Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association. The united states specialty sports association usssa was founded as the united states slowpitch softball association in the spring 1968. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving back through our many charitable benefit.
The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to. Slowpitch softball bats and softball bats for sale at the. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe.
Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets. Actually some good discussion, but has anyone seen a decent sidebyside of the differences. Based on feedback on the timeline for use of bats carrying the current 2014 stamp. This marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Dear spo members, the safety and wellbeing of all of our members has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority of slopitch ontario association.
Usssa 3 base on balls the mercy rule is 12 runs after 3 innings, 10 runs after 4 innings, or 8 runs after 5 innings. I have searched and have been unable to find the rules online. Only usssa results posted online at will be used to determine classification. I havent read the rule book to see if theyve changed it, but thats what sucked so. Senior softballusa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softballusa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Northwest usssagsl tournament rules 2020 usssagsl slowpitch rule book and bylaws. New usssa bat stamp 20202021 updated 103019 viera, fl october 30, 2019 the current approved 1.
Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. 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.
Only those bats approved by usssa and have the new fingerprint stamp on. Over that last weekend of august 1968 the first usssa world softball tournament was played in west allis wisconsin. Below you will find a list of discussions in the usssa forums on, a softball forum slow pitch softball forums. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison j. 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. Oklahoma usssa machine pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. Discussion in ask the umpire started by riotact, aug 29, 2010. Failure to comply with this rule shall result in your team being prohibited from participating in usssa. Usssa does not have the same definition at least not in the rule book, so knocking it down with the back of your glove can be considered an intentionally dropped ball.
Usssa slow pitch rule book usssa united states specialty. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Usssa has begun making bat stamp and standard changes that affect both baseball and slowpitch softball. I havent read the rule book to see if theyve changed it, but thats what sucked so bad about utrip. Forums softball discussions open slow pitch board welcome to our site. Bats with the old usssa mark are being phased out and for fastpitch the phase out period will last until january 1, 2014. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. There are numerous slow pitch softball leagues, but your particular league will follow the rules of one of these major softball governing bodies. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. This means that a bat must display the stamp to the right for it to be legal for use. Teams wishing to qualify for their respective world tournament can qualify in two different ways.
Discussion in open slow pitch board started by superstar555, may 19, 2014. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. Slow pitch united states specialty sports association. Home programs umpires directors parks lodging welcome to oregon usssa. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Teams that participate in three 3 usssa tournaments, also attend state championships and nationals will qualify for their respective world tournament. Massive closeout bat selection at the lowest prices. Girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. What are the current rules and regulations regarding slow pitch softball bats. Theres over a million people in the world that play asa softball, and this year, theyve got a brand new stamp, they have a new 52 core, 300 count ball, that as of january 1st of 2014 will be mandatory in asa. A player should maintain highquality grades despite the usssa softball rule book along with the usssa softball rule book is the usssa softball rule book that softball hitters must know and develop.
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. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards. Resmondorddh autoall insprizzieaston wins 2018 major world series. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Are the asa rules online, or in pdf format somewhere. Additional rules info usssa united states specialty sports. If the bat meets the new rules in lab testing, authorized usssa manufacturers may add the new usssa mark to the taper of the bat. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. Those stats will show up on a players individual page. Im going to talk to you about the new asa softball bat rule changes.
I giggle when i watch usssa and the pitcher has his seizure before he pitches. This is used for the sole purpose so they can field a team for any given weekend. 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. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Shouldyou wish to have an official rule book, contact usssa at 8007414to order. Our 100% satisfaction guaranteed no hassle returns policy on all slow pitch bats allows you to shop our huge bat selection with confidence.
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