The ESMBA was formed after an inaugural meeting held on the Saturday 10th March, 1984 at 2 p.m. in the Wool Secretariat, Wool House, Carlton Gardens, Pall Mall, London.

George Dix was elected as President, Eric Crosbie as Deputy President, Peter Walter as Chairman, Chris Mills as Secretary, Harry Lockett as Treasurer and George Measey as Vice Chairman.   It was decided that the committee should comprise of the officers and nine representatives from the nine zones of the Sports Council.

W Whalley (W Mids), R Kett (E Anglia), V Lyle (South East), N Clinnock (South Western), N Dickinson (North West) and C Ashton ( North East) were elected from those at the meeting and other area representatives would be sought.

The first actual meeting of the Association was held at the Rists Cable and Wireless Sports and Social Club, Lower Milehouse Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs on Sunday 29th April, 1984.