Host Families

Host Family Responsibilities 

Host families will provide a bed. They will also provide bedding and linens (sheets, towels and blanket). 

Host families are not responsible to provide accommodations for a player’s friends or family.  

Host families are not expected to provide transportation for any player’s family or friends (either local or to airports). 

Host families are not allowed to house any player discharged from the team.

The following are frequently asked questions by families looking to host players:

• What must I provide for the player(s) I host?

At the very least, families are required to supply players with a room, a regular bed, access to laundry and access to the kitchen. Providing the players with food and access to the Internet is not mandatory but encouraged. 

• Am I expected to provide my boarder with transportation?

No. Several of the players will drive their own cars, and for those who don’t drive, the team will arrange transportation for them. 

• How long will the players require housing?

Players are arriving on or around June 1, and the season will span until the second week of August.  

• Can I host more than one player?

Yes! Those that would like to host multiple players are invited to do so. 

• Under what guidelines will the players abide?

The athletes are expected to follow and respect each family’s rules, whether it’s a curfew, cleanliness standards or assigned chores. Summer baseball is like a “road test” for what it’s like to be in the majors. It is stressed that they are being judged not just on athletic performance but the positive image they put forth.

• What is a player’s daily itinerary like?

The Rox will play an approximate 54-game regular season schedule; those that qualify will participate in the playoffs. Our home game start times will vary, usually starting between 5 and 8 pm.  Players are expected at the field for early-afternoon warm-ups and batting practice. Away games will be in the evening in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. On their off-days, which will be few, they may work a part-time job. They’re also invited to work at the Rox baseball camps for kids, speak to groups on behalf of the Rox and participate in local charity work.

• Am I required to attend the games?

No. Many of the host families come to the park to support the team, but it is not required. If you do wish to attend the game you and your family will be given free passes to the game. 

• Can I choose which player I board?

We will work to accommodate you as best we can.

• Who can I contact if I’m interested in hosting a player?

You can e-mail Tom Healy at thealy@brocktonrox.com