Umpire with us afa fastpitch an afa softball division. 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. The national softball hall of fame was dedicated may 26, 1973, in oklahoma city. This online rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed copy of the rules with registrations each year. Umpiring rules by state association adoption comments on the rules points of emphasis improper conduct penalty summary chart official nfhs softball signals. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. The annual fee charged to every nafa team to register with the organization.
The official bat for usa softball championship play must meet all the usa softball specifications and the requirements of rule 3, section 1, and. Nafa softball welcomes all teams to participate in our events throughout the midwest. The third priority is the nafa official rules of softball for any item not specifically covered in these rule exceptions and not ruled on by the tournament committee. Each week more nafa tournaments are being added and more teams are qualifying to attend nafa nationals in july. Several pages are also included for nafa adult specific. Mens softball is still played in wisconsin and we love the game. Usa softball publishes an updated rule book for softball each year which is widely used by adult and youth recreational leagues in the united states and. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. 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. Using the asa code book as a reference for defining the parameters of the birthday cutoff date is a good option for parents, coaches and softball players. Nafa girls fastpitch events in oregon and washington may 1516 and may 2223 are cancelled as of today and the earliest possible date is may 3031 and the more probably date is the 1st, 2nd or 3rd weekend in june. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3.
To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Jun 15, 2010 the amateur softball association asa has strict guidelines about the ages of players in each division for the safety and fairness of all playing. Wisconsin mens fastpitch softball wisconsin nafa fastpitch. New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 11192015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 11202015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11192015 2016 asausa softball code updated 1182016 2016 procedural manual updated 122815. The amateur softball association asa has strict guidelines about the ages of players in each division for the safety and fairness of all playing. This provides the general rules, but may not have the latest update of rules for the nafa youth 8u to 18u.
We have informed you about the changes already, check the news here. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. Nafa has no time limit and no tiebreaker for the regular world series although the masters world series may have a time limit.
Dead ball and suspension of play deadball and delayed deadball tables rule 6. National softball association the players association. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. The wbsc holds two 2 softball world cups each year with the senior womens and junior mens u 19 held in one year and the senior mens and junior womens u19 world cups held in the alternate year. Intentional walk base on balls a request made to the umpire by the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher, for the purpose of awarding the batter first base. You can also get the asa case book as a pdf, but, again, it is bundled with other stuff in this case, the clinic guide. Afa rule book download membership is required to officiate in any afa tournament. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. 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 see last rule under batting. The ball used is covered in a synthetic material or leather, and must have a size of 10 inches, 11 inches or 12 inches to comply with the rules. Nafa north american fastpitch affiliation since 1993 has been providing leagues and tournaments for fastpitch softball. If your fastpitch softball league is governed by a different body, the chances are that if your bat bears the approval of either asa or usssa, it will be legal in your league.
We schedule all of your umpires and there are two 2 per game. The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. At the congress of the world baseball softball confederation, a number of changes in softball rules were approved. Please scroll down for the details and the online registration information for each event. The request may be made prior to or during the at bat. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your.
Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained. April 2nd updateas we promised you updates as the coronovirus pandemic unfolded, nafa northwest will suspend tournaments until the may 23 weekend in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Nafa was formed in 1985 by a group representing 12 teams from michigan and ontario. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. The north american fastpitch association holds the worlds largest mens fastpitch softball tournament featuring a division for every level of player and pitcher from open, aamajor, aa, amajor, a, 23under, 19u, 60over, 55over, 50over,45over,40over,35over, wood bat, modified and native american divisions throughout the year. North american fastpitch association rules of softball. Helmets must cover the entire head and both ears, and are to be worn at all times by players. Interest and participation in flyball has soared since its beginning and is now enjoyed throughout north america. To standardize the rules, keep records of tournaments, and guide the development of flyball racing, the north american flyball association, inc. However, it is always a good idea to check with your leagues website or director for specific rules, regulations, and lists of approved bats.
Basketball will not start until june 1 at the earliest. Dec 11, 2018 a regulation bat for fastpitch softball has a maximum length of 34 inches and weighs no more than 38 ounces. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The 7 run rule shall apply to all games in the 5th inning and 12 run rule in the third inning. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. All national softball tournaments will still take place on the dates scheduled. Gate fee for the gold state tournament free to the public gate fee at jane sage cowles stadium free to the public jane sage cowles stadium rent. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences. Wisconsin chapter of the north american fastpitch association nafa.
North american fastpitch association of gallup, nm. 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. Usa softball publishes an updated rule book for softball each year which is widely used by adult and youth recreational leagues in the united states and abroad. The intent of the new rule is to allow the dh type player to play some defense too and thus get more playing time. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. It has 337 members with 125 deceased, including players, managers, umpires, and other suitable individuals. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to. If you prefer to register by mail, print out form and mail it to the national office with your membership fee. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing rules table of contents on this information page you will find.