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Coaches Meeting, Draft Day, KMSPL Triple Crown Pool and Peter Harding Alumni Day
- Mar 31
- 4 min read
50 Years of History, One Season of Celebration
The KMSPL Gazette's 2nd Edition outlines four of the major upcoming events.
The Coaches Meeting on Monday, April 13, which will finalize the season schedule, jerseys, and rules;
Draft Day on Saturday, April 25, serving as the official season kickoff and featuring a league-sponsored BBQ for players, alumni, and families;
The return of the Triple Crown Pool, which has a submission deadline of April 30 and requires participants to pick 13 players under a 213 rating cap for a $25 entry;
Peter Harding Alumni Day on Sunday, June 14, at Holleufer Park, dedicated to honoring "The Original" Peter Harding with a league-sponsored BBQ and the official unveiling of the new KMSPL Peter Harding Award.
The Kirkland Men's Softball League (KMSPL) is celebrating its 50th season (1977–2026) with a focus on Good Fun • Great Friends • Community Spirit. This year is packed with milestone events, high participation, and a commitment to honoring the league's rich history and community ties.
📋COACHES MEETING 2026 - Monday, April 13
The 50th Anniversary season officially begins here.
Before Draft Day. Before the first pitch. Before the standings start to take shape.
On April 13, our coaches meet to set the foundation for the entire season.
On the agenda:
• Selecting team jerseys
• Finalizing the season schedule
• Reviewing new rules and league updates
• Discussing changes to keep the league fun, exciting, and competitive
This meeting sets the tone for everything that follows.
👊 Your 2026 KMSPL Coaches
Alex Distefano, Alex Smith, Andrew Tymchuck, Bob Argitis, Dan Stephans, David Yim, Derek Kopke, Earl Henophy, Erik Dionne, Kevin O’Connor, Mike DiCriscio, Phil Desjardins, Remo Bruna, Rick Corsi, Ryan Holland, Tony Campanelli
To all of our coaches — thank you!
You manage the lineups. You build the teams. You handle the personalities. You put in the time behind the scenes to keep this league organized and competitive.
The KMSPL runs because of your leadership and commitment.
🥎 The KMSPL 50th Anniversary DRAFT DAY & BBQ 🍔 Saturday, April 25
This is where it gets real.
Draft Day is where rivalries begin and championship dreams officially start. Captains are locked in. Boards are ready. Every pick matters.
Will a veteran go first overall?Will a sleeper steal the spotlight?Will this finally be your year?
And it’s not just about the draft.
🍔 League-Sponsored BBQ
We’re inviting everyone — players and alumni — to come out and kick off the 50th season together.
Grab a burger. Catch up with teammates. Meet the new faces. Talk draft strategy. Relive old stories.
This is the official launch party of the season.
Draft Day is more than selections. It is energy. Strategy. Banter. Debate. Community.
April 25 changes everything.
✅ FREE FOOD – Full BBQ spread
✅ THE TEAMS – See the rosters as they happen
✅ THE VIBE – Cold drinks, loud laughs, and classic KMSPL chirping.
Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a rookie stepping into your first season, this is where the year begins.📅 Saturday, April 25th ⏰ Draft starts at 2:00 PM
Good Fun. Great Friends. Community Spirit. See you at Draft Day.
You asked. It’s back.
The KMSPL Triple Crown Pool returns for our 50th season and it’s going to be competitive.
Here’s the challenge:
• Pick 13 players
• Stay under the 213 rating cap
• $25 per entry• Submit your team by April 30
Every single. Every RBI. Every home run counts.
Monthly prizes reward consistency.Season-long payouts reward the grind.
Think you can build the ultimate roster? Prove it.
🔥 PETER HARDING ALUMNI DAY
Sunday, June 14 - Holleufer Park | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
This one is special!!!
As part of our 50th Anniversary celebration, we’re coming together to honor “The Original” Peter Harding.
We are calling on every generation of KMSPL players. If you ever stepped on the diamond, this day is for you.
League-sponsored BBQ.
Stories from 50 years of softball.
A park full of teammates past and present.
🎖 Special Presentation
The official unveiling of the new KMSPL Peter Harding Award.
This award will carry Peter’s legacy into the next 50 years of our league.
Let’s pack the park.Let’s fire up the grill.Let’s celebrate a life and a league that shaped this community.
50 YEARS STRONG
From building the season at the Coaches Meeting…To Draft Day energy and BBQ kickoff…To Triple Crown strategy…To honoring the legends who built this league…
The 50th Anniversary season is already unforgettable.
See you at the park.
West Island Mission: Our partnership with the community is stronger than ever, with food drives planned for all marquee events this year.
The KMSPL Gazette: The KMSPL Gazette: Our new monthly magazine (launched February 2026) is the hub for historical deep dives, player stories, and essential league updates. With each edition, more photos and past history will be published, honoring and showing memories of the past 50 Years of History
KMSPL Sponsors
Sponsor Gift: Every team sponsor will receive a commemorative 14th jersey as a thank-you.
Legacy Sponsors: We will pay tribute to our longest-term supporters throughout the season:
Calzone (29 years)
John’s (29 years)
GMS (25 years)
Aeromotion (20 years)
The KMSPL 50th Anniversary Organizing Committee 🍔🥎
QUOTES
"The 50th Season is about more than just softball; it’s about honoring our alumni, celebrating our legacy sponsors, and ensuring the next generation understands that the KMSPL spirit is stronger than ever."
From The President: "One league. One community. Fifty years of memories. Let's celebrate 50 years the only way we know how! TOGETHER!!!"
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