Softball

2025 Softball Manual (Pending Board Approval)

The NSAA Softball Manual provides the most current policies and procedures for regular season and postseason competition. 

Playing rules and regulations for the sport of softball can be found in the NFHS Softball Rules Book, which all member schools receive from the NSAA.

Member school administrators or coaches needing further clarification on the information provided in the manual should contact the NSAA Office.

• 2024 Classifications (Updated 7/27)
• NAERA Helmet Recertification Recommendations
• USA Softball Mark
• Checking Bats/Equipment
• Certified USA Equipment
• 2024 Softball Jamboree Information
• Rules Meeting Schedule
• NEW 2024 NFHS Softball Rules Changes
• 2023 NFHS Softball Rules Points of Emphasis
• 10-14-Day Heat Acclimatization Period Information
• WBGT Chart
• WBGT Geographic Regions
• WBGT Regions by School
• WBGT – Using the Kestrel 5400
• Heat Index Chart
• Cold Water Immersion Guidelines
• DP/Flex Simplified
  • NEW NFHS DP/Flex Simplified
• Softball Uniform Guidelines
• Inclement Weather Uniform Guidelines
• NSAA Air Quality Guidance
• Syncing GameChanger & MaxPreps

NFHS Pitching Videos

• Stepping Outside the 24″ Pitching Plate
• Stepping Back
• Sliding the Pivot Foot Forward
• Simulating a Signal
• Hands Come Together

• Weekly Scores
• Wildcard Schedules/Updates
• Wildcard Point Leaders by Class

• Complete Class Schedules:  Class A  |  Class B  |  Class C

District/Sub-District Assignments

• • Class A   A-1 | A-2 | A-3 | A-4 | A-5 | A-6 | A-7
  • Class B Sub-Districts   B-1 | B-2 | B-3 | B-4 | B-5 | B-6 | B-7 | B-8 | B-9 | B-10
  • Class C Sub-Districts   C-1 | C-2 | C-3 | C-4 | C-5 | C-6 | C-7 | C-8 | C-9 | C-10
• Class B/C District Finals Information

• NSAA Softball Championships HQ

• 2024 All-Class State Championship Brackets/Schedule

• Nebraska Public Media State Championship DVD

• Past Champions
• State Championship History Of All Schools
• State Records
• State Bests

Past State Championship Results:

———  |  ———  |  1993  |  1994  |  1995  |  1996  |  1997  |  1998  |  1999  |  2000
2001  |  2002  |  2003  |  2004  |  2005  |  2006  |  2007  |  2008  |  2009  |  2010
2011  |  2012  |  2013  |  2014  |  2015  |  2016  |  2017  |  2018  |  2019 |  2020
2021  |  2022  |  2023

Past State Championship Programs:

2012  |  2013  |  2014  |  2015  |  2016  |  2017  |  2018  |  2019  |  2020  |  2021
2022  |  2023  |  2024

Past Regular Season Wildcard Results:

• 2003:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2004:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2005:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2006:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2007:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2008:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2009:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2010:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2011:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2012:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2013:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2014:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2015:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2016:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2017:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2018:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2019:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2020:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2021:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2022:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2023:  Class A | Class B | Class C
• 2024:  Class A | Class B | Class C