While celebrating 50 years as an association at its annual convention in daytona beach in november, the leadership in fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. The goal is to help participants understanding the rules. Interpretations understanding the rules of the game. Our rule book is now on a two year print cycle and this is the off year. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414. The book is written in a clear concise manner so anyone can. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be governed by the official. Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. The intent is to provide further explanation in conjunction with the official usssa fast pitch playing rules rule book. They are effective january 1, 2020 and will be revised in the online rule book. At its 52nd annual convention, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in kansas. Allstar rules the game 8u coach pitch and 8u player pitch. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december, 2017.
You will be able to find a wide range of information here on this website. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook. Baseball fastpitch slowpitch gsl slowpitch basketball 3 on 3 basketball 5 on 5 soccer volleyball junior golf team golf disc golf karate taekwondo lacrosse flag football officials home all sports programs. The usssa was established 50 years ago for the sole purpose of promoting the play of slowpitch softball and providing opportunities in league and tournament play at local, state. Event searchvenuesfacilitiesusssa points structure. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in usssa. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Fastpitch for usssa announced several rule changes. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Changes in the fourteenth edition playing rules 2018. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events.
As the fast pitch program for usssa has grown, the missing element has. 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. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in kansas. While at a younger age we need to be logical while calling illegal pitches, at age 14u and above, however. Must remain in same place in batting order but can play or not play any. Home team will be the official scorekeeper in all tournament games. We watched closely as the ncaa implemented this rule in 2018 and noted the volume of positive feedback that it received from coaches and officials, says andy wisk, usssa national fastpitch committee chairman. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Georgia usssa baseball has incorporated the official rules of baseball national league as published by major. Lauren chamberlain renews contract with usssa pride. You will be allowed multiple changes to your roster as long as the players meet the ageclass. The fastpitch field diagram base and pitching measurement 60 bases.
As the fast pitch program for usssa has grown, the missing element has been a program to. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have a new bat limit. Fsc athletics is a youth sports facility that specializes in softball, soccer, baseball, and athletic training for youth kids to high school age located in west lafayette, indiana. They shall be responsible to ensure that all required sanction. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. At its 52nd annual convention in fort myers, florida, usssa introduced several fastpitch rule changes for the 2020 season. The jewelry rule has been modified to allow players to wear jewelry in. Fastpitch united states specialty sports association.
The aps can also be used on defense only 9 defensive players in the field, but must keep the same position. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Each team will need to supply a usssa game ball per game. It also requires batters to wear play indicators coachs wristbands properly. Rule interpretations, 5800 stadium parkway melbourne fl 32940 or email. This website will serve as a portal to all of the information regarding the youth girls fastpitch program in missouri. This manual, nor the rules book, says anything about warnings for illegal pitches. Illegal pitch penalty reduced the penalty to a ball on the batter with no runner advancement, unless forced by ball four. Roster batting, subject to the restrictions of rules 5. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. Current usssa rules and regulations will apply to the tournament unless modified by this document.
They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online rule book update in december. Rules official usssa baseball national bylaws and rules. This 100 page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of ncaa collegiate, nfhs high school, and asa usssa travel team softball rules. Usa rule book usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. Ct usssa 2018 standard tournament rules note updates for 2018 1. All games will be played by usssa rules, with the following exceptions. Learn the rule differences between the various softball codes, ncaa, nfhs, usssa, usa.
We watched closely as the ncaa implemented this rule in 2018 and noted the volume of positive feedback that it received from coaches and officials, says andy wisk, usssa national fastpitch. The knob portion must be welded or mechanically attached to the bat. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. They will be effective january 1, 2018 and will be included in the online december 2017 rule book update. Please search the menu above for information regarding usssa tournaments, leagues, and programs in. If youre involved in softball at any level, as an umpire, coach, player or a parent, you need this book. Important notice concerning legal disputes and law suits. Usssa tournament games in ct have time limits in all games except the finals. 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. In fast pitch runners can advance once the pitched ball leaves the pitchers. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. While at a younger age we need to be logical while calling illegal pitches, at age 14u and above, however, illegal pitches.
Usssa fastpitch rules usssa united states specialty sports. Ada rule clarification added an ada rule to clarify the process for making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware. The aps will be placed in the batting order in the positions to be occupied. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other.