Abbreviation ESF Purpose Sport governing body Region served Europe | Formation 1976 Headquarters Bregenz, Austria | |
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Type International sport federation | ||
The European Softball Federation (Fédération Européenne Softball, ESF), is the governing body of softball within Europe. The ESF was founded in 1976 with 6 members, which were Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain. Currently, there are 32 members.
The Federation is responsible for operation of the European Women's Softball Championship, European Men's Softball Championship and the European Co-Ed Softball Championship for national senior teams.
The Federation is 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 is 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 and the European coed club Championship for club teams. Starting in 2012, the two ESF men's club championships have merged into the European Men's Super Cup Championship.