About 360
What is 360 Softball Europe?
360 Softball Europe…
…is a non-profit association based in Austria that supports the development of Slowpitch Softball across Europe. The initiative promotes the game and works with partners to develop projects that strengthen and grow the sport.
…acts as a supporting partner for teams, tournaments, leagues, and event organizers.
…does not organize tournaments or competitions and does not operate a commercial retail business.
Official 360 Softball Europe Balls
Purpose
Providing access to official 360 Softball Europe balls is part of the association’s non-profit mission.
This initiative is intended to support teams, tournaments, and consistent playing conditions, not to generate profit or compete with commercial retailers.
360 Softball Europe does not operate a commercial equipment business.
Availability is limited and requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Distribution of 360 Balls
To ensure fair access and regional availability, official 360 Softball Europe balls may be distributed in two ways:
1. Distribution to 360 Member Teams
Registered 360 member teams may request official 360 balls directly from 360 Softball Europe, subject to availability.
Distribution to members:
- serves the promotion of the sport
- is limited to registered members
- is not a commercial activity
- does not create a legal entitlement
Any contribution requested from teams is intended solely to cover parts of production, logistics, or administrative costs, in line with the association’s non-profit status.
2. Distribution via Selected Partners
360 Softball Europe may cooperate with selected independent partners to improve availability and logistics in different regions.
Partner distribution:
- is conducted in the partner’s own name and on the partner’s own responsibility
- is independent of 360 Softball Europe
- does not constitute a commercial activity of the association
360 Softball Europe does not set resale prices and does not act as a retailer.
Eligibility to Request 360 Balls
To request balls directly from 360 Softball Europe, a team must:
- Have an active 360 membership for the current season
- Have submitted a fully signed membership form and waiver
- Use the balls for training, league, tournament, or development purposes
Equipment & Safety Notice
Equipment & Safety Notice
The use of softball equipment, including bats and balls, is undertaken at the team’s own risk and subject to the applicable rules of the respective competition or event.
Contact: info@softballeurope.com