Official rule book softball canada rulebook will govern except where noted in the section special league rules. 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. Contains the official rules for softball, and are designed to explain all aspects of the game. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Please note what follows reflect the principles of the changes to the rules but. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Hancock later wrote rules for his new sport of indoor baseball which quickly caught on in popularity, eventually moving to an outdoor sport. Please note what follows reflect the principles of the changes to the rules but will not appear word. Basic softball rules object california state university. Dgsa, and was managed by a separate board of directors.
Its more commonly played at a recreational level and played on a pitch smaller than that of baseball. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection rule sec. The chairman does not have a vote at the rules forum. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record.
There are many, many more rules than the ones below, and exceptions to a majority of them. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canada s constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the upcoming season. Softball school teachers and coaches may find it easier to study the key elements in the pdf rules book. A rules forum is held every two years even numbered years in conjunction with the softball canada congress in november. We sell wilson, louisville slugger, demarini, easton, rawlings, new balance and more. The media shall be prohibited from being in liveball area. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Developed in response to requests of babe ruth league volunteers, the rules pdf contains rules and regulations for babe ruth league softball divisions 6u, 8u, 10u, 12u, 14u, 16u, and 18u. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level.
Pitching apitchermayberemovedasapitcher,movetoadifferentdefensivepositionandreturnasapitcheronlyonceper. Softball rules changes 2019 by nfhs on july 10, 2018 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. The pitcher is not allowed to stop or bounce the ball in pitching position as it may prevent the batsman from hitting the ball. This manual is compiled by umpire members across canada and edited by members of the officiating development committee of softball canada in an effort to assist softball umpires to better understand and interpret the rules of softball. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada. Minor softball rules 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. Whilst the rules are very similar there are some that differ. Coed softball rules and regulations field of play the field of play will be a regulation softball field. In 2014 dornwood girls softball association changed its league name to topeka baseball and softball association inc. Regulation game all games will last a total of seven innings or sixty minutes, whichever comes first. Softball canada rule book samspa follows the softball canada rules with a few exceptions that are unique to our league.
Ebook thumbing through pages and pages of rules to find the nugget youre looking for is a thing of the past with the 2020 babe ruth league softball rules and regulations pdf. Softball leagues have been established to accommodate teams interested in playing softball in the new castle county area. Official regulations, playing rules, and operating policies for all divisions of baseball, softball, and challenger all in one app. The creation of a nationally standardized set of rules for the minor age categories would assist in aligning our competition structures with ltpd principles. Officially, which team bats first is decided by a coin toss, although a league may decide otherwise at its discretion. 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. Theres no doubt that baseball and softball are complex games that are tough for a person to learn if they havent followed it for their entire lives. The official rules include rules, effects, and appendices. From softball bats and fast pitch gloves to softball uniforms and cleats, you will find a selection from the finest suppliers. A thorough knowledge of the softball canada playing rules will strengthen an officials umpiring skills and enhance personal confidence on the field. Each year, softball canada posts updates of its constitution and bylaws following the annual general meeting, during which some articles may be changed.
The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all bases to the home plate to score runs. Clarifies there can be no appeal of the play that occurred prior to the umpire awarding an intentional walk. The scpr shawnee county parks and recreation provides playing fields and electricity for lighting at dornwood park. Technical bulletins contains information relating to the rules and interpretations of the current playing rules of the game. 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.
The electronic version is an exact representation of the 2020 print rules bookonly its accessible through your computer or handheld in pdf format. 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. The rosedale community councilyouth softball follows softball canada rule book with exceptions to certain rules. Softball is played by two teams of 9 players each who try to score more runs than their opponent by rounding the bases and crossing home plate as many times as possible. The home team or game management may designate an area for the media in dead ball territory. 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.
It is important for all little league volunteers and parents to be familiar with the most uptodate version of little leagues official regulations, playing rules, and. The rules the ncaa softball rules committee is responsible for formulating the official playing rules for the sport and establishing specifications for its equipment it establishes guidelines, specifications and maximumminimum performance restrictions it considers consistent with the integrity of the game. Softball despite its name is far from a soft sport for starters the ball isnt even soft. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. 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.
The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. The name softball emerged in the 1920s and the sport later spread internationally, aided by members the us military playing it whilst on overseas service. Softball is a team game enjoyed by many in the united states and countries around the world. The aim for the team batting is to advance a runner around all. Please note what follows reflect the principles of the changes to the rules but will not appear word for word as such in the new and updated softball canada. The sport is widely played throughout north america but there are also professional leagues played in asia, europe and south america. The amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. Its the only way to be up to date on current rules. The rules govern the playing of fast pitch and modified fast pitch softball. We also provide answers to the most asked questions in the softball faq guide. Tony tk kaiaruna senior mens worlds yukon, canada mark porteous senior mens worlds yukon. The constitution and bylaws are published in the softball canada official rulebook every two years, but changes can be made every year by motions presented at the annual general meeting. 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. In support of their mission, softball canada adheres to the principles of athlete focus, gender equity, accessibility, and values and ethics.
The playing field shall have a clear and unobstructed area within radius of the prescribed fence distances from home plate between the foul lines. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules. The rulebook provides the slopitch and fast pitch rules, as well as softball canadas constitution and bylaws, and special operating rules sors for the upcoming season. A softball game can last anywhere from 3 to 7 innings, or 12 hours depending on the league, rules, and type of softball. Softball canada rules lucanilderton baseball print softball canada rules. All games will be governed by the current official usa softball rules and regulations, these ncc general softball rules and regulations and any approved special league rules. Jul 18, 2010 softball is a team game enjoyed by many in the united states and countries around the world. Athletic directors will be responsible for scheduling all league and exhibition games at the annual meetings. Clarifies what motion constitutes the start of the pitch and when the step back of the nonpivot foot may be taken. 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.
National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. The new 20182021 softball nz rulebook is now available for purchase from softball nz, here is the online. The rules related to the game of softball are as follows. The game has no clock, and play could theoretically continue forever, so the mercy rule aka slaughter rule is invoked when one team has a presumably insurmountable lead over another, bringing the lopsided game to an end. Onetime download with automatic updates for future seasons. 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.
A casebook is another component of the softball canada national officials program. Brl 2020 softball rules and regulations pdf human kinetics. The playing field is the area where the ball may be legally played or fielded. The softball canada s rule book and amendments can be found here. Oct 31, 2018 the amateur softball association of american sets the universal rules for softball in the united states. Before pitching the pitcher shall stand firmly on the ground and one or both feet should touch the pitcher plate.
Softball canadas eightmember board of directors work towards the provision of a range of opportunities for its athletes, coaches, officials and provincialterritorial associations. Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. Two teams of nine players alternate turns at batting and fielding often called defense. The rules forum is chaired by a member of softball canadas board of directors. 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. 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. Only appears in the official rules, the same rules apply to modified pitch with the exception of the pitching rule. Tbsa is responsible for maintaining the dornwood park facilities throughout. If you are interested in purchasing a rulebook, please contact your provincialterritorial office. The following rule changes were approved at the 2018 softball canada annual general meeting on november 10, 2018 and are effective for play beginning in 2019. 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. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and.