Why Play ASA?

The Amateur Softball Association was named the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States by the United States Olympic Committee in 1978.

It is the mission of the Amateur Softball Association to develop, direct, and promote the sport of softball to ensure maximum participation, optimal performance and educational excellence.

• Coaching Certification and expert training opportunities annually which includes background checks on all coaches in Championship Play.
• Leader in equipment standards and certification.

• The Best of The Best in competition - ASA is the pipeline to five USA Softball National Teams.


• Most knowledgeable and trained umpires in the country.

News & Upcoming Events

2013 State Umpires Clinic
March 16th, 2013 at Warner Park, Chattanooga, TN
Send CompletedRegistration Form to:
Ed Rowe - rowe_edward@yahoo.com

ASA honors umpires at 23rd Biennial Umpire-in-Chief Clinic

February 9th, 2013
TN ASA Deputy UIC Ed Rowe received the Regional Award of Excellence for Region 4.
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TN ASA Appoints New Commissioners

December 3, 2012
Dave LeMarbre, the new State Commissioner and Kim Swafford, the new JO Commissioner, have been involved in ASA for many years and will be able to lead this sport in an exciting new direction. Everyone involved with TN ASA will benefit from these new appointments!