Scmaf softball rule book

I also acknowledge my responsibility in submitting fees charged to enter the scmaf soft ball tournament and paying those charges accruing. Rule book, except when superceded by these ancillary rules. The defensive player must always touch the white portion. Southern california municipal athletic federation softball tournament series official entry form fax. Metal cleats and open toed shoes are never allowed in adult softball. Incorporated in 1959, the scmaf is also involved in seven youth sports. The following are city of beverly hills softball rules which overwrite the scmaf rule book where contradictions occur. All games will be sevenngs7 inni or no new innings after 1 hour and 10 minutes sp, 1 hour and 25 minutes fp, of play whichever occurs first for all games except final championship games which have no time limit.

If a team wishes to bat only 10 players, they must list the 10 batters on the lineup card. No alcoholic beverages allowed lakewood municipal code, article iv, chapter 5, section 400. A batter will start hisher atbat with a 11 count 1 ball and 1 strike. The game is played with 2 teams of seven 7 players on each team.

A copy of the scmaf rulebook is available upon request to the adult sports league director. The minimum number of players needed to start or finish a game is five 5. Parks and recreation services division adult softball. Southern california municipal athletic federation home. All roster changes must be made verbal or written by 5. From this page you can access the monthly files intended to sharpen your skills as a usa softball umpire. Scmaf rules will govern all play as outlined in this book, with the following exceptions. Coed teams must have at least 3 females on the field at all times only two females if a team is only playing with 5 total players. Sport specific rule book free with team registration. On page 65, under points of emphasis in the scmaf rule book, it states under the section of collisions. Any rule or situation not covered in this rulebook or the scmaf rulebook will be handled at the discretion of the umpire andor the league director. Coed slowpitch rules all games in the santa clarita valley adult coed slow pitch leagues will be under the jurisdiction of the rules contained in the scmaf southern california municipal athletic federation rule book with certain exceptions as listed below. This rule is in effect only on the initial play at first base.

It is the intent of this rule book to avoid collisions whenever possible to prevent injury. One low fee gets you and your teams all the benefits of scmaf. Scmaf provides opportunities to develop physical fitness and lifelong skills in a variety of team and individual sports for persons of all ages and abilities. Usa softball umpires are nationally recognized as the best trained and proficient in the sport and are involved in competition starting with league play, city, state and national championships. To compete in a scmaf softball tournament, the team manager must complete a scmaf softball roster form see below and submit it to the tournament director by the deadline of the said tournament email or fax. This userinteractive application contains the complete version of the 2019 official rules of softball. I, the undersigned team manager, declare this team meets all the ru les and regulations set forth by the scmaf softball tourname nt rules committee. Scmaf rules except where local city of whittier softball rules and regulations. Discussion in open slow pitch board started by marinewife1209, sep 5, 2010. The following rules will supersede those in the scmaf rule book.

Recreation softball tournaments throughout southern california. Softball league rules whittier, ca parks, recreation and. A vailable for all participants of softball including umpires, coaches, parents, players and. Scmaf creates healthier communities through sports and physical activities. Each year, usa softball s equipment testing and certification committee examines the current rules and specifications. All league decisions on protests, illegal players, and softball rule interpretation are final no appeals will be allowed. Rules san bernardino slow pitch major league softball. Only asa certified bats will be legal for tournament play.

Placerita junior high school 25015 north newhall ave santa clarita, ca 921 time. Upcoming womens softball tournament 2020 sportsengine, inc. There was never any rule and there still isnt that said a batted ball had to travel any given height before it could be caught for an out. Scmaf rule book, will govern all teams and games in the santa fe springs softball league. Game time will be 1 hour or 7 innings, whichever comes first.

The br is award 1b and any runner forced by the walk advances one base. Please check the scmaf rulebook for complete scmaf tournament rules. A foul ball is always considered a strike under asa slow pitch rules. To read a copy of the scmaf rule book contact your league director.

If scmaf does not allow stealing or has posted a rule contrary to usa softball, the answer is yes, it is a dead ball. Bsc softball, inc page 6 of 35 ball situation, the runner will be called out. City of murrieta softball league will have open rosters for the first 8 weeks of the season. Mens, womens, and corec slow pitch softball rules current a.

All games wil be seven 7 innngs or no new innings after 1 hour and 10 minutes sp, 1 hour and 25 minutes fp, of play which ever occurs first for all games except final championship games which have no time limit. This has been and continues to be a standard misconception amongst a majority of softball players and fans alike. Certified bat memo january 2018, nonapproved bat list 40. The final umpire clinic of the 2020 season is fast approaching on saturday, feb 1st. The administrative duties and final authority shall be vested in major league softball, whos representatives will be responsible to set forth and maintain such rules and regulations as are necessary to govern competitive leagues. Runners may not leave their bases until the pitch reaches home plate.

Rule clarifications and plays welcome to the rule clarifications and plays umpire page. Teams or member agency leagues who register with scmaf become sanctioned leagues, receive sports specific rule books for every team, exclusive sport tournament opportunities, the opportunity to host large tournaments within your agency, access to insurance programs, and trainings for coaches, officials and parents. 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. Base runners may not leave the base at any time until the pitcher releases the ball. Even back in the day, when there was something in the rule book about a batted ball going higher than the batters head, the ruling from the scmaf guys wouldnt be right. When a male batter is atbat, a 12inch softball shall be used and when a female batter is atbat. The minimum age requirement to participate in the league is 18 years old. Tournament will be governed by the scmaf 20 rule book with the exception of the following. Found in the scmaf rule book on page 41, rule 6, section 9, c. Games will be played under the current scmaf softball rules with the following changes and clarifications. To all our volunteers and fans across the world, your health and wellbeing is what matters most.

Usa softball has taken great strides to protect the integrity of the sport. Partnering up to build active communities at parks and recreation throughout. Please wear your best usa softball base umpire uniform and bring. To compete in a scmaf softball tournament, the team manager must complete a scmaf. The numbers for rule and section refer to the 2009 scmaf rule book. Entry fees for teams playing in the santa monica softball leagues will be published. But it is best known for its softball activities, including the annual publishing of an official rule book for both slow and. Scmaf rules wil govern all playas outlined in this book, with the following exceptions. All league games in the riverside adult softball program shall be played in accordance with the current s. Scmaf softball rule book with the following exceptions. Runners may then attempt to steal second or third base but are not permitted to steal home. If this rule is violated, the batter will be awarded first base unless hisher batted ball results in their safe advance past first base. The philosophy of scmaf is to instill in young people a positive attitude, good sportsmanship, sound fundamentals, confidence and.