The Indian Head Rockets were an all-African American and Latino baseball team that played across the prairies in the early 1950s. Nat Bates and Willie Reed came north from Richmond, California, with three friends, to play with the Rockets in 1952.
At a time when Black athletes were still shut out of many mainstream opportunities, the Rockets’ thrilling brand of baseball won them admirers across Western Canada. They played hard, they played fast, and they played with purpose—leaving an indelible mark on Saskatchewan’s sporting and social history.
Now in their 90s, Nat Bates and Willie Reed will be honoured at the Regina Red Sox Western Major Baseball League game on June 11 which will feature throwback uniforms to honour the Rockets’ 75th anniversary. In partnership with the Indian Head Museum and the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum, fans can meet Nat Bates and Willie Reed at the SSHF between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on June 11 as they share their memories of their days barnstorming across the prairies.
Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Categories:
- Low Risk (1-3): Air quality is considered good, and outdoor activities can proceed as scheduled.
- Moderate Risk (4-6): Moderate air quality; activities can continue, but individuals with respiratory conditions should take precautions.
- High Risk (7-9): Play is permissible with caution and modified activities. Unhealthy for sensitive individuals and groups; consider rescheduling or modifying outdoor activities. Baseball activities should be carefully evaluated, and organizers should consider shortening warm-up and practice times, modifying activities, or moving indoors, especially for individuals with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. At-risk individuals, including those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions, should not participate in outdoor baseball activities during High-Risk conditions.
- Very High Risk (10+): Play is not permissible for a Baseball Sask Event. Very unhealthy; outdoor activities are to be rescheduled if possible, and individuals with health concerns should avoid prolonged exertion.
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Attention Coaches & Team Sask Alumni,
Baseball Sask is calling for Coaches for the 13U Team Sask Development Program for the 2025 season.
The main responsibility for 13U Team Sask Coaches will be to help organize and instruct at the Baseball Sask Skills Camps that will take place in Saskatoon on July 9 and Regina on July 16. The Skills Camps will be full day camps that are open to all 13U players in the province to register. Following the Skills Camps in July, the Top 40-50 players will be selected to attend the Final Camp in Saskatoon on August 22-24. Preference will be given to Coaches that can attend all 3 camps.
13U Team Sask Coaches may also be assigned with player evaluation responsibilities for players in your area of the province to assist with selections for the Final Camp.
All Coaches that participate in the 13U Team Sask program will receive training towards NCCP certification and evaluations. If you are Team Sask alumni and interested in getting involved in coaching this is a perfect opportunity to gain some experience and NCCP certification to begin your coaching pathway.
Please contact Nolan Bracken (nolan@baseballsask.ca) or Greg Brons (greg@baseballsask.ca) for more information and to submit your coaching resume.
Thank You!
Players that participate in the Skills Camp will receive instruction from Baseball Sask Coaches in all areas of the game including pitching, infield, outfield, catchers, and hitting. Players that attend the Skills Camp will also be evaluated to potentially be selected for the 13U Team Sask Selects Camp in Saskatoon August 22-24.
Register Here
We will be using the following ID Camp to help evaluate players to be selected to the 15U Selects Team that we will be sending to the 2025 15U Baseball Canada Ray Carter Cup National Championship.
ID Camp
Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 2025
Columbus Park – (Regina)
Register Here
1) Wednesday, April 23 @ 6:00pm
2) Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00pm
All Rally Cap Administrators and Coaches are encouraged to attend!!!
Topics include:
- Rally Cap program format
- Team formation
- Practice format
- Game format
- Rally Cap resources
- Coaching tips
- Toronto Blue Jays Hats
- Question and answer
Sessions will be held online via Zoom. You only need to attend one session.
To register email Nolan Bracken (include your name and date for the session)
You will receive a confirmation email with meeting link after registering.