Are you interested in becoming a Host Family for the 2023 season?
What is a Host Family?
The Gastonia Honey Hunters Host Family Program is an exciting opportunity to learn and share in the life of a professional baseball player. Host families are not financially compensated, but the chance to experience the day to day life of a Honey Hunters player is an opportunity few people will ever have. You, as a host family, will be a big part of their success with the Honey Hunters and in their career as a baseball player.
The Gastonia Honey Hunters are looking for host families in the community to house one or more players for the 2023 season. Players will be in need of housing from Mid-April through the end of the season.
Ideal Host Families:
● Commit to the entire season (mid April - end September)
● Provide player(s) with his own room (although multiple players can share)
● Access to bathroom, kitchen, and laundry
● Provide a clean, safe, and healthy home environment
● Host families must be very understanding of the player’s hectic schedule
What’s in it for you?
Host families have a large responsibility, but there are perks for taking on that responsibility. Mainly, you will become a member of the Honey Hunters family and be a vital piece in the success of the team.
To thank our host families:
● Season Tickets to Honey Hunters home games
● Host Family events
Invitation to Honey Hunters player pre-season dinner
Fan Appreciation Night recognition
Invitation to Season Ticket holder exclusive events
● (1) Honey Hunters jersey per family
● Discount in the Honey Hunters Team Store
What to expect?
What to expect from your experience:
● Building a bond with a player that will last well beyond the final game of the season
● A mature and respectful individual who will represent the team, city and, by extension, their host family with the utmost class and professionalism that is also expected of them by the team
● The opportunity to make a positive impact on the future of a young man
● Player will often not be home
● Players will provide their own transportation
● Players will be arriving home late at night and or early in the morning after games
● Remember baseball is their passion. There will be good and bad days
● Players may have families and friends visit during the summer. It is up to the host family whether to allow visitors to stay in the home
● Host families must understand that player personnel changes can and do occur before and during the season, i.e., trades, injuries and releases which may impact player housing assignments
Thank you for your interest in being a host family!
Please complete the form below if you are interested in becoming a host family for the 2023 season. Please answer the questions HONESTLY. The answers to the questions will allow both the player(s) and host family to understand the expectations of one another. The questionnaire will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
For more information contact Brady Salisbury via email brady.salisbury@gohoneyhunters.com or call (704) 874-1810 ext. 109