No commitment. No kit. No experience needed.
Your first session is free.
Whether you've never held a bat or you've played for years, just show up on a Thursday evening at Kings College. We'll take it from there.
How it works
Try. Join. Play.
- First base
Try
A free first session. No kit, no experience, no commitment.
- Second base
Join
Pick a membership that fits: Adult, Rookie, or Juniors.
- Third base
Play
BBF league games on Sundays, and training on Thursday evenings.
What to expect
Your first training session.
Thursday evenings at Kings College, Guildford from May to August, with pre-season training from January to March. Arrive, meet the team, and we'll get you into drills straight away. Here's how it goes:
Arrive & meet the team
Come to Kings College field around 6:30pm. Someone will meet you at the gate: just mention you're new. No need to book, but our club assistant can let the team know you're coming.
Warm-up & catching
We start with a group warm-up and then split into skills stations. New players start with throwing and catching fundamentals. It's relaxed, with experienced players helping you.
Batting practice
Everybody loves batting. We'll get you in the cage and hitting by your second or third session. No previous experience needed: we coach from scratch.
Finish & decide
After training, there's usually a pub trip. Decide if you want to join, with no pressure. Membership opens up BBF league games, full training, and the full club experience.
Register your interest
Start joining, right here in chat.
No forms to fill in. Tell our assistant you'd like to join and your details are with the club in under a minute. It can also answer anything: training times, pricing, junior sessions.
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Membership
Simple, honest pricing.
No hidden costs, and no match fees until you're playing BBF league games. The club lends all the equipment you need to train.
Adult
£200 / season
- BBF league matches
- Thursday evening training
- Access to club kit & cap (purchased separately)
- Club community & events
Rookie
£125 / season
- For newcomers to the sport
- Full BBF league access
- Thursday evening training
- Introductory coaching
Junior
£100 / season
- Ages 8–14
- Saturday morning sessions
- Cap + t-shirt included
- Experienced club coaches
U18/students: £125/season · Midweek training only: £50/season · Teeball (ages 4 to 7): £25/season · No match fees until BBF competitive play
Kit & club shop
Getting kitted out.
Your first session needs nothing. Once you join, here's how kit works.
Club shop
Our club kit is supplied by Karuta Sportswear. Visit their site and order from the Guildford Baseball Club range directly.
Club shop: Karuta Sportswear- Jersey: adult members, check with the club for available squad numbers before ordering.
- Caps (fitted & stretch fit): purchased directly from the club. Email us for details.
- Any other clothing queries: contact us.
Buy kit & equipment
For gloves, bats, cleats, and wider baseball gear, these are reliable places to shop:
- Baseball Softball UK: UK-based, good all-round selection
- Rawlings: official MLB equipment supplier, gloves & bats
- Baseball Express: wide range of gear shipped to the UK
- JustBallGloves: specialist glove retailer
- Decathlon UK: budget-friendly starter gear for new players
Not sure what to buy? Ask our club assistant and we'll point you in the right direction for your level.
Membership benefits
What you get as a member.
- BBF league match playSunday fixtures at Kings College against clubs across the south of England.
- Thursday evening trainingWeekly sessions at Kings College, 6:30–8:30pm (May–August).
- Access to our own diamondA proper baseball diamond at Kings College, complete with batting cages.
- Club communitySocial events, post-game pub trips, end-of-season awards evening.
- No surprise costsNo match fees until you're playing official BBF competitive games.
Common questions
Before you come along.
Do I need any experience?
Not at all. Plenty of the players who join us have never played baseball before. We coach from basics and you'll find experienced players always willing to help. The Rookie membership tier is designed specifically for people new to the sport.
What kit do I need?
For your first session, just wear comfortable sports clothing and trainers or cleats if you have them. The club provides bats, gloves, helmets, and balls: you don't need to buy anything to try it out. Once you join, you'll need a club jersey and cap: see Getting kitted out.
When and where is training?
Adult training is Thursday evenings 6:30–8:30pm at Kings College, Guildford (May–August). Junior sessions are Saturday mornings 9:30am–12:00pm. Our club assistant can confirm the latest schedule.
What's the time commitment?
Most members come to Thursday training (roughly 2 hours) and Sunday BBF fixtures during the season. There's no mandatory attendance: we understand people have lives outside baseball!
How do I get to Kings College?
Kings College is on Southway, Guildford. For outdoor games and training, parking is off Park Barn Way at the back of the school, not the main entrance. Check our contact page for full directions.
Is it suitable for women and girls?
Absolutely. The Guildford Mavericks welcomes players of all genders and backgrounds. We have women playing in our adult teams and the junior programme is open to all children aged 8–14.
First training is free.
No commitment, no kit, no experience needed. Just show up on a Thursday evening.