Vickie vankleeck, ncaa softball secretary rules editor. 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 usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. We hope that these changes can help drive the sport.
Where the word illegal appears in this rule book, it is an institutional term of art pertaining strictly to actions that violate. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. This information is being included for historical purposes. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. For the sake of simplicity, this rule book generally uses the male form of words with. Indianapolis, in july 6, 2011 rules changes approved by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee will place more responsibility on coaches. Welcome to home plate, the homepage for nfhs softball officials information. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This revision to rule 331 was one of five changes recommended by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs baseball rules committee at its june 810 meeting in indianapolis. Program guidelines registration a copy of a players birth certificate will be required for any players first year of play. When any rule or its interpretation is in conflict, their intent will apply. Permits a batter to gain first base without liability to be put out and is awarded to a batter by the umpire when four pitches are judged to be out of the strike zone.
Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This book arrived before it was expected and in excellent condition. This document was created by the isle of man financial services authority the authority to assist its licenceholders and other readers. Rule book nba for 2016 2017 index 10 2016 free throw clock, startunsuccessful rule section article page free throw 5 viii a 1 24. The playing field shall have a clear and unobstructed area within radius of the prescribed fence distances from home plate between the foul lines. A projected substitute is the act of entering a substitute without first removing a player from that position in the lineup. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Ncaa publications 2015 and 2016 baseball rule book due. We believe you will find the information useful and utilize the resources to stay informed. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
The rule book of the rcll contains the rules and regulations teams. To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. The first half of the rule book contains the rules for the senior program, while the other half covers the junior program. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable informat. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. If the batter has not hit a fair ball, struck out, or been put out after receiving the maximum numbers of pitches without completing any of these situations will be called out by the umpire.
Effective january 1, 2018, home team jerseys shall be light in color and visitor jerseys must be dark in color. This rule book is published annually and each aspect of a solo event from safety, procedure, and classing is covered so it is used by both officials and competitors building and maintaining the scca solo rules involves member requests and input. Changes have been made to simplify some rules, to clarify others, and to make it easier for referees to officiate matches. Jan 11, 2016 as the national governing body of softball in the united states, the amateur softball association of america, asa softball, usa softball, has produced the asa playing rules app to provide a. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or. John strohsacker 2016 rule changes announced for girls high school and youth lacrosse september 22, 2015 32583 views by paul ohanian us lacrosse today announced rule revisions for womens lacrosse, ranging from. As an umpire it is important to keep up with all the rule changes. Sportsmanship celebrations around or near home plate. In support of the worldwide effort to keep our communities safe, our online store will remain open, but orders will not be shipped until further notice. Therefore, managers and coaches play each girl different positions from inning to inning, and game to. Click here for the original 2012 baseball rule changes press release. Financial services rule book 2016 as amended 2019financial services rule book 2016 as amended latest sd20190049 index disclaimer.
Baseball north carolina high school athletic association. The rules havent changed much since the 2015 book, but the whole book has been recodified so if you want to accurately quote the rules its a good idea to update your copy. Players will play in their age groups according to their birth dates as indicated below. These rules of the game will take effect on 1 july 2016. Coaches must agree to and sign a national championships rule of conduct and strictly adhere to our guidelines for coach conduct and attitude. The barrel of the minusthree bat is to be 2 58 inches. Enjoy the friendly competition, the chance to meet new friends, and time to visit with. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
Added additional inappropriate acts by the offender that would require an immediate ejection. Intermediate penalties restriction to the benchdugout 2. Each year the baseball rules change ever so slightly. 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.
Name institution term expiration jim carone wagner college aug. A used copy of 2016 is a cheaper alternative than buying the 2017 book. Clarified the sequence of administering penalties to the members of the coaching staff and offending players. Sepa direct debit core rulebook european payments council. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on the jersey. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.
Managers are to teach every girl at the 8u, 10u, 12u levels all defensive positions. This book is well worth the reasonable cost and i use it almost everyday. The usssa present edition rule book will govern all play unless specified in this section. Beginning january 1, 2012 all bats not made of a single piece of wood shall meet the batted ball coefficient of. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association. It is our intention to continually update this site, and we encourage you to visit home plate frequently for new and valuable information the nfhs softball rules committee meets annually in june to discuss rules change. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Change log for 2019 rifle, shotgun and mg rules, combined. While not listed in the nfhs rules book, preventative officiating is practice by more successful and experience umpires. The committees recommendations were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. Violation of this rule will result in a free kick to be taken by a player of the nonoffending team from where the ball was located when play was stopped. When the physical structure of a legal softball bat has been changed.
In addition to the rule changes, the 2018 rule book has a new layout. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. The scca national solo rules are a membergenerated ruleset built and refined throughout the past 45 years. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and.
That responsibility is detailed in nfhs rule 3, section 3, article 1, bench and field conduct and rule 10, umpiring. 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. We will be running indoor soccer leagues throughout the year and invite you to participate in all the various seasons. We have condensed the rulebook and increased the clarity of the rules while making meaningful additions.
The playing field is the area where the ball may be legally played or fielded. Welcome big league dreams would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your team to the indoor soccer program. A play on which an umpire may not make a ruling until requested by a manager, coach or player. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Effective january 1, 2018, visible undergarments long or short sleeve must correspond to the teams predominate jersey color, or be light in color. All world sports conduct guidelines it is the purpose of all world sports association to conduct the best possible tournaments from all aspects.
It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the. Substitutes may not enter the field of play until the players leaving the field are within oneyard of their team bench door. Teams are guests in the city that the tournament is being conducted. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. Itsf rules book update for 2016 tour international table soccer. To obtain this goal aws must have the cooperation of each player, manager, and coach. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not. This will ensure we have good contact information for. This book has large print and is laid out where it is easy to follow and where i can highlight and make notes on important topics. If a coach displays any type of negativity toward his or her players, coaches or staff, the coach will be removed from the field immediately and unable to coach for the remainder of the tournament. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book.