Cif softball rule book 2012

Judgment calls balls, strikes, safe, or outs are not. Cif winter championships handbooks and forms january 29, 2020 cif news full story. 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 will. It is important to know what fastpitch softball governing body a league or tournament subscribes to in order to be in compliance with the correct set of rules. View full blue book table of contents cardinal athletic principles code of ethics preface cif southern section office administrative and general. You can play the game with 9 starting players on the line up card. Softball shoe inner sole device information 2015 rule. Girls fastpitch softball rules girls fastpitch softball. The rules may govern everything including the equipment, the players, the coaches, the field, safety issues, sportsmanship and pretty much anything that can happen on or around the.

The rules changes involving the 200 series on student eligibility in the cif. Use your director or uic login and password as you have always done to log in and access your online functions. However, it is always a good idea to check with your leagues website or director for specific rules, regulations, and lists of approved bats. Below is a listing of the ebooks currently available for purchase. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in.

If you are a coach or team manager, or an umpire you must create an account first before you can apply for membership. Specifically, i wish to address cif southern section blue book rule 3214. When the physical structure of a legal softball bat has been changed. If, after reading and studying its contents, the school administrator has a question regarding any rule, communication should take place immediately with the commissioner at the cifs s office. Heres the rulebook definition, found in definitions obstruction. Senior softballusa senior softball world championships code of ethics. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to. Designated player dp flexible player flex rule explained.

Umpiring rules by state association adoption comments on the rules points of emphasis improper conduct penalty summary chart official nfhs softball signals. The state cif office shall prepare a policy book containing all policies. We are a nonprofit organization located in granada hills, ca. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. The rules and regulations contained within this manual have evolved over a period of many. Rule 2 the playing field pg 67 rule 3 equipment pg 710 rule 4 players and substitutions pg 1012 rule 5 the game pg 1215 rule 6 pitching regulations pg 1517 rule 7 batting pg 1720 rule 8 base running pg 2025 rule 9 dead ball ball in play pg 2526 rule 10 umpires pg 2628 rule 11 protests pg 2930 rule 12 profanity pg 30 rule physical. Rules books and case books available as ebooks nfhs.

Turner road, suite a, lodi, ca 95240 209 3345900 fax. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level. All cif participation rules are for the entire season. This book may not be copied or otherwise reproduced in whole or in. We hold championship events in 19 sports across three seasons a year fall, winter, spring. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. Dead ball and suspension of play deadball and delayed deadball tables rule 6. In addition, the following rules supplement the cif rule book. Scmaf softball rules will govern play unless otherwise stated in the csd. Sport specific rule book free with team registration. Index to slopitch rules references are to rule, section, and subsection rule sec.

Dec 11, 2018 fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. If you are a director or uic you already have an account. State cif proposal information of regional baseball and softball championship. Now that our winter playoffs have concluded, i believe this is a good time to examine that concept as it relates to the current situation with our playoffs in the cif southern section and evaluate what we are doing in this regard. Good sportsmanship implies the willingness to abide by the rules, accept the decisions of officials and play the game fairly. Abide by the current official senior softball guide and playing rules to the best of. May 2007 federated councilmay 2012 federated council. Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. In support of the worldwide effort to keep our communities safe, our online store will remain open, but orders will be shipped on a weekly basis beginning may 11th, 2020. Rule change pitching 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. All record books contain single game, season, and career records for all three divisions, plus. 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.

Cif sections 9, tapps, visaa, cnesspa, ovac, psal t kansas minnesota indiana ohio new york hawaii. Ebooks are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. Each book contains diagrams of playing areas, official signals, and official interpretations and rulings. Altered bat 1 1 bat specifications 3 1 am batter in box 7 1 d appeal play 1 2 baserunner 8 8 fl,effect batting out of order 7 2 ae.

Except as may be specifically noted in this rules book, the nfhs makes no. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Note rule references are associated with the new rules book. The coach, pitcher or catcher of the defensive team may request an intentional walk either before or during the pitch count. 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. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Rule 152a a softball bat is permitted to have an adjustable knob, provided the knob is permanently. If your fastpitch softball league is governed by a different body, the chances are that if your bat bears the approval of either asa or usssa, it will be legal in your league. For your convenience, nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The current rule book of senior softball usa shall govern play, except as modified by. The service provides automated computer translations that are only an approximation of the websites original content. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. This will ensure we have good contact information for.

Total number of member schools 581 number of public schools 370 64% number of private schools 211 36% average school size by enrollment 1,423 number of boarding schools 18 number of freelance schools no league affiliation 29 number of leagues 85 largest league by enrollment moore average of 3,900 total population of students served 802,526 number. For more information on national sports rules changes, please visit. Blue book 60 provides the ultimate teaching and reference tool for umpires, coaches, and players that need to understand the nuances of fast pitch softball rules. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations. The intent of the new rule is to allow the dh type player to play some defense too and thus get more playing time. Coaches information divisions and leagues notable alumni rules videos. Be a part of the fastest growing softball program in canada.

Rules, rules, rules implementation cif southern section. Appeal play procedures are outlined in scmaf rule 5, section 3. They will be incorporated into the rules book for the 2018 and 2019 seasons. During a scoreless game in a sundaymorning softball league, a rules dispute arose concerning two men occupying the same base which had occurred recently in a mets game. Dec 09, 2016 now that our winter playoffs have concluded, i believe this is a good time to examine that concept as it relates to the current situation with our playoffs in the cif southern section and evaluate what we are doing in this regard. A play or rule violation on which the umpire does not make a ruling until requested by a coach or player. What are the current rules and regulations regarding. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and.