Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. Only those changes which clarified the previous rule or provided interpretation are listed below. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if. It is a direct descendant of baseball, although played with a larger ball that is pitched underhand rather than overhand. Rule change pitching rules 611 penalty, exception 2 as before under the rules, if the batter does not reach first base safely or any base runner fails to advance at least one base, the coach of the team at bat shall have. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. A physical book, a digital copy pdf, and a mobile app. Ohsaa announces tentative details for spring sports seasons. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Baseball softball exceptions to ihsanfhs rules 2019 sijhsaa.
These files are identified as pdf if you do not have acrobat reader click the link below to go to the adobe software download page. Official rules of softball usa softball mobile app. Nfhs rules interpretations nonapproved bat list rule book distribution policy rule. Included in this manual are the sports regulations for softball as adopted by the ohsaa board of directors, and the nfhs rule changes and points of emphasis. Ihsaa softball indiana high school athletic association, inc. Mission statement the iesa provides the leadership. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. October 15, 2020 thursday of week 15 how your school can join the iesa is your school a member. Rules 742 and 1023l provide the authority to umpires to penalize for equipment violations. Ihsa officials utilize national federation of state high school associations nfhs rules for all applicable sports.
Legends way ball fields in clermont to host 202022 softball state championships. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. There are multiple ways to access most of these rule books from each governing body. Previously, the batter was awarded a ball and all base runners were also awarded one base without liability to be put out. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. Dec 22, 2015 tutorial on the dpflex rule for nfhs softball. Beverly dagenais, homewood rosalie hedlund, belvidere 3b lois klatt, elmwood park p pat ritchie, arlington hts. Any nonwood bat containing a silkscreened or permanently marked bbcor label as detailed in section 2 of the nfhs baseball rules book or. Added language provides umpires with the authority to allow a reasonable number of warmup pitches to an incoming pitcher due to circumstances that require a pitcher to be removed by rule. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Our online softball trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top softball quizzes.
These individuals are relied upon to help relay annual rule changes to other officials, as well as to teach proper rules, mechanics and technique to new and veteran officials alike. Top ihsa officials in each sport are designated as rule interpreters and clinicians. A request made to the umpire by the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher, for. All recommended changes were subsequently approved by the nfhs board of directors. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. Softball using or simulating the use of softball equipment including but not limited to. Scholarship recognition pins order form pdf rule and case book order form pdf request to purchase additionalreplacement state series awards pdf other school forms.
Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a player or manager brings it to the umpires. Girls softball state final bid specs posted the illinois high school association is seeking a host for its girls softball state finals for the 5year period from 202021 to 202425. Ohsaa softball regulations and related materials this softball manual is intended as a guide to assist with the coaching, officiating, and administration of interscholastic softball. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. When an illegal pitch is declared by the umpire, the batter is awarded a ball. The amazon versions can be downloaded and used on apple or android devices with the kindle app. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. Rule 5159 and 101111 exceeding the number of quarters, halves or. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs softball rules committee approved an addition to rule 2 about intentional walks and three additions to rule 3 regarding uniforms and equipment at its june 1214 meeting in indianapolis. Basketball rules city suburban catholic conference. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. Bats nfhs rule 2 the following bats are legal for use in 2019 iesa contests. Below is a listing of the e books currently available for purchase.
The ihsa is headquartered in bloomington, illinois, and is not funded by tax dollars or administered by the government in. Any bat 30 inches and under that has a greater than minus three drop and a barrel diameter of 2 58 inches provided. All rules will be governed by the ihsa current rule book. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. A comprehensive database of more than 31 softball quizzes online, test your knowledge with softball quiz questions. The rulebook and other officials training materials are available for purchase in the nirsa education and publication center at nirsa. Prior to starting the delivery pitch, the pitcher shall take a position with the pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate. If your team is ahead by 10 runs or more after five innings, the game is concluded. Ihsaa bylaws summary rule 39 use of ineligible player. Ihsaa studentathlete tip of the week 3302020 promoting education based athletics in indiana while searching the internet this past week to see the reaction of coaches and athletes around the country to the coronavirus, i was impressed by the comments of boston celtics coach brad stevens.
Numerous editorial changes were made in the 2001 edition of the ncaa softball rules book. Please report problems to the ihsa technology department. Founded on december 27, 1900, the illinois high school association is a private, notforprofit organization with more than 800 member high schools in illinois. Map of ihsa schools, 201920 complex pdf document, requires a printer with lots of memory map of chicago area schools, 201920 complex pdf document, requires a printer with lots of memory order forms. The iesa uses adobe acrobat to provide documents in a form useful to all types of computers. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. It is highly advised that coaches get an nfhs baseball or softball rule book, whichever applies. Here is the 20192020 ihsa rule book and its table of contents. Ihsaa bylaws summary rule 39 use of ineligible player the ihsaa bylaws contain specific rules regarding the scholastic and athletic eligibility of studentathletes. This will ensure we have good contact information for you and will allow the nsa to track your teams across seasons and improve your abilities with regard to annually resanctioning. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. How to join the committee administrators, coaches and officials. The illinois high school association is seeking a host for its girls softball state finals for the 5year period from 202021 to 202425.
These special rules supersede ihsa rules where applicable. Pitching rules 611 penalty, exceptions 3 and 4, 61 2,3,4 penalties, 621 penalty, 627 penalty. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. October 17, 2019 meeting minutes archived minutes next meeting date. Girls softball officials records book officials ihsa. Rules books and case books available as e books by on february 10, 2020. Welcome to your source for illinois high school association products, including rule and case books, state tournament programs, videos, books, and a variety of ihsa publications. 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. Use of an ineligible player in a contest requires that the school immediately contact the ihsaa. The ihsa is headquartered in bloomington, illinois, and is not funded by tax dollars or administered by the government in the state of illinois.
Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed. Softball is a team sport popular in intramural programs across the united states. The above language, which first appeared in all national federation sports rule books for the 201011 school. Dec 11, 2018 fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers.
Attention all iesa baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, softball, track, volleyball and wrestling coaches. Have a question about clinics or rules meetings or other officials center items. This change to allow intentional walks was enacted to align fast pitch and slow pitch rules, to keep up with current trends of the sport, and also to maximize the flow of the game. There is no greater authority of softball rules than reading directly from the rule book. It shall be a violation of this rule for any student athlete to receive or be. If your team is ahead by 15 or more runs after four innings, the game is concluded after the trailing team takes its atbat in the fourth inning. Here is the 20192020 ihsa rule book and its table of contents rule 9300. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs. If there is an illegal pitch and the batter reaches first base safely and each other runner advances at least one base, the illegal pitch is nullified. Updates to add the new usa softball all games certification mark.
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. Those which are grammatical in nature are not listed. Feb 21, 2017 this feature is not available right now. Clarifies that game management or a state administrator may establish a deadball media area within the confines of the field, but that area will remain a deadball area throughout the game. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. The ihsa officials department oversees the licensing and testing of illinois high school officials. The ihsa uses the mercy or slaughter rule to end onesided baseball games. Lacrosse rules ihsla lacrosse play abides by the rules of the national federation of high schools nfhs and is sanctioned by us lacrosse. The complete guide to nfhs rules, online rule book ordering, and ncaanfhs rule differences can be found here. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level.
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