National federation of high school association softball rules book

New york high school softball pitcher strikes out all 21 batters in. By nfhs on april 14, 2020 providing more clarity on a proper race finish and official timing procedures are among the noteworthy high school swimming and diving rules changes for the 202021 school year. A total of 362,488 girls played high school softball in the 2012 school year. National federation of state high school associations. Nfhs sandy searcy named to usa softball board of directors. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rul.

A force play is a play in which a runner or two or three runners loses the right to the base occupied and is forced to advance because the batter becomes a batterrunner. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the body that writes the rules of competition for most high school sports and activities in the united states. Indianapolis, in july 5, 2011 the use of altered or nonapproved bats in high school softball will draw an additional penalty for both players and coaches beginning with the 2012 season. National federation baseball rules mandatory provision to.

Rules notice any rule not covered under an age group playing section, see next age group, see rules as published by the national federation of state high school association. Searchable highlight areas of interest make notes desktop laptop availability easy navigation. Except as modified by the league, the national federation of high school association softball rules book for the current year shall be the official game rules for all interscholastic contests in which league members participate. The caption for figure 6 is incorrect in the rules book. High school associations 2017 nfhs softball rules powerpoint rules changes major editorial changes points of emphasis nfhs rules book as ebooks ebooks features. Chsaa and denver broncos host second annual media day. You must be a paid member of an nfhs member association coaches or fine arts or a state staff member to view this content. Beginning with the major rules differences in the nfhs rulebook which was originally one short page, i initially expanded this umpiring aid some time ago by adding rule excerpts to the simple list to assist high school umpires working baseball under the obr.

Wherever he or him or their related pronouns may appear in this rule book either as words or as parts of words, they have been used for literary purposes and are meant in their generic sense i. National 8player football coach of the year 201718 randy allen. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves softball wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. Any reprinting of the official rules without the expressed written consent of the international softball federation is strictly prohibited. Watch coverage of boys and girls high school sports and activities across the country at. Gardner, publisher theresia wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among. The nfhs makes the rules and case books for high school sports and activities available online in the publications library. Wynns, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. High school softball rules change enforces stricter penalty for illegal bats. New definition for damaged bats highlights high school softball rules changes. Ghsa constitution and bylaws 20192020 revised 12120 constitutions and results from past years may be found by clicking this link. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the national leader for educationbased high school athletics and activities, which prepare tomorrows leaders for the next level of life through innovative programs, healthy participation, achievement, and development of positive relationships. They are made and published by the nfhs in response to situations presented. These topics were among those discussed by the national federation of state high school associations nfhs read more.

Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for. See your state dizzy dean softball rules committee member or state director for clarification. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations is the author of 201415 nfhs spirit rules book 3. The ghsa constitution and bylaws for 20192020 white book is available. National federation softball rules 2016 dennis crowe state high school rules interpreter 6 samuels way w 2221005c3299118 gorham, maine 04038 email. Wyoming high school activities association officially approves soft. The national federation of state high school associations. Softball offers a variety of rules to protect the players and maintain the integrity of the game.

Elliot hopkins, mld, caa, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition. Check back frequently as new jobs are posted every day. National federation of state high school associations nfhs find your next career at nfhs high school career center. Nfhs football rules book 2010 national federation of state high school associations on. Neighboring states keeping eyes on wyomings slow embrace of softball. Nfhss headquarters are located in white river state park in indianapolis, indiana. Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million. The national federation of state high school associations is the only source of official high school interpretations.

Alabamas libby baker sets softball national record. National federation of state high school associations membership 50 member state associations and d. The head coach must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the pitching limit below. Scn1, scn11bh, scn1b, scn2b, scn3, scn4b, scn5, scn5b, scn6b, scn7, scn7b, scn8, scn8b, scn9, scx14, scx14b, scx24b, and scx3. National federation of state high school associations mission the national federation of state high school associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety, educational programs that. Official bylaws for girls softball minnesota state high. From illegal pitches to pitching dimensions to equipment specifications, nfhs rules are established and. National federation of state high school associations and little.

Fastpitch softball is played in the spring and is basically the girls alternative to baseball at the high school level. National federation baseball rules mandatory provision to have each state adopt a pitching limitation pitch count rule. Gardner, publisher becky oakes, editor nfhs publications to maintain the sound traditions of this sport, encourage sportsmanship and minimize the inherent risk of injury, the national federation of state high school associations writes playing rules for varsity competition among studentathletes of high school age. Rules mississippi high school activities association. The nfhs softball rules book specifically states that the bat must contain the 2000 or 2004 asa. The uil and have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from uil sports available using maxpreps sports information system. National federation of state high school associations mission the national federation of state high school associations nfhs serves its members by providing leadership for the administration of educationbased high school athletics and activities through the writing of playing rules that emphasize health and safety. For a given runner, a force play ends as soon as the runner touches the next base or a following runner is put out.

Nfhs reaches more than 19,000 high schools and 12 million participants in high school activity programs, including more than 7. National federation of state high school associations and. Softballrulespowerpoint2017 north carolina high school. National federation of state high school associations softball.

The national federation of state high school associations nfhs learning center is an education tool that offers courses to high school coaches, administrators, officials, students, and parents. Softball rules committee welcomes four new members. Illinois elementary school association national federation of state high school. Nfhs national federation of state high school associations. National 11player football coach of the year 201718 new jersey unveils new limits on high school football practices. If youve ever struggled to get efficient study out of the rulebook. National federation of state high school associations and little league softball rules and regulations comparison little league little league nfhs nfhs general characteristics playing field scope of play base lines 60 feet. Box 271 151 south bethel street thomaston, georgia 302860004 7066477473 fax 7066472638. In order to keep the fastpitch america softball association rulebook as streamlined as possible, we will refer back to the national federation of high schools nfhs rulebook for all rules and case studies. The national federation of state high school associations nfhs is the. Each state high school association adopting these rules is the sole and exclusive source of binding rules interpretations for contests involving its member schools. Pitcher may remain or reenter the game at another position per substitution rule.

National fastpitch softball coach of the year 2017. A member of the national federation of state high school associations. Dec 11, 2018 fastpitch softball is the fifth most popular girls high school sport, according to the national federation of state high school associations. It provides a variety of program initiatives that reach the 18,500 high schools and over 11 million students involved in athletic and activity programs. A few others, most noteably ncaa and the national federation of state high school associations nfhs, also referred to as fed, have amended, rewritten, and renumbered the rules pretty significantly. The national federation of high schools has adopted rules for numerous high school sports, including softball.