The International School Sport Federation (ISF) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) signed a memorandum of understanding in Lausanne. It sets out common objectives for to promote the teaching of baseball/softball in schools worldwide, including a possible integration of WBSC disciplines into future editions of the ISF Gymnasiade.
This partnership relies particularly on Baseball5, a simplified version of baseball/softball, particularly suited to schools and urban environments. The value of this discipline lies in its accessibility: the ball is soft, it is easy to learn and practice, and It can be played anywhere, even inside schools " underlines WBSC President Riccardo Fraccari, adding that Baseball5 represents " a key tool for teachers and communities to develop sport in a fun and safe way ».
« Baseball5 is inclusive and inexpensive, which perfectly aligns with the ISF's vision ofan accessible school sportThe ISF welcomes this new partnership " commented ISF President Željko Tanasković.
