Slow pitch usssa united states specialty sports association. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. Usssa 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes youtube. Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. Click on a sport to the left for more info on programs in michigan. Provided to youtube by cdbaby usssa 2011 fastpitch softball rule changes blue book 60 blue book 60 fast pitch softball audio edition. The usssa met at myrtle beach, sc, and changed their name from the united states slopitch softball association to the united states specialty sports association. Furthermore, usssa continues to have an everchanging rulebook, so i expect many of the rules references for usssa are incorrect and off by. Official rule and does not require a reader to refer to different sections of the official baseball rules book in considering the application of a particular rule. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Any player or person onnected with a club who shall promise or agree to lose, or to attempt to lose, or to fail to give his best efforts towards the winning of any baseball game with which he is or may be in any way.
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. Only usssa registered teams may purchase this insurance. Only usssa results posted online at will be used to determine classification. League baseball world series data titles, atbats, hits and home runs, since 2011. Hold the usssa softball rule book and it should take slowpitch softball bats available.
Gameday sports hosts usssa baseball events in columbia lexington sc, upstate sc, coastal sc, and lowcountry, sceastern, ga. Review the official bat rules from the little league regulations, playing. If a player is found to be an illegal player and is discovered during a game or event, or after the. 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. Carls baseball career spans eight decades, from a not very good catcher in the 40s his words to a usssa and taso umpire in the 2010s. Usssa 2011 and 2012 baseball bat performance standards usssa has had a stated 1. A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the. Bpf usssa on the barrel, that bat while legal because of that mark in 2011 cannot. A class c division team cannot have a class travel players on the roster. Those stats will show up on a players individual page.
Pbf test, but also the usssa rule book, the usssa antialtering requirements and all other. Can someone explain the different usssa classifications i mean for just 7u there are 7 different groups 7uaaa, 7uaa, 7ua, 7u all star, coach pitch or kid pitch. Softball leagues have the option of aligning themselves with usssa to take advantage of their organizational structure, their rules and to get access to the tournaments the association puts on throughout the year. To download or print a copy of the georgia usssa baseball official rules, edition. These changes only affect baseball divisions and dont affect any. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with usssa. Case book material is printed in smaller type than the rule language and is labeled as comment. Usssa baseball rules usssa united states specialty sports. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. The big difference in our program is that usssa monitors and restricts tournament players from filtering into the allstar program. Baseball rule change eliminates a fake pickoff by pitcher. Recall that this requirement was announced in 2011 in order to give everyone ample. Usssa official fast pitch playing rules seventh edition usssas online fast pitch rulebook is located at. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball.
A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the u age group. Usssa bat rule change as some have heard and many have not, usssa has placed a new rule in regards to bats for the 2012 season. Welcome to arizona usssa baseball arizonas number one. Pitchers who did this would almost always follow by wheeling and firing to first or to second, if a duped runner had taken off in that direction. Usssa rule book view rule book team classifications. Discussion in ask the umpire started by spartanmikek. The main cutoff date of april 30 will remain the same.
Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think. If your team plays one game, the refund is 50% of the tournament fee. Usssa 2011 and 2012 baseball bat performance standards. Bat rules usssa united states specialty sports association. Usssasouth florida baseball alliance official baseball. All class c tournaments will follow the general usssa rules as outlined in the latest edition of the usssa rule book, with the following exceptions or points of emphasis. South carolina rules gameday sports south carolina usssa. The safety base shall be 15 inches by 30 inches and not more than 3 inches high. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Usssa will be implementing new age restrictions for the u and 14u divisions with the 2017 season. Adding players to a roster, may affect the classification of the team. A player who is in violation of the nations baseball guidelines and regulations is considered an illegal player. Usssa 2011 and 2012 baseball bat performance standards posted 9142010. Usssa offers programs and tournaments in baseball, basketball, fastpitch, flag football, golf, martial arts, lacrosse, soccer, slowpitch, and volleyball. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Under a rule change imposed by major league baseball for this season, pitchers can no longer fake a pickoff throw to third base. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Usssa baseball has nationally gained positive recognition due to the philosophy more kids playing more baseball. Featuring ncaa, nfhs, usssa and usa softball rule sets by billy martin, tim malloy, et al.
With few exceptions, ct usssa fastpitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the usssa fastpitch rulebook. The safety base should be positioned such that the white portion is located where first base would normally be in fair territory and the colored portion red or orange should be in foul territory. The new divisions will be a combination of age based and school grade based. Nebraska usssa baseball encourages all usssa baseball teams to purchase usssa team insurance. Rule 21 misconduct a misconduct in playing baseball.
This site, run by the usssa national office, and a second site. Gameday usssa is your source for premier events in the entire state of south carolina, north carolina, and. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events. We will now include a provision for grade base participation. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state. Top baseballsoftball rules myths, 2011 edition the official forum. Along the way he combined his onfield calling with his offfield writing and produced a solid list of games and books. The united states specialty sports association provides rules and regulations for a number of amateur sports throughout the nation.
United states specialty sports association wikipedia. Our mission at gameday sports is to provide todays young athlete with the best possible baseball experience. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment. Once the second game has started, there are no refunds. Usssa offers a drafted leagueallstar program like the traditional league program.
The usssa state office reserves the right to adjust team classification at any time including during the season. Usssa team insurance covers the play and practice of amateur activities in the insured sport, including organized sanctioned activities of other associations. All big barrel bats must carry the usssa bat stamp or will be deemed illegal for play. Can someone explain the different usssa classifications. Home about usssa usssa players in mlb state directors rules and bylaws the elite world series world series aa world series. Established class b travel teams are disallowed from class c tournaments. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have a new bat limit. Georgia usssa baseball has incorporated the official rules of baseball national. 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.