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While attempts will be made to keep the information on this site up to date, it will primarily be for historical data.
There is more information about Registration here, including a way to check your 2026 status (registered, paid up).
Thanks to the efforts of Bill Law, we now have a Facebook page!
We know some of you are not FB addicts / enthusiasts, but for those of you that are, please sign up our FB page. It is not intended to replace the information provided to you on our ESSA website, but an opportunity to be in touch with each other and hopefully expand our reach. We always need new players!
The Etobicoke 55+ Slo-Pitch League (ESL/ESPL) 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 Association Member. It is open to players of all genders.
In 2021 the Etobicoke Senior Slo-Pitch Association (ESSA) was formed as an unincorporated non-profit association to run the day-to-day activities on behalf of the members (players).
In 2023 the name was changed to Expanded Senior Slo-Pitch Association (ESSA) to better reflect that players come from all over the greater Toronto area to play.
See the Association Information notes for more information on the history of the League/Association, and how it operates.
Games are ON unless specifically cancelled. If possible we will try to cancel by 8 AM, so if you don't hear anything by e-mail or on the web site by then, assume you are playing.
We have one player who was in the League/Association since inception:
John Hughson (played 30 years).
Vic Leonard has played 25+ years and still going; Steve Bozicevic played 25+.
In 2013, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Anne Colhoun, Art Wade, Barb Wade, Bert Chalmers, Bob Goddard,
Bob Weston, Clare Jones, Lorne Christie, Mike Forestell, Ralph Currie,
John Hughson.
In 2014, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Bill Chambers, Danny Ryback, George Turriff, Glenn Shields, Jim Luscombe.
In 2015, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Jim Jennings, Vic Leonard.
In 2016, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Steve Bozicevic, Hank Elnicki, Kiene Stewart, Stan Wilson, Vince Abate.
In 2018, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Dan O'Handley, Larry Adler, Paul Graham.
In 2019, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Art Zan, Marilyn Hawkins, Rolf Bjordammen.
In 2022, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Alan Rouse, Nick Hnatiuk, Graeme Swift.
In 2022, this player was inducted into the "30 Year Club":
John Hughson.
In 2023, these players were inducted into the "20 Year Club":
Ray Hipolito, Ted Talbot.
Wed Apr 29, send ESSA Team Draft injury / status change e-mail to all players. Mon May 11, 9:30 AM, ESSA Rookie Camp, Dunton Park. Tue May 12, 9:30 AM, ESSA Rookie Camp, Dunton Park (rain day). Thu May 15, 10:00 AM, ESSA Team Draft, Legion. Mon May 18, no ESSA games - Victoria Day. Wed May 20, 10:00 AM, ESSA General Meeting, Legion. Mon May 25, 9:15 AM, ESSA season starts. Mon Jun 1, ESSA team photos. Mon XXX ??, 12:00 Noon, ESSA CPR / First Aid / Defibrillator Training, Dunton. Mon Jun 15, ESSA first round ends; team rebalancing(?). Wed Jun 17, ESSA first playoff seeding round starts. Wed Jul 1, no ESSA games - Canada Day. Wed Jul 15, ESSA second playoff seeding round starts. Mon Aug 3, no ESSA games - Simcoe Day. Wed Aug 12, ESSA third playoff seeding round starts. Wed Aug 12, get ESSA Fall Banquet lists; hand out ratings sheets. Wed Sep 2, ESSA playoff seeding rounds end; collect player ratings sheets. Wed Sep 2, 12:00 Noon, ESSA End Of Season Lunch; Dunton pavilion. Wed Sep 7, no ESSA games - Labour Day. Wed Sep 9, 9:15 AM, ESSA Quarter-final games, Dunton #2, #3, Dunton #4. Mon Sep 14, 9:15 AM, ESSA Semi-final games, Dunton #3, Dunton #4. Wed Sep 16, 9:15 AM, ESSA Championship game, Dunton #4. Mon Sep 21, 2:00 PM, ESSA player ratings review, Legion. Wed Oct 7, 10:30 AM, ESSA General Meeting and Banquet, Canadiana Restaurant. Fri Dec 4, 17:00 PM, ESSA Christmas Event / Karaoke; Legion?
For those looking for indoor activities over the fall/winter/spring, see my personal web site.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Excess registrants (over 98 - 7 teams of 14 players) will be put
on a wait-list and would be eligible to be used as spares.
If we get 112 players or more, the Association may be expanded to 8 teams.
You can check your registration status here:
List of Registered Players.
Note that it may take a few days (for online registrations) to a few
weeks (for mailed registrations) to show up here.
Same applies for payments by e-transfer or mailed cheques.
NOTE: The Association has established a minimum safety standard for rookies to play (click here for details).
![[Bristol Bar & Grill]](images/bristol_logo-2.png){kind=logo}
The Association bar for 2026 is
Bristol Bar & Grill (512 Bristol Rd W #15, Mississauga, ON L5R 3Z1 (Bristol Rd / McLaughlin); 905-890-2500).
It's on the SW corner of Bristol Rd / McLaughlin Rd, and an easy way to get
there from Dunton Park is go south on Kennedy, turn right on Matheson,
then left on McLaughlin (past Hurontario).
All player information is now available on the web site.
A pizza lunch will be provided by the Association after the Meeting.
The Association will provide pizza and other goodies for lunch.
There will be a 50/50 Draw, so please bring your cash!
For full-time players, the Banquet is included in the registration fee,
but you must indicate your meal preference (roast beef, salmon, chicken,
veggie) to your team Captain.
Spares and guests are invited to attend;
cost is $45 per person, including tax/tip.
Rain date will be Tuesday, May 12; same location and time.
Spares / Substitutes Process (DOC format)
Spares / Substitutes Process (HTML format)
Rolf Bjordammen, played in the Association/League for many years and still going, TwinPro Graphics team sponsor for 5 years (2005-2009). Also played for Mississauga Legends tournament team including Huntsman World Senior Games, Oakville Mens Master Slo Pitch League, Oakville Senior's Slo Pitch League (still going too!), 3 Score Softball Club (Florida), and a huge Blue Jays fan.
Graeme Swift, played in the Association/League for many years and still going. Always very helpful with setting up the equipment on the diamond, cheerleading and pitching batting practice even when he couldn't play due to injury.
Barry Thompson, played in the Association/League for many years and still going. Served in several capacities on the Board of Directors for a long time, including Treasurer and Team Captain.
Jerry Phippard, played in the Association/League for many years and still going. He exemplifies what a Bob Steward awardee should be - respectful of team mates and opponents, friendly and welcoming to all. He helped out greatly the past season as the contact person for the Mudhens.
![[Anne Colhoun Founders Award, click to enlarge]](images/2024/mikep_annec.jpg)
In 2022, the Association established the Anne Colhoun Founders Award, in honour of Anne Colhoun who founded the Etobicoke Senior Slo-Pitch League, under the auspices of the City of Toronto Department of Parks and Recreation.
She has demonstrated extraordinary leadership with the League from its inception. Anne's numerous contributions have paved the way for the thriving success the League enjoys today.
The Anne Colhoun Builder Award will be given each year to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development and continued growth of the League/Association for a minimum of 5 years.
League/Association information and pictures from past seasons:
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.