Classification totalling more than 16 points. 2. Each game shall consist of seven innings or 75 minutes, whichever comes first. 3.
The game shall be played with the 16" softball. 4. Each at-bat is an RBI situation. 5.
The batter may request the pitcher to pitch the ball at slow, medium, or fast speeds. 6. The pitcher is not required to have a mitt or glove. 7.
The catcher shall sit at their position during play. They may not leave the field of play or enter the diamond area. 4. The batter is not required to have a mitt or glove.
5. The rights of all running rules, tagged-up, and occupations are assigned to the batter. 6. The defensive player may not touch the ball or the batter with the glove hand.
The defensive player and glove hand must be on the armrest or arm of the chair to make a play. 7. If a player's wheelchair does not touch the line of the base, the player's feet shall be grounded flat where the player's feet are. 8.
If a player's feet do not touch the line of the base, the player's feet shall be grounded flat where the player's feet are. 9. Any player who leaves the base without permission shall be called out. 10.
The umpire shall call “time” only after the play is completed. 11. Every base runner has a base coach to assist in calling balls out of play, home runs, crossed line drives, and to maintain team organization. 12.
After touching each base, the runner must spin their wheels, that in turn moves their body. 13. Stolen bases are not allowed. 14.
The American Softball Association (ASA) rules and regulations not modified by NWSA are still valid in NWSA games. All strikers and non-fielding players must bat. If the offensive team has more than 12 players, the next batter must bat after the 12th player. 1.
Any wheelchairs in the dugout area must have a number/letter tag that corresponds to the player it belongs to. 2. In the event that a player rolls out of play to make a play on the ball, that player is considered “out of play” until they return to the playing field with two wheels inside the restraining line area or the 100-foot semicircle line. 3.
An equipment inspector shall be appointed by the NWSA Board of Directors. They will be responsible for verifying that all chairs are legal and not modified to create an artificial advantage. All personal equipment must be inspected and approved by the equipment inspector before the start of a game. 4.
The offensive captain shall have the choice of the first or last bat. The losing team of that game has the choice in the next game. 5. The referee will be the only judge on the player's classification.
6. If a player enters a game unlisted on the lineup card or more than 16 points of classification, the defensive team has the option to put another player on their roster to correct the error. 7. To request a new classification form from the NWSA, please write to 3659 Navan Road, Ottawa, Ontario.
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