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. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. During a scoreless game in a sundaymorning softball league, a rules dispute arose concerning two men occupying the same base which had occurred recently in a mets game. 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 bat is considered altered when the physical structure of a. The defense will consist of 10 players, 6 infielders and 4 outfielders. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3. The softball canada official rule book shall govern play except for the following modifications. The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings.
Table of contents contacts 2 general rules and guidelines 5. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. The babe ruth baseball softball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from swinging at a pitched ball or hinders the progress of a runner. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u. Softball canadas eightmember board of directors work towards the provision of a range of opportunities for its athletes, coaches, officials and provincialterritorial associations. In support of their mission, softball canada adheres to the principles of athlete focus, gender equity, accessibility, and values and ethics.
Little league provides its leagues with current little league rules, regulations, and. 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 canadas provincialterritorial association offices. At the 2018 softball canada annual general meeting in montreal there were several rule changes approved for 20192020. Official regulations, playing rules, and operating policies for all divisions of baseball, softball, and challenger all in one app. The rear tip of home plate and the front edge of the pitchers plate shall be 46 feet for males or females playing slow pitch softball when using the. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. Canada that are contiguous to ohio regardless of distance to travel. Softball head coaches will receive a nfhs softball rules book every other year. Since its inception in 1984, babe ruth softball has grown tremendously to become a premier softball program throughout the united states and canadaand is also the fastest growing division in babe ruth league, inc. The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and.
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. National federation of state high school associations softball. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Rule 2 the playing field pg 67 rule 3 equipment pg 710 rule 4 players and substitutions pg 1012 rule 5 the game pg 1215 rule 6 pitching regulations pg 1517 rule 7 batting pg 1720 rule 8 base running pg 2025 rule 9 dead ball ball in play pg 2526 rule 10 umpires pg 2628 rule 11 protests pg 2930 rule 12 profanity pg 30 rule physical. 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. Failure to have 8 players at game time results in a forfeit. The softball canada s rule book and amendments can be found here. Softball canada rule book samspa follows the softball canada rules with a few exceptions that are unique to our league. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. 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. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the. Dec 11, 2018 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. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.
Petersburg,fl april 16 26 junior national team orlando, fl. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Athletic directors will be responsible for scheduling all league and exhibition games at the annual meetings. A team must have a minimum of 8 players to start play and to continue play. Nl at canada games male nl at canada games female membership. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states.
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. League baseball, little league softball, and the little league challenger. Softball saskatchewan is recognized as the provincial sport governing body responsible for the development, improvement, promotion, and regulation of amateur fastpitch, slopitch, and modifiedorthodox softball in saskatchewan, within the framework of the canadian amateur softbal association softball canada. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Unlike other years where there are multiple unrelated topics under. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture.
The babe ruth baseballsoftball program, using regulation competitive baseball and softball rules, teaches skills, mental and physical development, a respect for the rules of the game, and basic ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. Since its inception in 1984, babe ruth softball has grown tremendously to become a premier softball program throughout the united states and canada and is also the fastest growing division in babe ruth league, inc. Softball canada official rulebook 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 canadas provincialterritorial association offices. Amending the official softball rules a rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of. Softball alberta handbook rules redwater minor ball. Catcher must wear protective equipment at all times. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. 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. Onetime download with automatic updates for future seasons.
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. A casebook is another component of the softball canada national officials program. The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for purchase from softball nz. Official rule book softball canada rulebook will govern except where noted in the section special league rules.
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