Softball Deadlines & Reminders

Dates

  • July 1 = Renewal applications due
  • March 1 – March 31 = Online rules meeting available
  • March 1 – March 31 = Online rules exam available
  • TBD = State Clinic
  • April 15 = Late renewal applications due (w/ $20.00 late fee)
  • April 15 = New applications due

Official Requirements

New Official
  • Online rules meeting – annual
  • Online rules exam – annual
  • State Clinic – annual (may opt-out once every 5 years)
Registered Official
  • Online rules meeting – annual
  • Online rules exam – annual
  • State Clinic – annual (may opt-out once every 5 years)
  • Supervised exam to become Certified (optional)
NOTE: All requirements must be completed in South Dakota to be postseason eligible.

Penalties

Maximum penalty is $50.00 per sport each year. All penalties result in being placed on probation and not eligible to work postseason contests.
  • Not viewing online rules meeting = $25.00
  • Not submitting or passing online rules exam = $25.00
  • Not attending State Clinic (if not opting out) = $25.00
  • Missing same requirement two consecutive years = Additional $25.00 or sit out one year
  • Missing same requirement three consecutive years = Suspended for one year

Exam Score Requirements

  • Online rules exam = 80% (two attempts per year)

Change of Contact Information

If your contact information changes, you must update your information on Bound within the SDHSAA website to ensure you receive future mailings and emails from the SDHSAA.

Rules Questions

Contact Kristina Sage
kristina.sage@sdhsaa.com

Registration/Licensing Questions

Contact Marsha Karst
marsha.karst@sdhsaa.com