Only usssa results posted online at will be used to determine classification. May bat entire lineup, with free defensive substitution c. We will achieve this success by an uncompromising commitment to meeting the needs of the teams, coaches, sponsors, park owners and fans. There will be a thirty 30 foot arc drawn from first 1st baseline to third 3rd baseline in front of home plate. Usssa baseball will be adjusting its age requirements for all ages by adding a school grade exception. Usssa wisconsin state tournament information earn usssa points towards your state rankings and qualifying process for usssa world series must play in state to validate berth. 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. Usssa bat standards are in effect for all indiana usssa baseball tournaments. In championship play, the tiebreaker will be in effect after the 2 hr time limit or 7 innings whichever comes first. The official high school rule book will serve as the playing rules for the north oakland baseball federation nobf except as amended by the american amateur baseball congress aabc official handbook or herein by the nobf board of directors. As a condition of participation in the aadusssa baseball league, all teams must have usssa team insurance. Fl usssa state tournament rules florida usssa baseball. No drinking before and in between games for any coach, anyone caught or suspected will be removed from coaching that day.
All rosters must be entered on usssa website or given to tournament director before beginning of play. Under the new rules a bat will no longer be licensed for usssa play if it can ever improve in performance beyond the bpf limit 1. The basis for the playing rules are the current mlb usssa rules with the league adopted by the managers variations. Usssa has implemented new rules for the testing of baseball and softball bats before a manufacturer can license a bat with usssa. Usssasouth florida baseball alliance official baseball. Usssa is aware that several youth baseball associations have announced or are planning to announce that they are going to a new wood like bat marked with a usa baseball mark as the performance standard for bats in their association sanctioned activities beginning january 1, 2018. Starting january 1, 2020, our u division will have a new bat limit. Viera, fl usssa has announced a new leadership structure and team for usssa fastpitch to better meet the changing needs of directors, coaches, participants and officials. The usssa sanctions, creates, and promotes a variety of sports including softball, baseball, and basketball.
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. Effective january 1st 2020, all u events and all teams in u events must use a maximum drop 8 8 bat with the official usssa 1. Usssa has begun making bat stamp and standard changes that affect both baseball and slowpitch softball. Teams can play up in age and down in one class for super nits, state level 2 events and global state.
A maximum of drop 8 8 will be the new bat restriction for the u age group. Oklahoma usssa coach pitch rules play will be governed by usssa rule book, unless specified in this section. It appears your web browser is not configured to display pdf files. 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. North carolina usssa baseball tournament rules effective february 11, 2014 1 these rules are in effect for baseball events in north carolina unless postedadvertised by host and approved by the usssa state office. Rule or policy changes do not change during an active. Louisiana usssa baseball tournament rules usssa sports.
Kentucky usssa baseball 2020 kentucky usssa rule package. A batted ball must go past this line to be a fair ball. All tournaments will be played under usssa baseball rules, except where. Age determination date little elm area youth sports. In the championship bracket, games cannot end in a tie.
This will only apply to u events and teams playing in u events. There will be a twenty 20 foot arc drawn from first 1st baseline to third 3rd baseball in front of home plate. Managers and coaches must wear a baseball cap with team. Usssa baseball rules take precedent over current official american baseball rules. It is the job of all georgia usssa baseball directors, officials, team managers, coaches. Jan 18, 2018 american legion baseball rule book free pdf download. Viera, fl roger hockey, a former national military director with usssa, died tuesday at his home in arbustes, maryland. In nc usssa the umpire has a right to end a conference early if the umpire determines a coach is trying to stall a game. A player shall be eligible to compete in the usssa baseball program as long as he. Usssa wisconsin state tournament premier sports events. We strive to always make it easier to participate and in keeping with our motto, more kids.
Although usssa does not have explicitly defined rules that determine classifications, usssa does have some time tested guidelines that usssa has used over many seasons to determine c and recallstars division eligibility. Top choice baseball welcome to arizona usssa baseball. Player legal name on roster must match birth certificate. In all usssa baseball sanctioned tournaments, teams shall qualify for state championships and or world series play. The basis for the playing rules are the current mlb usssa rules with the league adopted by the managers variations condensed league playing rules. Usssa is the worlds largest multisport organization. However, a local state rule may be put in effect regarding the pace of play at the end of a game. Our goal is to stay in touch with the needs of the teams and changing our policies as needed. Team insurance, usssa roster, tournament fee and gate fee will be required before first game. All tournaments shall be played under usssa baseball rules, except where noted.
Four out fielders must be 10 feet behind base path. Usssas mission is to be the most visibly recognized, technologically advanced, professionally represented sports organization in the world. In order to take our program to new levels and offer unique opportunities within every level. Tournament director has the right to make exceptions to the rule based on different circumstances. Tournament rules neo usssa baseball bixby, ok neo usssa. The sport of fastpitch has grown rapidly in usssa over the last decade. Leaysa baseball follows usssas age guidelines for division age cutoffs. The usssa baseball program shall offer four 4 classifications of play for tournament teams.
The following are home run limitations per game and per team, by program. These rules are for az usssa baseball tournaments only and may not apply for. A prior to being qualified frozen to an official online roster age divisions 4u 14u only. Sherman youth sports association 75020002 site ql rules. For more information on usssa and to register your team visit jami lobpries. In the event of any conflict in rule between these georgia usssa baseball official rules and the official rules of baseball national league. H effective as of 112016 for the purpose of the pitch count rules, the end of the day shall be the time of day or night when the ballpark is shut down and the teams go home for the night break. This annotated version of the playing rules is provided by baseball nation to highlight specific areas with which coaches and umpires should be familiar. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
This pdf contains the primary and condensed playing rules adopted for league play. Usssa baseball is constantly evaluating its program. A regulation game shall be seven 7 innings for world series play. These rules are in effect for baseball events in louisiana unless posted advertised by host and approved by the usssa state office. There is also an ebook version availalbe for purchase. Roger started umpiring for slow pitch softball and holding umpire classes for usssa in howard county, maryland in 1978. Should you wish to have an official rule book, contact usssa at 8007414 to order. Playing rules not specifically covered herein, shall be. In pool play, after 2 hr have been completed and the teams are tied. Georgia usssa baseball requires its participants to strive towards obtaining these traits but in order to facilitate such.
No exceptions please checkin at the concession stand 30minutes before game start. Please see the section eligibility and classification changes. This call will not be questioned or appealed by a coach. New usssa bat stamp 20202021 updated 103019 viera, fl october 30, 2019 the current approved 1.
Pdf versions also available in spanish and chinese. The game is considered final and a tie will be awarded to both teams. This is the league age for baseball that should be used to determine what age division to play in. Rules it is the intent of the richland youth association to provide as much enjoyment to the players as possible and practical while maintaining an equitable and competitive level of play consistent with the rules of baseball. Usssa high school rules more kids playing more baseball.
If it is not usssa insurance, proof must be sent to the tournament director before play begins. All of the above must be manufactured by an approved. In addition, under the new rules manufacturers must demonstrate to usssa that bats that are easily altered to mprove the bpf will show dramatic visible. This applies to all big barrel bats, including coach pitch bats. No worries, just click here to download the pdf file. Teams can play up in age and down in class for any weekend event. Usssa baseball rules usssa united states specialty sports. Anyone caught with outside alcoholdrugs including parking lots in all venues will be ejected from the park and local law enforcement will be notified to enforce local statues of the. Arizona usssa top choice baseball tournament rules note. Any reference to the program contained within these rules shall be interpreted as meaning georgia usssa baseball.