Women’s softball league opens in King

June 10, 2015 · 0 Comments

Alex Simonato (centre left) and Councillor David Boyd (centre right) officially opened the inaugural Queens of King Softball season on Sunday evening. Four teams took to the field at the diamonds in Nobleton.

By Jake Courtepatte
With a ceremonial pitch from King Councillor David Boyd, the inaugural season of Queens of King softball has opened.
Four teams took to the diamonds at Nobleton Arena on Sunday night to battle it out in the new QKSL, a league set up by local resident Alex Simonato “for women of all skill levels and experience.”
With games played every Sunday, the league is looking to fill a gap in King and the surrounding area in women’s team sports. Their goal is to provide a fun and safe environment where women can “enjoy a few hours away from home, to catch her breath, enjoy a little challenge and have a whole lot of fun.”
After a rain delay caused the opening ceremonies a setback of one week, around 60 players were on hand to hear watch Boyd throw out the opening pitch, who cited that the Queens of King is “a great new addition to our community.”
While there has been softball for women in the area in the past, it’s been years since an organized league of this caliber has been offered in King.
“It’s been about a year in the making,” said Simonato. “We’re grateful, we’re excited, and we can’t wait to see how it goes.”
In the first night of action, the Missy Mayhems battled the Sexy Sluggers, while the Killer Queens took on Chicks Dig It.
Simonato said the games went off without a hitch.
“I’m a high-strung person, but I was so calm in the first game in this league, which was surprising. I think it’s the mentality, what the board is trying to make it, a fun and exciting learning environment.”
Simonato would like to thank the league’s sponsors: My Blue Umbrella, RZ Enterprises, Wynn Construction, Raffaele’s Cantina, Real Time Contracting, Maple Oak Construction, RBC, and Nobleton Physiotherapy, without whom the league would not be possible.
To learn more about the Queens of King, visit www.qksl.ca.

Sorry, comments are closed on this post.

Headline News

Eric Jolliffe, former Chief of York Regional Police, will be the next chair of York Region. This provincial appointment is “over-reach,” according to King Mayor Steve Pellegrini, who took issue with the process. While he has great respect for Jolliffe, and even spoke to him about the appointment, Pellegrini pointed out he doesn’t live in York Region and isn’t a politician.

King Township Council approved the first service based municipal budget for 2025, which includes a 3.68% municipal tax rate increase.This translates to an approximate $127 ...

Knowledge is power and accurate information can be invaluable in keeping communities safe. That was one of the messages delivered by York Regional Police officers during a community safety meeting Monday night, held in the municipal council chambers. A crowd of interested residents, along with almost 100 viewing online, heard officers explain the latest in data collection, technological tools and resources available to both the public and police officers, to help residents. There are many “pieces to the puzzle” and it’s a matter of “people are the police, and the police are the people.”

The King Township Food Bank (KTFB) is facing an alarming rise in demand for its services, and the organization is calling on the community for urgent support to continue meeting the growing needs of local families. Since its founding in 2004, the food bank has been a vital resource for residents struggling to put food on the table. Despite King Township’s reputation as a wealthy area, food insecurity has long been a reality for many, particularly lower-income families, rural workers, and seniors on fixed incomes. This year, the need has skyrocketed, with the food bank reporting a 66% increase in individuals served since the beginning of 2023.