USA Softball of WA

04/01/2026

ALL

There is a product being sold as something for players to put over the barrel of their bat to change the graphics of a bat. They can put their favorite NFL team as an example. These products are not approved for bats in Championship play. This would make the bat an altered bat with the appropriate penalty. Reason for this are

Do they effect batted ball speed?
Do they affect friction and allow for better spin rate?
Do they cover a crack that we would normally remove a bat from play?
Do they still show a Model Name and number?


These and many more reason make this an altered bat and should not be allowed in play. We have received a few emails asking the question so please get this out to your umpires, so they are aware. Below is a link if you would like to see what this product looks like.



https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CQhvp5HNp/?mibextid=wwXIfr

03/17/2026

03/17/2026

All right, softball season is going strong with high school going and tournaments on the weekend. Teams planning their weekends. Hopefully USA softball of Washington State tournaments can fit into your team's schedule. Here are the age groups, dates and locations for this year's State tournaments.

01/27/2026

Alright folks, this Saturday in Yakima, USA Softball of Washington is having their umpire clinic.
All are welcomed. Primarily looking to help out people that are looking to umpire up to the newer umpires to help them improve their game.
All associations are welcome as we will discuss some high school softball also as that is just around the corner.
Come one come all for this one-day event.

01/19/2026

We're two weeks away from our State clinic in Yakima January 31st.
One day event for all umpires from all associations. Primary training is USA Softball mechanics, but we will be discussing High School mechanics as the season is just around the corner.
Primarily looking to help out our newer and younger umpires but all are welcome.
Friday night a social gathering for everyone to see old friends and make new ones. Fun for all.

01/18/2026

Get trained. Get certified. Get on the field.

Join us for upcoming USSSA Washington State Slow Pitch Umpire Training sessions. Whether you're a new umpire or returning for a refresher, these clinics will cover mechanics, rules emphasis, game management, and positioning.

📅 Training Dates & Locations

🟨 January 31
📍 Yakima

🟨 February 1
📍 Wenatchee

🟨 March 7
📍 Puyallup Rec Center
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🟨 March 19
📍 Kent Commons
⏰ 6:30 PM

📍 Additional Locations (Coming Soon)

Lacey / Olympia – TBD
Bremerton- TBD
North King County – TBD

Dates and times will be announced shortly.

👤 Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in umpiring USSSA Slow Pitch softball, including both new and returning umpires.
Get trained. Get certified. Get on the field.

Join us for upcoming USSSA Washington State Slow Pitch Umpire Training sessions. Whether you're a new umpire or returning for a refresher, these clinics will cover mechanics, rules emphasis, game management, and positioning.

Dates and times will be announced shortly for locations that are TBD.

⚾ Be Part of the Game

Umpiring is a great way to stay involved in softball, earn money, and support the game at all levels.

More details coming soon – stay tuned for updates! Please reach out to [email protected] with and questions or to let us know you are coming.

01/12/2026

Getting closer to our USA Softball or Washington State umpire clinic in Yakima January 31st.
Pre-registration fee is $25.00 until January 15th. After that it is $30.00.
Walk-ups are welcome.
Going to be a good time as all umpires are welcomed with the high school season will be just a month away.
Come one come all and meet old and make new friends.

01/05/2026

Were less than 4 weeks away from our USA Softball of Washington State umpire clinic in Yakima January 31st. Remember all umpires from all Associations are welcomed. Training will be primarily for newer umpires with six years or less and new umpires thinking about starting up. But all veteran umpires are more than welcomed.
This training will count as one of the check marks needed for being considered for going to any National tournament for the next 5 years.
One day clinic, come one come all. Meet and greet Friday night for those that want to come over the night before.

12/29/2025

We are just a little over a month away from our USA Softball State clinic being held in Yakima, January 31st. One day event for all umpires from all associations. Primary training will be for those umpires just starting out and in their first five to six years of umpiring, but the seasoned veterans are welcome. We will go over mechanics for slowpitch and plate and base mechanics in fastpitch. Will be discussing High School mechanics as that is just a month away. Come one come all and possibly see some old friends and have some fu