Rules and Equipment
Program Rules
Equipment
SFSA is recognized and governed by USA Softball and will follow the Official Regulations and Playing Rules of USA Softball.
As USA Softball does not have national rules for Pixie Divisions (6U & 8U), SFSA will follow the rules and regulations from our state organization. If there is a conflict between SFSA rule(s) and USA rule(s), SFSA rule(s) shall be controlling. If a situation is not covered by the SFSA rules, the USA rules are controlling. Although the SFSA rules and the USA rules are meant to cover as many situations as possible, they do not cover all situations. In the rare circumstance where a situation is not covered by SFSA rules or the USA rules, the judgment of the umpire will be upheld
The SFSA handbook details rules which are specific to SFSA, and it contains essential provisions for parents, managers, coaches, umpires, and players. All individuals who plan to participate or attend SFSA games should thoroughly review the handbook. The handbook is designed to further SFSA’s goal to emphasize fair play, sportsmanship, cooperation, how to compete with integrity, and respect for authority.
SFSA requires players to have the following equipment:
- Cleats or other appropriate footwear. Metal cleats are not allowed.
- Fielder’s mask
- Softball glove
- Batting helmet with mask
- Approved bat per USA Softball regulations
Bats must have one of the following stamps / permanent stickers to be considered legal:
The link below can be used to reference which equipment meets USA Softball regulations.
Certified Equipment - USA Softball