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WBSC Europe recommends to consider players from Ukraine as home players
Considering the 2022 Ukrainian refugee crisis, WBSC Europe sent out a recommendation to the Baseball and Softball European National Federation for Ukrainian athletes to be recognised as home players, applying no restrictions when playing.
Schedule announced for the first ever U-23 Men's Softball European Championship 2022
The four National Teams will play a three-day group stage. The top two teams will advance to the championship game, on Saturday, 9 July.
WBSC Europe Softball Competitions Regulation 2022 now available
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) has published the Softball Competitions Regulations and its appendix for the 2022 season.
Great Britain Women’s Fastpitch National Team seeks a Battery Coach
The British Softball Association announce that the women's softball national team is in need of an experienced Battery Coach.
Playball for the 2022 Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague
Last weekend, Zagreb, Croatia, hosted the first phase of the 2022 Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague.
Luis Ignacio Pardo Lozano appointed WBSC Europe Director of Softball Umpires
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (“WBSC Europe”) appointed Luis Ignacio Pardo Lozano, known as Nacho Pardo, Director of Softball Umpires.
After a two-year break, the Euroleague is back
The Central Europe Women’s Softball Euroleague will be played in 2022. Seven teams will be fighting for the title of Euroleague Champion.
Russian and Belarusian teams excluded from all the WBSC Europe 2022 competitions
WBSC Europe excluding Russian and Belarusian teams from all its competitions for both national and club teams to be held in Europe this year.
WBSC Europe stands in solidarity with Ukraine
The World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) stands in solidarity with Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and the baseball/softball family in Ukraine in the face of the unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukrainian territory by Russia.
Softball schedule announced for The World Games 2022
After qualifying at the 2021 Women's Softball European Championship, Italy (No. 7) will face No. 1 USA, No. 3 Canada, and No. 9 China.
2022 Super6 officially cancelled
The Men's Baseball and Women's Softball Super6 scheduled for September 2022 has been cancelled due to the withdrawals of the awarded organisers.
Softball Europe announces the competition system for the WECh
The Softball Europe Competition Commission announced a new playing system for the Women's Softball European Championship.
2022 Softball Europe Window Recap
The 2022 Softball Europe Window took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on February 11, 2022.
The WBSC Europe Executive Board has been elected
The WBSC Europe General Congress elected the new Executive Board during the 2022 WBSC Europe Congress in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
WBSC Europe Elective Congress set to take place in Ljubljana
The 2022 WBSC Europe General Congress will be held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from February 10 to 13, 2022.
Croatia hosting international tournaments in 2022
International fastpitch tournaments are a tradition of the Softball Club Princ established in Zagreb, Croatia.
The Għajnsielem Redcoats lead Maltese Softball
Coaches are working for players to reach their full potential before the 2022 Women’s Softball European Championship.
Open call for the Polish national teams head coaches
The Polish National Baseball and Softball Association is recruiting a head coach for the baseball National Team and a coach for the softball National Team.
Slowpitch softball coming of age on the world stage
Slowpitch softball will take a giant leap forward in 2023 when the first-ever WBSC Co-ed Slowpitch World Cup is expected to be held.
The entries to the 2022 European Competitions are official
The entries for the 2022 European Championships and Cups are now official.
Thierry Raphet is the new president of the French Baseball and Softball Federation
He had served as the Secretary-General since 2014 and succeeds interim president Fabien Carrette-Legrand.
Softball Europe cancels the third Blue Convention
The current epidemiological situation forced Softball Europe to cancel the third Blue Convention.
Softball Europe announces 2022 calendar
In 2022, Softball Europe will be organising six European Championships and seven European Cups.
2021 Softball Europe Season Recap
Softball Europe organised five European Championships and six European Cups in 2021 to restore International Softball throughout Europe.
Softball Europe President's holidays wishes to the softball community
Softball Europe President Gabriel Waage addresses softball leaders, players, coaches, and fans around Europe in his end-of-year message.
Registration open for the third Blue Convention
The third Softball Europe Blue Convention will occur from February 4 to 6, 2022, in Rimini, Italy, jointly with the Italian CON7.
Netherlands close their World Cup with 6-2 win over Colombia
The Dutch National Team closes the WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup ranking seventh with a 1-6 mark.
The U-18 Czech National Team reaches the World top-5
Czech Republic ranked fifth as the best performance ever, outdoing the performance of 2017 when the Czechs ranked eighth.
The best of the 2021 Swiss Season
SBSF hosted its Awards Night in Zurich, Switzerland, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
E.T. Colvin passed away
Former USA Softball State Commissioner for Mississippi Elton Thomas Colvin Colvin passed away on December 4, 2021.
Two European Teams competing for World Champion Title
The WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup will have eight teams competing for the title of world champion, including Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
Super6 and U-17 Baseball5 European Championship set to take place in 2022
WBSC Europe will organise two events under its umbrella: the Super6 and the first-ever U-17 Baseball5 European Championship.
WBSC Europe announces 2022 Congress dates
WBSC Europe announced to its Members that the 2022 General Congress will take place on February 11 and 12, 2022, in Slovenia.
Entries for 2022 Softball European Competitions are now open
Softball Europe opened the registration process for teams taking part in the 2022 European Championships and the European Cups.
Recap: ESF Extraordinary Congress 2021
The ESF Extraordinary Congress took place in Rome, Italy, on November 20, 2021.
The 2021 ESF Congress will take place in Italy
Just like the first one in 1976, the last ESF Congress will take place in Italy. After 45 years, the European Softball Federation (ESF) will dissolve.
WBSC announces U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup official schedule
WBSC released the official schedule of the inaugural WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup, which will take place in Lima, Peru.
Czech Extraleague Playoff now available on baseballsoftball.tv
The Czech Extraleague Men's Softball and Women's Softball playoffs are now available on the streaming platform from WBSC Europe.
Princ and Medvednica are the 2021 Croatian National Champions
Princ Plavi won the Women's Softball Croatian National Championship and the Croatian Cup. Medvednica Mrki Medvedi won the Men's Softball Croatian National Title and Zagreb Giants conquered the Croatian Cup.
It's a wrap for the 2021 Ukrainian Softball Season
The Ukrainian softball season ended, crowning OSDUShOR-OShVSM (ОСДЮШОР-ОШВСМ) the 2021 National Champion of Ukraine.
Magos de Tenerife and Italia LeZie win the Softball European Masters Cups
The Magos de Tenerife won the Men's trophy for the second time. In the Women's Cup, Italia LeZie conquered the gold medal.
The Softball European Masters Cup starts tomorrow
Spain will host the second Softball European Masters Cup from October 27 to 30, 2021.
Joudrs Prague and Žraloci Ledenice on top of Czech Softball
Joudrs Prague and Žraloci Ledenice are the 2021 Czech National Champions for Women's and Men's Softball.
2021 European Softball Rankings Released
Softball Europe released the 2021 European softball rankings for Women's Softball, Men's Softball, and Slowpitch.
Chicaboo’s dominated Belgian Softball in 2021
In 2021, the Stabroek Chicaboo’s won the National Belgian Championships for Women's Softball and Men's Softball.
Forlì wins the Italian Softball Series
Forlì swept Bollate in three games to win its fifth Italian National Title.
CBS Rivas wins the Spanish División de Honor
CBS Rivas won the Spanish National Championship, División de Honor de Sófbol, topping CB Viladecans in the best-of-five series, 3-1.
Softball Europe Planning 2021-2029
In a letter to the National Federations, Softball Europe President Gabriel Waage announced the planning for the Softball Europe tournaments until 2029.
Teams, tournament format announced for WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup
The U-18 world championship in South America is set for December.
The Panthers Wrocław are the 2021 Polish Champions
Starting in April, the four teams of the Polish Softball League played eight tournaments to define the final standings.
The Wesseling Vermins win the 2021 German Bundesliga
The Wesseling Vermins are the 2021 German softball Champions, defeating Bonn Capitals in the best-of-5 series to define the National Champion.
Call for Organizers of 2022, 2023, and 2024 events
The bid to organise the 2022-24 competitions can be sent until November 15, 2021.
Softball returns to Finland
September 25, 2021, marked a historical day for Finnish softball: after many years of absence, softball returned to Finland.
Massimo Lepri passed away
The Irish Softball Federation announced that Massimo Lepri passed away on September 30, 2021.
European Masters Cup set to start at the end of the month
After the 2020 cancelation, the European Cup for the 35+ category will take place again in 2021.
GB Masters win the "World Series" trophy in Great Britain
The GB Masters won the British Softball Federation World Series trophy topping Team USA 27-26 in the Championship Final at Farnham Park.
The Wanderers are 2021 Austrian Champions
The Vienna Wanderers topped the Crazy Chicklets to win the 2021 Austrian National Softball League, the Bundesliga.
The Stenløse Bulls conquered the 2021 Danish Title
The Stenløse Bulls topped the Hørsholm Hurricanes to conquer the eighth Danish Title
The ESCA Training Camp is canceled
The ESCA Training Camp scheduled for October, organised by Softball Europe in cooperation with the European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA), is now canceled.
Massimo Romeo passed away
The European Softball community mourns the loss of Massimo Romeo.
Two young volunteers are spreading solidarity through the sport in Croatia
The Croatian Softball Club "Princ Zagreb" launched the project "Volunteering for Sport" welcoming two volunteers for one year.
II WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup to be played in 2022
The World Baseball Softball Confederation announced that the II WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup has been moved to the summer of 2022 in Taichung, TPE.
The Hurricanes win the Men’s Softball European Super Cup
The Danish Squad Hørsholm Von Holmbäck Hurricanes won the Men’s Softball European Super Cup title for the second time in a row. In the lower cup, the Men’s Softball European SE Cup, Joudrs Praha took the gold.
Olympia Haarlem wins Women's Softball European Cup Winners Cup
The Dutch Team Olympia Haarlem topped the host squad Saronno on the championship game of the Women’s Softball European Cup Winner Cup, 3-2, claiming the title.
Wesseling Vermins wins the Women’s Softball European Cup
The German Team Wesseling Vermins topped the Polish Wroclaw Panthers to win the Women’s Softball European Cup.
The Mens' Softball European Super Cup starts tomorrow
The Czech Republic will host the ninth Mens' Softball European Super Cup from August 23 to 28, 2021.
Forlì wins the Women's Softball European Premiere Cup
In a very balanced game against the Defending Champions from Bollate, Forlì won the WEPC Title.
WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup in Peru rescheduled for December
WBSC announced that the inaugural WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup will be played from 5 to 12 December 2021 in Peru.
The Women's Softball European Cups start tomorrow!
Bulgaria and Italy will host the Women's Softball European Cups from August 16 to 21, 2021.
Waynes Pardubice wins the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup
The Czech Team Waynes Pardubice topped the German UCE Travellers to win the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup.
The Masters' entries can be submitted until September 15, 2021
The second European Cup for the 35+ category will take place from October 27 to 30 October 2021, in Saint Boi, Spain.
The Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup starts tomorrow!
Bulgaria will host the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup in the city of Sofia.
Italy ranked sixth at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
The Italian National women's softball squad ended the Tokyo Olympics with an 8-1 loss to bronze medal game-bound Canada.
Czech Republic is the 2021 U-18 Women's Softball European Champion
The Czech National Team dominated the U-18 Women’s Softball European Championship, winning all games.
Five teams undefeated after day 1 at the U-18 Women's Softball European Championship
Recap of all the action from the 2021 U-18 Women's European Softball Championship in Prague, Czech Republic, on Monday, July 19, 2021.
After 13 years, Softball returns to the Olympics!
For the first time since 2008, Softball is returning to the Olympic Games.
The U-18 Women's Softball European Championship starts tomorrow!
The Czech Republic will host the sixteenth U-18 Women's Softball European Championship in the city of Prague.
The Czech Republic dominates the Junior Men's Softball European Championships
The Czech National Teams dominated the U-16 Men’s Softball European Championship and the U-18 Men’s Softball European Championship.
The Junior Men's Softball European Championships start today!
The Czech Republic will host the U-16 and the U-18 Men's Softball European Championships in the city of Havlíčkův Brod.
The 2021 European Cups are confirmed!
Softball Europe board confirmed the Clubs Competitions for 2021.
Italy is the 2021 Women's Softball European Champion
The Italian Squad conquered the twelfth European Title at the Women's Softball European Championship 2021.
Team Italy and Kingdom of the Netherlands clash for Gold
Below is a recap of all the action from the 2021 Women's European Softball Championship in Friuli-Venezia Giulia on Friday, July 2, 2021
Team Italy is the only undefeated squad in the 2021 Women's
Recap of all the action from the 2021 Women's European Softball Championship in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Team Italy and Kingdom of the Netherlands remain as the only undefeated squads
Women's European Softball Championship Round Robin 2 results for June 30, 2021
Day 5 of the Women's Softball European Championship: preview
The 2021 Women's Softball European Championship takes place on Thursday, 1 July, at Ronchi dei Legionari, Castions di Strada, and Cervignano Softball Fields, Italy.
Day 4 of the Women's Softball European Championship: preview
The 2021 Women's Softball European Championship takes place on Tuesday, 29 June, at Ronchi dei Legionari, Castions di Strada, and Castions delle Mura Softball Fields, Italy.
Day 3 of the Women's Softball European Championship: preview
The 2021 Women's Softball European Championship takes place on Tuesday, 29 June, at Ronchi dei Legionari, Cervignano, and Castions delle Mura Softball Fields, Italy.
Defined the Top 8 squads of the Women's European Softball Championship
Team Italy, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Israel and Spain remain undefeated going into Women's European Softball Championship round-robin phase two.
Team Italy and seven others remain undefeated on Day 1 of the WECh
Team Italy, Germany, Poland, Kingdom of the Netherlands, France, Israel, Czech Republic and Spain go into day two of the Women’s Softball European Championship undefeated.
Day 2 of the Women's Softball European Championship: preview
The 2021 Women's Softball European Championship takes place on Monday, 28 June, at Castions di Strada and Ronchi dei Legionari Softball Fields, Italy.
Team Italy, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Israel and Spain on top
On day two of the Women's European Softball Championship in Friuli-Giulia Venezia, four undefeated front runners emerged in the standings with perfect 2-0 records.
Czech Republic is the 2021 Men's Softball European Champion
For the fifth time in a row, Czech Republic is the Men’s Softball European Champion.
Playball for the Women's Softball European Championship!
The 2021 Women's Softball European Championship is live from Friuli Venezia Giulia fields, in Italy.
Final Day of the Men's Softball European Championship: preview
Day six of the 2021 Men's Softball European Championship takes place on Saturday, 26 June, at Ledenice and Sezimovo Ústí Softball Fields, Czech Republic.
Tickets available for the Women's
The organizers of the 2021 WECh (FIBS) made tickets available on the online platform eventbrite.it
Day 5 of the Men's Softball European Championship: preview
Day five of the 2021 MECh takes place on Friday, 25 June, at Ledenice and Sezimovo Ústí Softball Fields, Czech Republic.
Day 4 of the Men's Softball European Championship: preview
Day four of the 2021 MECh takes place on Thursday, 24 June, at Ledenice Softball Field, Czech Republic.
Day 3 of the Men's Softball European Championship: preview
Day three of the 2021 MECh takes place on 23 June, at Ledenice and Sezimovo Ústí Softball Fields, Czech Republic.
Day 2 of the Men's Softball European Championship: preview
Day two of the 2021 Men's takes place on Tuesday, 22 June, at Ledenice Softball Field, Czech Republic.
Playball for the Men's Softball European Championship!
The Men's Softball European Championship is live from Ledenice and Sezimovo Ústí fields, in Czech Republic.
Men's Softball European Championship: day 1 is in the books
The first day of the Men's Softball European Championship just come to an end.
One day to the Men's Softball European Championship!
South Bohemia will host the fifteenth Men's Softball European Championship in the cities of Lednice and Sezimovo Ústí.
Spectators at the Women's: still to be evaluated
Tickets for the Women's European Championship, free of charge, must be obtained through Eventbrite.it platform
Croatian softball leader Pero Čizmić passed
It is with profound sorrow that it was announced the passing of Pero Čizmić at his home in Zagreb, Croatia.
WBSC Europe launches new website
Access all information about Baseball and Softball in Europe at www.wbsceurope.org/en.
Tickets available for the finals day of the Men's
The sale of all-day tickets for the final day of the European Men's Championship starts today.
Announced the schedule for the U-16 and U-18 Men's
Softball Europe announces the schedule for the U-16 Men's European Championship and U-18 Men's European Championship.
Happy World Softball Day!
Back in 1991, on June 13, the IOC announced that women's softball would be added to the Olympics.
The MASTERS' Entries are Open!
Starting today, teams can register for the European Masters Cup.
2021 Junior European Championships confirmed!
Softball Europe board confirmed the U-16 & U-18 Men's, and the U-18 Women's European Championship for 2021.
Announced the schedule for the Women's European Championship
The schedule for the 2021 Women's European Championship is out.
Revealed the schedule for the Men's European Championship
Softball Europe revealed the schedule for the 2021 Men's European Championship.
Playball for the Czech Softball 'Extraleagues'
The 2021 softball season in the Czech Republic will start this Saturday.
National Federations may enter rosters for European Championships
Softball Europe opened the rosters submissions for the 2021 European Championships.
Softball Europe takes part in the Games of Peace
Last week, Softball Europe took part in the Games of Peace, a softball event hosted in the United Arab Emirates.
FFBS announces French roster for the Women's European Championship
The French Baseball and Softball Federation announced the seventeen athletes that will take part in the 2021 WECh.
The 2021 Italian 'Serie A1' set to start on May 22
The Italian softball season will start on May 22, 2021, featuring twelve teams.
The Dutch All-Star Game will be live-streamed
The Dutch National Team will face a team of All-Stars from the Hoofdklasse on May 20, 2021.
Spain tops France in spring friendly series
The Spanish and the French National Teams played a 3-game series, in Antonio Hervás Field in Sant Boi, Spain.
2021 Men's and Women's European Championships confirmed!
Softball Europe board confirmed the MECh and the WECh for 2021.
New dates for the WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup
The WBSC Men’s Softball World Cup has been shifted from February next year to November.
Three GB Women’s Teams announce roster selections for 2021
BSF announced the rosters for the U22, U18, and U15 Women’s National Teams.
Softball Europe cancels the Coed Slowpitch European Championship
Softball Europe Board decided to cancel the 2021 Coed Slowpitch European Championship.
Israel Softball announces the Women's NT roster
Coaches Corey Vyner and Nikki Palmer will be guiding the Israeli Women's National Team to the Women's European Championship.
Italian softball season opens with the All-Stars Game
The Italian Softball Season will open on May 8, 2021, with the Team Italy-Softball All-Stars doubleheader.
Croatian softball season off with the Zagreb Cup
In 2021, the Croatian softball season started with the Zagreb Cup, both for Women's softball and Men's Softball.
ISA announces O’Brien-Amico as the Co-Head Coach for the U-18 Women's NT
Israel Softball Association announced that Leah O’Brien-Amico will be the Co-Head Coach of the Israeli Women’s U18 National Softball Team.
André Van Overbeek passed away
The European Softball community mourns the loss of André Van Overbeek, former ESF President.
Netherlands takes two against Germany
The German and the Dutch National Teams played a doubleheader on Sunday, May 2.
The Coed Slowpitch European Championship is confirmed
Softball Europe confirmed that the Coed Slowpitch European Championship will be played.
Dutch softball is back on the field
Sunday, May 2, has been the opening day for the 2021 Dutch Golden League.
The countdown to the 2021 ESCA Camp begins
Softball Europe, in cooperation with ESCA, will be organizing the 2021 ESCA training camp this October.
Cecchetti and Vonk join the Athletes Unlimited roster
Athletes Unlimited announced the roster for the second season of the newest American professional softball league.
Coach Candrea joins Team Italy's coaching staff
The University of Arizona HC and former Team USA HC Mike Candrea will assist Coach Pizzolini in guiding Team Italy.
The Polish Softball League kicked off
The 2021 Polish Softball season started last weekend in Kutno, Poland.
The Senior Ukrainian Softball Season is on
The Ukrainian Senior Softball League started after the softball season opened in Ukraine with the U-15 Cadet Championship.
Vonk named KNBSB ambassador for inclusive sports
Vonk's nomination is part of the commitment from KNBSB to work for more diversity within sports.
Hurricanes and Barracudas leading Danish Leagues after opening day
The Danish Softball Women's and Men's Leagues started on April 17, 2021.
Watch Team Italy VS the USA
The game the Italian and the USA National Team can be watched live thanks to the streaming offered by USA Softball.
EMRYT will not take place in 2021
The European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy (EMRYT) will not take place in 2021.
Vienna derby opened the 2021 Austrian Bundesliga
The 2021 Austrian softball season opened with the Vienna Derby between the Vienna Wanderers and the Vienna Metrostars.
Playball for the Russian Softball Championship
The Russian Softball Federation announced that the Russian Softball Championship officially started.
Ukrainian season opened by the U-15 Championship
The softball season opened in Ukraine with the U-15 Cadet Championship.
100 days to the return of Softball to the Olympics
In exactly 100 days, softball will be back to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
The best of the 2020 Swiss Softball Season
On April 9, 2021, SBSF hosted its Awards Night on its YouTube Channel.
Tonight is Awards Night for the Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation
Tonight, the Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation (SBSF) is hosting its Awards Night.
Italia Team off to Florida, USA
The Azzurre will fly to Florida, USA, in preparation for the WECh and Tokyo 2021.
The governing body in Austria renamed as "Austrian Baseball Softball Federation"
The Austrian Federation’s General Assembly unanimously decided that the name of the Federation will be Austrian Baseball Softball Federation.
Didier Seminet will lead the FFBS until 2024
Didier Seminet was re-elected President of the French Baseball and Softball Federation (FFBS) at the General Assembly on March 27, 2021.
The 2021 Hungarian Softball season started
March 27, 2021, set the playball for the four teams in the first division of the Hungarian Softball League.
Playball for the Spanish Softball League
The SSL began on the weekend, being the very first European softball national season to start in 2021.
Team Italy gathers for a 7-day camp
The Italian senior National Team just finished a 7-day camp to get ready for the 2021 European Championship and the Summer Olympics.
The WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup will take place in December
A total of eight mixed-gender teams will be featured at the WBSC U-12 Mixed Softball World Cup 2021.
2021 CON6: the highlights of the Convention not to miss
With a lineup of 34 speakers, the 2021 CON6 has been held online successfully on the YouTube channel of FIBS.
Thanks for being with us at the "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE"
The online Live Show organised by the European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA) went LIVE last night at 20:00 CET.
CON6 is starting today at 18:30!
The baseball and softball convention CON6 is starting today.
The "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE" is tonight
The online Live Show organised by the European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA) will go LIVE" today at 20:00 CET.
Craig Montvidas will be at the "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE"
ESCA Camps Director Craig Montvidas will be at the ESCA Camp with our guests and previous ESCA instructors Elisa Cecchetti, Marta Gasparotto, Britt Vonk, Marjolein Merkx, and Jeroen Swers.
Greta Cecchetti will be at the "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE"
The European Softball Coaches Association (ESCA) will host the online show "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE" on March 15, 2021.
The CON6 lineup is online: check the speakers and the topics
FIBS announced the official lineup for its 2021 convention, the CON6, taking place online from March 16 to 20.
Vonk, Merkx and Swers will be at the "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE"
On the LIVE Show on March 15, three of our guests will be connected from The Netherlands: Britt Vonk, Marjolein Merkx, and Jeroen Swers.
Cecchetti and Gasparotto will be at the ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE
The first guests for the ESCA Camp Reunion are Elisa Cecchetti and Marta Gasparotto, players for Team Italy and coaches at the 2019 ESCA Camp
ESCA Camp Reunion - tune in on March 15th, 2021 at 20:00!
After the previous postponement, ESCA will host its eighth online show on March 15, 2021.
Coach Federico Pizzolini will be guiding the Azzurre
After the tragic passing of Enrico Obletter, FIBS named the new head coach for the Italian National Team.
SE President Waage updates the National Federation as for the 2021 competitions
Softball Europe President Gabriel Waage updated the European NFs in regards to the 2021 European Competitions.
WBSC releases World Cups calendars and new formats
The World Baseball Softball Confederation announced the 2021-2029 Softball World Cup calendars.
The ESCA Camp Reunion is postponed
ESCA together with SE decided to postpone the live show scheduled for March 1, 2021.
Spain rebrands top softball league
The Spanish Baseball and Softball Federation (RFEBS, Real Federación Española de Béisbol y Sófbol) is working on the rebranding of its top leagues.
Softball Europe goodbye to Enrico Obletter
One day after the passing of the Italian Softball leader Enrico Obletter, Europe is mourning his death.
ESCA Camp Reunion - tune in on March 1st, 2021 at 20:00!
On March 1, ESCA will host the online show "ESCA camp the reunion - LIVE" at 20:00 CET.
Italian Coach Enrico Obletter passed away
The world of Italian softball today mourns the death of its most emblematic representative: Enrico Obletter.
GB Fastpitch Men National Team appoints a new Head Coach
Former South African National Team player and coach Colin Barrett has been appointed as Head Coach for the British Senior Men’s Fastpitch Team.
CON6 Baseball and Softball Convention will be broadcasted in English!
CON6 2021 Baseball and Softball Convention is an international event with Zoom online sessions available in both Italian and English.
Updated entries for the 2021 competitions
Softball Europe registered one withdrawal and two new entries from the 2021 competitions
U-12 Mix and the U-23 Men's Qualifiers won't be played in 2021
Softball Europe cancels two of its scheduled events for 2021: the U-12 Mix Qualifier and the U-23 Men's Qualifier.
The new World Anti-Doping Code has entered into force
The WBSC has published its Anti-Doping rules, which have come into force as of January 2021
The withdrawal policy from SE competitions is not changing
Softball Europe President Gabriel Waage sent a letter to National Federations to clarify the possibility to withdraw from the 2021 events.
The 2021 certification clinics for fastpitch and slowpitch umpires open the registration
Softball Europe is organizing a certification clinic for Fastpitch and Slowpitch Umpires in 2021.
Softball Ireland Slowpitch opens two positions
Softball Ireland published on its website two open positions for the Irish Slowpitch National Teams.
Six Italian athletes entered the Army Sports Group
January 14, 2021 marks a historic date for Italian softball: six athletes entered the Army Sports Group.
GB National Men’s Team looking for new Head Coach
The British Softball Federation is looking for a Head Coach for the GB Senior Men’s Fastpitch Team.
GB National Teams are recruiting
The British Softball Association announce that the British National Teams are recruiting female and male athletes at all age levels.
Here are the entries to the 2021 European Championships and Cups
The entries for the 2021 European competitions are now official.
The best Czech players and coaches for 2020
The Czech Softball Federation announced the awards regarding the 2020 season.
Welcome 2021!
2021 awaits us with many scheduled events: find the presentation of the international softball season.
Goodbye 2020 with the European National Champions
SE President Gabriel Waage comments: "I know this season was very challenging and each game, which was played, counts"
The ESCA Holiday Special is today!
The panel will be also broadcasted LIVE on Softball Europe Facebook page for everyone to follow!
A Holidays gift for you!
SE President Gabriel Waage wishes our Community Happy Holidays with a special gift!
Coach Montvidas is the fourth speaker at the ESCA Holiday Special
After presenting three coaches, it's time for you to know the fourth speaker at the ESCA Holiday Special: Coach Craig Montvidas!
ESCA Holiday Special
ESCA will host a special event for its members on December 26, 2021.
2021 Women's European Championship: NEW DATES
Following the request of the organizers, Softball Europe EC approved a change of dates for the 2021 Women’s European Championship.
Ramaz Goglidze passes away
First, only president of the USSR Baseball Softball Federation, Georgian sports leader Ramaz Goglidze, passes away.
Italian club raises over 8.6k euros
Collecchio Baseball and Softball Club, home of the European M. Romeo Youth Trophy, raised over € 7k to build new stands.
Unofficial tournaments of the upcoming season
Four new tournaments have been added to our 2021 unofficial tournaments list.
Dagmar Voith Leemann is the new SBSF President
The Swiss baseball and softball clubs elected Dagmar Voith Leemann as the new SBSF President.
Czech pitcher Veronika Pecková partners with Toyota
Pitcher Veronika Pecková became the brand ambassador for the brand Toyota in Czech Republic.
Softball Ireland appoints the 2021 Board
Colum Lavery has been confirmed as President of Softball Ireland
The WBSC U-18 Women’s Softball World Cup has been postponed
The 16-team elite international youth women’s softball event will be played from 28 August to 5 September at Villa Maria del Triunfo complex in Lima.
CBS Rivas wins the 2020 Spanish Cup
CBS Rivas takes the 2020 Spanish Cup after defeating host CB Viladecans Sercotel 14-0 in the final
Softball Europe updates the 2021-2023 calendar
After Softball Europe sent out the call for organizers, some tournaments found an organizer.
The 2020 Serbian COED slowpitch National Champion is Team Voša
Team Voša from the city of Novi Sad became the champion of Serbia in the senior COED slowpitch softball
Fischer is the first Swiss to receive a scholarship to play softball in the US
Swiss Softball celebrates Jody Fischer as the first female softball player to receive a scholarship in the USA
CBS Rivas is the Spanish National Champion
CBS Rivas became the Spanish National Champion for the second consecutive year
GB Men’s National Team is looking for a Team Manager
The deadline for applications for applications is 5.00 pm on Monday 30 November 2020
The Spanish National Softball Team is holding a training camp
Starting today, seventeen Spanish athletes will be training for a week
Andrea Marcon will be leading FIBS until 2024
Andrea Marcon has been confirmed as the President of FIBS in the four-year cycle from 2021 to 2024
The U-18 Polish Team is preparing for the Women's European Championship
The Polish U-18 Women’s National Softball Team recently held a training camp in Miejska Górka
Softball Europe opens the registration process for 2021 events
In a letter to Softball Europe National Federations, SE President Gabriel Waage opened the registration process for 2021 tournaments
Denmark's U-18 Men’s National Softball Team will be holding tryouts
The Danish Softball Federation will be holding tryouts to identify Denmark's U-18 Men’s National Softball Team
No National Champion in 2020 for the Dutch Golden Leaugue
The board of the KNBSB decided not to declare a National Champion for the Dutch Fastpitch Golden League
25 Italian athletes met in preparation for the Olympics
The Italian National Team met to get ready for the 2021 Olympics, nine months before the Olympic Games will start
Western Fire takes the Ukrainian Cup
The "Western Fire" team won the Cup of Ukraine to end the 2020 Ukrainian season
Princ & Medvednica are the 2020 Croatian Champions
Teams Princ and Medvednica won the titles of senior Croatian Champions
The Neunkirchen Nightmares won the German Cup
The Neunkirchen Nightmares beat reigning vice-champion Freising Grizzlies in a best-of-three final series
The Akademiks are the 2020 Bulgarian National Champions
The Akademiks won the final series of the Bulgarian National Women's Softball Championship for 2020
The Dutch softball season came to an abrupt end
Following the National Government new measures regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 softball season ended in The Netherlands
The Stenløse Bulls conquered their seventh Danish Title
The Stenløse Bulls are the 2020 Danish Men’s National Champions
The Odense Giants won the 2020 Danish title
Odense Giants is the 2020 Danish women’s National Champions, defeating in the final Hørsholm Barracudas
Team Joudrs is the Czech National Champion
The Joudrs took the series, with the results of 11-4 and 2-0
Brescia won the final of the Italian Baseball For Blind League
Leonessa Brescia won against the Fortitudo Bologna White Sox in the final
Bollate is the 2020 Italian National Champion
After a fifteen-year long wait, Bollate conquered the 13th Italian National title
The Czech Title is back in Havlíčkův Brod
For the third time in history, the Hippos won the title of Czech National Champion
The Wessling Vermins just became the 2020 German Champion
The Wessling Vermins won the best-of-5 series against the Freising Grizzlies
The WBSC Europe Congress has been postponed
In light of the continued COVID-19 pandemic spread, the WBSC Europe Executive Board decided to postpone the 2021 Congress to November 2021
Switzerland: The Swiss Toros are the Slowpitch National Champions
After dominating the regular season, the Swiss Toros won the title of National Champions
Kropyvnytskyi is the Ukrainian National Champion
Kropyvnytskyi won the Ukrainian softball championship for the third time in history.
Austria CoEd Slowpitch Champions: Linz Witches & Bandits
The Linz Witches & Bandits team prevailed against the Vienna Wanderers in the COED Austrian Final.
WBSC U-18 Women's Softball World Cup will take place in 2021 spring
WBSC confirms new dates for inaugural U-18 Women's Softball World Cup in Lima, Peru
11 softball stories from 11 coaches, #passthepen project by ESCA
The European Coaches Association started the #passthepen project in May and collected 11 stories so far
Montpellier won the 2020 French Softball Open
Montpellier wins the 2020 Men's Softball French Open winning the final against Contes Cobras.
AU inaugural season ended yesterday
The league based on individual performances starred 57 of the best players in the world, including two Europeans
BK Apollo is the 2020 Slovakian National Champion
BK Apollo is the 2020 Slovakian softball National Champion, winning the series against the Trnava Panthers
The Swiss National Champion is Zurich Barracudas
The Zurich Barracudas took game 3 of the series against Zurich Challengers to win the Swiss National Championship
The Swiss National Champion will be crowned on Saturday
Of the seven teams in the Swiss National League, just two are still in the run for the Title of Swiss National Champion
Team Carrousel takes the Russian Cup
After a very contended final, team Carrousel manages to win the 2020 Russian Cup
Söder Softball is the Swedish National Champion
Söder Softball won the final against Skövde Saints in two consecutive matches, becoming the 2020 Swedish Champion
Team Orange tops German National Team
The third and last leg of their exhibition series between the German and the Dutch National Teams took place on Sunday.
The road to the Italian Softball Series starts on Saturday
Over the next two weekends, four Italian teams will battle to get the two tickets for the Italian Softball League Final
Spain is back to the field!
The Spanish softball league will resume the season after more than six months of interruption
A weekend of great softball awaits the Czech Republic
Czech men's softball top teams will play the semifinals and women's top teams will play the quarter-finals
German NT faces Dutch NT closing the friendly series
The third and last leg of their exhibition series between the German and the Dutch National Teams will take place over the weekend
Cacciamani and Ricchi make Italian softball history
Italian National Team players Cacciamani and Ricchi conquer the Italian Triple Crown
Sweden will crown its Fastpitch Champion over the weekend
Team Söder will face team Skövde Saints to win the title of Champion of Sweden.
Panthers Wrocław Softball is the Polish National Champion
The Panthers Wrocław Softball became the Polish National Champion at the Little League facility in Kutno.
RusStar Softball won the Russian National Championship
RusStar defeated Carrousel at the extra innings with the result of 2-1.
Witches Linz is the Austrian National Champion
The final between Vienna Wanderers and Witches Linz took place at the Ballpark Spenadlwiese in the heart of Vienna
A weekend of great softball awaits Denmark
On Saturday and Sunday, four teams will play the final for the Men's fastpitch title, and four teams will battle at the semifinal for the Women's fastpitch championship.
Over the weekend Austria will find its Fastpitch Champion
Four teams are ready to battle for the title of Austrian Champion
The 2020 European Masters Cup is canceled
To keep the Softball Europe community safe, Softball Europe board members decided to cancel the second edition of the European Masters Cup.
Team Princ takes the Croatian Cup
After a short summer break, the Croatian softball season started again with the Croatian Cup on Sunday, September 6. Four teams competed to win the competitions.
Playball for the Italian Baseball for the Blind League
Featuring six teams, the Italian Baseball for the Blind (LIBCI-Lega Italiana Baseball Ciechi & Ipovedenti) season is starting today.
The Japan Women’s Softball League starts today
Czech pitcher Veronika Pecková will be playing for the Toyota Motor Red Terriers
Call for organizers for the 2021-2023 Softball Europe events
Softball Europe sent out to the European National Federations the call for organizers for the 2021-2023 events
Russian softball is back to the field!
Starting today, the Russian Softball Championship is back at the new RusStar Arena of Moscow
What bats can be used in Softball Europe competitions?
Find the appendix regarding the bats used in Softball Europe competitions
Two shoutouts for the Netherlands against Germany NT
The German women's national team had to admit defeat twice in Enschede, Netherlands, in the series against the Dutch National Team.
The new league Athletes Unlimited is starting today
56 top softball players are going to battle in Rosemont, Illinois, in an innovative professional softball league.
New Head Coach appointed for GB U-18 Women
Kathleen Laster is the new Head Coach for the GB Under 18 Women’s Fastpitch Team
The Softball Summer Challenge was a success
Italian and Czech Junior National Teams played and grew the game at the Softball Summer Challenge in Italy.
DBV names the German National Team
The German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) announced its National Team for the games in Enschede on Sunday.
German National Team travels to Netherlands for a rematch
The series of games between Germany and Nederlands gets to its second act
Ukraine crowned its Junior National Champions
Kirovograd is the U-18 National Champion and the Lady Kozak is the U-15 National Champion
Softball Summer Challenge is starting today
the Softball Summer Challenge will see four Italian youth clubs facing the Italian and the Czech Youth National Teams
Take part in the 2020 European Masters Cup
After monitoring the European health situation, Softball Europe announced that the European Masters Cup is going to be played from October 28 to 31, 2020.
Czech Men’s National Team Challenged by former NT players in the Czech Lions Series
Last Sunday, Joudrs Park in Bohnice, Prague hosted a doubleheader featuring the best Czech men’s fastpitch players.
Italy and Czech Republic Junior National Teams at the Softball Summer Challenge
From August 24 to August 27, an international softball camp will be played in Milan Area, Italy.
Newly appointed Director of Umpires Raoul Machalet presents his team
Carolien Stadhouders asked her right-hand man, Raoul Machalet, to take her position as DoU, and he accepted with enthusiasm.
Carolien Stadhouders' words to the Softball Europe community
Carolien Stadhouders leaves the role of Director of Umpires for Softball Europe to Raoul Machalet
Carolien Stadhouders leaves the role of Director of Umpires to Raoul Machalet
Carolien Stadhouders decides to step off after four years of dedicated work as the Director of Umpires for the European Softball Federation.
Note on 2021-2023 call for Softball Europe tournaments organizers
As the Coronavirus outbreak cancelled most of the European softball season in 2020, Softball Europe offered the option to organize the cancelled events in the years 2021 or 2022 to 2020 organizers.
Princ Softball Club provides info for 2020 European Masters Cup participants
Softball Europe found an agreement with Princ Softball Club to host the event in Zagreb, Croatia.
2020 U-15 Women's European Cup and European Master Cup news
The U-15 Women's European Cup won't take place while the European Master Cup will hopefully be played in Zagreb, Croatia
Eagles Prague will host a fundraising softball tournament
The Prague Peak Education Fund and Eagles Prague are organizing the 44th Heavy Hitters Fundraising Softball Tournament on the weekend of October 17-18
Malta's National Champions: Ghajnsielem Redcoats
The Ghajnsielem Redcoats wins the Championship Series for the 3rd straight season
Umpires Prins-Atanasova and Magnani dreaming of Tokyo 2020
Among thousands of athletes and officials, two Europeans were looking forward to taking part in this event: Mariana Prins-Atanasova and Gianluca Magnani
Does anxiety affect softball performances?
Softball Europe received a request from a young grad student conducting a research among softball players.
WBSC postponed U-18 Women's Softball World Cup to 2021
In consideration of the coronavirus pandemic consequences, WBSC announced the postponement of the first edition of the U-18 Women's Softball World Cup
New Olympic softball schedule announced for Tokyo Games
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee unveiled today the details of the updated Olympic softball competition schedule
Note on the 2021-22 tournaments entries
After the publication of the 2021-2023 calendar, Softball Europe wants to clarify the process for the entries of postponed or cancelled events of 2020.
Playball of the 2020 European softball season: Netherlands takes two against Germany
July 12 marked the start of the international European season of 2020. Team Germany hosted the Dutch Women's National Team for a double-header.
The Italian softball season finally starts today
Starting today, July 11, the 2020 Italian elite league (Serie A1) includes nine teams, split into two groups.
Netherlands and Germany face each other in a double-header
On Sunday, July 12th, Germany will host the Dutch Women's National Team on the first international European event of 2020
Softball Europe goodbye to Don Porter
Softball Europe President Gabriel Waage and Secretary General Ami Baran wrote a tribute to Mr Poter to commemorate him on the one-month occurrence of his passing.
Softball Europe releases 2021 – 2023 events calendar
Softball Europe had to review the 2021 – 2023 events calendar because of the postponed and canceled tournaments of 2020.
Softball Europe and Little League organize a U15 Women’s Cup
WBSC Softball Europe has agreed along with Little League Europe to use the Little League facilities in Kutno, Poland to organize a U15 Women’s Cup.
Happy World Olympic Day featuring Greta Cecchetti
We asked future Olympian Greta Cecchetti what the Olympic Dream means to her
The European umpires met for a second virtual meeting
After the success of the umpires webinars in May, the European Softball Federation organized a second session for umpires in June
Happy World Softball Day!
Every year on June 13th softball is celebrated all over the World
The new dates of the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup 2022 are out
The 12-team tournament will open on 19 February at ELE Rosedale Park in Auckland, New Zealand, with the World Championship Game to be played nine days later on Sunday, 27 February
#Backtothefield - our instagram has been taken over
For months, fastpitch and slowpitch players have been waiting to be #backtofield. From now on, our Instagram stories will give the players the space they deserve to tell their own experiences.
Softball leader Don Porter passed away at the age of 90
Porter devoted his long life to softball and has been a leader for our world.
Legend Coach Candrea is the next guest at the Live Show
Softball Europe and ESCA go live with Mike Candrea, Arizona University and prior USA coach
ESCA postpones its fourth Softball training camp
The European Softball Coaches Association postpones ESCA4, its softball training camp
New format for the Saturday Night Live: Coaches Panel
Softball Europe and ESCA go live with a new format: the Coach Panel "Strike Zone"
ESF cancels the U15 Women's European Championship
After long consideration and looking at the development of the Covid19 measures throughout Europe, the European Softball Federation decided to cancel the U15 Women's European Championship
Softball Europe goes LIVE 4: Mike Jennings and Wolfgang Walther
On Saturday May 16th, Softball Europe is going live on facebook with a live interview to Mike Jennings and Wolfgang Walther
The ESF umpires virtually met for two webinars
For the first time, the ESF umpires virtually met for 2 webinars, one for slowpitch and one for fastpitch
Softball Europe goes LIVE 2: Erika Piancastelli
On Tuesday May 9th, Softball Europe is going live on facebook with a live interview to Erika Piancastelli
The 2021 WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup is postponed to 2023
The World Games will serve as the top international women’s softball competition in 2022.
ESF changes the calendar for the 2020 European Championships
Based the WBSC decision to change its calendar, ESF decided to postpone both of the adult European Championships to 2021.
Softball Europe goes LIVE 1: ESF President Gabriel Waage
On Tuesday May 5th, Softball Europe is going live with a live interview to the ESF President Gabriel Waage
Special edition of SDTV The Show with guests from all over the world!
SDTV is transmitting a special edition of "The Show" to fight coronavirus together as one
WBSC postpones Men's Softball World Cup 2021 to 2022
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced the postponement of the WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in New Zealand to 2022
New dates for the U15 Women’s European Championship 2020!
ESF agreed with the organizers of the U15 Women’s European Championship 2020 to move the event to the last week of August
ESF modifies the 2020-2022 calendar for slowpitch club events
After the cancelation of the CSPESC 2020, the ESF board decided to change the regular cycle and play the Coed Slowpitch European Super Cup both in 2021 and 2022.
Which teams will have the right to play in the 2021 European Cups?
All the consequences following the decision of cancelling all the ESF Cups competitions
Softball Europe board revises the 2020 events calendar
Due to the coronavirus development, the WBSC Europe Softball Division board revised the 2020 calendar
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are postponed to 2021
Italia Softball and all the athletes of Tokyo 2020 will have to wait till 2021 for the Olympic Games to take place.
Coronavirus - ESF President Gabriel Waage letter to the softball community
ESF President Gabriel Waage wrote a letter to the softball community about COVID-19
Coronavirus - relive the emotions of softball and baseball games on baseballsoftball.tv
Starting from tomorrow, March 18th 2020, baseballsoftball.tv will be live!
Coronavirus - how to reduce the risks connected to COVID19
In order to reduce the risk of Coronavirus infection, the World Health Organization shared some simple rules we all should follow
Jakub Osička brings home best pitcher award at U18 World Championship
Czech Softball has a new star pitcher, the 17-year-old Jakub Osička of Břeclav
Coronavirus - ESF President Notice
ESF President Gabriel Waage wrote a letter to the National Federations about COVID-19
ESF & NFCA - new double play in combination for 2020
The European Softball Coaches Association and the National Fastpitch Coaches Association have reached a partnership agreement
U18 Czech gets the bronze at the Softball World Cup
The U18 Softball World Cup comes to the end with Czech in 3rd position and Denmark in 12th position
Czech Softball made history, Gabriel Waage's comment
This is the first time ever that a European team made it to the podium at a world softball championship, both junior or senior, and male or female.
Playball for the first ever WBSC-Europe Baseball5 European Championship
Watch all the games live on Baseball Softball TV
2020 CSPESC - dates and location announced!
The 2020 Co-Ed Slowpitch European Super Cup will be played in Bulgaria
Looking for a team or a player for 2020 season? Check our website!
Player Market is online and renewed!
Have you checked our latest newsletter?
2020 WBSC Europe Congress, European Championship Pools and much more!
Free global live-stream of the WBSC U-18 Men’s Softball World Cup
Czech Republic and Denmark will represent Europe
Elda Ghilardi named the new ESF Communucations Director
Helena Novotna steps off after five years
Hall of Fame Inductees of 2020
Rebecca Soumeru, Jesper Panduro, Libby Moss, Bob Kessler
European Championship pools are out!
February 7th, Vilnius - European Championship pools are announced
Fastpitch Cups hosts confirmed, Slowpitch still looking for one
Saronno and Dupnitsa to host in 2020
France Announces Men's Fastpitch National Team Program!
Antony Cros appointed as manager
Sunshine Santos Haw - Winner of the Photo Contest's final week
Photo Contest 2019-2020
CON6 – An Outstanding Italian Coach Convention
Nearly 1200 softball and baseball staff attended the CON6!
Fastpitch Umpire Certification Clinic
May 20 – May 24, 2020
Marco Pugliese - Winner of the Photo Contest week two!
Photo Contest 2019-2020
''Not so much free time but a lot of fun.''
Interview with Rose Mwaro, Crowder College
I founded a new softball team in Bulgaria
Flamingos Sofia, welcome to the softball map!
Gennaro Campagnano - Winner of the Photo Contest week 1!
Softball Europe Photo Contest
Vote for the best photo of the last two years!
Photo Contest 2019-2020
Czech Softball Awards of 2019
Eight players retired, Waage - Czech Hall of Fame inductee
''Our biggest goal is defending the title of National Champions''
Interview with Natalie Kopicová, Chipola College
Princ Croatia looking to hire two coaches
Expenses paid, experience guaranteed!
Entries for 2020 competitions OPEN!
Sign up for the 2020 European Championships and Cups
Photo Contest is back!
Submit your favourite photographs in December and win 100 eur
WBSC Congress News
2020 WBSC Calendar, Awards, Olympics
European Championships hosts confirmed!
Women's Championship to take place in Italy
National Champion of Poland: Geopardy Żory
Polish National Champion 2019
Winners of the European Masters Cup 2019
European Masters Cup 2019
National Champion of Serbia: Lokomotiva
Serbia's National Champion 2019
National Champions of Belgium
Belgium's Champions 2019
National Champion of Ireland: Dodder Dynamoes
Ireland's National Champion 2019
National Champions of Croatia
Croatia's National Champions of 2019
National Champions of Slovakia
SK Trnava Panthers
The Czech Republic and Denmark will go to the Worlds!
World Cup Qualifier for U-18 Men
National Champion of Germany: Wesseling Vermins
Germany's 2019 National Champion
National Champion of Switzerland: Barracudas
Barracudas 2019 Swiss Champions
National Champion of the Netherlands: Roef!
Roef! claims the title of Dutch National Champion for the first time in club history
Registrations for ESCA 2019 still open! Instructors announced
ESCA Training Camp 2019
National Champions of France
Saint-Raphaël and Contes take the gold medal
National Champion of Ukraine: Western Fire
Western Fire beats Sdusshor
National Champion of Great Britain: Knights
Knights dethrone Pioneers in great NSL1 final
European Rankings Released
Italy, Czech Republic, and Great Britain leaders in their categories
Men's Super Cup: Two more days of play
Who are the top contenders for the final?
Check out the ESCA newsletter
ESCA Training Camp videos and this year's news
Winners of the European Cups 2019
Women's European Cups 2019
Top teams of the European Cups known
European Cups 2019
Women's European Cups 2019 Preview
Women's European Cups 2019
EMRYT has begun
U-13 European Cup consists of 17 youth teams
U-19 Women's Softball World Cup
2019 WSWC
Netherlands wins the U-16 Women's European Championship
Women's European Championship 2019
The Netherlands and Italy in the final
U-16 Women's European Championship
U-16 WECh Day 4
U-16 Women's European Championship
U-16 WECh Day 3
U-16 Women's European Championship
U-16 WECh Day 2
U-16 Women's European Championship
U-16 Women's European Championship begins
U16 WECh in Zagreb, Croatia
U-16 WECh Day 1
U-16 Women's European Championship
Coed Slowpitch European Championship Preview
CSPECh 2019
ESCA #3 - Sign up now!
ESCA Camp - Players&Coaches - GETTING BETTER TOGETHER
Italy is the European Champion of 2019
Women's European Championship 2019
Netherlands and Italy in the final of the WECh
Women's European Championship Day 6
Women's European Championship Day 5
WECh 2019
Playo.tv to broadcast the final two days of Women's Championship
Playo.tv crew is already in the ballpark in Ostrava
Six teams officially qualified for the Olympic Qualifier
Women's European Championship Day 4
Women's European Championship Day 3
WECh 2019
Women's European Championship Day 2
WECh 2019
Women's European Championship Day 1
WECh 2019
XXI Women's European Championship Preview
2019 Women's European Championship
Men's World Championship day 10
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 9
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 8
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 7
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 6
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 5
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 4
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 1
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 2
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Men's World Championship day 3
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Where to watch Men's World Championship
XVI Men's Softball World Championship 2019
Sixth edition of Baltic Open wrapped up
Baltic Open in Sweden
Mike Stapleton Memorial 2019
MSM 2019 in Prague (CZE)
Pre-tournaments in Zeist and Prague this weekend
MWC 2019 in the Czech Republic
Championships Timeline Updated
World Cups, European Championships, Qualifiers
Enter the European Masters Cup 2019 (35+)
New tournament European Masters Cup
European Masters Games 2019
European Masters Games in Turin, Italy
EMRYT 2019
European Massimo Romeo Youth Tournament
Botswana, South Africa advance to Europe/Africa Tokyo 2020 Softball Qualifier
Olympic Softball Qualifier in Utrecht, the Netherlands
WBSC reveals groups and game schedule for U-19 Women's Softball World Cup
U-19 WSWC in Irvine, California
Blue Convention Softball Canada
Blue Convention in Montreal, Canda
Media Accreditation now open for WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship 2019
Media accreditation MSWCh 2019
Media accreditation now open
Media accreditation for Softball Europe events 2019
Softball Against Cancer
Clinic to raise money for the KWF
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifier Format
The format of the Olympic Qualifier in Utrecht
Register to EMRYT now
Deadline for registrations is April 15
European umpires in 2019 WBSC tournaments
European umpires assigned to world tournaments
Schedules for Women's Competitions released
Two Championships and three Cups have their schedules ready
Men's Worlds Groups and Schedule released!
72 games in Czech Republic will determine the best softball country in the world
Poland with the new head coach ahead of the European Championship
Poland's new head coach
Israeli Ayelet games big succes
Ayelet Games in Israel
Italy reveals Women’s, U-19 National Team rosters
Rosters of Team Italy revealed
Great Britain announces Women’s Softball National Team preliminary roster for 2019
Great Britain's preliminary roster
U-18 Men's Qualifier Calls for Entries and an Organizer
U-18 Men's World Cup reserves TWO spots for European teams
Baseball-Softball not part of 4 additional sports proposed to the IOC by Paris 2024
Softball not a part of the 2024 Olympic Games
Moving forward with slowpitch in Denmark
Slowpitch clinic in Denmark
News not to miss
Notes from the ESF Congress in Athens
European Baseball and Softball leaders give birth to WBSC Europe
in the cradle of the modern Olympics
Tickets for the WBSC Men's World Championship are ON SALE
GoOut named the exclusive ticketing platform of the premier men’s softball event
Final Entries for 2019 Championships and Cups
With January the list of all teams to participate in this year's
Deadline February 15! Become an ESF Umpire!
The ESF is planning a Clinic for Fastpitch Umpires in 2019 in Prague, CZE.
Final News of the Year
Newsletter 12/2018
Run the Bases Gambia organizes its first tournament
Run the Bases tournament in Gambia
Play in the ESF Euroleague!
Invitation for clubs and federations
Call for Entries
Register for 2019 Competitions
WBSC to launch new Softball World Cups: U-23 Men's and U-15 Women's
The Netherlands were awarded a wild card to the U-19 Women's World Cup 2019
World rankings men: Czech Republic and Denmark in top 12
Seven European Countries On Board
''I think that is why softball in the Netherlands is successful.''
Interview with Ismay Poot, team the Netherlands
Becoming a Slowpitch Umpire
by Matteo Sabbadini
Saints wins their 9th Championship
Successful year for the Skövde Saints fastpitch program
''I always made softball my first priority and I think that’s the key to reaching your goal.''
Interview with Sabina Vitkova, team the Czech Republic
SUPER 6: Watch and follow!
The top 6 European women's teams compete in Hoofddorp
''There are many attributes to being successful.''
Interview with Amie Hutchison, team Great Britain
Euroleague - teams who will compete in the top 4 are known!
Euroleague tournament in Dupnitsa, Bulgaria
Men's Super Cup: Teams to compete in the top 9 known
After round robin, teams are divided into the Super Cup and the ESF Cup brackets
Registration deadline: 30th September
ESCA Training Camp 2018
Men’s Super Cup has begun
Live-streaming from field A (only) is available for free at baseballsoftball.tv
New Zealand Black Sox win the Cup!
Intercontinental Cup 2018
Today: Team Europe vs Black Sox
Team Europe vs Black Sox
ICC: Teams for the semifinal confirmed
Day four of the Intercontinental Cup
ICC: Kiwis and Japanese in the semifinals, the rest to be decided today.
Day three of the Intercontinental Cup
ICC: Denmark surprises with a win, the Czechs no chance with Argentina
The first day of the Intercontinental Cup
ICC: USA walks it off against Argentina and Czechs win the European battle
The second day of the Intercontinental Cup
Winners of the European Cups 2018 are here
Women's European Cups 2018
Top teams of the European Cups known
European Cups played in Italy and the Netherlands
Women's European Cups Preview
Women's European Cups 20-25 August
European players in the ISC World Tournament
ISC World Tournament
''It was a big commitment, but if you love softball it is worth it''
Interview with Tess Griswold, team Ireland
IGETS reaches pinnacle in Zagreb
Inclusion & Gender Equality Through Softball (IGETS)
Team Europe vs Black Sox: THE ROSTER!
Team Europe's roster announced
Italian U-22 Team Takes Home The Gold Medal
U-22 Women's European Championship 2018
''I am very fortunate to get to experience softball in both Greece and America''
Interview with Alexis Bazos, team Greece
Top six of the U-22 WECh is known
U-22 Women's European Championship
U-22 WECh top eight teams known
U-22 Women's European Championship 2018
U-22 Women's European Championship Preview
Who will take home the gold medal?
WATCH LIVE: U-22 Women's European Championship
U-19 Women's European broadcast live at baseballsoftball.tv
Italian Juniors seize the European title
U-19 Women's European Championship
Top 6 teams fighting for the final
Final phase of the U-19 Women's European Championship
European Top 8 Junior Teams Known
U-19 Women’s Softball European Championship
WATCH LIVE: U-19 Women's Championship
U-19 Women's European broatcast live at baseballsoftball.tv
U-19 Women's European Championship Preview
Who will qualify for the World's next year?
''I still cannot believe what we did. It is indescribable!''
Interview with Gabriela Slabá, team Czech
''One of them is the new team my family and I founded, the Panthers!''
Interview with Kimberly Zehnder, team Switzerland
Team Europe: Coaching Staff Announced
September 2nd: Team Europe vs Black Sox
European Champions: The Czech Republic
Men's Softball European Championship knows its winner
Only two days left
Tomorrow, we will know the three nations who will participate in the World Championship 2019.
Three national teams confirmed to represent Europe at the 2019 Worlds
The Czech Republic, Denmark, and the Netherlands
Men's Championship: Watch the final two days LIVE
Playo.tv to broadcast the Europeans live at baseballsoftball.tv
#lovesoftball #rainnotsomuch
Men's Softball European Championship: DAY 2
Round robin is over, it's getting serious!
Men's Championship: DAY 3
Run-ahead-rule day
Men's Softball European Championship: DAY 1
If we can use the mind the right way, the body will consequently make beautiful actions.
Interview with Alessandra Rotondo, team Italy
Men's European Championship Preview
Who will qualify for the World's?
The third Euroleague tournament has been played
Summary of the third Euroleague tournament
Fifth edition of the Baltic Open, the largest ever
Recap from the Baltic Open 2018
Story of the British Champions
Final game summary by Bob Fromer
A medal guaranteed for GB and Germany
Men's Slowpitch European Championship
Euroleague: two tournaments done, another one coming weekend in Zagreb!
Euroleague Tournament III in Zagreb
Mike Stapleton Memorial: respect, softball, emotions
The only youth men's international tournament in Europe
Baltic Open 2018
Schedule for the Baltic Open in Sweden
''Because during every game you want to show the best of yourself and improve yourself''
Interview with Quincy Jones, team Kingdom of the Netherlands
Team Belgium the first one to reveal their U19WECh roster
Roster of team Belgium for the U19WECh
Girls & Boys and Fastpich? In Prague, it’s a time-tested combo
Prague Fastpitch Spring tournament hosted 14 teams from six countries
Growing the game: Softball au-pair wanted in France
French family looking for an au-pair
''I recently received my Italian citizenship so I now officially can call myself a European''
Interview with Amanda Fama, team Italia
Women's World Championship: Groups and schedule revealed
Three national teams from Europe will compete in Chiba, Japan
Intercontinental Cup schedule unveiled
Website launched
50 Days To Go! Junior Men's World Championship
Groups and schedule unveiled
European Championships: Changes in timing and categories
2019 - 2020 will be our transition years
Mike Stapleton Memorial to host 24 teams
The only youth men's international tournament in Europe
''Anything is possible as long as you put your mind to it.''
Interview with Kimane Rogron, team France
Baseball Softball TV goes LIVE
baseballsoftball.tv was launched
''Under my sports socks, I'm always wearing my lucky socks''
Interview with Tina van Nuffel, team Belgium
From Europe to Pardubice for softball and grilled meat
Slowpitch tournament Slava Hosana
Put the guns down, playball!
Torneo della Pace
''But we don't have a field so it's really hard to practice.''
Interview with Katarina Mancic, team Serbia
Stephanie Pearce: I am looking to improve the face of fitness in softball
6-week position-specific strength and conditioning softball program
Nine teams from six countries at the 11th Forever Fastpitch tournament in Zagreb
Softball club Princ organized a friendly international tournament called Forever Fastpitch
''The whole week we were just dancing, everywhere and everytime''
Interview with Dominika Mešťanová, team Slovakia
Become a licensed slowpitch umpire!
And umpire at the Slowpitch Super Cup in Italy
Europeans in Professional Leagues: Eva Voortman
Dutch woman who plays in the highest Japanese division
''My coach used to call me the 'sofbolista tenista' or softball-tennis player''
Interview with Irene Llorens, team Spain
Get involved in the Peace and Sport movement
April 6 is coming
"Put me in coach, I can play anywhere!"
Interview with Alisa Stuchevsky, team Israel
WBSC reveals Tokyo 2020 Olympic Qualifiers
Two options for European teams to take the spot
EMRYT 2018: Deadline April 15!
New rules announced
''Just imagine turning on the TV and seeing a game of your local team.''
Interview with Gintarė Paskočimaitė, team Lithuania
ESCA Training Camp 2018: Register now!
This year also for boys!
''I got many girls- and boyfriends on that behalf.''
Interview with William Melin, team Denmark
''My softball story is quite a unique one''
Interview with Laura Hirai, team Great Britain
More than 70 umpires from all over Europe heading to Prague
II. Blue Convention this weekend
''For the first time we didn’t feel like the team everyone expects to beat 10:0''
Interview with Ola Zielińska, team Poland
Carolien Stadhouders appointed Director of Umpires
Restructuring of European softball umpires leadership
''I hope one day more and more kids will grow up with the game like I did''
Interview with Gil Alon, team Israel
''It was unbelievable how many people were there, cheering and playing''
Interview with Isabel Salcher, team Austria
All Softball and Baseball Action in Europe at One Place
WBSC Europe signed partnership with an OTT platform provider - Sportradar
''In that time nothing is in the way between my desire for softball and me''
Interview with Matei Potočki, team Croatia
''My father was the one who led me down the path and introduced softball to me''
Interview with Estelle Scicluna, team Malta
2018 Championships' Pools announced
Round robin pools of the four European Championships in 2018
''I really felt like an American boy''
Interview with Luděk Opluštil, team Czech Republic
''Basically my softball career started as a batgirl''
Interview with Maxine Dunford, team Germany
World Championships turn into World Cups
The WBSC announces brand and calendar changes
''Already at my first practice I fell in love with the game''
Interview with Isa Smit, team Kingdom of the Netherlands
''The key to a successful team is not only the quality of players''
Interview with George Young, team GB
Official Softball Rule Book 2018-2021
WBSC released the new softball rule book
Two volunteers from Poland and Italy help grow softball in Croatia
Project co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Sweden
Kehli Washington
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Hungary
Enikő Gergely
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Greece
Rania Zavitsanou
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Lithuania
Miglė Paskočimaitė
Run the Bases Partners with Football 4 Peace in Gambia
Building on the results of the first project in Malta...
Czechs and Danish in the World's Top 12!
WBSC Men's Softball World Rankings
More participants than ever, records get broken!
Overview of final entries 2018
We will make participation possible for every team in Europe!
Women's European Cup Winners Cup invitation
I want to play again, one-legged Carol says.
Help Carol to be able to play softball again after her leg amputation
Europeans in Professional Leagues: Veronika Pecková
The first Czech woman ever who played softball in a professional league
Apollo won the Euroleague 2017
The fourth edition of Euroleague has successfully come to its end
After four years all ESF umpires will meet again
Blue Convention will take place in Prague in March
News for Pitchers: Both feet don't have to touch the pitching plate anymore!
New Rule Changes Approved and Announced
Entries for 2018 Competitions are now OPEN!
Registrations deadline is December 31st
Run the Bases Launches Pilot Program in Malta
Building on Sport Malta’s plan for improving sport participation on the island
ESCA Camp II - more than what we had hoped for
Softball coaches education in Europe
The first ESCA Camp was a success!
The first ESCA Camp is over and the second one starts on Wednesday
We're adding one extra day for free!
ESCA Camp extended to a five-day camp
ESCA Camp registration deadline
The new deadline is September 21.
Dream-like week for Nuoro Softball
Blog about a very special softball exchange
Brasschaat Braves: Club Champion of 2017
After two silver years, Braves took gold this year
How Craig Montvidas got me super excited
If you can, don't miss the chance to get excited, too
Men's Super Cup: The last four standing
Tomorrow is the final day of the Men's Super Cup
12 teams to fight for the Super Cup
20 teams were divided into two brackets after round robin
WEPC: Bussolengo becomes the Club Champion of 2017
An undefeated champion
WECWC: Olympia Haarlem seized the European Cup again
Women's Cup Winner's Cup remains in the Netherlands
WEC: Carrousel re-gains a spot in the Premiere Cup for next year
The Russian team became an undefeated winner of the Women's Cup
WEPC: Bussolengo, Joudrs, and Terrasvogles
Bussolengo has not tripped yet, Joudrs and Terrasvogles will meet in the semifinal
WECWC: No undefeated team among the twelve competitors
Close games may have been expected, but the scores 8-1 and 7-1 tell a different story.
A unique way to your improvement - for coaches and players
ESCA Camp 2017 - register now
EMYRT 2017: Italy and Spain won their divisions
Development of youth softball in Europe is moving forward
U-19 and U-16 Men's Softball European Championship
The tournament has begun
The Netherlands seize another fastpitch title
U-16 Women's Softball European Champions
LIVE STREAMING: U-16 Women's Championship
Softball European Championship available to be watched for free
The Netherlands: Half-way there
The Nerherlands advanced to the final game today
European top six determined
Women's Softball European Championship
FREE live streaming available
Playo.tv will provide the Women's Championship broadcasting
Women’s Softball European Championship: Engagement at the home plate
Day 2 highlights and resutls
Women's Championship begins today
The Championship takes place at four fields in Italy
Clinics with Amanda Scarborough and Jen Shroeder
June 28th, Bollate (field 3), Italy
Women's Championship LIVE in America and Asia
partnership with FloSoftball will expand our viewership
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Belgium
Imane Alou Issa
New softball field was open in Budapest
Hungarian Baseball and Softball Federation celebrated its 25th Anniversary
Craig Montvidas about the ESCA Camp
The ESCA Camp will be different, special, like no other camp!
ESF Working Plan 2017 - 2021
The ESF Working Plan includes descriptions of responsibilities of all EC members and also the ESF Organizational structure.
ESCA Camp 2017: Getting Better Together
learn more and register
Softball Europe – A new brand to take our sport forward
The Marketing Commission’s first task is to develop and build a brand for the sport of Softball in Europe and beyond.
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Great Britain
Stephanie Pearce
European Championships and Cups Schedules Released
Official Schedules for 2017 ESF Competitions
ELITE 6: Top six softball and baseball countries in Europe
Promotion of softball and baseball in Europe through a special competition
Euroleague I. - opening round
There were 6 teams from Hungary, Slovakia and Croatia. In total 12 games were played on two fields in Zagreb.
Julio O. Hellburg passed away
It is with sadness and a heavy heart that I report to you that Julio O. Hellburg passed away
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Croatia
Tihana Županić
Celebrate International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The World Baseball Softball Confederation has decided to take action on the occasion of April 6, the “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace".
All 2017 ESF events taken care of
TCs and UICs meeting summary
Umpire’s diary: Australian Softball Championships
Jan Hora from the Czech Republic umpired at the Australian Championship
Euroleague 2017
For the fourth year in a row, Euroleague will be played in Central Europe
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Switzerland
Kimberly Zehnder
Team from France seeking support to participate in Maccabi Games
It's not a story of politics or religion...it's a story of players who want to participate in this awesome event!
VIDEO: Vision for Softball and Baseball in Europe
Video teaser
Softball Project Achieves Aims In Gozo
Implementation of the Erasmus+ Sports
New pools for Women's Championship
As determined at the TC Meeting, Rome, March 2017
New pools for U-16 Women's Championship
Determined at the TC Meeting, Rome, March 2017
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Bulgaria
Veneta Tosheva
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Spain
Ane Barandiaran
4th Swedish Indoor Championship
Leksand won their third consecutive Indoor Softball Championship
World’s top men’s fastpitch in Europe in 2018
WBSC SD Men’s Fastpitch Development Commission creates a plan throughl 2021
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Czech Republic
Sabina Vitkova
Confirmed! Fastpitch Umpires Clinic
Licensing of ESF Umpires will take place in Prague, May 24-29
BLOG: Have to have your head in the game at all times
Umpiring at an Indoor tournament by Bridget Cameron and Jana McCaskill
Princ (Croatia) looking for two players/coaches for one year - all expenses covered!
Volunteers (age 18-30) wanted for a year - everything payed!
ESF Congress in the center of media attention in Serbia
Videos and articles covering ESF Congress
Women's European Championship pools announced
26 teams were divided into 8 pools
U-16 Women's European Championship pools announced
14 teams were divided into 4 pools
Gabriel Waage - President of the European Softball Federation.
General election to the European Softball Federation (ESF) Executive Council took place on February 4th, at the ESF Congress in Belgrade, Serbia.
GENERAL ELECTION TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Election for President, a Secretary General, a Treasurer and six Vice Presidents will take place in Serbia, this weekend.
Basic Slowpitch Umpires Clinic 2017
Get your ESF Umpire license to umpire any ESF slowpitch tournaments
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Slovakia
The story of Dominika Měšťanová
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: Austria
The story of Martina Lackner
European Softball Life From The Inside Out: France
The story of Pauline Prade
France launches an International Tournament for National Teams
The French Baseball & Softball Federation is happy to announce the birth of the France International Softball Fastpitch Tournament.
ESF a proud supporter of Eva Voortman’s blog project
Eva Voortman is starting a new blog project: „European softball life from the inside out“ and the ESF has become the official partner.
ESF Newsletter December
Last News of 2017
Happy Holidays
The ESF wishing Happy Holidays
2016 Highlights and 2017 Expectations
What will the 2016 season be remembered for? And what major changes will the 2017 season bring?
REMINDER - Basic Fastpitch Umpires Clinic 2017
Get your ESF Umpire license
New Board elected in Switzerland
The General Assembly 2016 elected the board of the Swiss Baseball and Softball Federation for the coming two years.
Erasmus+ Project - Sport Xchange organized by Softball Club Princ Zagreb
Through workshops, lecturers from both countries want to achieve enhancement of sports skills and teamwork, capability of breaking prejudices, and respect for others and their opinions.
Reestablishment of the Hellenic Softball Federation in progress
During this time Kostis Liarommatis has been working diligently in trying to revive the softball programs throughout Greece and try to regain the independence of the federation.
Għajnsielem Redcoats Secure EU Grant for Softball Project
Softball Club from Malta developing softball using Erasmus+ Sport
Sport Fair in Serbia
Sport Fair - an annual presentation of 90 sports that are played in Serbia - was held on November 25 - 28.
Andrea Marcon elected new FIBS president
Today, the first day of December, marked the first day for Andrea Marcon as the FIBS president. Two of the FIBS Vice Presidents were also announced today - Fabrizio De Robbio and Vincenzo Mignola.
Softball Euroleague 2016 – Final report
This year, 8 teams from five countries participated in the Euroleague. A total of 64 games were hosted by four countries.
European Competitions‘ Denomination
As a part of the process where the ESF is trying to become more media-friendly and more audience-friendly, a change of the denomination of the ESF competitions has been approved.
PhotoFEST for Pros - Winners
Our five-member jury together with our Facebook audience decided who would take home the main prize of 200 euros.
U-16 Men’s Softball European Championship established!
The ESF executive council approved establishment of a new European Championship in fastpitch softball for men’s youth category - for under-16-years-old boys.
Photo Contest for Pros
This time, the theme is "the most attractive moment of the game" and it really depends on each photographer which moment should he or she pick as the very top.
Champions and Cup winners from Ukraine
Players of West fire team from Rivno city won the Championship of Ukraine and defended their title from the last year
Carolien Stadhouders and Pavel Prachar appointed Director of Umpires Co-Chairs
Two of the most experienced ESF Technical Commissioners have been appointed to these new positions.
National Champions from the Czech Republic
Softball season in the Czech Republic is over, National Champions were determined.
Swedish Champions and outstanding development projects
But this year is not only about the women’s championship for Sweden. There’s so much more going on…
Little League Internship 2016
The main motive for the visit was a learning experience in the fields of softball promotion, marketing, public relations and administration.
High school in Sweden is hiring a softball coach
We are looking for a person that has a great passion for softball and wants to develop players towards their future as high performance athletes.
European Softball Rankings: Belgium climbing and three nations are newly-ranked
In 2016, three European Championships were held: the Men’s European Championship, the Under-22 Women’s European Championship and Junior Women’s European Championship. Final standings from these Championships have changed the European Softball Rankings slightly in the women’s category and noticeably in the men’s category.
Organize your National BeeBall Day!
A sucesfull method for introducing baseball and softball to kids
15 National Champions from Great Britain
The National Championships in Great Britain for all adult categories in 2016 were as follows
Photo Contest for everybody: Behind the Curtains
It's time to share some nice pictures with the softball world!
Therwil Flyers – Swiss Softball Champions 2016
Therwil Flyers – Swiss Softball Champions 2016
National Champions from Israel
This final game has set a standard that all of us hope will be the beginning for even more high level play in the ISA Leagues.
Development tournament in Serbia
The small city of Indjija, club Alligators, hosted a softball tournament for under 15 players. It was great to watch these young athletes, girls and boys, enjoy the game of softball.
European Cups' Winners of 2016
ESF Newsletter September 2016 was released.
H20 defeat Chromies to win the Slowpitch Super Cup
The 8th edition of the European Super Cup Co-ed Slowpitch (ESCCS) took place in Wiener Neustadt in Austria
Pro Roma win the European Super Cup again!
European Super Cup (ESCM) is the men’s fastpitch top competition in Europe.
Live broadcasting: European Super Cup Men
Live video broadcasting by Playo.tv will be available on the final two days (Friday and Saturday, September 2-3) for free.
European Super Cup Men: round robin DONE!
During the first three days, the competitors played their round robin games. Results of these games determined the round robin standings from which the teams were divided into two brackets: Super Cup bracket and ESF bracket.
Club Champions of 2016 in Women's Competitions
Sparks Haarlem won the European Premiere Cup 2016
Women's European Cups: Live Streaming
Live video broadcasting by Playo.tv will be available on the final three days (Thursday, Friday and Saturday 18 - 20 August) for free.
Team GB changes history by winning Junior Women's Championship
National Team of Great Britain has not won a single official European Championship in fastpitch softball or baseball until this success.
Live broadcasting: European Championship Junior Women
European Championship Junior Women will be broadcast for free by Playo.tv
Softball in the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020
Softball will be played in the Olympic Games in Tokyo 2020
Women's World Championship in Canada: History Was Made
11 European teams competed at the World Championship. The Netherlands seized the historical best result by placing fourth.
Europeans at the Worlds
The first part of the tournament is over, all teams finished their round robins on Sunday. Top two teams from each round-robin pool advanced to the Championship Round, while the remaining teams were moved to the Placement Bracket.
Equipment for Europe
A container with used softball equipment from the US was brought to Bulgaria and the equipment was redistributed to those who needed it the most.
Czech Republic is the European Champion, Denmark gets silver, Belgium bronze
Czech Republic is the European Champion, Denmark gets silver, Belgium bronze
European Championship Men: Day 4 + VIDEO
The top three teams from these pools had advanced to pool C: DEN, CZE, GBR, BEL, ISR, NED. Each of these teams needed to play against the three teams that were not in their original pool, to determine the top four and enter the page system from there.
European Championship Men: Day 5: a rain-out
As the weather forecast predicted, the fifth day of the Men's European Championship rained out.
European Championship Men: Day 3 + VIDEO
Six games were scheduled for Wednesday. These were the last round robin games.
European Championship Men: Day 2 + VIDEO
After the first „mercy rule rules“ day, a day of tight games began.
European Championship Men: Day 1 + VIDEO
Six games were scheduled for the first day of the Championship, all of the games ended prematurely on mercy rule.
European Championship U22 Women: The Dutch Champions
The Netherlands dominated the whole tournament and remained undefeated. Team Russia was the only one, who could challenge them. On thy other side, there were also team that have just started their softball program a few years ago and they show their passion for this game.
EChU22W Day 5: The Netherlands are in the Final, Czechs and Russians will play for the second spot
The Under 22 Women’s European Championship is getting into its final day. After last games of round robin, the semifinal games took place.
EChU22W Day 4: Russia swept away by the Dutch, Czechs and Greeks for final four
Six out of eight teams know their final round robin position at the Under 22 Women’s European Championship.
EChU22W Day 3: Historical win for Slovakia
The Under-22 Women’s World Championship is half way through and the leading positions are still under control of both favorites – the Netherlands and Russia.
Czechs and Dutchies at the World Cup of Softball
Two national teams from Europe are participating at the XI World Cup of Softball in Oklahoma: the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
Slovakia: We fight for our softball family
They didn’t come to Pardubice this year only to compete for medals, Dusan Borbely also believes they will contribute to recovery of softball in his country.
Live broadcasting - European Championship U22 Women
Final two days of the EChU22W will be live video streamed for free by the Playo.tv company
EChU22W Day 2: Netherlands and Russia rule in the park
Only two teams remain unbeaten at the Under-22 Women’s World Championship.
European Championship U22 Women: Day 1
Opening day: The Dutch were amazing, Poland unfortunate. Five games finished early
Highest-ever attendance in a Serbian youth tournament
More than 120 players – a total of twelve teams - came to the city of Indjija to take part in a softball-promotional event. This was, by far, the highest number of participants in the Serbian softball history.
Also for individual players: youth tournament in Great Britain
This fastpitch tournament is played in a mixed category -- it’s boys and girls together. The event will be held in Chichester, West Sussex, UK, on the weekend of 20 - 22 August.
Third annual Baltic Open boosts fastpitch development
The third annual Baltic Open, held in Skövde, Sweden on the weekend of 17-19 June, featured female and male fastpitch competition and was contested by seven national teams, including, for the first time, the Lithuanian Men’s Team.
BeeBall clinic in Sweden
Clinic sessions in Sweden were another step on the journey of growing softball through the kid-friendly game of BeeBall
FREE clinics for softball coaches this summer!
In cooperation with the European Softball Federation, Little League is inviting all softball coaches to attend free clinics in July.
3rd edition of Baltic Open
On June 17-19 the 3rd edition of the ESF-sanctioned regional tournament Baltic Open will be decided in Skövde, Sweden
World Softball Day
June 13th is the Wolrd Softball Day
BeeBall clinic in your country?
Is your Federation interested to join the BeeBall Family with a special BeeBall Clinic?
RETURN OF OLYMPIC SOFTBALL, BASEBALL AT TOKYO 2020 GAMES SUPPORTED BY IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD
Baseball, softball among new, youth-based sports package advancing to a final vote at IOC Session in August
Softball Against Cancer Day
On May 3, the first Softball Against Cancer (SAC) Day was organized at the Hoofddorp Pioniers Stadium in the Netherlands.
ESF Newsletter - May 2016
On May 19, the second edition of the ESF Newsletter was released.
33rd Zeister Slot Tournament
May 14-16 was the Whitsunday weekend in the Netherlands, and that’s traditionally when the three-day Zeister Slot Tournament, the oldest men’s fastpitch competition in Europe, is hosted by HSVPhoenix in the town of Zeist.
EUROPEAN SOFTBALL RANKINGS ANNOUNCED
The European Softball Federation is introducing European Softball Rankings for women’s and men’s fastpitch and also for slowpitch!
Joudrs International Cup: U13 & U16 boys' teams
Possibly the only European international tournaments for U-13 and U-16 boys, two competitions were played simultaneously with a total of 16 teams participating.
AN INVITATION FOR CLUBS AND FEDERATIONS: Enter the new ESF Euroleague!
The ESF Euroleague is a fastpitch softball competition played at a cross-border regional level. The aim is to build a workable framework for international club competition in Europe.
Ninth Forever Fastpitch tournament in Croatia
On the weekend of April 29-May 1, the ninth Forever Fastpitch tournament was held in Zagreb, Croatia.
European Masters tournament cancelled
The minimum number of participating teams (four) was not fullfilled, therefore the tournament will not be organized this season.
New-look GBFL gets off to a great start
This year’s GBFL has been organised less around established teams and more around players, with the aim of creating new teams that can be competitive with each other.
My favorite softball drill - win an ESCA membership!
Following the 2015 Photofest, we’re starting a video contest this year! We’re looking for the most popular, effective and unique softball drills!
Euroleague competition gets underway for 2016
On April 16 and 17, the first round of the 2016 Softball Euroleague took place in Slovakia, hosted by Apollo Bratislava and Trnava Panthers.
ESF Secretary General joins FIFA development sessions
ESF Secretary General, Ami Baran, was invited by FIFA and the International Centre for Sports Studies to their reflection session on football development.
April brings men's and women's softball tournaments in Greece
April in Greece marks the beginning of softball activities for our men’s and women’s teams, and two warm-up tournaments to help players prepare for the 2016 season have been held this month.
IMPORTANT – New Media Accreditation for 2016 season tournaments
The European Softball Federation has brought in new regulations ensuring better access to sporting events for journalists. Dependent on the organiser’s resources, these will include:
Men’s Fastpitch Clinic in Germany
The European Softball Federation and the German Baseball and Softball Federation (DBV) have launched a joint initiative to prepare the German National Team for the Men’s European Championship.
Three National Teams to represent Europe at the Junior Men's World Championship
The 11th Junior Men’s World Championship will be held in Midland, Michigan, USA, from July 24-30.
Softball Against Cancer
Softball Against Cancer is a project that combines love for our sport with the power to help others, and on May 3, the first Softball Against Cancer (SAC) Day will be organized at the Hoofddorp Pioneers Stadium in the Netherlands.
Europeans ranked within the top 10 World Softball nations
The World Baseball Softball Confederation today launched the first-ever world rankings for softball, across both men's and women's disciplines.
Czech Boys to host U-13 and U-16 teams
On the weekend of 6th and 7th May, Prague will host the second edition of the Joudrs International Cup tournament. It is a unique international event for U13 and U16 boys
11 European teams to compete at Women’s World Championship
The 15th WBSC Women’s Fastpitch World Championships will be held in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, from July 15-24, and with the competition being held as an open tournament for the first time since 1994, 10 European teams are preparing to take part.
Highlights 2015 - VIDEO
The best moments of the 2015 season
ESF General Congress 2016
The annual General Congress of both the European Softball Federation (ESF) and the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB) took place on the second weekend of February in Hoofddorp, Netherlands.
Development – Entering 2016
This article sums up development reports as they were presented at 2016 ESF Congress.
NEWS – Technical and Competitions
During 2016 ESF Congress TC meetings came up with a number of news and changes.
Slowpitch in Europe - update
Update on Slowpitch in Europe
Softball Coaches Clinic at DBV Convention 2016
Softball Coaches Clinic at DBV Convention 2016 in Paderborn (January 30 to 31)
Men's fastpitch tournament in Gran Canaria! Entries open.
The first international fastpitch softball cup on the island of Gran Canaria will be held in March 11th - 13th.
European players excelling in the Australian Championship
Thanks to four outstanding players, European softball also has its representatives in the Championship “down under”.
ESF Photo Calendar
ESF Photo Calendar for print out
Christmas Greetings
Christmas Greetings
ESF Newsletter and National Champions Summary
ESF Newsletter and National Champions Summary
European Baseball/Softball Steering Committee - Members Announced
Jan Esselman, president of the Confederation of European Baseball, joined the ESF Board members to announce the CEB representatives for the commissions.
Entries for 2016 ESF Competitions are open!
National Federations and Clubs should start sending their applications for the 2016 season tournaments
ESF Executive board - October meeting
ESF Executive Board members meet four times a year for a meeting. The fall meeting is always scheduled for the post-season period, so that the Board can take a look back at the finished season, all the reports, as well as the financial matters.
Rain deprives Germany of Slowpitch World Cup Win
The fourth WBSC Slowpitch World Cup came to a premature end on Sunday 22 November in Plant City, Florida, as rain wiped out the final game and probably deprived Germany of the title.
WBSC Slowpitch World Cup gets underway in Florida
The 4th WBSC Co-ed Slowpitch World Cup tournament, pitting four European countries against four from the Americas
New field in Ukraine
Kiev city and regional Baseball and Softball federation announces beginning of baseball and softball fields construction
Israeli Champions are...
Champions from Israel in women's and men's categories as well as the Cup winner.
Giants and Princ - Champions from Croatia
Giants and Princ - Champions from Croatia
2015 Kürbis Cup - overview
Stuttgart Select hosted the 2015 Kürbis Cup at Husky Field
Season overview: Switzerland
Swiss season overview
Legendary Lubomír “Robocop” Vrbenský Inducted into ISF Hall of Fame
Legendary Lubomír “Robocop” Vrbenský Inducted into ISF Hall of Fame
2015 ESF Photofest Winners
Completely new Facebook project took place in 2015, the so called Photofest had been planned since 2014 and finally became reality.
Czech Republic to Organize Softball World Championship Men’s in 2019
The Czech Softball Association was granted the right to organize the 2019 WBSC Men’s Softball World Championship
ESF Newsletter - season summary
October Newsletter released - filled with post-season information
Joudrs and Spectrum Win Czech Titles
Joudrs Praha are celebrating after they swept the defending champions Eagles. In men’s Extraliga, Spectrum managed to defend their title a won the Czech trophy for the fourth time in the past five years, beating the Beavers in four games.
BRITISH SOFTBALL SEEKS FASTPITCH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK), the development agency for the two sports in Great Britain, is seeking to recruit a full-time Fastpitch Softball Development Officer, initially on a one-year contract beginning in March 2016.
Warsaw Diamonds - National Champions from Poland
Congratulations to Warsaw Diamonds, who became the national champion of Poland.
Invitation: VILNIUS Cup 2015
8th International Indoor Baseball and Softball Tournament
Club Arena - Serbian National Champion
national championship was played for three rounds. At the end, team Arena was the one with the highest scores after the best performances and became the Serbian Champion.
Dornbirn Sharx became the Austrian Champions
First weekend of September, Vienna. The best four teams after a season filled with games came to Wiener Freudenau to fight for the title of the Austrian champion.
Skövde Saints is the Swedish National Champion
After a three-year long pause, Skövde Saints seized the national championship again.
Czech Softball Association Cup
On the weekend of 19th and 20th September, the Final Four tournaments of the Czech Softball Association Cup were held at the Copacabana Ballpark in Prague’s district of Černý Most.
New competitions for 2016 established
ESF is announcing 2 new competitions
Softball tryout in Lithuania
News from Lithuania Softballl Federation
15th Torneo del Porco
Twenty-four teams will play in the amateur Softball “15th Torneo del Porco”
1st Open Italiano Men’s fastpitch tournament - invitation
Team Enjoy FVG would like to invite you to Azzano X (PN), Italy to the 1st Open Italiano Men’s fastpitch tournament
European Super Cup Men - Summary
Summary of the European Super Cup Men
Super Cup Men - update
Summary of the first phase of the ESCM
European Cups Women - Summary
Summary of the three European Cups held in Prague and Dupnitsa
LIVE BROADCASTING - Prague Softball Summer
European Cups are being broadcasted live from Prague
European Women's Cups Update
Update on situation with EPCW, ECWCW and ECW
Moscovia (RUS) won the European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy
Summary of the EMRYT
Prague Softball Summer begins on Monday!
European Cups are held in PRague, Czech Republic this year
Great Britain wins 10th European Slowpitch Championship
Summary of the European Championship Co-ed Slowpitch
Michele Smith in Rosmalen
Michele Smith visited European Championship in Rosmalen and held a clinic there.
European Massimo Romeo Youth Trophy - round robin is over
Summary of the first half of the Festival of Youth
Broadcasting of the European Championship Women
Interview with Jakub Kopřiva ECHW broadcast's commentator
EChCS - Day 2
Summary of the second day of the European Championship Co-ed Slowpitch
EChCS - Day 1
Summary of the first day of the European Championship Co-ed Slowpitch
EChW Summary - Italy becomes the European Champion
Summary of the European Championship Women
EChW - Day 5
Summary of the fifth day of the European Championship Women
EChW - Day 4
Summary of the fourth day of the European Championship Women
EChW - Day 3
Summary of the third day of the European Championship Women
EChW - Day 2
Summary of the second day of the European Championship Women
EChW - Day 1
Summary of the first day of the European Championship Women
EChJM - Day 5
Summary of the fifth day of the European Championship Junior Men
EChJM - Day 6 - Czech Republic, Junior European Champion
Summary of the Final day of the European Championship Junior Men
EChJM - Day 4
Summary of the fourth day of the European Championship Junior Men
EChJM - Day 3
Summary of the third day of the European Championship Junior Men
ESCJW - Summary of the tournament
For the first time in European softball history, Super Cup Junior Women was held. Staff from Arrows Ostrava, Czech Republic organized the first edition of this tournament.
EChJM - Day 1
Summary of the first day of the European Championship Junior Men
EChJM - Day 2
Summary of the second day - European Championship Junior Men
ECHJM: Watch playoffs at PLAYO.TV for FREE
Live video streaming from EChJM will be provided by the PLAYO.TV company
Italy became the European Champion Cadet Girls
Summary of the European Championship Cadet Girls
4th Co-ed Slowpitch World Cup in November
The International Softball Federation (now known as the WBSC Softball Division) has announced that the 4th Co-ed Slowpitch World Cup will be played in Plant City, Florida, from 19-22 November 2015.
2015 Kürbis Cup (U18) - Invitation to a post-season tournament
Stuttgart Select is hosting a season-ending 18U women's international softball fastpitch tournament, the 2015 Kürbis Cup, in Stuttgart, Germany on 24-25 October 2015
ESF Newsletter - Competition Edition
All important information about ESF events are in this document.
EChCG - Day 3
Summary of the third day of the European Championship Cadet Girls
Europeans at World's
Summary of the
EChCG - Day 4
Summary of the fourth day of the European Championship Cadet Girls
EChCG - Day 2
Summary of the second day of the European Championship Cadet Girls
EChCG - Day 1
European Championship Cadet Girls (U16) in Nuoro, Italy, started with three scheduled games today.
Balkan Slowpitch Championship
Slovenia became the Slowpitch Champion of the Balkan region.
FREE coaches clinic! Register until July 10th
Little League organizes a coaches clinic in Kutno, Poland with no expenses for the participants.
Media accreditations for the ESF competitions
Accreditations for the ESF competitions are available through the organizers
3rd edition of Torneo della Repubblica
3rd edition of Torneo della Repubblica was held in Caronno, Italy. Four national teams got to meet there.
2nd edition of Baltic Softball Open
Sweden became the winner of the regional Baltic Championship.
Team Czech Republic: World Softball Championship 2015
Interview with the head coach of the team Czech Republic about the upcoming World Championship.
Team Netherlands: World Softball Championship 2015
Interview with the head coach of the team Netherlands about the upcoming World Championship.
Team Great Britain: World Softball Championship 2015
Interview with the head coach of the team GB about the upcoming World Championship.
Team Denmark: World Softball Championship 2015
Interview with the head coach of the team Denmark about the upcoming World Championship.
2nd edition of Baltic Open
European regions came up with their own championships
Junior Tour 2015 - 5 days in Prague for youth players
May 13th – 17th, softball lovers from Denmark and another 12 from Croatia arrived in Joudrs Prague, Czech Republic for a softball camp and a tournament.
ESF 2015 PHOTOFEST - round #4
The last open round of the photo contest has begun.
Indonesian national teams in Prague
Men's and women's national teams from Indonesia came to Czech Republic for a part of their softball preparation.
Torneo della Repubblica
The 2015 edition of the Torneo della Repubblica is going to be one of the leading European softball events of the entire season, because of the importance of the participating teams, in view of the preparation of the Softball European Championship.
Jersey Softball Association Slowpitch Tournament
Jersey Softball Association hosted a spectacular tournament from May 2nd to May 3rd, welcoming teams from the UK for 2 days of competitive softball.
Future Stars Camp Europe
Dinet Oosting in cooperation with softball club Roef! invites all players and coaches to a clinic.
Danube Cup Softball 2015
Teams from Austria, Hungary and Slovakia will compete in the 25th edition of the Danube Cup
European-American Friendship Cup
Stuttgart Select hosted the 2nd Annual European-American Friendship Cup at Husky Field
ESF 2015 PHOTOFEST - round #3
Photo contest opens its third round - theme: Softball tatoos and accessories
Softball happening in Kiev
"Spring Awakening" a sports picnic was held in Kiev
Kiev Baseball School invites children to play softball
Softball club "Nika" also took part in the program Kiev Baseball School (KBS) and invites all girls in Kiev schools to meet with the game of softball.
TRIPLE BALL - Balkan Championship Baseball & Softball: Report
Balkan Baseball, Softball and Co-ed slowpitch Championship (Triple Ball Balkan Championship) was organized in Sofia, Bulgaria from 23 to 26 of April, 2015 with the support of World Baseball Softball Confederation as a regional event of a completely new format for our sports.
Softball in Lithuania situation
Lithuaninan Softball Federation presents their news
TRIPLE BALL - Balkan Championship Baseball & Softball
Countries from the southeastern Europe will meet this week for a new format tournament - Baseball, Fastpitch and Slowpitch in 5 days!
WBSC 1st quarter 2015 Report
WBSC released a report that covers worldwide softball activities in the first quarter of 2015.
Interleague 2015
Four nations - Austria, Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia cooperate to create an interesting fastpitch tournament project.
2015 PONY European Championships
The Prague Eagles complex in Prague, Czech Republic will be hosting the 2015 PONY European Championships. Pony League baseball (14U), Colt League baseball (16U) and Colt League softball (16U) champions will be crowned after an action packed weekend of baseball and girls fast pitch softball starting April 14.
ESF 2015 PHOTOFEST - round #2
ESF 2015 Photofest enters round two
European Masters Games
Nice, France is hosting European Masters Games in October 1st to 11th.
ESF Newsletter 2015 - second edition
ESF Newsletter 2015 - second edition
Little League 2015
Invitation to Little League qualifier tournament
Joudrs Cup 17 - international tournament for girls U17, Czech Republic
SK Joudrs Praha would like to continue with their new tradition of U17 tournament in Prague at the end of summer holidays.
International Softball Tournament Jacek – Cup 2015 - girls U15
MKS ,, Szóstka’’ Brzeg and Zespół Szkół nr 1 z Oddziałami Sportowymi would like to invite, your softball teams to participate in the V. Edition of International Softball Tournament Jacek – Cup 2015
KMC Invitational - girls U17 international tournament
2nd Annual KMC Invitational to be held at the beginning of July, in Ramstein, Germany.
Pools for EChW and EChCG restructured!
Due to withdrawal of some teams, pools for European Championships had to be restructured.
Roef! Pre season tournaments will be played in March
Two international tournaments will be held in Moergestel called the "Roef! Pre season tournament.
Olympia Haarlem wins Indoor Tournament in Hamburg
Dutch Golden League club Olympia Haarlem has won the Women’s Fastpitch Indoor Softball Tournament, which was played last weekend in Hamburg, Germany. They defeated the German Women’s National Team 3-0 in the final.
Lawrence Allen (NZL) arrived to Serbia
On March 1st, Softball Federation of Serbia held its first meeting with coach Lawrence Allen from New Zealand.
Austrian Baseball Federation elected a new board
Last Saturday, 28th February 2015, the Austrian Baseball Federation elected a new board.
Andre Prins for offensive coach in Germany
Germany adds Andre Prins to Coaching Staff for Women’s National Team
Musco Lighting presentation
Musco Lighting is was a sponsor of the ESF Congress in Dublin
ESF Congress Summary
Dublin hosted the ESF Congress 2015 in Ferbuary. This is a summary of the most important moments of the Congress
ESF 2015 PHOTOFEST - round #1
ESF is starting a new project - ESF 2015 Photofest
Leksand wins 3rd Official Swedish Indoor Championships
When the 3rd edition of the Official Swedish Softball Indoor Championships were played at the Conventum Arena in Örebro, Leksand was the strongest team and took home the Indoor Championship after beating Söder, 7-2. Skövde took bronze after beating Enköping, 7-3 in the final.
Teams for the European Championships 2015 divided into pools!
Drawing procedure took place at the ESF congress in Dublin February 7th 2015
Invitation: The Italian Baseball Federation National Umpires Committee has organized the XI edition of the Umpire Convention
The Italian Baseball Federation National Umpires Committee has organized the XI edition of the Umpire Convention
European Super Cup Junior Women - DEADLINE for entries EXTENDED until February 28th!
Newly established official ESF tournament ESCJW will be held in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Teams may enter until February 28th.
FESTIVAL OF YOUTH! ESF in cooperation with Collecchio organizers presents exciting news for the 4th EMRYT
ESF in cooperation with Collecchio organizers presents exciting news for the 4th EMRYT Applications are open for this year’s youth tournament: EMRYT - FESTIVAL OF YOUTH! Save the date – 12th – 15th August 2015. We expect a significant number of competing teams as many exciting innovations have been made for this event.
Czech Republic clinched a gold medal in a start-to-finish way
First team to win the European Championship in 15 years is national team of the Czech Republic, who showed quality going through the whole tournament unbeaten. They faced Denmark three times in the tournament and gone out victorious in each of these occasions.
Czech Republic controlled a gold medal game from start to finish
First team to win the European Championship in 15 years is national team of the Czech Republic, who showed quality going through the whole tournament unbeaten. They faced Denmark three times in the tournament and gone out victorious in each of these occasions.
Daily Summary: Czechs, Danes, Dutch take medals, Israel 5th
The first team to win the European Championship at home in 15 years is the national team of the Czech Republic, who were dominant, going through the whole tournament unbeaten. They faced Denmark three times in the tournament and were victorious on each occasion.
Daily summary: Czechs in Final, Dutch earn medal in thriller
There were three games on the second-to-last day of the European Championship. Belgium beat Croatia in the consolation round, the Netherlands beat Great Britain on an inside-the-park walk-off home run by Emeron Lourens to clinch a medal and a spot in next year´s World Championship, and the Czech Republic beat Denmark to earn a place in Saturday´s final.
Daily summary: GB takes second place, Czech team remains unbeaten
Full day of softball in Havlickuv Brod as the group stage finished. Five games determined the final standings after group stage. Great Britain will play Netherlands for spot in the World Championhsips and medal from the tournament. Denmark and the Czech Republic will play first semifinal game.
Daily Summary: Czechs win twice, Linton pitches no-hitter
On the second day of the European Men´s Softball Championship, the host Czechs won both games they played by big margins, including a surprising 10-0 shutout against the Netherlands. Great Britain´s Kyle Linton pitched a no-hitter against Belgium, then the Brits lost a close one against Denmark. Also, Israel got its first win of the tournament.
Daily summary: Two tie-breaks were to see on day 3 of the championship
Men’s European Championship left Pardubice for good and offered four more games in Havlickuv Brod on Wednesday. At first there was a tie-break win for Belgium over Israel, then a similar end of a game between GB and Netherlands, second win for Belgium relying on Cnops on board and finally home team against Denmark.
Daily summary: Television game ends with a decent win for the home side
First day of the Men’s European Championship offered some interesting games. The favorites managed to win all of their games without any bigger troubles, except for Denmark in the morning who had lots of work with Israel. However, in the end the Danish won 5:3.
ESF Congress 2015 to be held in Dublin , Ireland
Softball Ireland are delighted to announce that they will host the 2015 ESF Congress in Dublin February 6-8 2015
Coaches and players clinic was held in Serbia
Serbian coaches and players attended at the clinic in Beograd at sport complex Lokomotiva. which was under supervision of ESF.
New Website of the Mens Championship: Content Is Key
On Sunday 15th of June, the new website for Men‘s European championship in Softball has been launched. It will offer all details about the tournament itself in both languages – Czech and English. „We want to offer all fans who won’t be able to come in person a complete information service including text and stream coverages from all 27 games,“ chiefeditor Pavel Hrdina promises.
ESF Umpire Basic Clinic was held in Prague
ESF Umpire Basic Clinic was held in Prague on May 21 – 25. In total 13 new potential umpires from in total 9 countries came to Prague to make ESF licence.
NEWSFLASH: December 2012
In this issue:
Softball & Beach International Camp 2013 in Italy
A fabulous camp, six days of softball and beach in a fantastic village by the sea, plus a day of matches with ten camp-teams.
Invitation Tuscany Series tournaments
2013 TUSCANY SERIES ARE STARTING !!
The Dutch Federation organize the 26th European Coach Clinic
Dear coaches, we are glad to announce that the registration for the 26th European Coach Clinic started.
RELEASE: Program, Invitation letter and Hotel booking form for Congress
The Program, Invitation letter by organizers and Hotel booking form for Congress have been published at the Congress event
Reminder: Proposals and motions for Congress
All PROPOSALS OF CHANGES TO THE STATUTES, MOTIONS AND OTHER MATTERS have to be received by the Secretary General by Monday 5th NOVEMBER 2012 AT THE LATEST
