Softball canada rule book

The team that scores the most runs in seven innings wins. The defending team tries to defend its bases by getting three outs and not allowing the batting team to score. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Softball saskatchewan 2019 handbook ramp interactive. The softball canada s rule book and amendments can be found here. Please note that the softball canada umpire casebook is the property of softball canada and any use without the expressed written consent of softball canada is strictly prohibited. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the.

Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for purchase from softball nz, here is the online version of the rulebook click here national championship national fastpitch tournaments are held throughout the country primarily between the months of october through to the end of march. Any questions or concerns can be directed to softball newfoundland labrador at email protected. Softball canada rule book updated every second year. According to their official rule book, obstruction is when a defensive player affects or prevents a batter from swinging at a pitched ball or hinders the progress of a runner. This will ensure we have good contact information for. Altered bat 1 1 bat specifications 3 1 am batter in box 7 1 d appeal play 1 2 baserunner 8 8 fl,effect batting out of order 7 2 ae. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. At the 2018 softball canada annual general meeting in montreal there were several rule changes approved for 20192020.

The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. During a scoreless game in a sundaymorning softball league, a rules dispute arose concerning two men occupying the same base which had occurred recently in a mets game. 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. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Wednesday may 1st 730 elks 1 peeweeu14 bantam midgetu19 thurs may 2nd 730 elks 1 mini mitesu8 mitesu10 anyone with keys or gear not coaching please return them. Please note what follows reflect the principles of the changes to the rules but. Softball canada is the governing body for the sport of softball in canada, providing softball opportunities for all canadians, through the development, delivery and promotion of programs and services, both domestically and internationally. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. The bases are home base where the batter stands, first base, second base and third base. Pitch sizes vary in softball and are often just whatever size can be found or used at the time. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection rule sec. Each sanctioned team will receive an official nsa canada rule book as part of the sanction benefits. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. 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.

The casebook is updated on a continual basis by providing amended or new rule interpretations. With the creation of softballs longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd. Where there is a change to the official rules of baseball, the change will not take effect until it is approved by the board of directors. Association shall also do business as independent softball association, inc. Western canadian western canadian championship official players list canadians softball canada canadian championship official players list what every team should know before going to a canadian championship. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. 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. The appendices and effects form part of the rule s in which they are cited and have the same force and effect as the rule itself. 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 canadas provincialterritorial association offices. Official rules of baseball canadian content cc1 official rules of baseball canadian content baseball canada shall follow the official rules of baseball except as modified within the canadian content section.

In addition to softball world cups, the wbsc holds and sanctions a number of international softball events in various forms. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate. If additional information is made available, allow a legally batted ball declared foul to be changed when it is a dead ball award. Baseball canada shall follow the official rules of baseball except as modified within the canadian content section. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. The intent of the new rule is to allow the dh type player to play some defense too and thus get more playing time. The official rules of softball in canada for fast pitch, slopitch and orthodox for 2019 and 2020 softball season.

The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. Rule 2 the playing field pg 67 rule 3 equipment pg 710 rule 4 players and substitutions pg 1012 rule 5 the game pg 1215 rule 6 pitching regulations pg 1517 rule 7 batting pg 1720 rule 8 base running pg 2025 rule 9 dead ball ball in play pg 2526 rule 10 umpires pg 2628 rule 11 protests pg 2930 rule 12 profanity pg 30 rule physical. Dec 11, 2018 slow pitch softball gets its name from the fact that pitchers must put a 6foot arc on their pitches, slowing the speed of incoming pitches. Canada, mexico, puerto rico as well as any area that the presidents advisory council hereafter, referred to as the as the. They are not for tournaments, districts or provincials. Scott neiles elected new president of softball canada read more. This guide explains fastpitch rules in an easy to consume format for any level. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained. 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. Softball bc rule book mostly administrative leagues, teams etc but some differences from softball canada. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd.

National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. To include all humankind, or both male and female sexes. Official rule book softball canada rulebook will govern except where noted in the section special league rules. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. In a run ahead rule game, a team will not be penalized if not able to play all team members. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd principles. The rules govern the playing of fast pitch and modified fast pitch softball. Minor softball rules 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. Softball canada is very pleased to announce that scott neiles winnipeg, man. Home plate can be found in the centre of the field where the pitcher must stand to throw the ball. 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.

Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. Where there is a change to the official rules of baseball. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Softball canada rule book coaches corner welcome to. Clarifies there can be no appeal of the play that occurred prior to the umpire awarding an intentional walk. Each teams innings ends when three of its batters have been ruled out and then the. Athletic directors will be responsible for scheduling all league and exhibition games at the annual meetings. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please forward your questions to. Canada wins bronze at u17 womens pan american softball championship read more. The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book we recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first the portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version.

From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Blue book 60 is the top rated fast pitch rules guide in publication for 10 seasons now in the us and canada. You can play the game with 9 starting players on the line up card. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Softball saskatchewan is recognized as the provincial sport governing body responsible for the development, improvement, promotion, and regulation of amateur fastpitch, slopitch, and modifiedorthodox softball in saskatchewan, within the framework of the canadian amateur softbal association softball canada. Softball canada canadian championship official players list what every team should know before going to a canadian championship. Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed. Below are resources including information about any rule or regulations changes for the current year not included in the print version of the rulebook, significant changes included in the current years rulebook, and information about how to purchase the most uptodate versions of the little league rulebooks in both print and for mobile. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment. The amateur softball association of america is the governing body of softball in the u.

Softball canada rule book samspa follows the softball canada rules with a few exceptions that are unique to our league. Jul 10, 2018 2019 softball major editorial changes 2652. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules. A tiebreaker procedure comes into play if the scores are tied after the seventh innings. The softball canada official rule book shall govern play except for the following modifications. 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. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. The official rules include rules, effects, and appendices. Several new rule changes were approved at the recent softball canada congress. 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. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. 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. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada.

Softball is a team sport popular in intramural programs across the united states. 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. It is a direct descendant of baseball, although played with a larger ball that is pitched underhand rather than overhand. International softball federation is strictly prohibited.

The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. In general these will take precedent over all others. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. Amending the official softball rules a rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. Western canadian championship official players list.