Softball canada rule book 2011

General discussions about the game of fastpitch softball. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences. Softball at the summer olympics was on the olympic programme from 1996 to 2008. This is covered under rule 9, article 1 in the rule book. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and offical interpretations and rulings. Softball canadas umpiring program is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in. F2 drops the ball and b3 runs to first base even though first base is occupied. In the exam situations, f refers to a fielder, b refers to a batter and r refers to a runner. Ncssa rules for 2020 northern california senior softball. At the 2011 international congress resin impregnated wrist bands were also approved.

In support of their mission, softball canada adheres to the principles of athlete focus, gender equity, accessibility, and values and ethics. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Reduced entry fee for conference b teams announced. The following are editorial changes to the playing rules. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets billy martin. Softball and baseball among first sports confirmed for 1st junior pan american games 2021 in cali, colombia. After joining softball canada s officiating development committee in 2008, jeff was appointed as national director of umpires in 20. During individuals season of sport a member of a high school softball team may not, during his or her season of sport, compete for an outside team in the sport of softball. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. He has instructed at many certification clinics and mechanics schools and has been a uic or duic at eight canadian championships. Official rule book softball canada rulebook will govern except where noted in the section special league rules. Although the basic rules are the same, there are significant differences in addition to the field size.

The act of blocking the plate accounted for most of the physical contact in major league baseball prior to the 2014 season, when it was outlawed except when the catcher already has possession of the ball by the rules of baseball, a runner has the right to an unobstructed path to a base. Religious headgear that is consistent with baseball canada safety and recognized uniform code requirement is permitted. The dp and flex in softball softball at bellaonline. Softball is a game similar to baseball played with a larger ball 11 to 12 in. With the creation of softball s longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd implementation plan. The softball canada s rule book and amendments can be found here. The duties of the plate umpire are described in rule 102. 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. This was a wonderful read for all girls for both softball and in life.

However, fully understanding the dpflex rule is a valuable tool for any coach to use when substitutions matter, like bracket play in tournaments. These championships represent the pinnacle of many athletes careers, as they compete for the title of national champion. Although the editorial changes are minor, it is the rules committees intent to inform umpires, coaches. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. As a national sports program, cso has established these rules based upon softball. 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. We scoured the ncaa, naia, and njcaa rule books to come up with a comprehensive list of when you can expect coaches to be calling you. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings.

Over 10,000 girls that have played afa have received college scholarships. If you have a question about the rules of fastpitch softball, or want to. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. With the creation of softballs longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd. Each year, softball canada presents 10 canadian championships in various locations across the country. Our aim is to establish a structure that allows us to accomplish our mission, and to create programs that aid in the growth of the sport. In baseball, the runner may leave the base at any time.

The softball rules as outlined in the softball canada rule book will govern in all provincial. This will cut down on confusion for kidscoaches and hopefully increase the amount of kids playing fastpitch. Softball alberta handbook rules redwater minor ball. Implemented properly, the two umpire system will provide better than. Many have gone on to become college coaches, play on the u. When the catcher fails to catch the third strike before the ball touches the ground and there are fewer than two outs and first base is not occupied at the time of the pitch or any time there are two outs. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the. My 10 year old read this book cover to cover in a matter of days and was reciting lines to me from it on the regular. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in.

To attend a canadian championship, teams must first contact their provincial or territorial softball association. Softball australia is pleased to announce karen marr as national pathway battery coordinator, a crucial appointment for the future of australias high performance program. At that time, there were only two senior softball organizations in america. An official baseball game consists of nine innings as opposed to a seveninning softball game. The rules forum is chaired by a member of softball canadas board of directors. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Indian senior womens team participated in 15th world women softball championship at surrey canada. Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. The official softball, approved and recommended by spn is the worth softball. Call for proposed rule changes for 201617 tackle rule book. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first. 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. Softball albertas mission is to promote, coordinate, and foster the development of softball in the province of alberta.

The special records committee of 1968 overturned many. This is an approved softball australia technical bulletin for use in australia and is current as of 28112011. According to rule 3, section 6 of the asas softball umpire rulebook, every player on a team must wear a uniform identical in color and style. Any questions or concerns can be directed to softball newfoundland labrador at email protected.

Baseball5 can help strengthen the olympic movement, take. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. Record books contain singlegame, season and career records, plus coaching records, collegiate records, conference standings, attendance leaders, and award winners. Important notes 1 the playing rules committee, at its december 2014 meeting, voted to reorganize and recodify the official baseball rules into a more logical. All situations and acts are legal, and no errors or mistakes are involved unless otherwise noted. Softball was removed from the programme for 2012 and 2016, but was added, along with baseball, for the 2020 summer olympics.

Allan is currently an executive member at ontario amateur softball association oasa and previously held positions as the advisory council chairman as well as the rule book chairman. I absolutely love the example set by jennie finch for all the young softball players out there. Participant will compete in age group according to their age on december 31, 2011. Softball canadas eightmember board of directors work towards the provision of a range of opportunities for its athletes, coaches, officials and provincialterritorial associations. Softball saskatchewan uses the softball canada official guide and. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd. Dont forget to get registered for spring worlds and make a run at winning the championship rings. The amateur softball association defines the dropped third strike rule in rule 8, section 1b.

The afa has held national and international tournaments for over 20 years. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. In baseball, blocking the plate is a technique performed by a catcher to prevent a runner from scoring. Indian senior womens team are participated in 1st asian university womens softball championship at taichung taiwan from 22nd august to 27th august 2016. The sleeves or straps of a uniforms top can be adjusted with or without tieups as long as uniform numbers remain visible. Olympic softball team, or the womens professional leagues. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. From softball bats and fast pitch gloves to softball uniforms and cleats, you will find a selection from the finest suppliers. Buy baseball bats and softball bats for sale from all the top brands. With r1 on first base and one out, b3 is at the plate with a 3. Softball is a batandball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. National fastpitch tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of october through to the end of march.

A player who maliciously runs into another player is to be declared out unless heshe has already scored prior to committing the infraction. Workshop topics cover various areas of softball canada s operations, including canadian championships, slopitch, longterm player development, coaching, new initiatives, technology, etc. No high school and outside league or club team at the same time. Please keep in mind that just because they cannot contact you doesnt mean you cannot contact them. Rules for a dropped third strike in softball sportsrec. Spa goal to maintain honesty and integrity of the senior softball game the softball players association s. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection. Rubber molded cleats on running shoes are permitted. Puerto rico opens training camp for olympic baseball americas qualifier. We sell wilson, louisville slugger, demarini, easton, rawlings, new balance and more. United states specialty sports association usssa court. Official local entry form 2011 born in 20012002 boys 910 1. These comprise of the national age grade tournaments for under 15, under 18 and under 23 which are held in january each year.

The chairman does not have a vote at the rules forum. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. 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. F2 throws the ball to first in an attempt to pick off r1, who is diving back to first base. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. 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. See baseball canada web site for up to date list of approved bats. By 1997, ussa was overseeing not only slow pitch, but also fast pitch softball, baseball, basketball, and golf.

Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The balk rule, baseballs least understood, has been in the rule book since the nineteenth century and major league umpire ron luciano once said of it, i never called a balk in my life. Teams from 40 different states, canada, japan, and taiwan have participated. Where to ask for help or make suggestions about this forum. It was also in 1997 when the association changed its name to what it is known today. Four women have paved the way as usa softball commissioners serving their local associations in furthering our sport on all levels of play.

Pitching distances for all 2010 michigan nsa tournaments. 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. 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. Runners are instructed to slide or attempt to avoid making contact with a fielder. The sal rule book under rule 6 sec 5 covers illegal substances on the ball. Welcome to nafa softball minnesota nafa national qualifying events wisconsin nafa national qualifying events michigan nafa qualifying events nebraska nafa national qualifying events iowa nafa tournaments. Softball canada rule book samspa follows the softball canada rules with a few exceptions that are unique to our league. Official rules book of softball british rule of law. The dp and flex players tend to be a great mystery, particularly to rec league coaches that dont normally have to worry about substitutions. In her newly created position, marr panthers crash bandits party to win the 2020 summer slam fully loaded softball. Every two years even years, rule changes are proposed and discussed for the softball canada rulebook. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The two umpire system in fast pitch softball by joel balberman by far and away the majority of fast pitch softball games in canada are played employing the two umpire system.