National Governing Bodies

In the United Kingdom, the sports of baseball and softball are governed by the two National Governing Bodies, or NGBs, for the sports: The British Softball Federation and the British Baseball Federation. 

British Softball Federation

The British Softball Federation (BSF) governs softball in the United Kingdom. The vast majority of softball played in the UK is co-ed (mixed gender) slowpitch softball, with some single-sex slowpitch teams and a growing fastpitch softball community. There are many regional slowpitch leagues around the country affiliated to the BSF, and single-sex or tournament teams must be affiliated in order to take part in BSF National Championship tournaments.Aside from the National Championships, there are a multitude of local tournaments during the summer.

The Great Britain Softball programme includes men's and women's fastpitch programmes along with Men's and Co-Ed Slowpitch programme, one of Europe's best. BaseballSoftballUK is responsible for the operation of the Women's Fastpitch programme, as the IOC-recognised discipline of the sport.

Visit britishsoftball.org for more information.

 

British Baseball Federation

The British Baseball Federation (BBF) governs baseball in the United Kingdom. Baseball clubs pay annual affiliation fees to be members of the BBF, with both youth and adult leagues across the country. The Great Britain Baseball Programme comprises of national teams at different age levels, and two senior teams - the Women's Senior Team, and the Senior National Team. BaseballSoftballUK is responsible for the U-23 Men's and Senior National Team as the IOC-recognised discipline of the sport.

Visit britishbaseball.org.uk for more information.