Our officials follow our printed rule book and most have been with us for many years. Windsor essex county senior sports organization slopitch league official rules as of april 1615 rule 1. It is still slo pitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a. Windsor essex county senior sports organization slo pitch league official rules as of april 1615 rule 1. Softball is a team sport popular in intramural programs across the united states. Asa defines an infield fly as a fair fly ball, not including a line drive or an attempted bunt which can be caught by an infielder, pitcher or catcher with ordinary effort when first and second or first, second and third bases are occupied with less than two outs. Slopitch national offers, to member teams, a canadawide qualifying tournament program leading to regional, provincial and national championships in over 22 category and calibre levels. The slopitch executive committee hereinafter called the committee may adopt new. The national softball association nsa was founded in 1982 by hugh cantrell in lexington, kentucky. With a few exceptions most notably the pitching technique slowpitch. The following rules are in addition to these rules to promote fun and participation.
It is known as the national governing body of softball, was established in 1933 and has over 240,000 teams. Nhca slopitch league rules 2015 page 1 of 5 rules the official nsa slopitch rules will govern play for the league. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact. Any new rules or rule revisions shall be announced and posted at slopitch national encourages all members to submit recommended changes for consideration. Additional league rules the league and its members shall play the game with a 12 ball for the men, and a smaller 11 ball for the ladies.
If you are a director or uic you already have an account. Welcome to the home of the surrey coed masters slopitch league. Teams should report to the intramural sports staff assistant a minimum of 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the game to fill out the score. The usssa, founded in 1968 as the united states slo pitch softball association, but renamed in 1997 to the united states specialty sports association, is the only association that still has a mens major slow pitch program alive. Rule book, without the express written consent of the. The strike zone in slo pitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. Umpire career highlight yes there is a such a thing was being selected to umpire the coed c national championship in 2004 his first national. Altered bat 1 1 bat specifications 3 1 am batter in box 7 1 d. We are a member of nsa canada national slo pitch association. Keeping league members up to date on current events and providing information to anyone interested in the georgetown slo pitch league. Click here to read more april 28, 2020 nsa canada world series events.
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. Is the area within which the ball may be legally played and fielded. The nsa is one of the original big 3 softball associations and you will find our brand on our certified slow pitch equipment. To learn more about the nsa westpoint insurance program and current rates, please visit our website at. The rules as laid down by the executive committee apply to all members with no exceptions and will be enforced by the executive committee. The 10 th batter will be an automatic out in the batting order. Jan 09, 2019 guy reid from new westminister, british colum. All other 2016 nsa rules will govern play twin players a any two players may be designated as twin players. Nsa canada the fastest growing slopitch organization in. Slopitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slopitch community in 1989. Rspa slo pitch league rules updated april 7, 2019 rspa rules 2019 short version one page pdf rspa rules 2019 8 pages pdf the 2019 slo pitch national official slo pitch rule book is now available at. How to choose a slowpitch softball bat buying guide hb. All those participating in a game shall wear the adopted team uniform, and must wear shoes, and shall wear.
Regrettably, the 25th annual spo high school girls slopitch provincial championships has been cancelled. Rule interpretation protest must come before the next pitch. The slo pitch executive committee hereinafter called the committee may adopt new. Nsa canada the fastest growing slopitch organization in canada. Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slowpitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. May 4, 2020 nsa canada releases guidelines for the return of slopitch leagues.
Players of almost any age, from young children to senior citizens, can play slow pitch softball, and many play in leagues or tournaments governed by amateur softball association of america rules. Or drop off a cheque at 44 greystone crescent monies due no later than march 8 2020. The days inn ladies slopitch league follows the nsa rules. This is where secondary school teams from all over ontario come to compete for awards and bragging rights, and to represent their school in this ofsaasanctioned tournament. Refer to age categories and distance table for minor and other categories distances. Nsa 9th annual carolina wars march 1415th rock hill sc. This means all teams must report to their field regardless of weather conditions or be subject to default rules. The slo pitch game rules shall be those established in the current appropriate government rule book and amended by the saskatoon amateur slo pitch association inc. Slo pitch national, first started offering tournaments to canadas slo pitch community in 1989. If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
League affiliate rules and regulations will be given to each team representative will receive a rule book to keep on hand during the season. Sbw coed slopitch tournament 2017 rules suds buds and. The approved bat list can also be found on this website. The goal of the league is to promote fun and show good sportsmanship. The catcher must remain in the box until the pitched ball is 1 batted, 2 touches the ground, the plate, or the. How to play slow pitch softball for beginners youtube. Swift current mixed slopitch league constitution to the swift current mixed slopitch league amended april 8, 2010. Feb, 2019 have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better.
The rules as laid down by the executive committee apply to all members with no exceptions and. We are a member of nsa canada national slopitch association. Ready, or not, its time for the first event of the 2020 super series season. Umpire career highlight yes there is a such a thing was being selected to umpire the coed c national championship in 2004 his first national championship event and then. The 2019 slopitch national official slopitch rule book is now available at. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. Each sanctioned team will receive an official nsa canada rule book as part of the sanction benefits. April 14, 2020 the town has announced that the earliest we will be allowed on the fields will be june 22. The official nsa rule book will stand where no specific christian sports league rule is stated below. Runner must touch home plate no automatic force play. While nsa rule book states if there is a female pitcher a male back catcher is. Our officials follow our printed rule book and most have been with us. Apr 30, 2020 2020 slopitch national official slopitch rule book in pdf now available at.
The strike zone in slopitch will now reflect that of fast pitch. Our mandate is to give our teams the best softball experience with a competitive atmosphere, many awards during our year end banquet, an all star and home run derby event with bbq for everyone there. Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. Any recommendations must be received by the regional director in writing by august 4, 2017, in order to be addressed at the 2017 annual general. Nsa softball rules includes case book, rulebook, field dimension sizes, umpires manuals and rule changes, all are in pdf format. It is still slopitch so pitchers will not be allowed to slingshot etc. 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. Asa defines an infield fly as a fair fly ball, not including a line drive or an attempted bunt which can be caught by an infielder, pitcher or catcher with ordinary effort when first and second or first, second and third bases are occupied with less than two. Fast pitch rules slow pitch rule fast pitch rule rule 1 definitions rule 1 definitions bunt not legal in spout is legal in fp, accept if foul on the third strike.
All rules andor principals not specifically addressed in the following league rules and amendments. It was invented in 1887 in chicago, illinois, united states as an indoor. The playing field refer to drawing showing official dimensions for softball diamonds. Slo pitch national offers, to member teams, a canadawide qualifying tournament program leading to regional, provincial and national championships in over 22 category and calibre levels. As a league we also have a few in house rules which may vary from the rule book and are discussed below. Summer 2019 remax fort mcmurray slo pitch league adult c na softball.
Any new rules or rule revisions shall be announced and posted at. The championship is run each year on the thursday and friday following victoria day. All players may wear a glove or mitt of any size, including a trapper style glove. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada.
For the remainder of the rule book, rain andor poor weather will be referred to as rain. This will ensure we have good contact information for. The nsa was purchased by bill and kathie horton in 2016 where it thrives under their proven leadership today. All members agree, through participation, to accept the rules set forth. Most recreational programs play slowpitch in which the pitcher delivers the ball at a slow to moderate speed.
All slow pitch softball bats have a 2 14 inch barrel diameter. Slow pitch when the batter bunts or chops the ball. Have you ever had the desire to play slow pitch softball but never heard of the proper rules and regulations of the sport, ive come to assist you in understanding the sport and how to play better. Here is a quick update for the 2020 world series events. May 4, 2020 nsa canada releases guidelines for the return of slo pitch leagues.