The document summarizes information from a 2012 coaches and rules meeting for a youth fastpitch softball league. It introduces the league director and provides details about age group divisions, state tournament schedules, required concussion training, rules clarifications, scoring procedures, and contact information for questions. Coaches are reminded to ensure players have fun.

1. 2012 Coaches & Rules Meeting

2.  Raquel Bushman, League Director
 ASA District 6 Commissioner
 Umpire: NCAA DI, ASA, NFHS
 Tournament Specialist, City of Hutchinson
 League rule question
 Roster questions
 Playing rules questions
 (320) 583-9039 TEXT for fastest response
 crowriverfastpitch@gmail.com

3.  Required by Minnesota law for all
coaches and bench personal involved in
youth sports (paid & volunteer)
 Required by Minnesota law for all
umpires (paid & volunteer)
 Certificate is good for three years.
 http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/Head
sUp/online_training.html

4.  10u – 11 teams
 12u Tier I – 9 teams
 12u Tier II – 18 teams
 14u Tier I – 8 teams
 14u Tier II – 17 teams
 16u – 9 teams
 18u – 5 teams

5.  10U Season Ending Tournament * July 28
 12D ASA State * July 20-22(12U Tier I teams)
*12U Tier I state qualifier will be July 14-15
 12Rec ASA State * July 27-29 (12U Tier II teams)
*12U Tier II state qualifier will be July 21-22
 14B AND 14C ASA State * JULY 20-22 (14U Tier I teams)
*14U Tier I state qualifier will be July 14-15
 14D AND 14REC ASA State * JULY 27-29 (14U Tier II teams)
*14U Tier II state qualifier will be July 21-22

6.  16B AND 16C ASA State * JULY 20-22
16D ASA State * JULY 27-29
*16U state qualifier will be July 14-15 (Maple Lake)
Top team from qualifier will advance to class B. The
next two teams will advance to class C. The next two
teams will advance to Class D. The number of teams
sent to state may change depending on the number
of teams in the age group.
 18B AND 18C ASA State * JULY 20-22
18D ASA State * JULY 27-29
*18U coaches will determine among themselves
where they would like to send the teams. This age
group does not have a qualifier tournament.

7.  College players are allowed in 18u
 ASA sanctioned umpires are required in
14u, 16u & 18u
 12u Tier II will play two 5 inning games
with a 70 minute time limit & 6pm start
 Metal cleats allowed in 16u & 18u
 On deck batter MUST stay in front of their
own dugout.
 Pitching distance:
 18u / 16u = 43 feet
 14u / 12u = 40 feet
 10u = 35 feet

8.  Report your scores on a weekly basis
 Contact opposing coach if a game is
cancelled for any reason
 Ensure that your players have legal and
safe equipment
 Ensure that the fields are properly
groomed, chalked and ready for play
 Ensure that your players are having a
GREAT experience!!

9.  Rosters: Due by June 15, 2012
 Age determined by December 31, 2011
 Complete your roster at:
www.asayouth.com
 Report your scores to:
scores@ci.hutchinson.mn.us
 June 7th 14U Tier II
 Buffalo 1-4
 Hutch Falcons 2-3

10.  Rule 1
 Definitions
 Rule 2 – The playing field
 Pitching distance
 Pitching plate 6” x 24”
 Base distance – 60 feet
 MUST have an orange safety base!!
 Batters boxes: measured from center of home plate
 4’ forward and 3’ backward
 6” from home plate and 3’ wide

11.  Ball ASA stamped .47/375
 Bats must have ASA stamp
 Helmet AND facemask must have
NOCSAE stamp AND chinstrap

12.  Modified by CRFP for league play
 Short-handed: may play with 8 players
without penalty
 Review CRFP rules for mandatory vs
optional substituting rules

13.  Modified by CRFP for league play
 Read CRFP rules for:
 Time limits
 Innings played per game
 Run ahead rule

14.  Modified by CRFP for league play
 Read CRFP rules for:
 Time limits
 Innings played per game
 Run ahead rule

15.  BOTH feet must be in contact with the pitching
plate when beginning the pitch
 NO BACKSTEP!!
 Pivot foot may NEVER leave the ground
 Hands must be separated until pitch has begun
 Hands must come together for a minimum of 1
second and a maximum of 10 seconds prior to
delivery
 The pitch begins when the hands are separated
once they have been placed together.
 Anyone warming up a pitch MUST wear a
catchers mask. Batters helmets are not
acceptable.

19.  Ball on the batter and all runners advance
one base.
 If the batter hits the ball and reaches 1st
base and if all other runners have
advanced at least one base on the batted
ball, the illegal pitch is nullified. All
actions as a result of the batted ball
stands. No option is given.

20.  On deck batter must remain in front of
their own dug out.
 Batters may switch batters boxes at
anytime during their at bat.
 Must remain in the box with at lease one
foot in between pitches and while taking
signals and practice swings.

21.  The hands are NOT part of the bat!
 Foul Ball vs a Foul Tip
 Foul tip on a 2 strike count
 Both feet, if in contact with the
ground, must be within the batters box
upon contact with the ball. No part of the
foot may be in contact with the plate.
(Result: Dead ball and the batter is out
upon contact of the ball)
 Hit by pitch: did she attempt??

22.  Orange/White base: once the batter-runner
(BR) crosses first base it becomes on big
base.
 Orange/White base: dropped 3rd strike, 1st
baseman & runner can use either for safety
reasons
 Hit by batted ball: Did the ball pass the
defense, pitcher not included, and did the
defense have an opportunity to make a play
on the ball?
 2nd hit: Did the ball hit the bat or did the bat
hit the ball?
 Does she HAVE to slide?

26.  Must be made prior to the end of the
game.
 Let opposing coach and the umpire know that
you are protesting and the reason for the
protest.
 Must contact Raquel within 24 hours of
the game.

28.  State Qualifier and State Tournament
sites will be announced when known.
 Report your scores.
 Know your rules. Open the book!
 Contact Raquel with questions:
 crowriverfastpitch@gmail.com
 320-583-9039
 HAVE FUN!!!