Tag: British Softball Federation
Softball diamonds vanish as UK clubs hit the field
Softball clubs across the UK are being forced to share facilities or relocate after 18 dedicated softball diamonds vanished in the last five years,...
UK softball faces coach education gap
A growing crisis in UK softball is exposing a critical deficit in coach education, with fewer than 30 qualified coaches available nationwide to support...
Volunteers keep softball clubs thriving year-round
Volunteers are the lifeblood of England’s softball clubs, filling roles from coaches to umpires and event organisers to ensure the sport thrives year-round. Without...
Softball sees fewer than half of eligible girls play in the UK
Less than half of eligible girls in the UK played softball last year, with just 42% of those aged 11-16 taking part, according to...
Softball umpires vanish: UK leagues struggle in 2024
Softball umpires are disappearing across the UK at an unprecedented rate, leaving leagues scrambling to fill the void. In 2024, at least 15 regional...
Softball participation collapses after university, data shows
University softball participation plummets by 63% within two years of graduation, according to new data from British Softball Federation and Sport England. The steepest...
Britain’s softball push stalls on lack of awareness
Britain’s push to grow softball is hitting a wall, with participation stalled at around 30,000 across the country—well below the 50,000 target set by...
Softball battles for spotlight in UK sport
Softball remains a fringe sport in the UK, where cricket and football dominate the national psyche. While the England Softball Fastpitch team claimed bronze...