Copyright 2007 all rights reserved north american fastpitch association. Nafa youth north american fastpitch association home. The north american fastpitch association is constantly updating the rules of fastpitch. Appeal plays an appeal play is a one which the umpire may not make a call until a. The north american fastpitch association organizes nafa world series, the.
In these instances, the committee placed the rule under the heading it considered most appropriate, but it believes it is important to provide a quick reference for these major rules. These rules ensure consistency from team to team and across all leagues, ensuring that the game is fair and consistent wherever it is played. Here is a handydandy guide to the major differences between asa and usssa rules for girls fast pitch softball. This online rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed copy of the rules with registrations each year. Interest and participation in flyball has soared since its beginning and is now enjoyed throughout north america. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. 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 work that the rocky mountain fastpitch association has done developing the wood bat events in the rocky. Great fastpitch teams dont rely on technical rule interpretations and rule or procedure manipulations to win. Nafa north american fastpitch association fastpitch. Asa fastpitch softball pitching rules healthy living. Welcome to the north american flyball association nafa website.
Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained heres where it can get tricky if you are not careful with your line up card management and knowledge of the substitute and reentry rule 7 you can bring the flex player into the game to. The tournament will be using nafa rules along with special scifl rules. Like most softball sanctioning bodies the rules of usssa play are virtually identical to pony, asa and other organizations. This provides the general rules, but may not have the latest update of rules for the nafa youth 8u to 18u. The table of contents, where rules are found, and the index, a keyword and subject matter indicator to the rules, are for reference and do not form part of the rules. The knights went three for three on sunday with an international rules win against woodbury in the semi finals. Jul 10, 2017 nafa promotes that there aa major team division is the showcase of the premier teams.
Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Differences between asa and usssa rules softball at bellaonline. Some are more subtle than others, but if a coach has a team that will be playing in games under both rule sets, then he should be aware of the differences. Ty stofflet is the greatest fastpitch softball pitcher ever to grace the game. North american fastpitch association of gallup, nm. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. Teams will have the option to bat up to 10 players using the extra hitter eh, a designated runner dr, and a courtesy runner cr may be used for the pitcher. Game rules follow the asa rulebook with minor modifications for inhouse. Official nafaasa softball rules governs all play except as noted in these south east metro softball rules.
Nafa is the players choice april 2nd updateas we promised you updates as the coronovirus pandemic unfolded, nafa northwest will suspend tournaments until the may 23 weekend in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The aa major started out with 11 teams including farmersville haymakers of pennsylvania who everyone knew was entered into isc, so werent going to nafa. Nafa and the rmfpa are pleased to announce this merger which takes effect today. Benjie hedgecock, nafa executive director, loren lathrop, nafa vice president, jon kegel, nafa vice president, carley parish, nafa umpireinchief, robert hernandez, tournament director, mike watson, tournament director, mike clark, tournament director. National softball association the players association. The wbsc disclaims and does not accept responsibility for defects or noncompliance of facilities or. Click here for the 2019 nafa masters tournament rules. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained heres where it can get tricky if you are not careful with your line up card management and knowledge of the substitute and reentry rule 7 you can bring the flex player into the game to bat or run for the dp if you like.
North american fastpitch association illinois tournaments. Benjie hedgecock, nafa executive director, loren lathrop, nafa vice president, jon kegel, nafa vice president, carley parish, nafa umpireinchief, mike clark, host committee, robert hernandez, raccoon river tournament director, mike watson, des moines complex tournament director. Final rules will be in the coachs packet which must picked up at registration. This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Rules of all major associations can be used, as long as that organization has a policy allowing for the minnesota metro fastpitch league to use local rules that are determined to be best for our leagues by approval of the executive board or by an individual league member board. The underhand fliptype move of fastpitch looks quite different to that of baseball pitching. This gets you secondary insurance, the nafa rule book is online like all major fast pitch organizations. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Nafa is the fastest growing and largest mens fastpitch organization in the world come be a part of something amazing. This rule book is designed with the knowledge that we provide a printed copy of the rules with registrations each year. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count.
April 2nd updateas we promised you updates as the coronovirus pandemic unfolded, nafa northwest will suspend tournaments until the may 23 weekend in accordance with state and federal guidelines. We do not want you to miss out in participating in the best girls fastpitch end of season tournament on the west coast. You should be at the field and ready to work 20 minutes before the game is scheduled to start. If you are looking more indepth rules, look for specific league rule books, which. What are the current rules and regulations regarding fastpitch softball bats. The annual fee charged to every nafa team to register with the organization. Nafa has made every effort to ensure your teams trip to the twin cities to attend our nafa northern nationals tournaments are as simplified and economic as possible. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. North american fastpitch association rules of softball. Four women have paved the way as usa softball commissioners serving their local associations in furthering our sport on all levels of play. The nafa open world series will be using the same bat regulations as the asa. New feature click on the divisions button to view divisions of the event, including teams and look whos coming links.
Final update schedule for 2018 las vegas road trip xi. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. The amateur softball association of america, one of the prime governing bodies for fastpitch softball, requires pitchers to follow a predictable routine. This message board is dedicated to girls fastpitch softball in minnesota. Check out our fastpitch bat buying guide for help all fastpitch softball bats must have a 2 barrel diameter and must not be over 34 in length and 31 oz in weight regardless of which association you play in asa. The north american fastpitch association holds the worlds largest mens fastpitch softball tournament featuring a division for every level of player and pitcher from open, aamajor, aa, amajor, a, 23under, 19u, 60over, 55over, 50over,45over,40over,35over, wood bat, modified and native american divisions throughout the year. The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Asa, usssa, nsa fastpitch softball bat rules justbats. To standardize the rules, keep records of tournaments, and guide the development of flyball racing, the north american flyball association, inc. A complete message board from tournament listings to looking for players or coaches. Send an email with whatever information you would like to make a compelling case for your teams to gain admittance.
New 2016 playing rules changes with comments updated 11192015 new 2016 code changes with comments updated 11202015 new 2016 procedural manual changes with comments updated 11192015. Great teams win with great athletes exhibiting fine sportsmanship. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. 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. While there are some common fastpitch rules the specifics will differ greatly depending on what type of softball league or tournament you are playing in. If a player is injured, the play in progress shall be completed and timeout called immediately.
These rules govern the size and makeup of teams, the equipment used, the playing fields and game play. The wbsc disclaims and does not accept responsibility for defects or. All things usa softball related for wisconsin softball players, coaches, umpires, leagues, tournaments, family. Jul 10, 2010 according to the asa official rules of softball, there are nine players on a fastpitch softball team. Minnesota metro fastpitch league bylaws as amended april 1, 2015. You cannot umpire any nafa sanctioned event without first being registered it puts everyone at a great liability risk. Wisconsin chapter of the north american fastpitch association. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Teams will need to be registered to participate in nafa sanctioned events. The umpires job is to enforce the rules of the afa, make calls and judgements accordingly. You may start conducting tryouts on monday, august 6th. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Dec 11, 2018 the amateur softball association determines the rules for fastpitch softball in the united states. You can enter a portion of the name for a general search or refine your search by using quotes such as shock mansfield blue.
You can find local and regional tournaments to play in. Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. On august 1st, 2007 the rocky mountain fastpitch association officially merged with nafa. Nafa has the best team and league insurance in the industry. Home nafa information nationals midwest nationals northern nationals tournaments illinois tournaments iowa tournaments michigan tournaments. Pitchers for the weekend were amara packey and mackenzie wolterstorff. The official bat, made up of the knob, handle, grip, taper, barrel and end cap shall be free of burs, dents cracks, sharp edges, rattles and show no signs of excessive wear. These players are the first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, catcher, pitcher, right fielder, center fielder, and left fielder. Those stats will show up on a players individual page. Please have all your gear accessible between games so teams do not have to wait for you to get ready.
Afa fastpitch umpire application this policy covers you in any sanctioned amateur sporting event and is not limited to the afa. Nafa playing rules north american fastpitch association. You can search for any player that has been added to an online usssa roster. Tools are available for each coach to track player stats. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. Usa softball of sd mens fastpitch masters state championship. If you wish to apply to the league read the rules above for membership. 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. Nafa was formed in 1985 by a group representing 12 teams from michigan and ontario. Calling ty stofflet a great softball pitcher is about the equivalent of saying michael jordan played basketball.
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