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 softball canada s rule book and amendments can be found here. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. See baseball canada web site for up to date list of approved bats. National fastpitch tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of october through to the end of march. Nfhs softball 20 points of emphasis flexdesignated player education the dpflex rule was instituted to encourage further participation and flexibility of the game. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Softball canada is the governing body for the sport of softball in canada, providing softball opportunities for all canadians, through the development, delivery and promotion of programs and services, both domestically and internationally.
Canada that are contiguous to ohio regardless of distance to travel. Softball canada rule book samspa follows the softball canada rules with a few exceptions that are unique to our league. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. To correspond with softball bc and softball canada. Pick up rule to follow annex g in the 20 softball bc rules book. For baseball canada cup, bantam boysto only apply starting in 20, midget, junior, canada games and senior men minus 5 for senior women championship, only wood bats will be allowed. Official softball 20192020 rule book which will be available in the first. Softball umpiring home plate sup website at sup arbitersports com protests must be filed using the protest form also located on the sup website the ncaa softball case book should be used as a supplemental resource when reading and understanding these rules the case book is on the sup. With the creation of softball s longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd implementation plan.
Softball guide and playing rules to the best of my ability. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. Official rule book softball canada rulebook will govern except where noted in the section special league rules. Softball alberta will be sending a boys and girls team to the western canada summer. Softball canadas eightmember board of directors work towards the provision of a range of opportunities for its athletes, coaches, officials and provincialterritorial associations. The world baseball softball confederation wbsc regulates rules of play in more.
Additionally, while it is correct in what is included, it is not inclusive of all the possibilities so dont be afraid to create your own strategy. One american flag, not to exceed 2 inches by 3 inches, may be worn or occupy space on the jersey. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching. Runner must touch home plate no automatic force play. Softball alberta is the provincial sport governing body for fastpitch, slopitch, orthodox, and modified softball. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike.
Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Runners are instructed to slide or attempt to avoid making contact with a fielder. The following are editorial changes to the playing rules. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. Every two years, softball canada publishes a revised version of its official rulebook, which is distributed to all new umpires and sold to the general public through softball canada s provincialterritorial association offices. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. Softball nl and its members want slopitch to mimic fast pitch as much as.
Softball alberta is the provincial sport governing body for fastpitch, slopitch, orthodox, and modified. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Ncaa softball playing rules and interpretation book and may not be entirely applicable to other rule codes or future ncaa softball rule books. While the wbsc rule is clear that a coach may utilize the option of the temporary runner at any time after the 2nd out occurs, the softball canada rule is written in such a way that it could be interpreted in different ways. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Exception is for games played outside of the hcpl league. To provide a standard definition for a projected substitute and to help clarify rule 333. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Rubber molded cleats on running shoes are permitted. The overall impact of this rule has been positive, however there still remains some confusionchallenges with the understanding of the rule.
Touch football rule and case book i football canada touch football rules committee members brian nicholson football nova scotia nancy lamb football saskatchewan rob stpierre football pei editor and rules interpreter. Athletic directors will be responsible for scheduling all league and exhibition games at the annual meetings. For mens slow pitch softball, the asa has added a variety of rules to help facilitate fair and faster play. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Softball teams in 18u will be selected by the 18u agd. Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed. Softball alberta uses the softball canada official rule book for its. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Hof inductees athletes hof inductees builders hof inductees official. By state association approval, to allow for special occasions, commemorative or memorial patches, not. In support of their mission, softball canada adheres to the principles of athlete focus, gender equity, accessibility, and values and ethics. Hcpl youth baseballsoftball bylaws, rules and appendix shall take precedence over any other official rule book that may be designated for use in the youth baseballsoftball program.
A player who maliciously runs into another player is to be declared out unless heshe has already scored prior to committing the infraction. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please forward your questions to. Do you have a rule question and need an interpretation. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every. These comprise of the national age grade tournaments for under 15, under 18 and under 23 which are held in january each year. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Adds usssa as an accepted certification mark, removes usa 20 as an. For 201112, the color white was removed from the list of permissible softball colors. Oak mountain youth baseball and softball 20 softball rules of play. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Asa rule book and score book will be distributed at the team managers meetings only listed on page 3. Religious headgear that is consistent with baseball canada safety and recognized uniform code requirement is permitted.
Below are resources including information about any rule or regulations changes for the current year not included in the print version of the rulebook, significant changes included in the current years rulebook, and information about how to purchase the most uptodate versions of the little league rulebooks in both print and for mobile. On february 14, 20, the ohsaa board of directors mandated that these. Each pt association is entitled to have three delegates present at the rules forum but only one of the three delegates is entitled to vote on rule change proposals. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. Hofstetter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.