Ossaa softball rule book

Rule change field and equipment rules 117, 2224, table 51, 511o. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Clarifies there can be no appeal of the play that occurred prior to the umpire awarding an intentional walk. Included in this manual are the sports regulations for softball as adopted by the ohsaa. Eligibility all areas, cheerleading competition, slowpitch softball. In conjunction with this decision the ossaa board voted unanimously, at the march 26, 2020 teleconference board meeting, to cancel the state basketball tournament for classes 2a, 3a, 4a, 5a and 6a. I agree to read and fully adhere to all ossaa policies listed in the ossaa officials registration. Fast pitch softball schedule for 4122020 all classes. Ohsaa announces tentative details for spring sports seasons. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game.

The inability to sign into the system is generally be caused by one of three possible errors. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fourteenth edition a, llc 611 line dr kissimmee, fl 34744 800 7414 usssa national offices will relocate april 17, 2017. Officials info for all sports 201920 enrollmenttestingrule book mailout dates. Startstop date and practice protocol questionsgraph. The rule would apply to all ossaa sponsored activities. The infield and outfield, including the boundary marks from the apex of home plate to 1st and 3rd, and their extended foul lines, are fair ground. Please contact the osaa office if you have specific questions regarding any portion of the osaa handbook throughout the long history of the osaa one statement has remained true. The pitching regulations shall apply to regular season games as well as tournaments and any violation of such rule constitutes game forfeiture. Requests for baseball rule interpretations or explanations should be directed to the state association responsible for the high school baseball program in your state. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This softball manual is intended as a guide to assist with the coaching, officiating, and administration of interscholastic softball.

Throughout the long history of the osaa one statement has remained true. Summertime dead period policy effective summer 2019. Copyright 2020, oklahoma secondary school activities association. Basketball oklahoma secondary school activities association. Softball rules and regulations divisions 10u all play will be judged according to the rules set down by the amateur softball association asa with the following exceptions, variations, etc.

Any additional penalties by the national federation rule book and the. Powered by issuu publish for free ossaa on twitter ossaa on facebook. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball.

The usa softball rules were also used for the softball competition when it was an olympic sport between 1996 and 2008. Rule change field and equipment rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently fastened by the. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Legends way ball fields in clermont to host 202022 softball state championships. The annual softball rules clinic for commissioners will be conducted on friday, january 24, 2020, at 8. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. Addendum to the forth edition book is in yellow background and italicized. Student enrollment population form now ready to be filled out. To download a pdf, click the down arrow just upperleft of the document. The game is a forfeiture at the time of the pitching rule violation. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership.

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. Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. Jul 10, 2018 2019 softball major editorial changes. The tournament will be played in one day at the ballfields at firelake, 18160 rangeline road, shawnee, ok. In most respects, middle school fastpitch softball games resemble high school games. You will be registering for the 201920 school year. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. Coachs instruction to file a report on an ossaa game official information on basketball training videos on the nfhs central hub video of new rules changes12 plays9. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Oklahoma secondary schools activities association o. 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. 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.

To all our volunteers and fans across the world, your health and wellbeing is what matters most. 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. Any additional penalties by the national federation rule book and the ossaa rules and regulations handbook would also apply. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the ok kids baseball association privacy policy.

Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. No bat is legal for usssa sanctioned play, if there is a foreign substance on the barrel or taper of a baseball or softball bat. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. 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. Participate in at least one osaa activity each season, per gender to be eligible for osaa state championship events. Please contact the osaa office if you have specific questions regarding any portion of the osaa handbook. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The catchers box, bases, coachs boxes, batters boxes and 3 foot first base line shall be as in the the field diagram. Single gender schools would be exempt from this rule as long as they participate in at least one activity per season. The osaa handbook can be revised during the year by the executive board or delegate assembly. Dec 11, 2018 fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. Ohsaa softball regulations and related materials this softball manual is intended as a guide to assist with the coaching, officiating, and administration of interscholastic softball. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words.

Coachs instruction to file a report on an ossaa game official. The routines must be general in nature, no activity specific instruction may be given. This board of control shall be composed of four representatives from each of the. Ossaa registration as an official is on a school year not a calendar year. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. Softball slow pitch officials information arbitersports. Tennessee secondary school athletic association is an equal opportunity employer.

Searchable rules book video content on officiating sport, competition. Maines ccc league uses the ninebatter rule, which limits a team leading by 10 or more runs to a maximum of nine batters per inning. Schools may appeal this rule to the executive director on the basis of. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on nfhs. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. The ossaa has adopted the extra player as in rule 311 of the national federation softball rule book. Officiating courses available for free through july 1 on the nfhs learning center. Startstop date and practice protocol questions graph. Slowpitch softball nonapproved bat list with certification marks. A situation not specifically covered in these local rules will be governed by asa rules. Plaques will be awarded to the champions of each district and regional tournaments and the.

The original correspondence was intended to simulate the dead week, however it was not intended to prohibit coaches from recommending a workout routine for the current team members. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. Included in this manual are the sports regulations for softball as adopted by the ohsaa board of directors, and the nfhs rule changes and points of emphasis. In support of the worldwide effort to keep our communities safe, our online store will remain open, but orders will not be shipped until further notice. Clarifies what motion constitutes the start of the pitch and when the step back of the nonpivot foot may be taken. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball.

Softball nonapproved bat list with certification marks. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. The rules of play will be those of the 2014 national federation softball rule book. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. 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. The administrative authority of the tssaa shall be vested in a board of control composed of twelve members. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. A ccc team leading by 12 or more runs after five innings is declared the winner. The web version is a web page of the osaa handbook with a table of contents and direct links to information regarding articles, rules, board policies, participation limitations, sport seasons, and official fees. Softball playing rules can be found in this rule book under section xiiisoftball. Abridged version north carolina high school athletic.