Ciac softball rule book

Unless the rule book for the sport prescribes specific scoring procedures, all points. Ciac does its best to share rule changes with its membership, but things can get lost in the shuffle. Team sports field hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, football, ice. Senior softball usa senior softball world championships code of ethics as a participant in a senior softball usa 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. That may seem like a simple question but the answers will vary. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to softball rules and regulations first. The format of the book follows the official ncaa softball rules book, rule by rule and sectionbysection its presentation provides clear, realistic gametype plays that allow the reader to better comprehend the application and adjudication of the official written rules the editor hopes that the case book will assist umpires, coaches, players and. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. The ciac rule is anchored on an arbitrary issuance of paper, weeks after classes closed. Coed softball rules nashvilles home for adult sports. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada. Mercy rulea game is complete when a team is leading by 10 runs after 5 innings home teamthe home team shall be determined prior to the game via a coin toss except in dh. Sports wisconsin interscholastic athletic association. Ciac communication protocol rules, regulations and interpretations ciac member principals and athletic directors are expected to know, understand and communicate the ciac rules and regulations to their studentathletes, their parentsguardians and to other appropriate school personnel.

Important notes 1 the playing rules committee, at its december 2014 meeting, voted to reorganize and recodify the official baseball rules into a more logical. The ciac posts tournament brackets and pairings digitally to the web. Softball is one of americas most popular amateur sport. Mastroianni doesnt think the new rules will dramatically impact his team, mainly because he had already taken steps to limit contact in practice. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. Yes as long as there are no other restrictions in the nfhs rule book that will.

Welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The usa softball app provides the latest in news, results and videos from team usa athletes and events across the globe. For example, the electronic version includes icons that provide rule clarifications, supporting forms, etc. Ciac announces spring 20 rules interpretation meeting schedule. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Each home run over the limit is a walk and the base runners advance only if forced by the batter being awarded the walk. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. Ciac pitching limitation rule this rule applies to a pitcher regardless of the level at which he is pitching includes freshman, jv and varsity and regular season, league and state championships playoffs and is based. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. In american high school softball, most states use a mercy rule of 20 runs ahead in three innings or 10 in five innings.

Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Mercy rulea game is complete when a team is leading by 15 runs after 4 innings. An nfhs basketball rule change for the 201718 season that permits the state associations to extend the coaching box from 14 to 28. The players a team must have 9 players to start or to continue a game with the maximum of 10 players not including an ep. For a complete listing and description of all ciac rules visit the ciac website. Each member school has the responsibility of knowing and adhering to all ciac rules and regulations and.

Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. These rules apply in every athletic contest in all ciaccontrolled sports listed in. Located in the back of this handbook is an index which lists by topic each item found in the book. Rule change pitching rule 611 penalty exception 1 an illegal pitch remains a delayeddead ball. In support of the worldwide effort to keep our communities safe, our online store will remain open, but orders will not be shipped until further notice.

If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Series of downs, number of down and team possessions after penalty rule 6. It is especially common in baseball and softball in which there is no game clock and a dominant team could in theory. Teams submit regular season and tournament rosters digitally. The players a team must have 9 players to start or to continue a game with the maximum of 10 players not including an ep see last rule under batting. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. This section is for those who would like to download the official rule book. Ciac rules and regulations require head coaches or their designee to represent your school at these important meetings.

The 1upprogressive rule shall be enforced after a team has reached the home run limit. Ciac spring sports are baseball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys and girls golf, boys and girls outdoor track and field, softball, boys and girls tennis, and boys volleyball. National federation of state high school associations softball. This pamphlet describes some, but not all, of the eligibility rules, as well as other relevant rules listed in the ciac handbook. A violation can be reported by either school and must be reported to the ciac immediately after the violation is discovered. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Prohibits a twopiece interchangeable barrel construction bat. The new rules book walks judges through the specifics of a balk on each apparatus in the rule.

The connecticut interscholastic athletic conference is a private, nonprofit corporation organized to direct. Many of the publications offered by the ncaa appeal to the collegiate sports fan, novice and experienced alike. Click here for information on how to display your epub download on ipad, kindle, nook, iphone, android and blackberry, plus your desktop browsers. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Official rules of softball amateur softball association. Virginia female head wrestling coach breaking barriers for her team. A mercy rule, slaughter rule, knockout rule, or skunk rule ends a twocompetitor sports. What are the current rules and regulations regarding fastpitch softball bats. The electronic version also allows opportunity for instant staff editing of language that a principal or athletic director might suggest. In ncaa softball, the rule is invoked if one team is ahead by at least eight runs after five innings and, unlike with college baseball, applies in the ncaa tournament as well with the exception of the championship series.

The national rule is 12 innings in three days and since the state tourney is part of the national postseason, that rule will be in place for 2016. For the first time in that last decade team participation numbers and umpire registrations increased in 2007. Updated completely for 1997, this book includes rulings on. The asa now has over 275,000 registered softball teams and thousands more unregistered teams play across the country. The ciac football committee received recommendations from several sources, including the medical community, before sending their findings off to the ciac board of control, which is comprised of principals, assistant principals, athletic directors and physicians. Mercy rulea game is complete when a team is leading by 20 runs after 3 innings.

Each year the national federation of state high school associations and its rules committees present changes for the upcoming year, and. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Rules changes are identified by a shaded background. There is a maximum of 110 pitches per game or in any one day. Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words. Ncaa publications 2018 and 2019 ncaa womens softball rules. 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. Schools report each days results to the ciac website, digitally. 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. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. Most leagues will follow the rules set by one of the softball governing bodies. To try and prevent that, all the released rule changes for 201819 for all sports that will go into effect in the fall of 2018 in one place. The ciac is announcing the schedule for the spring rules interpretations meetings provided to ciac by officials organizations.

Team sports field hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball. Q can a pitcher be removed to another defensive position and then return to pitch. Respect your towns rules regarding closed fieldstracks. Last date to count for tournament bg tennis, baseball, softball, b. The ciac and connecticut soccer officials association csoa have recently communicated with the national federation of state high school associations nfhs about the field diagram in the nfhs 2012 20 soccer rules book. The 2017 ciac spring sports tournament packets are now all available online at and linked below. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. A message from the ciac regarding spring sports april 23, 2020. Ciac gets failing grade with latest ruling the zones. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection. On behalf of the amateur softball association and usa softball i would thank all of the players, managers, coaches, umpires, and spectators for playing a role in one of americas top team sports.

The matter was successfully concluded thanks to a handy copy of the official rules of softball once the relevant rule was located in the book and read to the unpire and opposing team. The boc then sent their proposal to its membership, which approved the rule changes. 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. To all our volunteers and fans across the world, your health and wellbeing is what matters most.

All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. Pick here for general table of contents pick here for playing. Mens softball touramnt rules slowpitch an fastpitch nothing contained herein shall prohibit the softball committee itom interpreting and ruling on all the conditions and regulations set forth for tournament play. Requires the runners lane to be drawn on the field and all associated rules apply batsgame rule 3. Ciac, with the support of the state rules interpreter and the iaabo leadership, will adopt the new rule change and extend the coaching box to 28. Wisconsin interscholastic athletic association 5516 vern holmes drive stevens point, wi 544828833. Provides rule books to schools and officials associations in all sports. 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. The distance from pitchers mound to home plate will be 50 feet. Official rules book of softball british rule of law. With the creation of softballs longterm player development model in 2008, softball canada determined that rules unification was a key element of our ltpd implementation plan. 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. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2018 and 2019 seasons.