Frequently Asked Questions

Q.      How can I get a copy of the ASA Official Rules of Softball?

A.  ASA Rule Books are only distributed at the local level by the ASA Commissioner or their staff.  Please contact E.T. Colvin, Mississippi State Commissioner.

Q.  How can I register my team with the ASA?

A.  All ASA registrations are done at the local level.  Please contact your local ASA District Commissioner.

Q.  Who can answer a question on league play, local tournaments or a general question regarding softball in my area?

A.  Please contact your local ASA District Commissioner.

Q.  Where can I get information on the ASA Junior Olympic program in my area?

A.      Please contact your local ASA District J.O. Commissioner or contact Shirley Ray, Mississippi

J.O. State Commissioner.

Q.  Where can I get information about the ASA's coaching education program?

A.  Contact E.T. Colvin, Mississippi State Commissioner or call 1(800)44-COACH.

Q.  How can I become an ASA Umpire?

A.      Contact your local ASA District Umpire-in-Chief or contact Jerry Stewart, Mississippi State

Umpire-in-Chief.

Q.  What if I have a question about a specific rule?

A.  Contact your local ASA District Umpire-in-Chief or Jerry Stewart, Mississippi State Umpire-in-Chief.

Q.  Where can I find information about ASA Softball Umpire Clinics?

A.  Contact your local ASA District Umpire-in-Chief or Jerry Stewart, Mississippi State Umpire-in-Chief.

Q.  Who can answer a question about an ASA sanctioned tournament?

A.  If it's a national tournament or national qualifier tournament click here and look up the tournament in question.  A contact is listed for each tournament.  You may click here for Mississippi ASA State Tournaments or other invitational tournaments.  For regional tournaments click here.

Q.  What if I can't find a tournament on any of the above sites?

A.  Please contact your local ASA District Commissioner or E.T. Colvin, Mississippi State Commissioner.

Q.  Who can answer a question on player eligibility or team eligibility?

A.  Please contact your local ASA District Commissioner or E.T. Colvin, Mississippi State Commissioner.

Q. Do I have to individually register my players to participate in Mississippi ASA Championship play?

A. All J.O. players must be individually registered to play in Mississippi ASA North, South, Sub, Overall State, Regional or National Tournament.  Adult players do not individually register.