Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list. What would be the logic to us signing up with asa when all we need is a copy of their rules for a website. Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to slow pitch under sport. Gems from the 2015 14 nfhs umpire manual forums jun 2015. Biennial uic clinic usa softball ncaa nfhs rule differences usa softball national umpire staff official gear catalog umpire manual rule. The ncaa softball rules committee has also designated several rules that may be. If memory serves, they are on the general asa usa merchandise site under video or some such. We are excited to continue on this endeavor and put to good use the wealth of softball and umpiring experience our association. A umpires must be asa certified for league and asa sanctioned tournament play.
Summer brawl invitational asa heartland showcase featuring collegiate softball umpire evaluation camp and ncaa. Rule changes for 2014 and 2015 new text is underlined. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asa usa umpire slowpitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county. The exterior warning label may be affixedor embossed at the time of manufacture. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. A 15run rule will be in effect after 3 innings and a 10run rule after 5 innings. Asa and senior softball now state that batter must be set and on balance before a. The nhfs softball rules committee reinforced its support of the rule and encourages umpires to call the strike zone according to the rule. Usa softball honors umpires at 2019 uic clinic awards banquet. We dont use asa umpires, we use our own under our own insurance. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. Thrown bat in the judgment of the umpire, if a bat is carelessly thrown.
Asa rule book asa rule books are a benefit of membership and are only distributed by the asa commissioner or their staff. Pdf 2015 asa umpire exam 2015 asa umpire exam published and distributed by the amateur softball association usa softball the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2015 asa official rule. Usssa slowpitch softball 2015 umpire test the purpose of this test is not to confuse or trick you, the umpire, but to help you better understand the rules as they are written and interpreted. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules martin, billy, malloy, tim, munch, allison j. Oregon asa softball a volunteer driven, notforprofit organization. Softball is a recreational sport that has been played by men and women for decades. I like to ask them where in the rule book or mechanics guide is the term deep. Usa softball of southern california organizes youth clinics, umpire seminars and conducts national qualifying tournaments in slow pitch and fast pitch for. Asa and senior softball now state that batter must be set and on balance before a pitch may be delivered. Recent news for adult tournament information, go to click on view tournaments and change fast pitch to. Senior softball usa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. Oregon asa officers and officer contact information oregon asa umpire web site. Asa only requires that the pitcher start with the ball in front of the body.
The phrase, meets nocsae standard at the time of manufacture 171. League fees have been adjusted to recover increased in umpire. The umpire shall determine each batters strike zone according to the batters usual stance. A pitch made with the obvious purpose to catch the batter off balance. 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. Our goal is to now provide a new umpire test each year that will include some different questions in addition to questions on new rules. Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no. Asa rule books official rules of softball are handed out in the spring and cfgaa league rules are posted on the. The amateur softball association, founded in 1933, is the governing body of usa amateur softball. 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. Senior softball usa sanctions tournaments and championships, registers players, writes the rulebook, publishes senior softball usa news, hosts international softball tours and promotes senior softball throughout the world. All rules are in effect for both regular season and post season play.
Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. All asa rules will apply, except as modified by the following. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. Refer to the asa rule book on rules dealing with pitching motion. Midwest recreational fastpitch rule book table of contents. Usa softball of connecticut is an affiliation of usa softball and one of 67 state and metro associations in the united states of america. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. He continues to be a batter until he is either declared out by the umpire or he. No new inning may be started, unless the score is tied, after 55 minutes have elapsed from when the game began.
Pdf 2015 asa umpire exam 2015 asa umpire exam published and distributed by the amateur softball association usa softball the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2015 asa official rule book. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. The coach may only visit the mound once per inning per pitcher. This 100 page guide covers complete references with detailed explanations of ncaa collegiate, nfhs high school, and asa usssa travel team softball rules. To include all participants, both male and female sexes. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Closest the book comes to that is when it talks about fake tags. Any bat discovered through ncaa bat compliance testing to exceed the asa bat. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. This is in order for the umpire to make a clear call and do away with the guessing game.
The usa softball umpire program is among the nations largest officiating organizations with over 26,000 officials actively involved each year. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. Usa softball umpires are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. This camp prepares you for postseason asa play and will count toward medals, national indicator fraternity, and elite umpire status. Discussion in ask the umpire started by dmiller2345, aug 21. Are we saying that this group cannot or isnt entitled to purchase asa rule books. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. According to the asa fastpitch softball rule book, the look back rule specifies that when the. The catcher shall wear a catchers helmetthat meets the nocsae standard at the time of manufacture. With the approaching of our 2015 softball season, i would like to thank each of you for your commitment to gslusssa softball. Understanding the asanfhs dp flex rule starting lineup with dpflex, you have 10 starters, not 9.
Refers to a player, coach or umpire who is bleeding and treatment is required, or who has blood on his uniform. Gems from the 201514 nfhs umpire manual forums jun 2015. This has never been truer than in 2004 when the usa womens team dominance at the 2004 olympic games in athens, greece became the top story of the olympics. On dimensions mentioned which 25 minimum and 30 maximum. When an improper batter becomes a runner or is put out and the defensive team appeals to the umpire before the next pitch legal or illegal, or prior to an intentional base on balls s. Senior softballusa is dedicated to informing and uniting the senior softball players of america and the world. The batting helmet shall have a nonglare not mirrorlike surface. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. If anything we promote asa by using their rule set and advertising such. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball.
Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book. Their umpires, while not taking the test and becoming certified by asa, follow asa rules and are trained by fellow asa umpires. All of our burlingame softball players are members of asa and. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop.
Asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Softball but has an asa certification mark, meets rule 3, section1 of asa rules, is included. Georgia asa will host the 2015 asausa umpire slowpitch advanced camp june 610, 2015 in gwinnett county. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the minnesota softball privacy policy. The umpire andor staff assistant will keep the official game time. Usa softball of southern california is an affiliate of usa softball, the national governing body of softball in the united states and a united states olympic committee usoc voting member. Contact us amateur baseball umpires association archive nfhs baseball exam part 1 pdf books reader nfhs 2015 baseball test 2015 nfhs baseball exam a.
Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Theres nothing in the rule book that says that anything deceptive is illegal. 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. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. If anything we promote asa by using their ruleset and advertising such. The asa has established uniform rules and regulations for youth and adult softball, which extend to both genders. To assist the local training official, the asa provides training aides through a clinic guide, instructional videos, transparencies, school mechanics drill cards, an umpire examination, meeting quizzes, and a case book.
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