FAQs

ESSPA FAQ’s

1. How old do I have to be to play in the ESSPA league
   We are a Senior League so if you are a Woman turning 45 or a Male turning 50 in the current ball season, then you are eligible to play in all of our divisions which include Women’s Division, COED Teams and Drafted Division 1 & 2.
   ***IF you are over 35 years old and are looking for a league to play in that is more suited to your age, then we hope to be a fit for you. We are in the process of creating a 35yrs + Teams Division at ESSPA.
2. What is the difference between a Teams Division and Signing up as an Individual Player or Spare?
   Teams divisions are entry by a captain or coach and fees are incurred based on the team entry. The captain then recruits their own players to join the team and then collects monies based on the number of participants they recruit.
   Individual (Drafted Divisions - also coed) or Spare player registrations are for individuals who do not have a team to play on but want to participate in the sport. In Drafted you will be assessed and then placed on a team however if you want to be placed on a team in COED or COED 35+ we will put your name forward to the coaches to hopefully get you placed on one of their teams. We recommend registering as a spare (there is no fee for this) and reaching out to our registrar (email: registrar@esspa.ca) to have your information taken so that we can let our coaches know your skill level and know you are wanting to play.
3. What nights do we play?
   Regular ESSPA league play runs Monday through Thursday typically from May 1 to August 30 for each season.
   Currently we have the following nights of play designated:
   Mondays - Ladies League (double headers)
   Tuesday through Thursday - Drafted Divisions 1& 2, Coed 45/50+ and Coed 35+
   * Basically all divisions play 2 games per week. They can be double headers or single games twice a week. For the Coed Divisions the specific nights are open for discussion and will be voted on as per the teams that are entered in that division for the season.
4. How long is the season / how many games do we play?
   The season begins on or about May 1 through August 30 of the current year. This typically works out to 32 games of regular play with opportunity for playoffs and / or post season games.
5. Where are the games played?
   All games are played at our Edmonton premier diamonds located at 11303 113 St NW. Facilities include heated washrooms and regularly maintained and fenced four diamond ball park.
6. What are the fees to play at ESSPA?
   Drafted Division 1 & 2 = $190.00 per player
   Spare Player Sign Up - Any Division - $0.00 (if you end up being recruited to play full time, then then fees will apply)
   Team Entry with Umpires = $2500.00/team & Team Entry without Umpires = $2100.00/team
7. Are there tournaments we can participate in?
   Yes! We usually host about 4 tournaments at the ESSPA park throughout the season.
   NOTE: the guidelines for age requirements as well as fees associated with the said tournaments are separate from any league play. The typical fees for the tournaments run from $0 - $550 per team. These tournaments are usually open to other teams who are not part of out regular league play as well. Please keep checking our website or contact tournaments@esspa.ca for more information.
8. Am I required to volunteer as a member of ESSPA?
   No, however any help we can get is greatly appreciated! We are always looking for volunteers to help with our tournaments (concession - food and beverage) as well as diamond clean up, team leaders, executive members and casino events. Just let us know if you are interested - every little bit is a great help to the upkeeping our facility and league.
9. More questions?
   Happy to help! Please reach out to our registrar by email at: registrar@esspa.ca