Earlier this year, the British Softball Federation announced that it would pay half the cost of a batting helmet and catcher's mask, to a maximum of £20, for adult slowpitch teams required to buy them because they have one or more players aged 18 or under.
Now the BSF is extending this offer to all slowpitch teams that wish to purchase this equipment on safety grounds, regardless of whether they have under-age players on their roster.
For the convenience of BSF member teams, The Baseball and Softball Shop, as a BSF Supplier Partner, has created a package in their on-line catalogue (click here) so that both items can be bought together at a discount.
To get the refund of up to £20 from the BSF, send a scan or copy of the invoice for any catcher's mask and/or batting helmet you purchase (regardless of supplier) to BSF Treasurer Mike Jennings (mike.jennings@britishsoftball.org) along with your BACS details for repayment.
Reminder
In extending this offer to adult slowpitch teams generally, the BSF Executive wants to remind slowpitch teams that have recruited or intend to recruit players under the age of 18 that ISF regulations make it mandatory that under-18 players use a helmet while batting and baserunning and use a mask when playing the position of catcher.
The BSF requires all teams to safeguard their junior members by observing these ISF regulations. Although not mandatory for adult players, this kind of safety equipment is increasingly being used by slowpitch leagues across the country.