Pizza Day

Hi Everyone,

As we wrap up another great season and get ready for the playoffs, it’s time to take a breather and celebrate together.

Keeping with the tradition we started last year, we will be holding our end of season pizza lunch to mark the end of the season and look forward to the postseason. We’ll also have a 50/50 draw, what would an ESSA event be without a 50/50 draw? So be sure to bring some cash and get in on the action. 

Event Details:

Date and time: Wednesday September 2, 2026 immediately following the games.
Location: The picnic area

Food: Pizza will be provided
Beverages: BYOB

A special shout out and a big thank you to Sandy DiLena for organizing everything and making this happen for the league once again.

Hope to see you all there.

Regards,
Your ESSA Board

ESSA Women vs Rexdale Ladies Game

This our 4th year where our ESSA women have played against a Rexdale Ladies Team.

The game will be held on Wednesday August 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Location: 30 Barrhead Crescent in Etobicoke (between Islington & Kipling north of Rexdale Blvd.)

Come on out and cheer on your teammates!!!

Art Competition – Cheryl Tenn

Please support ESSA’s Cheryl Tenn in Art Comp 2026.

Hello everyone, I am so excited and honoured to have my art selected for Art Comp 2026, the largest art comp in Canada. A jury selects best in show but the other prizes are based on public vote.

Please vote for me! Please pass on the information so I have as many votes as possible.

Voting is now open!

You’ll need to register with a user name and password

You’ll get a code to verify it’s you

Scroll to find my illustration on one of the pages and vote ❤️

4379 Cheryl Tenn

Link: http://artcomp.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/PKVRWBYJ

Update on Status of Diamond Permits for 2027

The Board has now worked through the plan to secure diamonds for 2027, as outlined at our Spring Meeting, either in Brampton, Mississauga or Toronto.

In discussion with the City of Mississauga, we have reached an agreement to move our start times from 9:45 am to 11:00 am both Monday and Wednesday for the 2027 season and beyond.

This provides us with continued great pricing, use of their equipment locker and a central location for players coming from across the GTA.

In discussions with the City of Toronto, our cost would double, there is no equipment storage and very little leverage on either of these items as they require 90% of players be from Toronto.

Brampton was not an option with more than double what we pay with Mississauga, no equipment and responsibility to arrange for our own insurance.

We hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the season and will join us next year!

Regards

Your ESSA Board

Rain Out Procedures

Fields will be checked early on game days. If the fields are deemed unplayable, a league wide email will be sent by  7:30 AM advising that games are cancelled.

If no email is sent, games are considered on as scheduled.

As all teams qualify for the playoffs, there will be no make up games during the regular season.

Rookie Camp Success!

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!

Spring Meeting

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

Positions Available

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

Important Upcoming Dates

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;

Emoji May 11 Rookie Camp
Emoji May 12 Rookie Camp ( rainout date)
Emoji May 20 General Spring Meeting
Emoji 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