News
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2024 BSF AGM sets records for attendance and brevity
27 February 2024
The 2024 British Softball Federation AGM, held as a remote meeting on the afternoon of Saturday 24 February, set a record for attendance, with 83 people joining the meeting online, and was also the BSF’s shortest-ever AGM, lasting just over an hour.
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Chichester Indoor Tournament provides a great day of fastpitch
27 February 2024
Chichester Falcons Softball Club hosted their third annual Indoor Fastpitch Tournament on Sunday 25 February – the only event of its kind in the UK – at the Westgate Centre in Chichester.
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BSF announces Annual Awards and Hall of Fame inductees
26 February 2024
At the 2024 BSF AGM, held as a remote meeting on the afternoon of Saturday 24 February, annual BSF Awards were announced for seven recipients, eight new members were inducted into the BSF Hall of Fame, and the BSF presented its second-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
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WBSC Europe Congress attended by 48 out of 52 Federations
22 February 2024
The 2024 World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe Congress was held in the city of Benalmádena, on the coast of Malaga, Spain, from 8-10 February, with 48 out of a possible 52 Federations attending.
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BSF holds quick and efficient pre-season League Heads Forum meeting
19 February 2024
The BSF hosted a remote pre-season League Heads Forum meeting on the evening of Thursday 15 February with 30 people present: eight from the BSF Executive, two from BSUK, and 20 others representing 14 leagues.
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Second Annual Royal Spark Challenge Announced for GB Women
19 February 2024
The Great Britain Senior Women’s National Fastpitch Team and the Oklahoma City Spark are excited to announce the second annual Royal Spark Challenge, to be played on 27-28 June at OGE Energy Field at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City.
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BSF Executive Meeting Report: Monday 5 February 2024
8 February 2024
The BSF Executive held its latest monthly videoconference meeting on the evening of Monday 5 February 2024. Click through for a report on the main discussions and decisions.
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New Head Coach sought for GB Senior Men’s Fastpitch Team
3 February 2024
The British Softball Federation is seeking applications for the position of Head Coach for the GB Senior Men’s Fastpitch Team following the resignation of Robbie Robison for personal reasons.
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GB Under-18 Women awarded berth at WBSC Under-18 World Cup
1 February 2024
The Great Britain Under-18 Women’s Fastpitch National Team has been awarded a Wild Card berth at this summer’s WBSC Under-18 Women’s Softball World Cup Group A in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Stephen Patterson steps down as GB Slowpitch Head Coach
25 January 2024
GB Co-ed and Men’s Slowpitch Team Head Coach Stephen Patterson has stepped down from the role after 12 successful years, during which GB Slowpitch Teams won numerous European Championship titles.