Rules & policies
The highlights below summarize how FASA play works. The official rulebook is the authority on every point.
Official FASA Rulebook
Complete tournament rules, formats, and conduct policies.
How points work
How teams earn points by finish and tournament tier, Double-Points Weekends, and how the season total is built.
How classification works
How teams are classified A, B, or C from their bracket record, in plain language. Or see the live Points & classification page.
Abuse & Molestation Policy
FASA’s safeguarding policy for everyone involved in sanctioned play · players, coaches, umpires, and volunteers.
League Rule Book: US Youth Baseball
The 17-page baseball reference linked from the legacy FASA site. FASA softball play follows the Official FASA Rulebook above.
Age divisions
Teams compete in 5U through 18U divisions, and a director may combine two age groups into one division (7-8U, 9-10U, and so on) when entries are light. A player's division is determined by her age · eligibility is checked automatically from her date of birth when she is added to a roster.
Classification
Tournament divisions include Open, A, B, C, and Rec. Earned team classifications are reviewed weekly under FASA's classification rules.
Tournament formats
Most tournaments guarantee three games: pool play into a single-elimination bracket. Specific formats, time limits, and tiebreakers are listed on each tournament page.
Rosters & pickups
Rosters are locked at check-in. Up to three pickup players are allowed when the tournament permits them. A player's parent or guardian can be emailed to record their approval on the team roster, but that status never blocks a player from joining a team or playing.
Questions about a ruling or your team’s classification? Find your tournament and contact its director.