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The Etobicoke 55+ Slo-Pitch League started play in 1994. The League was founded by Anne Colhoun, under the auspices of the City of Toronto Department of Parks and Recreation; she is also an Honorary League Member. See the League Information notes here.
These players have been in the League since inception (the "20 Year Club"):
Bert Chalmers, Clare Jones, John Hughson, Lorne Christie, Ralph Currie.
In 2015, these players were inducted into the "Club": Jim Jennings, Vic Leonard.
In 2016, these players were inducted into the "Club": Vince Abate, Steve Bozicevic.
In 2018, these players were inducted into the "Club": Larry Adler, Paul Graham, Dan O'Handley.
Note that you must provide proof of age to register for the League.
For more information on the league or to sign up,
go to the Fairfield Seniors Centre,
80 Lothian Ave (Bloor St and Islington Ave area),
or call Lisa Heise at 416-394-8685.
To report round-robin and playoff game scores, use the web site score submission (username/password required), or contact Mike Peterson at "mikep@rubberchickencult.ca".
The Grille for lunch, BEvERages and other nonsense afterwards.
Watch your e-mail or this web site for cancellations as it is day-by-day at this point of the season.
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Abacus Furniture (Oxford St., Evans / Islington)
Canadiana Restaurant & Banquet Hall (Six Points Plaza, Dundas W. / Islington)
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Glen Cade Pharmacy (West Mall / Bloor)
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M&M Food Market (Six Points Plaza, Dundas W. / Islington)
Re/Max Realty Specialists (Ron and Judy Nayduk)
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Renpark Security (Dundas W., Mississauga )
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The Grille Restaurant & Bar (Queensway / Hwy 427)
The Mudhens (Joe Parisani)
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Westowne Mazda (Dundas W. / Shorncliffe)
A pizza and wings lunch was provided after the meeting; cost $5. Please bring exact amount to make it quicker and easier for those collecting at the door.
Rain date was Tuesday, May 1; same location and time.
The Grille Restaurant & Bar is the official League bar, and also a team sponsor. It is located on the Queensway, just east of the East Mall, on the north side of the road. Players and teams are invited back after the game for lunch and beverages.
2015 honoree: Howard Hall ("Howie"), a long-time player and member of the League Executive, including Commissioner.
2016 honoree: Glen Shields, a long-time player, captain, member of the League Executive and umpire.
2017 honorees:
Mike Forestell, a long-time player, captain and
member of the League Executive, including Commissioner; instituted the
player packages.
Paul Booth, a long-time player, captain and member of the League
Executive, including Commissioner; handled all sponsorship for many years.
Bob Goddard, a long-time player, captain and member of the League
Executive, including Commissioner; instituted the playoff tiebreaker format.
Herm Dyck, a long-time player, captain and member of the League
Executive, including Treasurer and Commissioner; arranged Fall Banquets for
many years.
Anne Colhoun, founder of the League in 1994, long time supporter
of 55+ sports in Etobicoke while working for City of Toronto Parks and
Recreation, and when retired.
2018 honorees:
Bob Weston, first Commissioner, captain for 5 years and played
for 11 years (1994-2003); then took up score keeping until he could
no longer come to the games. He, along with others, was instrumental in
organizing teams for the Bobcageon Tournament, and also for Huntsville
and Richmond Hill.
Ralph Currie, played 22 years (1994-2015), also Commissioner,
captain for four years. He retired a few years ago from playing softball,
but it didn't stop him from playing hockey.
Ken Ward, played 2001-2015; he was a rules and tournament guy;
organized very competitive teams for tournaments in Keswick, Oshawa,
Scarborough, and the Ontario and Canada 55+ Games; also involved in
player rating and creating balanced teams.
Alan Rouse, a long-time player and still going; Equipment Manager
for many years.
Vic Leonard, a long-time player and still going; Equipment
Manager for many years.