British Softball Federation

6
Jul

ESF announces softball calendar for 2021-23

With almost all its Championship and Cup tournaments postponed in 2020, the European Softball Federation has now announced a crowded calendar of events for 2021, including a number of tournaments postponed from this year, along with some events in 2022 and 2023.

29
Jun

Sport England provides Covid-19 support to BSF

The British Softball Federation has been awarded £20,000 from Sport England’s Sector Partner Fund to help the nation remain active during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.

18
Jun

GB Slowpitch selections are announced

Despite the fact that there will be no international slowpitch play in 2020, the GB Slowpitch staff has announced the team it had selected for this year’s European Men’s Slowpitch Championship and successful triallists for the GB Co-ed Slowpitch squad.

15
Jun

GB U-18 Women’s Team seeks new Head Coach

Following the recent resignation of Robbie Robison as Head Coach of the GB Under-18 Women’s Fastpitch Team, the British Softball Federation is seeking applications for the position.

15
Jun

BSF Executive Meeting Report: 11 June 2020

The BSF Executive held its latest meeting by video conference on the evening of Thursday 11 June 2020. Click through for a journalistic account of the main discussions and decisions.

12
Jun

GB Under-18 Men announce 2020 selections

Although the 2020 European Under-18 Men’s Fastpitch Championship has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, coaches from the GB Under-18 Men’s Fastpitch Team have announced the squad to recognise the athletes selected.

10
Jun

BSF clarifies situation on 2020 insurance

With many people hoping for some kind of organised softball play in 2020 as the incidence of Covid-19 recedes, the British Softball Federation has clarified the position on insurance.

10
Jun

Softball leader Don Porter dies aged 90

Former International Softball Federation (ISF) President and World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Co-President Don Porter, who played a pivotal role in getting softball into the Olympic Games, died on Sunday 7 June aged 90 at his home in Oklahoma City.

3
Jun

COVID-19 Update from BaseballSoftballUK - 3 June

BaseballSoftballUK will be re-opening Farnham Park Baseball and Softball Complex, and Home Plate Bar & Kitchen, on limited dates for one-on-one training and field hire starting on 13 June 2020.

2
Jun

Updated Guidance on baseball & softball in England during COVID-19

BaseballSoftballUK continues to closely follow the UK Government and Sport England’s advice on the lockdown and associated restrictions. In particular, advice on a return to playing community and grassroots sports continues to evolve and we have this week been in touch with the relevant authorities to review this policy and guidance.

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