Softball News & Announcements

NFHS SOFTBALL 2027 RULE CHANGES

1‑9‑6 EXCEPTION: A coach may use an electronic device for one‑way communication from the dugout to the pitcher and the catcher ...

OFFICIATING TIP

“Choose wisely what to hear and when to respond”

SOFTBALL RULE CLARIFICATION-RULE 1.8.6 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Please download the Rule Clarification for Rule 1.8.6 regarding Electronic Equipment

SOFTBALL ELECTION INTENTS FOR PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS FOR DISTRICTS 2,6, AND 10

Candidate Profile Forms for those members who are seeking office in one of the above‑listed Softball Board positions are due ...

SOFTBALL SPORTSYOU

Please Opt‑In to receive TASO Softball News via the sportsYou app. For instructions, click on the document on the upper ...

2023 TAPPS SOFTBALL STATE TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to the TASO Softball Umpires selected to work the 2023 TAPPS State Tournament Click on the link in the ...

TASO SOFTBALL TYLER LONE STAR CHAPTER AWARDS 26 SCHOLARSHIPS

For twenty‑six years the Tyler Lone Star Softball Umpire Chapter has hosted a softball tournament during the last week of ...

CREW HARMONY LEADS TO BETTER GAMES & MORE FUN

When any game assignment arrives, all sorts of questions usually race through an official’s mind. Who’s playing and where is ...

LARRY COE, 73, WAS ABILENE ISD COACH, REFEREE AND, ONCE, A LIFE-SAVER

NOTE: Larry was on the TASO Softball Board of Directors as the Ex‑Officio member and served both the TASO Football ...

UIL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to these TASO members selected to umpire the UIL Softball State tournament. Click on the link in the upper ...

TASO SOFTBALL MEMBERS UMPIRE USA OLYMPIC TEAM EXHIBITION GAMES

The USA National Softball team, the Olympic Team, played Team Alliance, a group consisting of Professional, former and current collegiate ...

2021 TAPPS STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

Congratulations to these TASO Softball members selected for the TAPPS State Tournament. Click on the “Download” button in the upper ...

FATHER, MOTHER, AND SON UMPIRE TOGETHER DISTRICT 3-A SOFTBALL TITLE GAME IN TN

  Sandy, Richard and Justan Spurling officiated the District 3‑A softball championship game Thursday night, becoming the first three‑member family ...

I’M WORKING WITH WHO?

Officiating is never boring, especially when it comes to those we officiate with. Good officials can adjust to their partners ...

THE RIGHT WAY TO SHARE AND ACCEPT CRITICISM

Which of the following is defined as “the art, skill or profession of making discriminating judgments”? Sports officiating. Studying texts ...

TASO SOFTBALL ELECTION RESULTS

The TASO Softball Division District Directors elections are complete.  The winners of the contested elections are Johnny Garcia, Velma Wappler, ...