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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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). ...

ESF Women's Championship The Women's Softball European Championship (formerly ESF Women's 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 E ...

* ESF Women's Division B Championship * ESF Men's Championship * ESF Junior Girls Championship * ESF Junior Boys Championship * ESF Co-Ed Slowpitch European Championships 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

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