The European Softball Federation (Fédération Européenne Softball, ESF), was the governing body of

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from 1976 until 2018, when it merged with the Confederation of European Baseball into

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. The ESF was founded in 1976 with 6 members, which were

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.https://www.europeansoftball.org/history/

Responsibilities

The Federation was responsible for operation of the European Women's Softball Championship, European Men's Softball Championship and the Co-Ed Slowpitch European Championships for national senior teams. The Federation was responsible for operation of the European Junior Girls Softball Championship, European Junior Boys softball Championship, European Cadet Girls Softball Championship and the European Minime Girls Softball Championship for junior national teams. The Federation was responsible for operation of the European Women's Cup Championship, European Women's Cup Winners Cup Championship, European Men's Cup Championship, European Men's Cup Winners Cup Championship, Co-Ed Slowpitch European Championships and the Co-Ed Slowpitch European Super Cup for club teams.

Championships

Super 6 Baseball and Softball The Super 6 Baseball and Softball is a tournament between national baseball teams in Europe, governed by the Confederation of European Baseball (CEB), the European Softball Federation (ESF) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). It ...

ESF Women's Championship The Women's Softball European Championship is the main championship tournament between national women's softball teams in Europe, governed by the European Softball Federation (ESF). Beginning with 2020, the European championship will be held in ...

ESF Women's Division B Championship The European Softball Women Division B Championship is a minor championship tournament between national women softball teams in Europe, governed by the European Softball Federation. The winner of this tournament will qualify for the next Divisio ...

ESF Men's Championship The Men's Softball European Championship is the main championship tournament between national men's softball teams in Europe, governed by the European Softball Federation. Results Medal table See also *ESF Women's Championship The Women's ...

ESF Junior Girls Championship The European Softball Junior Girls Championship is the main championship tournament between national junior girls softball teams in Europe, governed by the European Softball Federation. Results Medal table See also *ESF Women's Championship ...

ESF Junior Boys Championship The European Softball Junior Boys Championship (U-18) is the main championship tournament between national junior boys softball teams in Europe, governed by the European Softball Federation. Results Medal table U-23 Men Softball The inaugural ...

ESF Co-Ed Slowpitch European Championships The ESF Co-Ed Slowpitch European Championships is a championship tournament between national coeducational softball teams in Europe, governed by the European Softball Federation. The 2017 tournament will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria Bul ...

Starting in 2012, the two ESF men's club championships have merged into the European Men's Super Cup Championship.

Members

Observers

External links

Official website

References

European sports federations Softball organizations Sports organizations established in 1986 {{softball-stub