The online rulebook supersedes any printed edition. Tobacco no tobacco of any type will be permitted at any usssa baseball sites. Usssa east operates high quality tournaments and events in fastpitch softball and baseball in maryland and delaware. The usssa baseball season begins august 1st and concludes july 31st. This page outlines specific rule information for the usssa fastpitch program in maryland and. End of the season point champions in each age group will receive a prestigious award.
Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. Here are some guidelines to help you understand the usssa frozen roster rules. And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in. Usssa rules pool play tie breaker pool play tiebreaker order. As of january 1, 2018, the new usa baseball bat standard was implemented. In november 1997, usssa reorganized to become the united states specialty sports association, a multisport. Effective january 1 st 2020, all u events and all teams in u events must use a maximum drop 8 8 bat with the official usssa 1. Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path.
Only usssa registered teams may purchase this insurance. Texas pac sports baseball tournament rules and refund policy effective march 1, 2010 last amendment march 2016. With few exceptions, georgia usssa girls fast pitch will abide by the rules and bylaws governed by the 2014 usssa rulebook. These new bat rules do not affect usssa travel baseball, so kids that play travel ball only can keep using the bats they have been using. We host events at the best sports tournament venues in southern california. Welcome to arizona usssa baseball arizonas number one. Updated 710 2014 usssa baseball bat new mark rules big barrel bat rules 2. Rules section of the usssa baseball website as a bat withdrawn by. 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. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state.
Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports administration. The usssa state office reserves the right to adjust team classification at any time including during the season. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with usssa. At any time the team at bat may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher or catcher of record the previous inning on defense. If you are a major team and you win a super nit, dual super nit, or nabc qualifier at any point during the season, your roster is frozen. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have a new bat limit. Little league international has assembled an online resource page dedicated to baseball bat information, that includes the latest bat information, current little league baseball rules and regulations governing bats, and a series of frequently asked questions. Nebraska usssa baseball encourages all usssa baseball teams to purchase usssa team insurance. 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. Tiebreakers in which two 2 teams are tied, head tohead competition between the teams will determine the winner. Provide the highest possible athletic experience for every participant through an uncompromising commitment to excellence in sports. If you are a major or aaa team and you finish in the top 25% of an event after april 1, your roster will freeze. Baseball rules and regulations usssa east maryland.
Current bats can improve with use, abuse, internal damage or by intentional altering and that improvement can exceed the bpf bat performance factor limit for bats set by usssa. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events. Teams that win elite berths are frozen immediately. These rules are for az usssa baseball tournaments only and may not apply for other usssa tournaments and world series 2020 new rules added at all parks we have had an increasing amount of threats and violence take place during usssa youth events. The 20152016 tournament rules for tournamentsruspac sports. The program also offered refreshing alternatives to the world of youth baseball. Greyhound baseball club is a 501c3 youth travel baseball organization based out of macomb, mi. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball.
The online rule book supersedes the printed edition there are no other rule books that govern usssa fastpitch. Our program is committed to creating opportunities for play at all ages and ability levels, promoting the sports and their athletes and connecting our program with the community in the interest of improving awareness and giving back through our many charitable benefit events. Only usssa results posted online at will be used to determine classification. H10t sports llc provides sports tournament management services throughout southern california to adultyouth sports softballbaseball associations. The organization was founded in 2010 by a group of parent volunteers who wanted to provide a group of kids an opportunity to expand beyond the local area, and compete at a regional level. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with. Beginning january 1, 2012, big barrel baseball bats 2 58 or 2 34 will be allowed in usssa sanctioned play for 14u and below if, and only if, 1 they have the new usssa mark see below prominently and permanently displayed on their taper and are manufactured by an approved usssa bat licensee a list. Arizona usssa top choice baseball tournament rules note.
Little league rulebooks are only available for purchase. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed ineligible. Included with membership is general liability and accidental medical insurance while officiating in the usssa baseball program. Beginning january 1, 2012, big barrel baseball bats 2 58 or 2 34 will be allowed in usssa sanctioned play for 14u and below if, and only if, 1 they have the new usssa mark see below prominently and permanently displayed on their taper and are manufactured by an approved usssa. The new rules state that the leagues listed above will allow new usabat approved bats in both 2 14. Usssa team insurance covers the play and practice of amateur activities in the insured sport, including organized sanctioned activities of other associations. Gameday sports southeast sports south carolina usssa. Transfer rule a student is eligible in the school zone in which hisher parents reside. It includes information on the usssa national rulebook, c and recallstar program rule exceptions, registration year, age eligibility, equipment and insurance. To coordinate the providing of an opportunity for teams to compete in league and tournament competition that leads. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky. Oregon usssa strives to create a familyoriented atmosphere to all that enjoy participation in sports, building upon a shared passion for recreational and competitive level involvement in youth baseball, youth fast pitch, and adult slow pitch. Copyright 2014 2018 competitive baseball websites by image2site.
Adding players to a roster, may affect the classification of the team. The team will be disqualified and put in last place. In addition, certain usssa u tournaments and leagues may be similarly limited by this minus 5 5 differential. What separates us from other sports tournament services. Usssa baseball 5800 stadium parkway, melbourne, florida 32940 rated 3. An umpire registration fee shall be paid yearly to officiate in the usssa baseball program. Usssa will be implementing new age restrictions for the u and 14u divisions with the 2017 season. Run rule limit is 5 runs per half inning time limit is drop dead 6u 8u 1. Important notes 1 the playing rules committee, at its december 2014 meeting, voted to. South carolina rules gameday sports southeast sports. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and. Any reference to the program contained within these rules shall be interpreted as meaning georgia usssa baseball. We support and integrate true professionalism in our.
North carolina usssa baseball tournament rules effective. The main cutoff date of april 30 will remain the same. We will now include a provision for grade base participation. At any time, the offensive team may use a courtesy runner for the pitcher and catcher of record the previous inning on defense. Empower our team and its partners with an unsurpassed platform to create and support worldclass athletic events and sports programming to enrich and educate the lives of participants at all levels. It registered over 1,000 teams in its inaugural season in 1997. Usssa rule book view rule book team classifications. The only exception is elite world qualifying tournaments. A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the u age group.
Tiebreakers in which 3 three or more teams are tied, a. Georgia usssa baseball has incorporated the official rules of. Ties after completion of poolplay games will follow the tie breaker order listed below. A a team with a player found to be illegal due to age, grade or class violation, anytime during the usssa event, will be deemed. Coaches are encouraged to register for the classification that they think best fits their team. Here youll find tournaments, scores, league results, and more. All big barrel bats must carry the usssa bat stamp or will be deemed illegal for play. Case book material in this edition are in shaded boxes and are labeled as comment. Have the new permanent1 usssa mark on its taper exactly as in the image to the right or. Usssa national rules and guidelines 2020 usssa sports designed and hosted by bluebird websites llc. Review the official bat rules from the little league regulations, playing rules, and operating policies for all divisions of little league baseball, little league softball, and the little league challenger divisions learn more. Rules for usssa georgia youth fast pitch softball and usssa.
In november 1996, usssa founded a highly anticipated and much needed program, usssa baseball. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team. Fall baseball rules normal spring rules except for the following. Beginning january 1, 2018, usa baseball marked bats manufactured by an approved usssa bat licensees will be allowed in usssa sanctioned play alongside usssa 1. Usssa national rules and guidelines 2020 usssa sports designed and. You will find the complete rules and regulations in the usssa rule book. Usssabaseball 5800 stadium parkway, melbourne, florida 32940 rated 3. Georgia usssa girls fast pitch softball usssa fast pitch official playing rules. All 14u events and all teams in the 14u event must use a maximum drop 5 5 bat with the official usssa 1.
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