USA Softball of Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania branch of the National Governing Body of amateur softball in the United States. We aim to uphold the standards of practice for softball leagues as well as share information on the game and tournaments around the state.
As defined in Article 1.02 of the ASA of PA Code, the objectives of the Association shall be:
(a) To promote amateur softball within the boundaries assigned to the Association by the Amateur Softball Association of America, for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry.
(b) To promote all phases of amateur softball including Men's, Women's, Youth, Industrial, Church, Fraternal and Civic.
(c) To establish uniform softball rules and regulations that can be observed by all its members.
(d) To provide the game of softball with the proper safeguards in accordance with the spirit of true sportsmanship, so that the game will be fostered as a non-professional sport, engaged in by its members as a recreational activity.
(e) To encourage the union of all eligible teams, organizations or groups into such separate divisions of play with active membership in the association as is deemed necessary to advance the cause of the cause of amateur softball.
(f) To establish and maintain, by allied and affiliated membership, alliances with other organizations devoted to the promotion of amateur softball.
(g) To conducts well-organized and planned Qualifying, District, Area, State, Regional and National Tournaments, in all divisions of play where possible.
(h) To be represented in all divisions of play in Regional and/or National Area and National Championship Tournaments.
(i) To define areas and districts in a manner that will benefit member teams.
(j) To educate and train in the proper skills of amateur softball play and rules through promoting, organizing, and conducting clinics, seminars and training.
Our women's softball league includes women's fast-pitch and slow-pitch tournaments, as well as co-recreation. Learn more about our leagues and sign up to join one today!
If you're interested in our men's softball leagues, we offer a wide variety of playstyles. We have fast-pitch, slow-pitch, modified, masters, seniors and co-recreation. If you're interested in learning more or signing up, check out all of our information!
Learn about our youth tournaments, junior Olympics, age limitations, and anything else related to our youth softball programs.
For those serious about umpiring, the USA training is the best available in any sports organization today. National, regional, and local mechanic schools and rules clinics are scheduled each spring and in many cases in the fall for new umpires beginning at that time of year. Training is similar at each level, as described in the USA Softball Official Rules of Softball. Whether plate mechanics, base positioning, signals, working with players and coaches, or just tips in umpiring, the Manual is the most complete training guide available.
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The purpose of this scholarship shall be to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at The Pennsylvania State University who are the sons or daughters of members of the Amateur Softball Association or who are themselves members of the Amateur Softball Association of Pennsylvania.
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USA Softball of Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania branch of USA Softball, which maintains fairness and equality in women's, men's, and youth softball leagues throughout the country. Our goals for women's softball include promoting amateur softball for all, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, or ancestry. We also establish uniforms, regulations, and safeguards for the fairness and safety of our women's softball leagues. We encourage the union of women's softball teams, organizations, and groups, as well as aim to establish allies and memberships with allied organizations. We are in charge of the organization of creating well-organized and planned Qualifying, District, Area, State, Regional, and National Tournaments in all divisions of women's softball where possible. Finally, we strive to educate and train in the proper skills and rules of amateur women's softball play through promoting, organizing and conducting clinics, seminars, and training.
You can find signup information for women's, men's, and youth softball leagues through their respective pages.
You can contact us with any questions or concerns through our contact form or via phone or email.
Phone: 717-545-1217
Email: suzannerobison@earthlink.net
All coaches/managers/scorekeepers in dugout are REQUIRED by USA Softball to have completed both a USA Softball Background Check and a current course in SafeSport. Adults not in compliance cannot participate in team activities, including practices or games. ONE coach per team is required to have completed ACE Certification in order to participate in a regional, or national championship.
The Background Clearance process has changed for the 2025 season. The new vendor is NCSI. Please be advised that this process can take anywhere from 3-10 or more business days to complete. Please see the documents below for more information on the new process.
State Office
6449 Snavely Court
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Office: (717) 545-1217
ASA of PA Hall of Fame
311 Race Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
Office: (570) 286-7070
Hours By Appointment Only
USA Softball of Pennsylvania is formerly called the Pennsylvania Amateur Softball Association (PAASA)/USA Softball. We are a national volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization based in Oklahoma City, OK. USA Softball was founded in 1933 and has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country. The growth and development of the association led the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) to name ASA the National Governing Body of Softball, pursuant to the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. In 2015, ASA/USA Softball announced a re-brand of the organization to USA Softball, which would be effective September 1, 2016.
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