Protests will be allowed subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the red book. Grace period 10 minutes for the first game of the day. 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. Official rule book softball canada rulebook will govern except where noted in the section special league rules. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada. Softball canada holds an annual general meeting and congress every year, rotating between the three regions of the country west british columbia, alberta, saskatchewan, yukon.
Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained heres where it can get tricky if you are not careful with your line up card management and knowledge of the substitute and reentry rule 7 you can bring the flex player into the game to bat or run for the dp if you like. Basically the dp is a player designated to bat only for one of the 9 starting defensive players, but with some additional defensive options. Nf, ns, nb, pei, ab, sk, mb, on2, qc2, and bc2 may bring three players who do not reach their 18th birthday during the current calendar year. Altered bat 1 1 bat specifications 3 1 am batter in box 7 1 d appeal play 1 2 baserunner 8 8 fl,effect batting out of order 7 2 ae.
Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Girls fastpitch softball rules for base running sportsrec. All 10u and 8u divisions shall use the 11inch softball. Girls fastpitch softball is a popular high school and recreational sport across the united states. This year has been one for the books for the classics 2000 team. Allstar rules the game 8u coach pitch and 8u player pitch. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
This rule book incorporates all changes to the rules of softball made at the. Each year, little league provides its constituent leagues with current little league rules, regulations, and policies that outline and define the operation of the program. As softball is an outdoor sport played under sun and also gives severe physical stress, players have to take sufficient rest before a match day. Developer learning facilitator and coach evaluator with softball bc. Disciplinary actionssuspensions will be applied to coaches who do not follow the above rule at the discretion of the softball bc board representative. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all. Free online concussion course available at concussion is prevalent in many sports due to the physical nature often involved in the games. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics 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. Check out our fastpitch bat buying guide for help all fastpitch softball bats must have a 2 barrel diameter and must not be over 34 in length and 31 oz in weight regardless of which association you play in asa. Softball alberta uses the softball canada official rule book for its interpretation in playing the game of softball. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. 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.
New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The coach from secory a slinger i guess he didnt read the rule book. The victoria womens fastball league follows the softball canada official guide and rule book and softball bc s handbook of the constitution and operating rules, with exception andor clarification of the articles found in the vwfl constitution. Refers to a player, coach or umpire who is bleeding or who has blood on. Rule changes for softball none for 2020 dizzy dean baseball, inc. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd. Ninety interested baseball enthusiasts were present at this first meeting. It is a direct descendant of baseball, although played with a larger ball that is pitched underhand rather than overhand. Athletic directors will be responsible for scheduling all league and exhibition games at the annual meetings. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. Assistance from the usa softball of metro detroit tournament coordinator. In order to try and keep everyone uptodate on softball bc s actions and position as we all do our part in the fight against the pandemic, this is an update on the provincial organizations steps. The ball used in softball is not as hard as a cricket ball but still it is mandatory to use helmet.
The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the upcoming season. Modifications to the official rules as stated herein. With the creation of softballs longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd implementation plan. The players a team must have 9 players to start or to continue a game with the maximum of 10 players not including an ep. If no children are playing at the start of game time, this can be a ground rule double for all adult softball games. Central manitoba, ontario, quebec, northwest territories and nunavut. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Bc minor baseball bc baseball bc baseball association. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. In the u12a, u12b and u14c categories, pitchers may pitch a maximum of 4 innings per game one pitch is considered an inning.
All bats must be approved by the city of racine and have a 2012 sticker attached. This course was developed for officials, coaches, students, administrators and anyone that is involved or. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. If batting team bats through order of largest team before 3 outs teams switch. 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. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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 opposing team. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Bantam girls 16 years old and younger who do not reach their 17th birthday during the current calendar year. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Rule for california and that portion of florida not including the. Atlantic new brunswick, nova scotia, prince edward island and newfoundland and labrador. As a youth, i played softball for the whalley thunder rep team for 5 years.
Rule change all softball bc rule changes resulting from a softball canada rule change be used for a one year trial, subject to permanent approval of the softball bc board of directors. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. In playing the game of softball, the player and the parents of the youth. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents on this information page you will find. The new organization grew out of a desire to develop a provincial association that could determine its policies and affiliation guidelines. The british columbia minor baseball association was organized in the fall of 1963 at a meeting in new westminster, british columbia. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. A non approved bat is one that does not bear the nsa 2012 logo see rule 3. The national federation of state high school associations has developed an online concussion course that is free to everyone. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. The rules of fastpitch softball govern all areas of the game, including base runners.
Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed. Softball is a team sport popular in intramural programs across the united states. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. 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. In addition to the official wording below, a link has been placed on the dizzy dean national website left hand column of. Chairpersons wcsa handbook official softballs wcsa championships wcsa champions links pics home. Nfhs softball 2012 rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis. In 2012, the committee spent significant time discussion pace of the game, bat technology. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Over the childrens playground fence is an out for all adult softball games if there are any children playing in it.
Opportunity to purchase team accident and liability insurance. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Classics coquitlam minor softball association pointstreak sites. This will cut down on confusion for kidscoaches and hopefully increase the amount of kids playing fastpitch. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection rule sec. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings.
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