Current stamp usssa bats will stop being produced by manufacturers no later than 612020. It is permissible providing the batter does not complain to the umpire that. 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. The revision to usssa slowpitch bat stamp will go into effect 1112021. Northwest usssa gsl tournament rules 2020 usssa gsl slowpitch rule book and bylaws. Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. 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. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus.
Official slow pitch softball rules adopted, published and distributed by. The abbreviations used in the questions follow the following. New usssa bat stamp 20202021 updated 103019 viera, fl october 30, 2019 the current approved 1. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in usssa. 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.
Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Usssa is transitioning their bat testing to a new facility, nts chesapeake. To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Rule interpretations definitions of basic terms used in softball. This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program.
Rules and rulebook for georgia and national usssa fastpitch. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Teams or individuals not reclassified by the bylaws will be. With few exceptions determined by local tournament directors, florida usssa girls fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 15th edition usssa rulebook.
Varsity baseball and softball players are ineligible to play intramural softball. Usssa has begun making bat stamp and standard changes that affect both baseball and slowpitch softball. Usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Changes to the 2020 edition usssagsl playing rules. Additional rules info usssa united states specialty sports. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Those stats will show up on a players individual page. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written permission of senior softballusa, llc and senior softball world championships, inc. This rule is in effect only on the initial play at first base. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies.
Submitted answers will be sent to usa softball of colorados test committee. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. Only usssa approved bats, usssa approved weighted bats or usssa approved bat weigh attachments, may be used by the on deck batter while loosening up on the field.
Bsc softball, inc page 6 of 36 ball situation, the runner will be called out. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. The bat standard is not changing, only the stamp and all current bats will be grandfathered in with no stop date. 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. 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. 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 book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part without advance written permission of. Other associations may continue use of the current stamp beyond that date. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Jan 21, 2019 the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several usssa gsl slowpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. Jun 08, 2019 the player will be suspended for one year from island usssa.
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 online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. They became effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised both in our printed and online 2020 rule book. Usssa slow pitch rule book usssa united states specialty. Usssas mission is to be the most visibly recognized, technologically advanced, professionally represented sports organization in the world. The mixed program shall feature five divisions that will be called mixed major, b, c, d, e, and rec. At that time, all current stamp bats will no longer be usable in usssa sanctioned events. A player should maintain highquality grades despite the usssa softball rule book along with the usssa softball rule book is the usssa softball rule book that softball hitters must know and develop. The defensive player must always touch the white portion. There will be a new usssa baseball bat stamp in 2020 to denote which bats are tested by nts.
We will achieve this success by an uncompromising commitment to meeting the needs of the teams, coaches, sponsors, park owners and fans. To be called a strike, the pitch must pass the batter between the level of the highest shoulder and the front knee. Intermountain sports productions fastpitch, slowpitch, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow.
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