Only usssa results posted online at will be used to determine classification. Regulation game all games will last a total of seven innings or sixty minutes, whichever comes first. Revisedspring20173teams each team must be comprised of at least 12 players with no maximum number of players. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. 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. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page.
In the event of any conflict in rule between these georgia usssa baseball official rules and the official rules of baseball national league as published by major league baseball, these official rules shall have priority and. Usssa rules pool play tie breaker pool play tiebreaker order. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think best fits their team. The team will be disqualified and put in last place. Year in and year out, the wilson demarini elite world series has been the whos who of travel baseball. Usssa youth baseball will not be implementing this rule. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball. Rules section of the usssa baseball website as a bat withdrawn by the. Usssa baseball rule book weather line number 3178758833 tournament refund. It is the purpose of indiana usssa to conduct the best possible tournaments from all aspects.
Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. All of the above must be manufactured by an approved. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. In the event of any conflict in rule between these georgia usssa baseball official rules. Asa stamped, usssa thumb print, or dual usssaasa stamp. Usssabaseball 5800 stadium parkway, melbourne, florida 32940 rated 3. Its the 17th anniversary of the wilson demarini elite world series hosted at the brand new, ultramodern, stateoftheart, usssa space coast complex in beautiful viera, fl. Ties after completion of poolplay games will follow the tie breaker order listed below. Usssa baseball has nationally gained positive recognition due to the philosophy more kids playing more baseball. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Select teams will play by their individual playing rules from their association or by the present usssa rule book.
From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have a new bat limit. Texas pac sports baseball tournament rules and refund policy effective march 1, 2010 last amendment march 2016. Bat rules usssa united states specialty sports association. The usssa baseball season begins august 1st and concludes july 31st. The main cutoff date of april 30 will remain the same. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. Usssa rule book view rule book team classifications. The usssa state office reserves the right to adjust team classification at any time including during the season. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Note that mahwah 14 played in the pony league in 2017. In 2014, 23 and shorter small barrel tee ball marked bats do not require a usssa new mark, but tee ball bats. We will now include a provision for grade base participation. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the usssa baseball program.
A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed ineligible. Tiebreakers in which two 2 teams are tied, head tohead competition between the teams will determine the winner. North carolina usssa baseball tournament rules effective february 11, 2014 1 these rules are in effect for baseball events in north carolina unless postedadvertised by host and approved by the usssa state office. At any time the team at bat may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher of record the previous inning on defense. If a player gets sick or injured lineup shrinks with no automatic out unless batting order shrinks below nine. In order to provide an immersive experience usssa recommends that teams registered outside of 75 miles from the space coast complex to book their accommodations through the usssa travel partner. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Usssa team insurance covers the play and practice of amateur activities in the insured sport, including organized sanctioned activities of other associations. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have.
Usssa baseball 5800 stadium parkway, melbourne, florida 32940 rated 3. Any reference to the program contained within these rules shall be interpreted as meaning georgia usssa baseball. The new divisions will be a combination of age based and school grade based. The official rules maintained by major league baseball. Welcome to arizona usssa baseball arizonas number one. February 1, 2017 official rules table of contents item page foreword from the. Usa baseball announced today that the 2020 national high school invitational nhsi, the futures series in melissa, texas, and all usa baseball coaches clinics and national team identification series ntis regional tryouts through april 15 have been cancelled or postponed amid concerns surrounding the rapid spread of covid19 coronavirus across the united states.
This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in. This means that a bat must display the stamp to the right for it to be legal for use. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. Arizonas number one resource for youth baseball tournaments arizona usssa baseball is the number one host for usssa youth baseball tournaments throughout the state of arizona. As of january 1, 2018, the new usa baseball bat standard was implemented. South carolina global world series information all south carolina teams playing in a usssa world series must play in 4 south carolinanorth carolina usssa baseball events to play in the state championship or global world series. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets. Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think. But in no event may a bat be used in usssa sanctioned play if it is not manufactured by an approved usssa bat licensee. Basically, the case book interprets or elaborates on the basic rules and in essence have the same effect as rules when applied to particular sections for which they are intended. Here youll find tournaments, scores, league results, and more.
Usssa will be implementing new age restrictions for the u and 14u divisions with the 2017 season. A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the u age group. These rules are for az usssa baseball tournaments only and do not apply for other usssa tournaments and world series click here for frozen roster guidelines 2014 rule added at all parks due to excessive damage to the outfields any player and team that dig holes in the outfield will face penalties. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Only usssa registered teams may purchase this insurance. Adding players to a roster, may affect the classification of the team. Tiebreakers in which 3 three or more teams are tied, a. Revisedspring 2017 1coed softball rules and regulations field of play the field of play will be a regulation softball field. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment. 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. Nebraska usssa baseball encourages all usssa baseball teams to purchase usssa team insurance.
Only the south carolina state director can wave these requirements. Home about usssa usssa players in mlb state directors rules and by laws the elite world series world series aa world series global sports. The 20152016 tournament rules for tournamentsruspac sports. An umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the usssa baseball program. Link is to portal where you can purchase print or e book versions. Updated 710 2014 usssa baseball bat new mark rules. Obr 2016 spanish national federation of state high school associations nfhs, or fed. Forfeiting if a team knows in advance that they will not have the minimum number of players in order to. Georgia usssa baseball has incorporated the official rules of. A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Usa baseball announced today that the 2020 national high school invitational nhsi, the futures series in melissa, texas, and all usa baseball coaches clinics and national team identification series ntis regional tryouts through april 15 have been cancelled or postponed amid concerns surrounding the rapid spread of covid19 coronavirus across the united. This applies to all big barrel bats, including coach pitch.
For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Rules usssa united states specialty sports association. National team identification series home usa baseball. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample time to conform to the new standards. To achieve this objective, indiana usssa must have the cooperation of each player, manager, coach, and sponsor.