This committee meets on a daily basis at the national meeting in november to discuss and recommend various changes for our entire program. For the 2020 usssa fastpitch rule changes, click here. Tiebreakers in which two 2 teams are tied, head tohead competition between the teams will determine the winner. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Oregon usssa strives to create a familyoriented atmosphere to all that enjoy participation in sports, building upon a shared passion for recreational and competitive level involvement in youth baseball, youth fast pitch, and adult slow pitch. Nations baseball the premiere baseball organization. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer. 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. Any reference to the program contained within these rules shall be interpreted as meaning georgia usssa baseball. This marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Usssa fastpitch softball bat rules new england usssa. The new usssa mark reflects that the manufacturer of the bat has committed to you the customer and to usssa that the bat meets not just the usssa 1. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the u age group.
To achieve this goal the usssa established a national playing rules committee. Effective january 1 st 2020, all u events and all teams in u events must use a maximum drop 8 8 bat with the official usssa 1. Georgia usssa baseball has incorporated the official rules of. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. This annotated version of the playing rules is provided by baseball nation to highlight specific areas with which coaches and umpires should be familiar. For 2014, only those small barrel bats made by approved usssa.
Effective january 1st 2020, all u events and all teams in u events must use a maximum drop 8 8 bat with the official usssa 1. The new divisions will be a combination of age based and school grade based. The main cutoff date of april 30 will remain the same. All portions of this particular page and the pages of the official major league rules book are sole property of major league baseball and have been reproduced without any alteration by baseball almanac who first obtained the written.
Louisiana usssa baseball tournament rules effective march 1, 2010 last amendment january 2014 1 these rules are in effect for baseball events in louisiana unless postedadvertised by host and approved by the usssa state office. 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. Most recreation parks and municipalities are following the lead of the public schools. Only usssa registered teams may purchase this insurance. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment.
Pdf versions also available in spanish and chinese. Usssa baseball rules usssa united states specialty sports. Tiebreakers in which 3 three or more teams are tied, a. To download or print a copy of the georgia usssa baseball official rules, edition. We will now include a provision for grade base participation. This applies to all big barrel bats, including coach pitch bats. Usssa team insurance covers the play and practice of amateur activities in the insured sport, including organized sanctioned activities of other associations. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Beginning january 1, 2012, big barrel baseball bats 2 58 or 2 34 will be allowed in usssa sanctioned play for 14u and below if, and only if, 1 they have the new usssa mark see below prominently and permanently displayed on their taper and are manufactured by an approved usssa. All managershead coaches must meet with the base umpire immediately after the game to confirm score and innings pitched. 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. Softball rules and regulations usssa east maryland. Here youll find tournaments, scores, league results, and more. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have a new bat limit.
Usssa baseball has nationally gained positive recognition due to the philosophy more kids playing more baseball. To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads. The 20152016 tournament rules for tournamentsruspac sports. This page exists to promote usssa sports officials throughout the united states. Texas pac sports baseball tournament rules and refund policy effective march 1, 2010 last amendment march 2016. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. Slow pitch united states specialty sports association. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. With this in mind please be assured that usssa baseball will be back as strong as ever once we are given the go ahead to play ball. Usssa offers a drafted leagueallstar program like the traditional league program. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event.
The following are due or need to be completed before your teams first game. Nations baseball was formed to bring together the best elements in youth baseball today. All 14u events and all teams in the 14u event must use a maximum drop 5. With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. Tyrone baseball park rules updated december 2014 2016 usssa ga rulebook. Usssa has added the following to the rule books of each usssa sport. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Usssa will be implementing new age restrictions for the u and 14u divisions with the 2017 season. Arizona usssa top choice baseball tournament rules note. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa. The team will be disqualified and put in last place.
Rules not addressed here, can be found in the usssa baseball bylaws. Under the new rules a bat will no longer be licensed for usssa play if it can ever improve in performance beyond the bpf limit 1. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball. The only exception is elite world qualifying tournaments.
Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think best fits their team. B at any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record the previous inning on defense. Usssa rule book view rule book team classifications. 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. Softball rules and regulations this page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and delaware.
Adding players to a roster, may affect the classification of the team. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. The new 2014 usssa bat rule is now in effect for coybl play for ages 8u14u. American legion baseball rule book free pdf download. All of the above must be manufactured by an approved. Nebraska usssa baseball encourages all usssa baseball teams to purchase usssa team insurance. The big difference in our program is that usssa monitors and restricts tournament players from filtering into the allstar program. A brief presentation of ncaa softball rules for the dpflex positions. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events. They are effective january 1, 2019 and will be included in the forthcoming online and printed rule book update. These rules are for az usssa baseball tournaments only and may not apply for other usssa tournaments and world series 2020 new rules added at all parks we have had an increasing amount of threats and violence take place during usssa youth events. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 20 usssa rulebook. The usssa baseball season begins august 1st and concludes july 31st.
Rules section of the usssa baseball website as a bat withdrawn by the manufacturer or. Usa baseball marked bats manufactured by an approved usssa bat licensees will be allowed in usssa sanctioned play alongside usssa 1. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the usssa baseball program. Louisiana usssa baseball tournament rules usssa sports. Baseball 2014 rule book big league dreams sports park 1077 milo candini dr. 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.
Only the south carolina state director can wave these requirements. Usssa nationals has asked that we refer to our local parks to when we can get back to hosting events. Usssa marks and other graphics of the bat must be applied permanently and must be applied by the. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. If a player gets sick or injured lineup shrinks with no automatic out unless batting order shrinks below nine. Starting with advanced technology, the nations baseball website features the most complete roster system and team classification system in the country. Usssa rules pool play tie breaker pool play tiebreaker order. A regulation game shall be seven 7 innings for world series play. Ties after completion of poolplay games will follow the tie breaker order listed below.
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. In addition, under the new rules manufacturers must demonstrate to usssa that bats that are easily altered to mprove the bpf will show dramatic visible. Official major league baseball with usssa rules bylaws applies to all tournaments unless otherwise noted. Nations baseball sanctioned tournaments and leagues can qualify teams for state. The usssa state office reserves the right to adjust team classification at any time including during the season. Please refer to current usssa rule book located online. Usssa releases 2019 fastpitch rule changes when usssa gathered in temecula, california for its 51 st annual convention in november, fastpitch leadership announced several rule changes for the upcoming season. Welcome to arizona usssa baseball arizonas number one. Here are some guidelines to help you understand the usssa frozen roster rules. There is also an e book version availalbe for purchase. South carolina rules gameday sports south carolina usssa. Effective january 1, 2014 all bats used for usssa fastpitch softball play must. Top choice baseball welcome to arizona usssa baseball.
Teams that win elite berths are frozen immediately. Youth baseball tournaments in all areas worcester county, wicomico county, anne arundel county and parts of delaware. Manteca, ca 95337 2098242400 any rule not in the big league dreams rule book shall be governed by the 2011 usssa rule book. An umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the usssa baseball program.
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