Rules of the Game

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Corrections to 2012 and 2013 Rules Book (Posted 12/15/11)
Bat Protocol for all NCAA games (Posted 12/15/10)
Bat Protocol for on-site BCT (Posted 12/15/10)
Field Diagram
 

Umpires

Umpires' Information
Incident Report Form
 

Rules Participation

What is a playing rule?
Rules cycle (important dates)
How to propose a rules change

Updates

2011-12 Approved Softball Bat List (Updated 5/1/12)
Summary of Changes (Updated 5/1/12)
Exception for Compliance (BCT) (Posted 4/3/12)
BCT Exception - Louisville Slugger XENO (Posted 4/3/12)
Explanation of Xeno1400psi Barrel Compression Standard (Posted 4/19/12)
Approved Bat List Reminder (Posted 3/23/12)
2012 and 2013 Approved Rules Changes (Posted 7/25/11)
2012 and 2013 Playing Rules Changes Presentation (12/15/11)
NCAA Bat Compliance presented at NFCA 12/11 (12/15/11)
Coaches' Checklist for Bats (Posted 12/15/11)
2011 Softball Bat Compliance Memo (Posted 10/7/10)
2011 Bat Compliance (posted 10/10)
Bat Protocol-all NCAA Games
Bat Protocol-for Sites with BCT
Pitcher's Lane Diagram (Posted 9/8/08)
 

Rules Committee

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Committee member duties
How to apply for the committee - Coaches and administrators make up the committee. If you are interested in serving, please select the link above to learn more about applying to be on a rules committee.
Playing Rules Oversight Panel