MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Nominations are open to categories 18U and above in provincial baseball. Nominees are considered on the basis of possessing a strong dedication to baseball, attitudes, developmental progress, cooperation, and sportsmanship. While possessing an outstanding playing record, the player must show team leadership, enhancing the image of baseball philosophies.
FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Nominations are open to all female players in the province. Nominees are considered on the basis of possessing a strong dedication to baseball, attitudes, developmental progress, cooperation, and sportsmanship. While possessing an outstanding playing record, the player must show team leadership, enhancing the image of baseball philosophies.
MALE MINOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Nominations are open to categories 15U and under in provincial baseball. Nominees are considered on the basis of possessing a strong dedication to baseball, attitudes, developmental progress, cooperation, and sportsmanship. While possessing an outstanding playing record, the player must show team leadership, enhancing the image of baseball philosophies
FEMALE MINOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Nominations are open to all female players in the province. Nominees are considered on the basis of possessing a strong dedication to baseball, attitudes, developmental progress, cooperation, and sportsmanship. While possessing an outstanding playing record, the player must show team leadership, enhancing the image of baseball philosophies.
COACH OF THE YEAR:
Nominations open to all Coaches in any category. The nominees must display managerial objectives of motivation, inspiration, direction, and leadership. Recognition is based on the ability to enhance the value of the game as a team sport, develop young players, and community respect. Efforts are recognized for establishing baseball in the community.
GRASS ROOTS COACH OF THE YEAR
Nominations open to all Coaches that have never coached at any elite level (Bantam AAA, Midget AAA, Provincial, College, Pro). The nominees must display managerial objectives of motivation, inspiration, direction, and leadership. Recognition is based on the ability to enhance the value of the game as a team sport, develop young players, and community respect. Efforts are recognized for establishing baseball in the community.
PATRON /SPONSOR OF THE YEAR:
Nominations will be received on behalf of any Baseball Sask league (whatever category), association, sponsoring body, community sports group, or recreation board. The award is presented in recognition of continuous support and sponsorship of baseball as an important segment of its community activities.
OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR:
Nomination open on behalf of any Baseball Sask registered umpire 18 years and older who through the year has performed in an outstanding manner. His/her contribution may not necessarily be reserved for his/her own capabilities, but rather, his/her ability to communicate, assist, and develop younger umpires, and has established him/herself with pride and respect befitting his/her office.
LOU SLOTSVE JUNIOR OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR:
Nomination open on behalf of any Baseball Sask registered umpire who is under 18 years old and who through the year has performed in an outstanding manner. His/her contribution may not necessarily be reserved for his/her own capabilities. He/she must conduct him/herself with pride and respect befitting his/her office.
BUILDER OF THE YEAR:
Nominations are open on behalf of any individual who over the years has contributed in an outstanding manner in developing and structuring baseball teams/leagues or associations in his/her community. His/her efforts must be recognized as a community cooperating venture toward the enhancement of baseball in his area with complete dedication and devotion to reaching new heights of achievement for baseball in the community.
TEAMS OF THE YEAR (MINOR & SENIOR):
Nominations are open on behalf of any club team (whatever category) who has excelled in performance during the year. The team’s record of competing in and winning championships shall be the main principle in accepting nominees in this category. Team conduct, deportment, and behavior while engaging in their games must be considered top priority in the interests of enhancing the image of baseball. This award will be given to one minor team (Mosquito to Bantam) and one major team (Midget and up).
JOE MCDONALD SPECIAL AWARD OF MERIT:
Nominations are open to any individual (whatever category – coach, player, team official, association board member/volunteer, etc.) who has distinguished them self in an outstanding manner in support of Baseball Sask for less than 10 years. A complete record of achievements must accompany the nomination in this category for committee consideration.
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Nominations are open to any individual who have been involved with a Baseball Sask program/association for at least a minimum of 10 years outstanding service. This can include duties such as coach, umpire, player, board member, etc.
2025 Annual Awards Nomination Form
Starting in 2026, Baseball Sask will be aligning with Baseball Canada to change the bats rules in the 15U AAA / AA Tier 1 and all 18U Divisions.
We will be moving from wood bats to BBCOR metal bats as follows:
15U AAA / AA Tier 1
Metal bats with BBCOR -3 differential or wood bats, bamboo bats and wood composite bats will be allowed. Wood composite bats include wood bats with fibreglass sheathing and wood barrelled bats with composite handles. Wood composite bats do not include any bat that has any metallic component.
NOTE: Females playing in 15U are permitted to follow the 16U Girls bat rules.
15U (AA Tier 2 & Lower)
Only bats with a maximum diameter barrel of 2-3/4 inches with (i) a 1.15 BPF (Bat Performance Factor) or (ii) USA Baseball Model is permitted. For this division using up to a maximum length-weight differential of minus 5.(New in 2024)
18U
Metal bats with BBCOR -3 differential or wood bats, bamboo bats and wood composite bats will be allowed. Wood composite bats include wood bats with fibreglass sheathing and wood barrelled bats with composite handles. Wood composite bats do not include any bat that has any metallic component.
NOTE: Females playing in 18U are permitted to follow the 19U/Senior Women bat rules.
As summer winds down, all eyes in the West turn to one of the most exciting events on the baseball calendar. The Western Canada Prospects Series returns to St. Albert, Alberta from August 29 to September 1, 2025.
BUILDING ON MOMENTUM
Originally launched with three provincial teams: BC, Alberta, and Manitoba. This series has quickly become a key stop in the national player identification pathway. The addition of Team Saskatchewan in 2023 elevated the competition, creating a true Western showdown where athletes compete for the chance to represent their province at the Baseball Canada Cup.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE NEXT GENERATION
After a strong debut last year, the 14U Division is back in 2025. The 14U games offer a first glimpse at the future of Western Canadian baseball talent.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Over four days, teams from four provinces will battle it out in a packed schedule full of high-level matchups. The 2025 WCPS is set to showcase the best young talent in the West in front of fans, coaches, and scouts alike.
EVENT SCHEDULE AND PAGE
Western Canada Prospects Series Page
Please see below the Provincial Championship Formats as finalized by the Playoff Committee.
11U, 13U, 15U and 18U are all Ranked by the Playoff Committee and slotted in the Category they feel they best belong based on team feedback and survey results.
Please note that our Division Supervisors and Playoff Committee members are volunteers and they put MANY hours into gathering date, talking with coaches and others to get as many details as possible to complete their rankings.
Remember, there is only 1 team that wins each Championship and the sole purpose of this is to create meaningful games.
Sone Division Supervisors are finalizing their rankings as they are waiting for some last minute data from teams.
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.
- Very High Risk (10+): Play may not be permissible for Baseball Sask Events. Very unhealthy; outdoor activities may need to be rescheduled if possible, and individuals with health concerns should avoid prolonged exertion.
Decision-Making Process:
- Air quality can vary throughout the province, and the responsibility for enacting the recommended adaptations described above is the responsibility of the local association, host team, or tournament committee.
- The host team must communicate with the umpire to understand if they are comfortable during periods of high risk. The umpire must communicate with the local association, host team, or tournament committee if they are at risk of not being able to attend with the High- Risk category (7-9).
- The local association needs to abide by the field user agreements of the municipal policy if it exists.
- At Provincial Championships, the onsite tournament committee will have the primary responsibility for making decisions and recommendations related to air quality.
Click the link below to show a summary of current Air Quality Health Index values and forecast maximums for your area: