Regina Red Sox Billet Information
Thank you for your interest in becoming a host family for one or more of the Regina Red Sox players.
The Red Sox’s are thrilled to be a part of the Regina community and excited about the upcoming season in the WCBL league. The standard of behaviour we expect from our players is high, and you as the host family have the authority to demand a standard that could be expected by any prudent parent. The Regina Red Sox season runs from late May until mid-August. Accordingly, host families are required for non-Regina players near the end of May. Players will be leaving at the end of the Red Sox season which is approximately August 17.
As you may have noticed from the website a number of the Red Sox players are currently playing at universities and colleges all over North America. These players share one thing in common, they are combining the pursuit of their dreams in baseball with a commitment to completing their academic goals. This requires dedication and commitment and you will find that this drive translates into college players that are admirable young men. They are polite, respectful and grateful.
- The principal role of the host family will be to provide accommodation. With the players at the field so much of their days and playing such an aggressive schedule, accommodation is first and foremost. The player will need to be provided with a bed or suitable sleeping accommodation, ensuring the player’s privacy.
- Make the players feel at home and inform them of your house rules, including food, guests and visitor rules, etc. in the event there is behavior that is not acceptable, please speak with your player to ensure he understands what is expected. If it continues to happen, it is your responsibility to notify the billet coordinator of any inappropriate behavior so as to resolve the issue immediately.
- If a player has family and/or a girlfriend who are wanting to come for a visit, it is not your responsibility to host them. It is your decision to permit them to stay or not. This should be discussed with you ahead of time and you will decide if you can accommodate the visit.
- To a lesser degree, host families will be expected to provide meals. Provide player with three nutritional meals per day – you are not required to prepare the meals however you must ensure there is food for him to prepare himself should he need to make his own meals.
- To the extent host families can assist with transportation (for example, dropping a player off at the clubhouse) that would be helpful but is not required. We do not recommend you lend out your vehicle to your player.
- Laundry facilities and detergent must be provided – you are not required to do his laundry for him.
- Host families are not permitted to organize unofficial parties or outings without team permission. We expect you to maintain a parent/child relationship rather than friend/friend relationship. Of utmost importance to us is adherence to professional conduct from both of you (host family and player) when attending community events with your player (i.e. Rider games).
- When your player is out, it is courtesy for him to advise you of his whereabouts and expected time of return. A curfew could be implemented by the coaching staff which as a host family you are obligated to support.
- Do not lend your player money.
- Confirm any medical conditions, allergies, food restrictions, etc. with your player. If your player becomes sick or is injured their first responsibility is to let you know they are unwell, and then to speak with their Coach. With injuries the player is still expected to show up to Currie Field, unless that is not possible physically. Some players will have their own medical insurance through US companies. Trainer Todd will likely be the liaison for treatment outside of the Red Sox Clubhouse. If you are not certain how to proceed you should contact the billet co-ordinator to help facilitate treatment options.
- You will be compensated $550 per month and provided with game tickets to the regular season & play off home games. If there are any budding baseball stars in the family, Red Sox players also serve as excellent mentors and coaches for some informal instruction in the back yard. Any host family preferring to donate their hospitality for the short summer season, will receive our sincere gratitude.
- You will be required to accommodate a home visit prior to approval of application.
We hope this information will help to make the billeting of a player an enjoyable experience, and again thank you for your assistance.
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If you have any questions or concerns, host families are advised to contact the Billet Coordinator:
Amy Kerr
Work- 306-522-7287
Email: akerr@reginapats.com