Rules of the Game

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

Umpires

Umpire Information
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Rules Participation

What is a playing rule?
Important Rules Cycle Dates
How to Propose a Rules Change

Updates

2012-13 Approved Softball Bat List (Updated 4/8/13)
Summary of Changes (Updated 4/8/13)
Summer 2012 Softball Bat Information (Posted 7/15/12)
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)
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