ISF News - Review of Rule Changes 2010 - 2013 Rule Changes

REVIEW OF RULE CHANGES
2009-11-23

The XXIV International Softball Federation Congress that took place a few weeks ago in Venezuela had many significant outcomes. While not being as impactful as some of the major changes that the game has seen this decade, there were modifications made to the playing rules during last month’s proceedings in Venezuela that players, coaches, umpires, and even fans and media should know about.

The Playing Rules Commission met at the Congress and approved several proposals that had been submitted by ISF member national federations.

The changes will all be incorporated into the ISF’s 2010-2013 playing rules. However, for ease of review of what was passed at the meetings in Venezuela, ISF Director of Umpires Bob Stanton has put together a document containing solely that information. Accessible now through this link, the document will also be reachable via the Playing Rules page in the Rules & Standards section of www.ISFsoftball.org.

Several major competitions where these changes will be in place will take place next year, including, but not limited to, the Central American & Caribbean Games, the ISF XII Women’s World Championship, and the III World University Softball Championship. The full calendar of 2010 international softball events scheduled to-date can be found here.