Saskatoon Berries camp returns to Meadow Lake to inspire next generation of ballplayers

“Want these guys to be a little bit of showcase for local guys to see, ‘Hey, there’s opportunities in baseball, and maybe that’s something I want to pursue as well.’”

The June 29 camp will bring three or four Berries players to Meadow Lake to work with young athletes on a variety of baseball skills before wrapping up with an autograph session.

But when Beck reflects on last year’s event, it is the connections between players and participants that stand out most.

“Just they see these guys as a little bit somebody to look up to and somebody to aspire to be like, right?”

(Image Credit: Meadow Lake Minor Ball)

Months later, after attending Berries games this season, Beck watched Meadow Lake youngsters reconnect with players they had met at the camp.

“They like they have a personal connection with all these kids, right? So they talk to the boys all the time, and they see them, and now ‘We’ll see you soon, and can’t wait to see you again.’”

“And some of the guys even remember everyone’s names, right?”

“So that connection was a little unexpected, honestly, and something you don’t usually get at something like this, and that’s been really cool.”

The camp is being presented through Angels Baseball, Beck’s local softball and winter training program. Registration fees of $40 help compensate the players for their time, and Beck said the event is not intended as a fundraiser.

There is no registration deadline, but space is limited to maintain a strong coach-to-player ratio, so participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

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by meadowlakeNOW staff

Saskatoon Berries camp returns to Meadow Lake to inspire next generation of ballplayers

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