A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our ESSA Rookie Camp on Monday morning. It was a fantastic turnout, and the weather held out.

To our new players:
Thank you for coming out and showing us your skills. Your enthusiasm was great to see, and we’re excited to have you as part of the league this season.

To our organizers and volunteers:
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work of those who coordinated the registration, ran the drills, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Your dedication is what makes this league so great.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Spring meeting and  back at the park for opening day!

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Our spring meeting will be held on May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM.

The meeting will be held at  Branch 643 Royal Canadian Legion , 110 Jutland Road in Etobicoke. Open link for directions. https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flight+Lieutenant+David+Hornell+V+C

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

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Message from the Commissioner:

Hi Everyone,

Well it’s finally here. Another season of ESSA baseball is upon us. It’s time to trade the snow shovels for some bats.
To get the ball rolling we’re holding our annual Spring Meeting.

Meeting Details:
Date:         May 20,2026
Time:         10:00 AM
Location:    Royal Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Rd., Toronto Ontario, M8Z 2H1
Click on link for directions.     https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flight+Lieutenant+David+Hornell+V+C

Parking is limited, however there is parking on the north side of Jutland and the church, if there are no events taking place, on the south side of Jutland.

Looking forward to seeing everyone there. 
Let’s play ball.

Tony

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Hi everyone,

Winter is finally loosening its grip, we hope, and soon we will be starting a brand new season.

As we prepare for another season, the league currently has openings for the following positions: 

1. Captain
As you know Joe Parisani has retired. Once again we thank him for his dedication to ESSA over the years. As a result we are now looking for a new captain to help lead us forward.  We are looking for someone who embodies teamwork, commitment, and a passion for the game.

2. Assistant Commissioner
Supports the Commissioner in the overall operation of the league. Responsibilities may include addressing player concerns, assisting with rules, and stepping in when the commissioner is not available.

3. Secretary
Handles league communications and record keeping. Duties include recording meeting notes, assisting with correspondence, and helping to ensure that league information is organized and up to date.

If you have ever thought about getting more involved and contributing to the league, this is a great opportunity.

If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact the ESSA Commissioner (commissioner.essaslopitch@gmail.com) by April 7, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support of our league.

Your ESSA Board

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Message from the Commissioner:

Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all staying warm and managing to survive this never ending winter. If you’re like me, you’ve already shoveled too much snow.

The good news is that while the fields may be frozen, baseball season is quietly warming up in the bullpen, and before you know it we’ll be back on the diamonds.

Please mark your calendars for these important upcoming dates;

 May 11 Rookie Camp
 May 12 Rookie Camp ( rainout date)
May 20 General Spring Meeting
May 25 Home Openers

It may feel far away now, but the crack of the bat, the smell of freshly cut grass, and those “I meant to stretch before the game” moments are closer than you think.

We’ll be sharing more details as we get closer to each date, so stay tuned.

Until then, think spring, stay active, and maybe start loosening up that arm.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back at the park soon.

Best regards

Tony

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Thank you for the incredible response! General registration for the 2026 season is now officially closed as we have reached maximum capacity.

If you missed out on a fulltime spot, you can still get involved via the following options:

• Register as a Spare ($50.00):
Inclusion on our official spare list for the season.

• Join the Waiting List (Free):
No deposit is required. Should a spot open up due to a cancellation, we will contact you.

For either option, click on the registration link: ESSA 2026 Registration

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Message from the Commissioner:

Thank you to everyone for the tremendous interest in the ESSA league for the upcoming season.

At this time, we have reached our registration limit. All new registrants will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a spot becomes available.

We truly appreciate your interest and support of our league and will keep everyone updated as the season approaches.

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Email message from the Commissioner:

Hi everyone,

This is the final reminder that early registration ends TODAY. After that the fee goes from $130 to $150.

We’re in the bottom of the ninth, bases are loaded, full count with two outs. Don’t get caught looking.

If you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time to do it.

Have a great day

Tony

…..Click here to register:  ESSA 2026 Registration

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Email message from the ESSA Commissioner:

Hi everyone:

Just a friendly second reminder that early registration ends December 1st.

After that the fee slides from $130 to $150

So don’t get stranded at third base, round home and get that early price while you can.

Thanks again for your support and for helping improve our League.

Tony

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To register, go to ESSA 2026 Registration