Late last year Ace of Spades (AOS) Baseball Canada held a PA Day fundraiser for High Park Little League that raised more than $2500. When AOS founder Ivan Rusova (center in photo) learned that the league’s catcher’s gear needed to be replaced he came up with a win-win idea. An alumnus of the High Park…
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Tips for graduating 12 year old players
To our graduating 12 year old players, First, we want to once again express our regret that we were not able to provide you with a final year of High Park Little League baseball. We have missed watching you play, and we hope you plan to continue playing in 2021 and beyond. To that end,…
High Park Cancels 2020 Little League Season
Dear Members of the High Park Little League Community: We regret to inform you that High Park Little League (HPLL) has made the difficult but unavoidable decision to cancel our regular 2020 season due to COVID-19. Since 1957, HPLL has provided a baseball program to children in West Toronto and the surrounding areas. The HPLL…
HP alumnus David Calabrese drafted by LA Angels
David Calabrese, who played T-Ball through to 12U with High Park Little League was drafted in the third round by the LA Angels in the recent 2020 major league draft. The speedy Calabrese was renowned for his hitting as far back as T-Ball, so current T-Ballers should note that he still uses the tee for…
No Place for Racism and Hate in Little League
This year has presented unprecedented challenges and heartbreak to many of our Little League® communities. In the wake of the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, millions have come together to support Black Lives Matter. Little League International stands with them. There is no place for racism and hate in this world…
Frequently asked questions on Cancellation of 2020 Season
What division(s) of play in HPLL is/are being cancelled? All divisions (Instructional, T-Ball, Minor, and Major) and rep programs are cancelled for the 2020 season. Under Phase 2 of the Province’s reopening plan, outdoor team practices are allowed. Toronto has now moved into Phase 2, so why can’t our 2020 baseball season continue? The HPLL…
Update on 2020 High Park Baseball Season
High Park Baseball players and parents, April is always an exciting time for High Park baseball as teams play early season exhibition games in anticipation of following the bag piper onto the field to celebrate Opening Day. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 situation the City of Toronto has cancelled all City Spring athletic parks and recreation programs and permits…
Tommy Hanger wins 2019 League MVP Honour
Tommy Hanger was awarded three trophies at the 2019 HPLL Banquet, including Player of the Year. It was a final opportunity to celebrate a terrific season of baseball, say farewell to the graduating 12Us, and honour some of the outstanding individual and team achievements. Thanks everyone for a wonderful season. See you in 2020!
Monarch win Minors house league crown with sweep
The Monarchs are 2019 High Park Little League Champions, sweeping the top-seeded Knights in three games. Congrats to all the players and coaches who made 2019 a season to remember.
White Sox are 2019 Majors house league champions
When asked Sunday evening about reports confirming Miles was fired just four games…
