For any rules questions please email Raquel@hutchtel.net

For the ASA approved bat list visit www.asasoftball.com and click on the link "Certified Equipment" on the top of the page.

   There have been some questions regarding batting helmets and face masks with regard to the NOCSAE approval stamp.  According to the 2008 ASA Rule Book (Rule 3E):

 All adult fast pitch, modified pitch and all Junior Olympic offensive players, including the on-deck batter, and Junior Olympic players acting as coaches in the coach’s box, must properly wear a double ear flap NOCSAE approved batting helmets.  All Junior Olympic batting helmets shall be equipped with chin straps.  All Junior Olympic Fast Pitch batting helmets shall be equipped with a securely fastened NOCSAE approved face mask/guard.

 

PLEASE do not allow your players to use equipment that is not NOCSAE approved.  This is an ASA rule that will be enforced strictly at the MSF/ASA State Tournament as well as the Crow River Fast Pitch State Qualifier Tournaments.  If coaches knowingly allow players to use non-certified equipment during the regular season, there is an increased chance of injury to the player as well as a HUGE liability issue for the coach, the umpire, your local association as well as CRFP. 

 

NOCSAE stamps can usually be found on the back of a batting/catchers helmet in the shape of a small helmet.  On face masks (there usually is not one on a catcher’s facemask) the stamp will be a “tag” on the side of the mask or in very small letters on the inside of the mask stating that the mask is approved.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  Let’s not take this risk and let’s keep our players safe.  Thanks for your support!