NEW ON THE CENTRAL HUB - HOME PLATE

*** MAY 1, 2012 UPDATE - As a result of lab testing, the NCAA Approved Softball Bat List has been updated with the removal of one Easton bat model and an additional strike assessed to another Easton model.

Rule Interpretations have been updated.  4/27/2012

The "Letters of Recommendation" for postseaon will be sent out today, Tuesday, April 24.

April mid-season notes have been posted.  Please review acceptable "cancer awareness" accessories.

***Looking for a Camp to attend this Summer/Fall?  Check out the listing under "Camps and Clinics/Brochures and Information".

NCAA SOFTBALL INCIDENT REPORT

Click HERE for the NCAA Softball Incident Report.  Save the form to your computer.  You may attach the form to an email and sent to:

Dee Abrahamson, Secretary Rules Editor at abrahamson@niu.edu.

 NoNote: The fax number listed on the form is incorrect.  The correct number is 317-917-6800. 

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If you have registered and paid but have not received your Rules Book and Umpire Manual - contact Kelli Hontz.  Her email is khontz@arbitersports.com.  Her phone is 317-438-5377.  

UPDATED under "General Umpiring Info" - "Articles and Instruction" . . .

Administering Option Plays

Bat Check Protocol - Quick Reference

Two-Umpire System from previous manual 

The Umpire Handbook of Softball Rules Differences Version 13 – for the 2012 season IS NOW AVAILABLE.  Click HERE for Brochure.  

Lineup Management System from previous Manual.