The Welsh Sports Association (WSA) is thrilled to welcome BaseballSoftballUK to the membership base as a Full Member.

In operation since 2000 and incorporated in 2007, BaseballSoftballUK is the national development and performance agency for baseball and softball in the United Kingdom. BaseballSoftballUK is the accountable body for safeguarding baseball and softball, and for government investment into the sports. 

The agency’s purpose is to increase participation, make the sports even more inclusive, and improve the overall playing experience and drive elite performance of the national squads.

BSUK is committed to improving, increasing and promoting opportunities in both sports through establishing and supporting development programmes in schools and communities, raising standards in clubs and leagues, establishing a framework and curriculum for coaching and coach-training, talent and facility development, and providing advocacy, information and education for and about our sports.

BaseballSoftballUK is currently working with the British Baseball Federation and British Softball Federation on a combined approach for governing baseball and softball in Great Britain. BSUK was previously a member of the WSA from 2023-24.

Upon rejoining the WSA, BaseballSoftballUK’s Head of Operations and Deputy Safeguarding Officer Rachel Clarke commented:

“We are excited to rejoin the Welsh Sports Association at a very exciting time for our sports. As we pursue a unified approach to all aspects of baseball and softball, including safeguarding, the WSA has been an invaluable resource for the sports in Wales. As our work expands across Great Britain, partnerships like these will be vitally important to secure the future of the sports and ensure that those who participate in them can do so in a safe and enriching way. We look forward to working with the WSA as we grow the games of baseball and softball across Britain. “