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Softball Club

Softball is a fast paced, exciting game. If you want fun and to learn a new sport, we’re the club for you.

The University of Portsmouth Softball Club is a friendly, social and welcoming club. The club was founded in 1998 and since then we've welcomed players from all skill groups and abilities and made friends for life. With both recreational and competitive opportunities available all year round, there is always a place in the team for you.


Softball is a fast paced, exciting game similar to baseball, but played with a bigger ball. It makes it easier to knock it out of the park. If you want fun and to learn a new sport, we’re the club for you.


Club membership - 22/23

You can join our club for the academic year for £110, this includes fixtures, travel and training sessions.

Training sessions

  • Wednesday 12.00pm-2.00pm: Langstone W5 (Outdoor)
  • Sunday 10.00am- 12.00pm: St. Paul's Gym (Indoor)

Fixtures

Weekend fixtures will take place throughout the course of the year at various locations. 

Memberships to join our clubs for the 22/23 year are now open. Please note: for some clubs you would have needed to attend trials before purchasing a membership.

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Play Memberships

Lots of our clubs offer Play Memberships, a more casual way to play without committing to a year membership. Most Play Memberships are £65 for the academic year (with some exceptions).

The sports included are:

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LGBTQ+ sports club guidance

We welcome all students to take part in non-competitive sports and we recognise the health and wellbeing benefits of being active. Competitive sports are bound by specific policies governed by the sport's National Governing Body which may be less inclusive. Please find below inclusion guidance for our club.

Mixed-gender Club Trans-gender Club Non-binary Club Gender-queer Club
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Softball teams can be mixed as the BSUK recognises 3 genders: male, female and non-binary

Play: Yes - anyone can take part in our Play sessions if you hold the relevant membership

Train: Fully Inclusive

Compete: Fully Inclusive

Check out the full guidance on Baseball Softball UK.