Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club
Experience the Thrill of the DiamondSaskatoon Berries Home Opener is set for May 28, 2024
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About Us
The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) and Sask Entertainment Group (SEG) are thrilled to announce the return of a Saskatoon franchise to Canada’s premier collegiate summer baseball league.“We believe it’s been too long since Saskatoon has had a WCBL team. We feel it’s super important for the baseball community and the City of Saskatoon to have somewhere to go on a beautiful summer evening,” said SEG Senior Vice President, Steve Hildebrand.The expansion baseball club will spend this year preparing for its first season in the WCBL, which will take place in the summer of 2024. On deck for SEG is the selection of a name for the ball club, a decision on team colours and a logo, as well as the implementation of a coaching staff.“We look forward to taking the league to higher levels of fan excitement and engagement with the involvement of Saskatoon in the coming years. We have always felt the loss of a franchise in Saskatoon and enthusiastically welcome the City of Saskatoon, its fans, and partners back to our WCBL family,” said WCBL President Kevin Kvame.Saskatoon’s new baseball club will play out of Cairns Field at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. The facility has an approximate capacity for 2,200 fans.“I believe that this is a key market for the WCBL and am glad we could bring it back. This has been a missing piece of the Saskatoon baseball community ever since the Yellow Jackets left. I think it will be a great summertime event for businesses and community alike,” noted Hildebrand.ABOUT THE WESTERN CANADIAN BASEBALL LEAGUE (WCBL)The WCBL is Canada’s premier collegiate summer baseball league. It boasts a long-standing tradition of creating a showcase for top Canadian prospects, while at the same time offering American college players the opportunity to hone their skills in front of enthusiastic fans in towns and cities throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.The wood-bat league consists of 12 teams. The East Division includes the Regina Red Sox, Moose Jaw Miller Express, Swift Current 57’s, Weyburn Beavers and Medicine Hat Mavericks. The West Division consists of the Okotoks Dawgs, Sylvan Lake Gulls, Fort McMurray Giants, Brooks Bombers, Lethbridge Bulls and Edmonton Prospects.Each club plays 56 regular season games from May through August. All playoff matchups are best-of-three series and the league champion is awarded the Harry Hallis Memorial Trophy.ABOUT SASK ENTERTAINMENT GROUP (SEG)Sask Entertainment Group (SEG), owned by Mike and Colin Priestner, is a subsidiary of Go Auto Corporation, founded by Mike Priestner.SEG have been the proud owners of the Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club of the Western Hockey League (WHL) since August 2013. In May of 2021, SEG acquired the Saskatchewan Rush Lacrosse Club, a team that plays in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). September of 2022 saw the Blades and Rush open a new retail outlet in Saskatoon: The FEZ (Fan Experience Zone). The ticket office is also located in this building on Faithfull Avenue. All Saskatoon Baseball Club tickets and merchandise will be sold here.Both the Blades and Rush play out of the SaskTel Centre. The SEG corporate offices are also located at the arena.SEG’s management consists of President of Baseball Operations Steve Hildebrand, Team Business Operations Director Tyler Wawryk, Team Business Development Brenley Kroeker and Baseball Operations Director Mark Campbell.
Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club
The Fan Experience Zone
105-2803 Faithfull Ave
Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8
CALL/TEXT: 306-653-2255
info@saskatoonbaseballclub.com
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Season Ticket Information
HOW DO I PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS?
Give our office a call at (306) 653-2255 or click the link to buy online:Saskatoon Berries Account ManagerWHAT ARE THE PERKS FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS?We have lots of perks for our season ticket holders, including:
- Special season ticket holder gift
- 20% off Berries merchandise
- Interest free payment plans
- Season ticket holder only event
- Berries Account Manager
- First access for playoff tickets
- 10% off additional Berries, Rush and Blades tickets (must contact ticket representative)
- SaskTel Centre concert and event pre-sale opportunitiesWHAT IF I ONLY WANT TO BUY A GAME TICKET?Single Game inventory will be made available closer to the start of the season. Season ticket members and group buyers will receive access to a presale before going on sale to the general public.WHEN WILL I NEED TO PAY FOR MY SEATS?Payment will be due at the time of seat selection by selecting one of our fan-friendly payment options.WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?All ticket sales are final.WHAT IF I REQUIRE ACCESSIBLE SEATING?Accessible seating will be available. Please notify your ticket representative when you are first contacted regarding seat selection.
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BERRIES ACADEMY REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The Berries Academy is for male and female baseball players in Grades 8 – 12 and will begin in the fall of 2024. The academy will focus on skill development, physical development, and mental performance.Sign up below!Berries Baseball Academy - SIGN UP HERE
SASKATOON BERRIES ANNOUNCE NEXGEN PATCH AT CAIRNS FIELD
Friday, April 26th, 2024Saskatoon, SK - Sask Entertainment Group and the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club are pleased to announce NexGen Energy has secured the title naming rights at Cairns Field ahead of the inaugural Berries baseball season.The NexGen Patch at Cairns Field will be the home of Saskatoon Berries baseball games for the next five seasons.“NexGen Energy has been a long-term partner with SEG for many years and we are thrilled to have them be a major partner of the newest Western Canadian Baseball League franchise, the Saskatoon Berries,” said Steve Hildebrand, President of the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club. “The NexGen Patch at Cairns Field is a perfect fit for our brand while also continuing to acknowledge the historical significance of the Cairns namesake.”The Saskatoon Berries will open the 2024 season on May 25th in Regina before returning home for their debut at the NexGen Patch at Cairns Field on Tuesday, May 28th at 7:00pm. Season tickets for the Berries are available now and single game tickets will go on sale May 1st.
HOETMER JOINS BERRIES STAFF AS MENTAL PERFORMANCE COACH
Monday, February 26th, 2024SASKATOON, SK - The Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Hoetmer as the team's new mental performance coach.Hoetmer is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and was the Canadian Sport Psychology Association 2017 Young Professional of the Year.With over a decade of experience, Joshua has honed his skills working with organizations such as Saskatoon Blades, Vauxhall Academy of Baseball, Hockey Canada, and Alberta Sport Development Centre. His portfolio includes experiences with Movember’s Breaking the Ice mental health program and the 2021-22 Women’s Basketball Big South Champions, Longwood Lancers.Joshua’s expertise extends beyond working with teams and individual athletes, as he has taught sports and exercise psychology courses at Lethbridge College.Hoetmer is based in Lethbridge, Alberta, supporting athletes in-person and virtually through his business, HMPC Ltd.
SASKATOON BERRIES ANNOUNCE THE BERRIES ACADEMY STARTING FALL 2024.
Thursday, December 14, 2023SASKATOON, SK - The Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club is proud to announce the Saskatoon Berries Baseball Academy starting in the fall of 2024.In partnership with Estey School - home of the Flex Program, the Berries Academy will create a first-of-its-kind program in Saskatoon for baseball players, combining both education and a passion for baseball. The Berries Academy is also excited to work with hundreds of minor baseball players around Saskatoon and area providing them with camps and daily sessions.Saskatoon Berries Head Coach, Joe Carnahan, will be the Director of the Berries Baseball Academy. Joe’s vast knowledge of the game and development, along with his background as an educator, makes this a perfect fit.More information will be available regarding the Berries Academy in January of 2024. In the meantime, anyone needing more information can contact Joe directly at 306-750-9070 or e-mail info@saskatoonbaseballclub.com.
The FEZ - Fan Experience Zone
Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club
105-2803 Faithfull Ave
Saskatoon, SK S7K 8E8
CALL/TEXT: 306-653-2255
info@saskatoonbaseballclub.com
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Berries Billets
The Saskatoon Berries are looking for Billets for the 2024 Season.Billet families play a crucial role in our players’ lives. The Saskatoon Berries roster is made up of college athletes from across North America, who will call Saskatoon home for the spring and summer months.Billet families must be willing to open their homes and hearts to our players while providing them with a safe a comfortable environment allowing them to grow as athletes but more importantly as people. In return our players are also expected to display nothing but respect and courtesy to their host families and contribute to daily life in the household.Becoming a billet family is truly a unique and rewarding experience usually resulting in lifetime relationships. Our players often act as role models and siblings to families with younger children and keep in touch even after they move onto professional baseball or other avenues. We also work through a process to align players with suitable families to ensure everyone is comfortable.The Saskatoon Berries regular season runs from the middle of May until the middle of August. The team will play 56 regular season games, half of which are on the road.The primary role of a host family is to provide a safe and comfortable space for your player(s) for the duration of the season. Players will require comfortable sleeping quarters, ideally removed from the main hustle of the home (like a basement), as well as a bathroom and laundry equipment.The Saskatoon Berries are now accepting applications for the 2024 season. If you would like to apply or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Varty at kim@saskent.com
Community Donations
Saskatoon Berries Charitable DonationsThe Saskatoon Berries Baseball Club has a strong commitment to supporting the Saskatoon community. We truly believe in investing in Saskatoon’s future, and as a result we are particularly proud to be a part of initiatives that support our city’s youth in sport and education. Each and every year, the Berries take part in numerous community appearances in Saskatoon and surrounding area. Additionally, we have contributed merchandise, tickets, and volunteer time to fundraising initiatives of all sizes.If you are interested in the Berries making a donation to your event or initiative, please fill out the form below. Please ensure that you submit your request at least two-three weeks prior to your event. All requests are reviewed on a bi-weekly basis, so please allow at least one month for processing time.Please note that only approved requests will be contacted. Thank you very much for your interest and your support.
Community Donation Request
Requests for community donations
Become a Berry!
The Saskatoon Berries are looking for a number of enthusiastic individuals to join our team for the 2024 season.Individuals should be passionate, engaged, enthusiastic, fun, and a little bit silly.Currently, we have the following positions available:PA Announcer
Promo Team
MascotPlease submit your resume indicating the position you are applying for to Amelia Johnson at amelia@saskent.com