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Rules Clarifications And Updates  

New 2010 Softball Pitching Distance: The distance has been lengthened to 43 feet (from 40 feet) for the 2010 season.  This was recommended by theAHSAA Coaches Softball Committee and approved July 22 by the Central Board for the 2010 season as allowed by state adoption under National Federation rules. The longer distance will be mandatory in 2011 under NFHS rules.

Eligibility  

Age Rule - A high school student who has reached his/her 19th birthday before Aug. 1 is ineligible. Any junior high (ninth grade) student who has reached his/her 16th birthday before Aug. 1 is ineligible. Any middle school student who has reached his/her 15th birthday before Aug. 1 is ineligible.
More Basic Eligibility Rules

   
Quick Dates, Facts  
VARSITY
Contests Allowed: 18 Games
             Plus 7 Tournaments
2013 Season
Jan. 7--Throwing Only
Jan. 15--Schedules Due
Jan. 28—First Practice
Feb. 18--First Contest
March 22--North-South
             Nominations Due
2013 Playoffs
April 26-May 4--Area Tourneys
      (Brackets due to AHSAA
       5 days prior to tourney)
May 10-11--Regionals
May 16-18--State Tournament
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May 1—2013-14 Declaration 
           Form Due
 
JH/MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jan. 7--Throwing Only
Jan. 28--First Practice
Feb. 18--First Contest
Contests Allowed: 14 Games
       Plus 5 Tournaments 

 

     
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