat standards for slow pitch. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. 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. Asa amateur softball association homepage certified slow pitch softball equipment asa.
All nsa reentry and substitution rules apply except thprd allows any substitute same gender in coed to enter in case of an injury. 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. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The following rules govern play in both the fastpitch and modified programs of the national softball association. Slopitch national, along with a dedicated team of volunteers. Ten run rule after 5 innings and 15 run rule after 4 innings are in effect.
Coaches are required to complete the lineup card with each players first and last name prior to the scheduled game time. Need help with nsa vs asa rules slowpitch softball. 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. Rule 1 definitions section 1 altered bat a bat is considered altered when the physical structure of a legal bat has been. Several organizations oversee softball leagues, including the. Those rules include field distances, pitching distances, number of players and equipment. Nsa florida winter world series lakeland, florida january 1819, 2020 locations. 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.
They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. Co editor eddie ray cantrell national director of umpires. Diamondplex, winter haven, fl 4 fields auburndale softball complex, jan phyl village, fl 5 fields walker road park, lakeland, fl 4 fields overflow. It was invented in 1887 in chicago, illinois, united states as an indoor. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch.
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. The nsa is one of the original big 3 softball associations and you will find our brand on our certified slow pitch equipment. 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. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Any nsa twin rule vs dpflex fastpitch rules slowpitch. Altered bat 8 1 1 bat specifications 1519 3 1 an, note batter in box 31 7 1 d, effect appeal play 8 1 2 baserunner 4041 8 7 gj, effect batting out of order 32 7 2 ac. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. As a participant in a senior softball usa 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. Nsa canada the fastest growing slopitch organization in canada.
Nsa rule book staff co editor eddie ray cantrell national director of umpires co editor don snopek national slowpitch umpireinchief co editor sonja ritchie southern zone vp table of contents general slowpitch playing rules pages 2 52 church softball pages 53 54 coed softball pages 55 58. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. Slopitch national offers, to member teams, a canadawide qualifying tournament program leading to regional, provincial and national championships in over 22 category and calibre levels. Our officials follow our printed rule book and most have been with us for many years.
Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. Co editor don snopek national slowpitch umpireinchief. Its the same if you compare any two rule books for any two different sanctioning bodies. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. Official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published and distributed by usssa llc 5800 stadium parkway, viera, fl 32940 telephone 321 6973636 fax 321 6973647. Our officials follow our printed rule book and most have been with us. To do the exam, from the homepage of nsa canada, click on forms and applications and then become an umpire. The nsa westpoint insurance program meets all the requirements to participate in nsa sanctioned events and even offers a quantity discount for those who have four or more teams that purchase policies all at one time. Several organizations oversee softball leagues, including the amateur softball association of america and the national softball association. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. 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. Yes, i am one of the coaches, keep the book, and have to be aware of all rules and how we can take advantage of them. Rule interpretations rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball, such as batter, fielders, base runners, infield fly, etc.
The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Usa softball code and playing rules minnesota softball. Slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. Ignorance of these rules and bylaws is not grounds for protest or appeal. In case of a tie after the time limit, games will continue until a winner is decided. It is a direct descendant of baseball, although played with a larger ball that is pitched underhand rather than overhand. Nsa canada the fastest growing slopitch organization in. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb sports. Independent softball association hereafter referred to as isa or the. In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. The nonprofit asa, founded in 1933 in oklahoma city, oklahoma, serves as the national governing body for softball and employs volunteer workers, while the nsa is a fullservice, forprofit organization. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball.