Softball rules of the national federation for 12 inch fast pitch are adopted as the official rules of play for the state series. Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level. Founded on december 27, 1900, the illinois high school association is a private, notforprofit organization with more than 800 member high schools in illinois. E books are available via itunes and amazon, while print publications can be purchased on. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes new. The sijhsaa follows national federation of high schools nfhs rules. The following pages have been posted on the ihsa web site since its inception in january 1996. 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. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if. Softball offers something for everyone from worldclass international competitions with professional and. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. Fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. Well be in touch with news, updates, and ways you can help the team.
And to stock up on stylish team usa gear that you can wear all year round, visit the team usa shop. Rules on international tiebreakers in womens fastpitch softball. National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. Nfhs offers rules and case books in multiple formats. The illinois high school association known as the ihsa oversees all high school sports. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. A request made to the umpire by the defensive coach, pitcher or catcher, for. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations.
The ihsa is headquartered in bloomington, illinois, and is not funded by tax dollars or administered by the government in the state of illinois. If a team is winning by 15 runs at the end of 4 innings 3 12 if the home team is winning the game should be considered complete. You may propose changes to the rulebook by filling out the rule change proposal form. Prior to starting the delivery pitch, the pitcher shall take a position with the pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate. Ihsaa softball indiana high school athletic association, inc. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball.
The illegal bat list is located on the ihsa website under the sport of. Adobe pdf, softball special awareness night uniform guidelines. If its fast pitch, slow pitch, beach, arena, wheelchair, mens or womens, girls or boys softball the wbsc has softball programs, competitions, rules and contacts that will assist in growing the game at any level. Here is the 20192020 ihsa rule book and its table of contents. Usa softball codes and rules 2020 sportsengine, inc. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. Baseball softball exceptions to ihsanfhs rules 2019 sijhsaa. Must be received by december 1, 2018 take the 20182019 rules test here. Nfhs rules interpretations nonapproved bat list rule book distribution policy rule. Welcome to your source for illinois high school association products, including rule and case books, state tournament programs, videos, books, and a variety of ihsa publications.
The terms and conditions change above only applies to the ihsa state series regionals, sectionals and state. The content and format of the pages may vary from year to year. The rules of fastpitch softball govern all areas of the game, including base. Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. The illinois high school association known as the ihsa oversees all high. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the tri county fastpitch league privacy policy. However, a conference can choose to adopt this rule for. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations.
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