Oregon School Activities Association
Softball General Information
STAFF CONTACT: Missy Smith, Assistant Executive Director, 503.682.6722 x227, missys@osaa.org
Resources
» NFHS Rules Information
» Health and Safety Information
» NFHS Field Diagram
» NFHS/USA Bat Information
» 2026 NFHS Softball Rule Changes
OSAA Official Softball
Wilson A9011 B-SST
(COR .47 max) poly center, compression 375 lbs. max *NOTE* Softballs must include NFHS, COR and Compression stamps to be legal.
Important Season Dates - 2026
- (3A-1A)Pitchers/Catchers Rule of 8
- February 16
- First Practice Date
- March 2
- First Contest/Jamboree Date
- March 16
- Cutoff - Contest vs. Teams More than One Classification Away
- April 8
- Cutoff - Contests Added
After a Certain Date - April 15
- 6A, 3A,2A/1A Rankings Freeze Date
- May 21
- 6A, 3A, 2A/1A Cutoff Date
- May 21
- 5A, 4A Rankings Freeze Date
- May 23
- 5A, 4A, Cutoff Date
- May 23
- 6A, 3A, 2A/1A First Round
- May 25
- 5A, 4A First Round
- May 26
- 6A, 3A, 2A/1A Second Round
- May 27
- All Quarterfinals
- May 29
- All Semifinals
- June 2
- 3A, 2A/1A Finals
- June 6
- 6A, 5A, 4A Finals
- June 6
Line-Up Cards - Updated July 2018
