OSAA.org :: Softball

May 24, 2013

STAFF CONTACT: Cindy Simmons, Assistant Executive Director, 503.682.6722 x227, cindys@osaa.org

2013 Softball Plan Book

» 2013 Softball Plan Book
Contains the season schedule, championship locations and qualifications, NFHS rule changes, and OSAA policies

Important Season Dates - 2013

» First Practice Date	February 25
» First Contest Date	March 11
» Cutoff (6A)	May 16
» Cutoff (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A/1A)	May 18
» 1st Round (6A)	May 20
» 1st Round (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A/1A)	May 22
» 2nd Round (6A)	May 22
» Quarterfinals	May 24
» Semifinals	May 28
» Finals (3A, 2A/1A)	May 31
» Finals (6A, 5A, 4A)	June 1

Resources / Forms

» NFHS Rules Information
» Health and Safety Information
» NFHS Bat FAQs
» ASA Bat Certification List
» NFHS Field Diagram
» Order OSAA Line-up Cards
» OSAA Playoff Reimbursement Formula
» OSAA Member School Ticket Policy
» Special District Committees

Softball Lineup Cards

Order here

AD/Coach Information

» AD/Coach Information - PLAYOFFS
Includes information regarding admission/tickets, expenses, lodging, spectator conduct, official softballs, umpires, 10-run rule, interrupted contests, rainouts, and souvenirs.

Event Management Information (EMI)

» Event Management Information (EMI)
Information for host schools including pre and post event reminders, Event Management Checklist, Event Management & Ticket Report, ticket booth signage, public address script

Reminders / Memos

» 2013 Softball Reminders Memo, March 12
Outlines numerous NFHS and OSAA reminders for schools and head coaches

» Louisville Slugger Bat Recall
Memo from Louisville Slugger outlining the bat recall of the 2013 oneX

» Baseball/Softball Interrupted Contest Procedure
Details new procedure to be followed for interrupted contests

» Athletic Events for a Charitable Cause
Outlines OSAA policy when holding an athletic event in the name of a charitable cause

OSAA Official Softball

Wilson A9016 B-SST (COR .47 max) cork
center, compression 375 lbs. max
*NOTE* Softballs must include NFHS,
COR and Compression stamps to be legal.

OSAA Rankings

» Softball Rankings
» Board Policy "State Championships - Rankings"
» Rankings - Frequently Asked Questions
These rankings are updated hourly throughout the season; once teams have qualified for the OSAA Playoffs, the rankings will be used to place them on their classification's bracket

Playoff Qualification

» Softball Playoff Qualification
Outlines how teams will qualify for the OSAA Playoffs at each
classification, including the 6A, 5A, 4A Play-In models