Georgia ASA

Important Links

ASA Banned Bat List - This is linked directly to ASA's list, so you always have the most updated banned bat list
ASA Banned Bat List (with pictures) - This is also linked directly to ASA - and includes pictures of each bat
ASA Banned Bat List (Lineup Card Holder) - Great resource for umpires to easily take with them to the field
2008 ASA Rule Changes - Lists each 2006 rule change with a brief explanation of each change
2008 ASA Code Changes - Lists each 2006 code change and the effect of that change
2008 ASA Code - This is linked directly to ASA's Code

The official bat in ASA Championship Play must meet all of the requirements of Rule 3, Section 1 and:

1. must bear either the ASA approved 2000 certification mark or the ASA 2004 certification mark as shown below, and must not be listed on an ASA non approved list, or

2. must be included on a list of approved bat models published by the ASA National Office; or

3. must, in the sole opinion and discretion of the umpire, have been manufactured prior to 2000 and if tested, would comply with the ASA bat performance standards then in effect.

2008 ASA Rule and Code Changes
ASA has announced its rule and code changes for the 2008 season. The rule changes for 2008 and comments on the changes may be found by clicking on the link below. Rule changes for 2008 include (but are limited to) a pitching distance change for Girls' 18-A, run rule changes for all types of ASA ball, pitching changes in senior slow pitch and 16-inch and removal of the 10-B special classification for championship play.

Changes to the ASA Code with comments and clarifications may be found at the following links (requires Adobe Acrobat reader):

Bat List/Rules