Asa umpire rule book

Asa has resources for youth leagues and traveling teams, as well as adult recreational leagues and competitive adult programs. Submitted answers will be sent to usa softball of colorados test committee. Umpire has a right to end a conference early if the umpire determines a team is trying to stall a game. Indoor madness presented by west coast premier tournaments. The asa rule book outlines pitching rules for regular. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. Biennial uic clinic usa softball ncaa nfhs rule differences usa softball national umpire staff official gear catalog umpire manual rule. Your umpire exam will be linked to your profile, once these items are completed.

Sunrise optimist girls softball offers recreational and competitive fast pitch softball for girls ages 4 to 18 from wichita falls and communities in the north texas area. If memory serves, they are on the general asa usa merchandise site under video or some such. Umpire will stop the clock if a time out is called by either team or an injury occurs to a player in the last 5 minutes of the game. A full set of rules and any modification should be available from the league or tournament organizer. Asa official rules of softball umpire edition sports websites. When the entire play is completed, if required the umpire shall rule a dead ball, and enforce the appropriate ruling. The system is operated out of the national office in oklahoma city, ok and support is provided by both the national office and the local statemetro.

Asarules will apply except as modified and where noted in this rulebook. Great exposure and a wonderful association to work with. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. They are responsible for helping train new umpires and handle rule changes pertaining to their programs in the rule book. Asa softball rules apply only during asa championship play, however rules can be used at the local level in nonchampionship play as well.

Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike. Jan 21, 2019 the examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book. An appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires attention. And 2 must be included on the list of approved bat models published by the usa softball or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of my. The term used by an umpire to order the suspension of play in a game. Asa stands for american society of anesthesiologists.

What are the answers to 2007 asa umpire exam answers. Varsity baseball and softball players are ineligible to play intramural softball. The online rule book supersedes the printed edition and will contain any updated rule or bylaw changes. Official fastpitch playing rules and bylaws fifteenth edition p. Usa softball online umpire registration is now open. A fielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball that can be caught by an infielder, with ordinary effort, with. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. This is the third year for the umpire manual to be in electronic form posted on the web. Jan 18, 2018 even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. This allows you to switch between the umpire mechanics software and this rulebook. We will be adding more illustrations in the 2020 manual to continue to help our umpires understand our mechanics. Asa 2016 rulebook by amateur softball association of america.

Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules campus. 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. You have to be an asa umpire to recive the rule book. National umpire in chiefthe national umpire in chief shall sit on the playing rules committee. The national uic will travel to different areas and hold clinics if needed. To navigate from a table of contents page simply select the title or page number you wish to go to. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. 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 will. The primary governing bodies are the american softball association asa, the national softball association nsa, the united specialty sports association ussa and the independent softball association isa. Download the new asa umpire app from the app store. Coach any player that takes their place on the field within the two coaches boxes, in order to assist their team while running the bases. The umpire declares a fair infield fly with base runners on first and second or on first, second, and third with less than two outs. Asausa softball points of emphasis 11 rif10 ball, 35 pitching distance. Asa 2000 certification mark, asa 2004 certification mark, or asa 20 certification mark slow pitch only and must not be listed on the usa softball non approved bat list.

It is the official umpire manual and rulebook for minor league baseball umpire development formerly pbuc. The examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book. The only outs andor advances by runners shall be declared by the umpire. Lineup card management asa and national federation. Bats must have asa approved seal showing 2000, or be listed on the asa website by manufacturer as approved. We will be adding more illustrations in the 2020 manual to continue to help our umpires. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. This 159page milb manual contains the official rule interpretations and clarifications used throughout minor league baseball. This is a place for fast pitch and slow pitch softball umpires in the. They are not listed in the umpire gear pages, nor with the umpire training material. Even rule books for softball adhere rather closely, with the exception, of course, of pitching and baserunning rules. Asa umpire rule book asa umpire rule book 2005 interference learn more about. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of.

Must avoid collision per asa rules no more than 6 six players may be positioned in front of the base paths. The amateur softball association asa is a national organization in the united states that provides support services to softball leagues. You also have to be persistent in finding these on the asa site. The ball remains alive and runners may advance at their own risk.

The umpire mechanics software is still running when you launch this rulebook. There are several ways to accomplish this on a windows machine. Cbsa has modified the asa official rules to best accommodate the youth who participate in this program, particularly the american league divisions. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules.

This call will not be questioned or appealed by a coach. The ultimate guide to ncaa nfhs asa usssa fast pitch softball rules by billy martin, tim malloy, et al. Dead ball a term used by the umpire to immediately stop play. It is also available with the rule book app that is updated every year.

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 will. Thanks you to over three million players, coaches and sponsors that participate in asa leagues throughout the country. Although the rule book allows the umpire to rule a forfeit if the ejected participant is not removed in one minute use good judgment. Also, when you register your team with asa your team should receive a rule book. The system is operated out of the national office in oklahoma city, ok and support is provided by both the national office and the local statemetro offices. The action of a defensive or offensive team, other than an appeal, objecting to. In memoriam bob mitchell 19302010 ssusa founder hall of fame 2009 jim sherman 19382010 national u.

It is because of your continued support that asa remains the number one softball organization in america. Each team manager shall be obligated to secure a current copy of the official asa rules of softball and the cbsa. The examination consists of a series of questions covering rules and mechanics of the 2018 usa softball official rule book 2019 asa umpire exam. Asa is committed to providing the best organization, tournament program, umpire program and benefits to our members. Uthis marking means change in wording or numbering for clarification only. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Pre1995 bats can be approved by the umpire at the game. The abbreviations used in the questions follow the following. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop.

Bats must meet asa performance standards, and bats shall be labeled with the permanentembossed asa certification mark. If you didnt, you are owed one and should contact your commissioner. A few others, most noteably ncaa and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, also referred to as fed, have amended, rewritten, and renumbered the rules pretty significantly. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for. In 2020, all umpires must register using is the online membership website for usa softball. International softball federation is strictly prohibited. The clinic will feature rule changes and interpretations, umpire mechanics of both fast pitch and slow pitch, signals, game management and more. This umpire manual is the definitive resource for professional and amateur umpires alike. Yep, the asa app or an asa representative are your only two official options. Designated player dp fp only the designated player is a starting offensive player who bats in the lineup for the flex player listed in the tenth 10th position on the lineup card.