"She believed she could, so she stole second."

 1960s

• The Glen Cairn community in Kanata was developed on former farmland.
• In the late 1960s, the league began as a casual pickup group, playing on a vacant lot at Abbeyhill and Old Colony, where the Glen Cairn United Church now stands.

1970s

• In the early 1970s, four teams were formed with playful names like the Swinging Sweethearts and the Power Puffs. The draft was an informal affair held at someone’s home, where team numbers and players were drawn from a hat.
• Equipment was minimal—just one bag passed between teams. Fields lacked proper maintenance, often requiring players to prepare them before games.
• By the late 1970s, the league had grown, with tournaments moving to September to maximize participation.

1980s

• In the early 1980s, the final game was played at the original Abbeyhill field.
• Games expanded to include the AY Jackson High School diamond alongside the Jack Charron diamond.

1990s and 2000s

• Position-based drafts were introduced in the early 1990s, marking a shift in the league’s structure.
• The league embraced change, including hiring carded umpires and mandating helmets in 1992—a controversial move that highlighted the league’s commitment to player safety.
• Registration opened to all Ottawa residents following amalgamation in 2001.
• 2007: Carolyn Richardson made history with the league’s first hit over the fence, commemorated in the "Over the Fence" cookbook.
• The introduction of themed year-end parties and videos, starting with 2006's Field of Dreams, brought creative celebration to the league’s events.

2010s

• The league saw an influx of skilled players, raising the level of competitiveness.
• Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram became key to connecting players and promoting events.
• In 2019, the league unveiled a new logo to commemorate its 50th anniversary, designed by former league member Wendy Russell.