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Memberships

When you register to play USA Softball, you join a membership of over one million players, coaches and umpires from all across the country. As the National Governing Body of Softball in the U.S. and one of the nation’s largest sports organizations, USA Softball sanctions competition in every state through a network of local associations while being the only softball organization with the opportunity to field an Olympic softball team. At USA Softball, we are dedicated to providing people of all ages the chance to Play the Game America Plays® as they embark on their Path to the Podium! Learn more about USA Softball membership opportunities below or by contacting your Local Association Commissioner.



Membership Benefits

USA Softball affords millions of players, fans, coaches, administrators, umpires and parents with benefits upon registering. While each USA Softball local association and member league offers unique opportunities upon registering, certain benefits exist for everyone just by being part of the program.

  • Eligible to participate in USA Softball sanctioned events
  • Receive a digital copy of the Official Rules of Softball, which provides a set standard of playing rules for consistency and fair play for all those involved
  • Receive a digital copy of USA Softball’s Official Scorebook
  • Subscription to and opportunity to be featured in the Balls & Strikes Online Publication, the Official Publication of USA Softball
  • Top-of-the-line insurance coverage through RPS Bollinger Insurance to provide peace of mind for all who are involved in the sport
  • The opportunity to use USA Softball’s Member logo, which designates you as a member of the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States
  • Hotel discounts
  • Travel discounts through USA Softball partners
  • Membership in the ONLY organization that supports the USA Softball National Team programs and sends Team USA to international events such as World Championships, Pan American Games and the pinnacle sporting event for the sport of softball – The Olympic Games
  • Comprehensive dedication to the integrity of the game, including:
    • Industry-leading equipment testing and certification standards
    • Comprehensive background checks on coaches, umpires and personnel who surround our game
    • SafeSport, which provides services to sport entities on abuse prevention techniques, policies and programs
    • Annual Safety Awareness Guides, which provides information to youth and adult players and umpires on topics such as first aid, lightning safety and travel policies
Click here to learn more about USA Softball member benefits

How do I Register?

Through its network of state/metro associations, USA Softball provides online registrations for teams and leagues. Most state/metro associations that use RegisterUSASoftball.com to process registrations will have specific, detailed instructions posted on their website to guide the user through the registration process. NOTE: Some associations do not allow online registrations but will provide instructions on how to register your team or league.

How much does it cost?

Costs are determined locally, and vary with each Local Association. Please contact your local association to find out more information on costs for registration.

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Individual Membership Categories

Athlete Members

Athlete members are those individuals who are eligible for competition in the sport of softball and are competitive athletes who register and pay the applicable registration fee to their Local Association. Athlete members shall include those persons who individually register as Athlete members with an applicable Local Association, and also those persons listed on a team roster that registers its team with an applicable Local Association. Athlete members shall pay an annual membership fee to USA Softball (USAS) as determined by the USAS Board.

Elite Athlete Members

Elite Athlete members are those individuals who are invited or selected to participate in USA Softball’s National Team activities and are eligible for elite competition in the sport of softball. Elite Athlete members place their membership with USAS and there is no annual membership fee for Elite Athlete members.

Coach Members

Coach members are those individuals who are active coaches who register with and pay the applicable registration fee to their Local Association.

Scorekeeper Members

Scorekeeper members are those individuals who are active scorekeepers who register with and pay the applicable registration fee to their Local Association.

Umpire Members

Umpire members are those individuals who are active umpires who register with and pay the applicable registration fee to their Local Association.

Commissioner Members

Commissioner members are those individuals, as designated by the USAS Board and as accepted by the applicable Local Association, to act as a liaison to USAS on behalf of a Local Association. Commissioner members place their membership with USAS and there is no annual membership fee for Commissioner members. Commissioner members shall also include those Commissioner members who have been approved by the USAS Board to be Commissioner Emeritus members, who are defined as those members having fifteen (15) years of service, or ten (10) years of service if the Commissioner is over 70 years of age. The aforementioned years of previous service as a Commissioner does not need to be consecutive.

Junior Olympic (JO) Commissioner Members

JO Commissioner members are those individuals, as designated by each Commissioner member and as accepted by the applicable Local Association Member, to promote the USAS JO Program within the geographic boundaries of a Local Association. Junior Olympic (JO) Commissioner members place their membership with the applicable Local Association and there is no annual membership fee for Junior Olympic (JO) Commissioner members.

National Council Members

National Council members are those persons, as defined in Section 9.3 of these Bylaws, and who have voting rights on the National Council. National Council members who are existing members by virtue of other membership within USAS place their membership with their applicable Local Association, and there shall be no need for further membership specifically as a National Council member. To the extent there is no applicable Local Association or other applicable membership category, then such National Council member shall place his or her membership with USAS pursuant to any eligibility requirements for National Council membership as determined by the USAS Board. National Council members shall also include those National Council members who have been approved by the USAS Board to be National Council Member Emeritus members, who are defined as those members having fifteen (15) years of previous tenure on the USAS National Council. The aforementioned fifteen (15) years of previous service on the National Council does not need to be consecutive.

Life Members

Life members are those individuals who desire to aid in the promotion of the game of Softball, and who previously have been members of USA Softball or served as members of the National Council. Life members shall register with and pay a lifetime membership fee to USA Softball as determined by the USA Softball Board of Directors.  For more information, please contact your respective Board member.

Life MemberHometownAssociation
Aaron, JackWaco, TXTexas
Adkison, G. PatRainbow City, ALAlabama
Aber, Thomas GMilton, PAPennsylvania
Abner, LarryChina Spring, TXTexas
Adams Dan. LIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Alsip, JeffIndiana
Amateur Sports Program, Inc.Rochester, NYNew York
American Youth Sports OrganizationYork, PAPennsylvania
Apple, Ivie GeraldAtlanta, GAGeorgia
Anquillare, JohnNew Haven, CTConnecticut
Aselin, Donald T.Rochester, NYNorthern California
Austin, EdwardMilford, CTConnecticut
Austin, MN ASAAustin, MNMinnesota
Baker, JimHouston, TXTexas
Barack J. NickColumbus,OhioOhio
Barber, JoeStratford, CTConnecticut
Barton, FloydIndiana
Battise, BrianLivingston, TXHouston
Battise, EdwinLivingston, TXHouston
Batt, ButchSeattle, WAWashington
Bausserman, Wesley “Wes”Mc Lean, VAMaryland-DC
Beagles, HermanGeorgia
Beehler, EdYakima, WAWashington
Bennett, Bunny BrownAustin, TXTexas
Bennett, KerryClay, NYNew York
Benton, JohnTerre Haute, INIndiana
Berkowitz, GeorgeIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Berman, BernieNew York
Bernath, BobIndianapolis
Binghamton Parks and RecreationBinghamton, NYNew York
Birmingham Alabama ASABirmingham, ALAlabama
Bishop, BobLa Porte, INIndiana
Bishop, AlMarietta, GAGeorgia
Bogie, Howard LSeattle, WASeattle
Boone, SteveIndianapolis, INIndiana
Braden, KennyLouisville, KYKentucky
Branham, BillPortsmouth, VACentral Virginia
Brasell, LouisMobile, ALAlabama
Bridges, JoeRiceville, TNTennessee
Briggs Manufacturing Co.Detroit, MIDetroit
Briggs, Dr. CyrusPortland, MEMaine
Brown Rex R.Bremerton, WAWashington
Burke, StoneyHouston, TXHouston
Burrage, D.E.Ludlow, MAMassachusetts
Byers, JohnSouth Bend, INIndiana
Campbell, GordonTexas
Campbell, JonTexas
Campbell, MarkLubbock, TXTexas
Cairirie, DaveClinton, MEMaine
Carman, JimBaldwin, NYSouthern New York
Carringan, RichardWaco, TXTexas
Cary, BillPortland, MEMaine
Cassidy, RobertPlainville, CTConnecticut
Cieluch, Alan GApo, AE
Challis, DonaldIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Chambers, WillardIndiana
Champion Athletic & SportswearRochester, NYNew York
Chandler, Orie V.Indianapolis, INIndianapolis
Clapper, CarlOmaha, NENebraska
Clark, Caudell W.Conyers, GAGeorgia
Cleveland ASACleveland, OHCleveland
Club 13Oshkosh, WIWisconsin
Coca-Cola, Co.Atlanta, GAGeorgia
Coca-Cola, Co.ColoradoColorado
Collins, Robert JIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Collins, Michael P.APO
Cole, SpeedyIndiana
Conley, Horrace CHouston, TXHouston
Conley, MartinSouth Portland, MEMaine
Conner, MaryLowell, INIndiana
Coulson, Brian DTacoma, WAWashington
Cox, JamesLubbock, TXTexas
Cress, CraigTerre Haute, INIndiana
Crosby, FredBaltimore, MDMaryland
C.C. CunninghamHouston, TXHouston
Crowe, RayIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Dahl, Michael JOlympia, WAWashington
Daley, EarlAustin, TXTexas
Dannebaum, Cecil E.Houston, TXHouston
Daniels, ReggieTexas
Dardano, JoeSyracuse, NYNew York
David ArthurNorth Carolina
Davis, Jr, Clyde “Ducky”Norfolk, VAPiedmont Virginia
De Atley, FrankHighland, INIndiana
De Martini, Major John DArlington, VACentral Virginia
Deck, Don CMidland, TXTexas
Delaney, RobertAustin, TXTexas
Derr, RonaldDerr, RonaldOregon
Dicey, DougExeter, NHNew Hampshire
Dietrich, GeorgeIndiana
Dillman, Larry & CathyIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Doak, JoeWyoming
Dodge, TomVancouver, WAWashington
Dorrington, ArthurNew JerseyNew Jersey
Doxsey, WilliamPoughkeepsie, NYNew York
Dudley-Haas-Miller Distributing Co.Texas
Duffin, RogerSt Ann, MOMissouri
Dunbar, HowardCheyenne, WYWyoming
Duncan, RayHouston, TXTexas
Elder, KeithSeattle, WASeattle
Elliott, DonKennesaw, GAGeorgia
Engelhardt, HaroldIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Epperson, DaveTopeka, KSKansas
Euwer, Harold E.Austin, TXTexas
Evans, HaroldKennesaw, GAGeorgia
Faire, CharlieIndiana
Farmer, HenryTexas
Farmer, JamesIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Farrell, RobertOswego, NYNew York
Festa, JamesAuburn, NYNew York
Fetterly, LeeLiverpool, NYNew York
Finley, GaryOklahoma CityOklahoma City
Fitzwater, Thomas and GretchenFlorida
Fisher, SamWashingtonWashington, D.C.
Foerster, DonFerdinand, INIndiana
Franklin, BillWichita Falls, TXTexas
Franklin, George JLynnfield, MAMassachusetts
Freeman, JamesHouston, TXTexas
Friedlund, LenChandler, AZArizona
Fries, RoyPeoria, AZArizona
Full, DudleyClearwater, FLFlorida
Fuller, J.D.Texas
Gaffney, Carlton JBinghamton, NYNew York
Gahan,PierceSt. Petersburg, FLFlorida
Galbreath, LloydGreen River, WYWyoming
Garcia, Tony C.Austin, TXTexas
Gauger, HowardIndiana
Geron, ScottHouston, TXHouston
Gilbert, RickColumbus, INIndiana
Gist, GeneIndiana
Godfrey, Jim RGreat Bend, KSKansas
Goldsberry, BobJacksonville, ARArkansas
Greater Springfield Umpires Assn.Springfield, MAMassachusetts
Greater Washington Fast Pitch Softball Hall of FameMaryland-DC
Green, SamDallas, TXDallas
Griggs, GerryHouston, TXHouston
Griffen, LonnieArkansas
Griggs, JoeBurlingame, CANorthern California
Guarino, AlConnecticut
Guintini, UgoArcata, CANorthern California
Hall, Ken L. Jr.Indianapolis, INIndianapolis
Hall, RalphCat Spring, TXHouston
Hamilton, E.B.Tifton, GAGeorgia
Hammond, JackRough & Ready, CASacramento
Harrison, John R.Houston, TXTexas
Harwell, RayfordTerrell, TXTexas
Hardy, HenryHouston, TXTexas
Hays, Michael E.Jacksonville, FLNorth Florida
Henry Water A.Rhode Island
Herring, JimKennesaw, GAGeorgia
Heuer, Jeff RDavenport, IAIowa
Hicks, Forest W.Indiana
Hoaglan, Walter TWichita, KSKansas
Hogan, LukePhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia
Honeycutt, EverettWyoming
Hopwood, BryantIndiana
Horstman, CarlIndianaIndiana
Houck, Raymond PChittenango, NYNew York
Hoffman, FredSt. Joseph, MOMissouri
Honaback, AnnaWashington,D,C,Washington-Maryland, D.C.
Horstman, CarlIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Howard, RichardDenver, NCNorth Carolina
Howard, EdIndiana
Hudnut, William H.Indianapolis, INIndianapolis
Hutson, Ceola DLeague City, TXHouston
Inman, CindyMiddletown, INIndiana
Indiana ASATerre Haute, INIndiana
Jeffers, Ronald LCincinnati, OHCincinnati
Jennings, Wilbur JCleveland, OHCleveland
Johnson BillIndiana
Johnson, RaymondNashville, TNTennessee
Jones, Bruce & MildredGrand Junction, COColorado
Jones, James EPearl, MSMississippi
Jones, James F.BostonMassachusetts
Jones, JerryBoonville, INIndiana
Jones, J.P.Texas
Jordan Jack D.Austin, TXTexas
Joyce, Thomas AIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Judson, TomGeorgetown, TXTexas
Kay, MajorHouston, TXHouston
Keating, DavidHouston, TXHouston
Keim, MikeSeattle, WAWashington
Kelley, CarlOmaha, NEOmaha
Kelley, Lola M.Omaha, NEOmaha
Kellum, NickIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Kethan, W.W.Pasadena, TXTexas
KentuckyKentuckyKentucky
Kilts, RichardHastings, NYNew York
Kimball, JimWaco, TXTexas
Kimmey, Alan RSyracuse, NYNew York
Kisor, WaltIowa
Klein, WillieNewark, NJNewark
Koch, Marvin E.Texas
Kojetin, BobEdina, MNMinnesota
Kolonko, JosephSyracuse, NYNew York
Komorski, John RMinneapolis, MNMinnesota
Kosanovich, EliNew Windsor, NYNew York
Kottenstette, William A.Fort Madison, IAIowa
Krause, MervAustin, TXTexas
Krause, VernIndiana
Kueber, StaceyEvansville, INIndiana
Kuritzky, PhilipPrescott, AZArizona
Lair, DonDetroit, MIDetroit
Lampl, JonathanHouston, TXHouston
Landis, WilburDetroit, MIDetroit
Leafe, Frederick Jr.New Hampshire
La Rocca, A.J.Lake Charles, LALouisiana
Lanier, BuckLong Beach, CASouthern California
Latham, Kinard LColumbus, GAGeorgia
Leafe Jr, Mrs FrederickManchester, NHNew Hampshire
Lester, HarveyAPO, AE
Lodge, TomWashington
Lothamer, BruceIndiana
Lovejoy, BobAustin, TXTexas
Lowe, GuyWaco, TXTexas
Macone, RaymondMelrose, MABoston
Marbury, MackHouston, TXTexas
Markland, JimFt Wayne, INIndiana
Markle, HaroldWilliamsport, PAPennsylvania
Martin, DennisExeter, NHNew Hampshire
Maryland Slow Pitch Hall of FameWashington-DC
Mason, JerryFrankfort, SDSouth Dakota
Mason, TomNewark, DEDelaware
Maxwell, John WOmaha, NENebraska
Mayhew, EdIndianapolis, INIndiana
McGill, T.J.Massachusetts
Mc Ginnis, Daniel GSaint Clair Shores, MIMichigan
McHenry, Tilman B.Houston, TXTexas
Mc Ilwain, RooseveltJessup, MDMaryland-DC
McNulty, WilliamSan Franciso, CACalifornia
Melancon, Michael AHouston, TXHouston
Melia, CarolAustin, TXTexas
Mest, Warren “Rick”Crofton, MDMaryland-DC
Metro Memphis ASAAtoka, TNMemphis
Metropolitan Washington Slow Pitch Hall of FameMaryland-DC
Meuhlauen, GeorgeLogansport, INIndiana
Michigan ASAMidland, MIMichigan
Middleton, Charles GCrestwood, MOMissouri
Miller, PaulOswego, NYNew York
Minneapolis Umpires AssociationMinneapolis, MNMinneapolis
Minnesota Sports FederationMaple Grove, MNMinnesota
Mobile ASAMobile, ALAlabama
Montrose, Charles “Chick”Silver Spring, MDMaryland-DC
Moore, JamesLouisville, KYKentucky
Morella Jr, C AMiddlesex, NJNew Jersey
Morganti, ChuckCypress, TXHouston
Morin, JacquesLimerick, MEMaine
Morning, DonIndianapolis
Morrison, George (Jerry)Houston, TXTexas
Morton, James EOmaha, NENebraska
Mott, FrancisOswego, NYNew York
Myers, BillChesapeake, VAPiedmont Virginia
Myers, Victor CAustin, TXTexas
Myers, WayneTerre Haute, INIndiana
Nagy John S.Cleveland, OHCleveland
Nassour, JohnnyTexas
Neal, Lloyd S.Chicago, ILChicago
Nelson, Einar W.Minneapolis, MNMinnesota
Northern California ASARedwood City, CANorthern California
North Central Texas OfficialsWichita Falls, TXTexas
Novak, LesMinnesota
Ohio ASAAshland, OHOhio
O’Drain, JimPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia
O’Hara, JosephPennsylvania
Ondecko, MilesEndicott, NYNew York
Omaha ASAOmaha, NEOmaha
Overcash, JimAustin, TXTexas
Otto, R.H.Massachusetts
Patrick, TomTexas
Partiagiaino, JimCortland, NYNew York
Paxton, DickWyoming
Peck, MargaretTopeka, KSKansas
Peckumn, JoeLas Cruces, NMNew Mexico
Pendergast, AndrewBremerton, WAWashington
Peterson, Bror ACypress, TXHouston
Peter’s Meat ProductsEau Claire, WIWisconsin
Petro, Jerry DFranklin, INIndianapolis
Petty, James “Nardy”Austin, TXTexas
Pfost, WayneIdaho
Pilcik, GeraldDeer Park, TXHouston
Philadelphia ASAPhiladelphia, PAPennsylvania
Plouzek, ElmerOmaha, NENebraska
Poe, KenIndiana
Porfirio, Larry (Magoo)Austin, TXTexas
Powers, DonEvansville, INIndiana
Powell, BettyWashington, D.C.Maryland-Washington, D.C.
Price, GaryIndiana
Price, HerbIndianapolis, INIndiana
Pugil, TomHouston, TXHouston
Pyror, RalphNaples, FLWest Central, FL
Quillen ZrobertIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Reid, FerrisChicago, ILChicago
Reilly, AllenRefugio, TXTexas
Renneisen, MickBloomington, INIndiana
Rest, HarryChesapeake, VATidewater ASA
Rice, CharlesAurora, COColorado
Riverside ASARiverside, CASouthern California
Ringo, KentWaco, TXTexas
Robertson, MaxWaco, TXTexas
Rogers, StephenDerry, NHNew Hampshire
Ropp, MikeIndiana
Ross, JackTemple Hills, MDMaryland-DC
Roswell Job CorpRoswell, NMNew Mexico
Rottler, RandyIndiana
Roush, WilburRochester, PAPennsylvania
Ruben, ElliottHouston, TXHouston
Russell, HaroldMarietta, GAGeorgia
Rynell, KennethHouston, TXTexas
Ryser, C TillmanTulsa, OKOklahoma
Sabatino, MikeOakfield, NYNew York
Sadanaga, SherrieWest Richland, WAWashington
Sanford, HarryAlbany, NYNew York
San Francisco ASASan FranciscoCalifornia
Sallee, BrianIndiana
Satterly, DianeIndiana
Scalisi, Lee JLake Charles, LALouisiana
Schafer Duane (Tiny)Jamestown, NDNorth Dakota
Schoo, JimAustin, TXTexas
Scott, BobSilverdale, WAWashington
Sharon, MichaelEdgerton, KSKansas
Shiflett, LeeLouisa, VAPiedmont, VA
Shireman, PaulJacksonville, ARArkansas
Shlimon, Charles Edward Dracut, MAMassachusetts
Siler, LarryAustin, TXTexas
Simpson, BobbyTifton, GAGeorgia
Skinner, HalModesto, CACentral California
Skuhr, VernonBaltimore, MDMaryland-DC
Slorey, DaveWenatchee, WAWashington
Smith, DanIndiana
Smith, FrankCohoes, NYNew York
Smith, Ken “Red”Lafayette, INIndiana
Smith, WoodyIndiana
Snow, BillRound Rock, TXTexas
Solzm Arthur F.Minneapolis, MNMinnesota
Sparks, WalterSan Antonio, TXSan Antonio
Stephenson, TimGreat Bend, KSKansas
Stotz, Karl F “Bare”Coventry, CTConnecticut
Stockton, TomTexas
Straty, WayneFriendswood, TXHouston
Strawhacker, BillFairfield, IowaIowa
Stremel, JerryHutchinson, KSKansas
Strine, Robert EBaltimore, MDMaryland-DC
Stuart, (Buthc) ClaudeIndianapolisIndianapolis
Studdard, GeorgeWichita Falls, TXTexas
Summers, BobMooresville, INIndiana
Summers, Mrs. MinnetteBrownstown, INIndianapolis
Sun City Saints Booster ClubSun City, AZArizona
Sunrise Optimist ClubWichita Falls, TXTexas
Swank, GeraldAustin, TXTexas
Terre Haute ASATerre Haute, INIndiana
Tibbetts (Moe) MaureenIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Thayer, MaxineIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Therrien, DickManchester, NHNew Hampshire
Thomas, RudyShelbyville, INIndianapolis
Thomas, Larry RPort Huron, MIMichigan
Thomas R.B.Manassas, VACentral Virginia
Thompson, Lance LSpring, TXHouston
Tindell (Dutch) CarlTexas
Todd, RichardBremerton, WAWashington
Tollefson, DaveAustin, MNMinnesota
Toth, StevenHouston, TXHouston
Touchet, L.J. (Tiny)Houston, TXHouston
Turcan, BennyBaton Rouge, LALouisiana
Turney, BruceGraham, NCNorth Carolina
Vaughn, CharlieBrownsburg, INIndiana
Valachovic, BeverlyBinghamton, NYNew York
Voiles, DruIndiana
Wacksman. EdNew York
Waco ASA Umpires AssociationWaco, TXTexas
Waco, TX Dr. PepperWaco, TXTexas
Wagner, JimVirginia Beach, VACentral Virginia
Waldrop, MargaretHouston, TXHouston
Waldron, RonHouston, TXHouston
Walsh, TonyAtoka, TNMemphis
Wassink, WilliamNew York
Water, BillTexas
Waters, BobIndiana
Walz, HaroldColorado
Way, DennisWashington
Weeks, BertWinston-Salem,NCNorth Carolina
Weeks, JanDenver, COColorado
Welch, RonKalamazoo, MIMichigan
Werner, KayOmaha, NENebraska
Wertz C. Guy Sr.Bradenton, FLFlorida
White, BobbyAustin, TXTexas
White, JustinHouston, TXTexas
Williams, William (Luke)Shelbyville, INIndiana
Willsey, Delbert E.Indianapolis, INIndianapolis
Men’s & Women’s SoftballLouisville, KYKentucky
Wordsworth, JamesMc Lean, VAMaryland-DC
Worley, FredTexas
Yazwinski, AndrewRochester, NYNew York
Yeager, BillBaltimore, MDMaryland-DC
Yoke, DeweyCentralia, WAWashington
Young, PaulaWaco, TXTexas
Zachary, LeonAlexandria, INIndiana
Zompetti, Dennis R.Indianapolis, INIndianapolis
Zubriggen, DickIndianapolis, INIndianapolis
Supporter Members

Supporter members are those individuals who register with and are recognized by USAS as supporters of USAS and its programs. Supporter members place their membership with USAS and meet any eligibility requirements for Supporter membership as determined by the USAS Board. Supporter members shall pay annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.


Team Membership Categories

Team Members

Team members are those teams who register with and pay the applicable registration fee to their local association. However, if a local association does not offer a softball program, and the team is associated with an Allied Association, then the team may register directly with and pay the applicable registration fee to USA Softball. 


Organizational Membership Categories

Organizational members are divided into three categories: Local Association Members, Affiliated Members and Allied Members

Local Association Members

Local Association Members are those entities recognized by the USAS Board. See Section 6.1 of the USA Softball Bylaws. Recognition authorizes the Local Association to accept membership registrations and promote the sport of amateur softball within their applicable designated geographic boundaries.

Affiliated Members

Armed Forces members: The Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines, provided they register with and pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USA Board.

Disabled Sports Organization members: Non-profit organizations that conduct national softball competitions designated exclusively for individuals who are physically or mentally disabled. Disabled Sports Organization members shall pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

Educational Based members: Non-profit organizations comprised of member educational institutions. Educational Based members shall pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

Promotional Organization members: Non-profit organizations which conduct player or coach clinics or camps, conduct softball competitions or are engaged in other activities that promote the sport of softball on a national level in accordance with the objectives of USAS. Promotional Organization members shall pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

State Games Organization member: The State Games Organization member is the National Congress of State Games, provided it registers with and pays an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

State Park and Recreation Organization/Association members: Non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to promote parks and recreation activities, which include softball, in their respective jurisdictions. State Park and Recreation Organization/Association members shall pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

Philanthropic and Instructional Organization members: Non-profit organizations that are philanthropic in nature or that primarily promote the instruction of the game of softball in a clinical or other setting and do not conduct any national softball competition. Philanthropic and Instructional Organization members shall pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

Affiliated MemberCategory
U.S. Armed ForcesArmed Forces
USA PatriotsDisabled Sports Organization
Special Olympics InternationalDisabled Sports Organization
National Junior College Athletic AssociationEducational Based
National Federation of State High SchoolsEducational Based
NCAAEducational Based
National FP Coaches AssociationPromotional Organization
National Sports ClinicsPromotional Organization
California Park & Recreation SocietyState Parks and Recreation Organization/Association
Tennessee Parks & RecreationState Parks and Recreation Organization/Association
Alabama Recreation & Parks AssociationState Parks and Recreation Organization/Association
Missouri Park & Recreation AssociationState Parks and Recreation Organization/Association
Texas Amateur Athletic FederationState Parks and Recreation Organization/Association
Nebraska Softball FoundationPhilanthropic and Instructional Organization
League of DreamsPhilanthropic and Instructional Organization
Allied Members

Allied Organization members are those non-profit sports organizations that conduct a national program or regular national athletic
competition in the sport of softball on a level of proficiency appropriate for the selection of amateur athletes to represent the United States in international amateur athlete competitions in the sport of softball. They ensure that the representation reflects the nature, scope, quality, and strength of the programs and competitions of the applicable organization in relation to all other programs and competitions in the sport in the United States. In addition to any other organization who would meet this criterion, an organization accepted as an Affiliated member, who also meets the criteria, may apply for and be accepted as an Allied Organization member. Allied Organization members shall pay an annual membership fee to USAS as determined by the USAS Board.

Regional or Nationally Based Softball Organizations: Organizations which have member affiliates in a minimum of 30 states and which conduct national softball competition on a level of proficiency appropriate for the selection of softball players to represent the United States in international play shall be eligible for membership under this classification.

National Based Softball Promotional Organizations: Organizations which are national in scope and which conduct player or coach clinics or camps, softball competition or which are engaged in any other activities that promote the sport of amateur softball on a national level in accordance with the objectives of USA Softball shall be eligible for membership under this classification

Other Organizations: Organizations which are not members of a national organization eligible for membership as an Allied Member and which conduct softball competition, clinics, player camps, or which are engaged in any other activities that promote the sport of amateur softball on a city, county, state or regional level in accordance with the objectives of USA Softball shall be eligible for membership under this classification.

Allied MemberCategory
PONY SoftballNationally Based Softball Promotional Organization
North American Gay Amateur Athletic AllianceNationally Based Softball Promotional Organization
BC Sports FoundationNationally Based Softball Promotional Organization
Special Olympics OregonOther Organization
Southern California Municipal Athletic FederationOther Organization
KC MLB Urban Youth AcademyOther Organization
Sportsplex Operators and Developers AssociationOther Organization
Sports Association of Northern California Recreation AgenciesOther Organization
Decatur Area CVBOther Organization
Worcester County Parks and RecreationOther Organization
Lee County Sports AuthorityOther Organization
City of Salem Oregon Parks and RecreationOther Organization


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