With 15 countries already signed in, the Youth Baseball5 European Championship 2024, the entries for the Youth Baseball5 European Championship 2024 in Clermont-Ferrand, France, have been extended to April 15, 2024.
The entry form can be downloaded here.
Teams are reminded of the following important deadlines and requirements:
- Withdrawals: Any withdrawals must be filed or announced no later than May 1, 2024. Late withdrawals will incur a penalty as per TR 2.4.1.2 and 2.4.1.3.
- Entry Fee Payment: The entry fee should be paid no later than May 31, 2024. Late payment will lead to a penalty as per TR 2.4.2.1.
- Age Requirements: The age requirements for players have been changed to align with WBSC requirements – players must be 18 years old, born between January 1, 2006, and December 31, 2011.
- Game Officials: Every participating country should provide a WBSC Europe-licensed game official.
The Youth Baseball5 European Championship 2024 in Clermont-Ferrand is not just about winning the title of European Champions. It also serves as a crucial qualifier for the WBSC Youth Baseball5 World Cup in 2025. Success in the World Cup will secure coveted tickets for the Youth Olympic Games in 2026.
France won the inaugural Youth Baseball5 European Championship in 2022.
Cover photo by Evaldas Žarkaitis
