With the cancellation of the proposed Co-ed Slowpitch World Cup late last year, and the recent resignation of longtime GB Slowpitch Team Manager Kellie Whitaker, the BSF has decided to undertake a review of the GB Slowpitch programme.

The Review will be carried out later in January under the auspices of the GB Management Committee (GBMC) and will be conducted by an independent panel chaired by GB Softball Performance Director and Olympic Team Leader Gary Anderson.

GB Slowpitch squad members, along with current and former team staff, will be asked to complete Insight Surveys that will form an important basis for the panel’s conclusions and recommendations.

The aim of the Review will be to ensure that the GB Slowpitch programme is best placed to take advantage of any new World Cup initiatives from the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) and can maintain its excellent level of performances in European competitions while ensuring that players in the GB Slowpitch pool have a chance to improve and progress.