The GB Mens fastpitch programme is seeking applications from players who are interested in trialing for one or more of the junior squads for 2026.
The U18 Mens and the U16 Mens teams will be taking part in the European Championships in Breclav / Kunovice in Czechia from 29th June to 4th July 2026, with the U18 championship being a qualifier for the WBSC World Championships.
Due to these tournaments running concurrently at the same locations, those eligible by age may be able to take part in both of these competitions if selected. Please do however note that players should make themselves eligible for their primary age group before being considered for other ages.
Any players based in Britain or overseas who wants to trial for any of these teams should complete the application form as soon as possible, and no later than 30th September 2025. Those born 2008 or later are eligible to apply for U18, and 2010 for U16.
Initial trials for both squads will be held at Farnham Park on Saturday 4th October 2025. Further details will be given closer to the event. There will be a charge of £10 to attend to cover costs of staging the day.
If you are unable to attend in person, or are currently injured but wish to be considered, please let us know ASAP so that alternative evidence can be requested.
After these trials and other evidence has been considered, extended squads for both teams will be selected, and will form the basis of a combined winter training programme. The final rosters for the competitions will then be announced in the spring.
The applications are open to all interested parties so please feel free to pass this on to anyone that you may think may be interested in applying.
Any queries, please email gbmenselections@britishsoftball.org