Become a Host Family!

Become a Host Family!

Each season, young men from around the country will play and live in Bristol while they join the Bristol Blues Baseball team, part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). This league is a 14-team collegiate summer baseball league founded in 1993 and sanctioned by the NCAA and Major League Baseball. 

Throughout the history of baseball, Host Family Programs have been a vital part of the success for nearly every team, both on and off the field. As players become a part of a local family, it allows these young men to stay grounded and comfortable in an unfamiliar new city. For many host families, their players become more than just guests— they become part of the family. Experience memories that last a lifetime, become a Bristol Blues host family today!

In return for hosting a Blues player, you will receive:

  • Season passes for the entire family living in the household. 

  • Free admission to any away game in the NECBL (present season pass for admission)

  • 20% discount on merchandise, concessions, and the Blues Youth Baseball Camp 

  • Host family appreciation night for the host family season pass holders

    • Each family will have the opportunity to throw out one first pitch

    • Host family dugout night - 1 food and 1 beverage per person included

    • Special gift presentation

  • Small weekly stipend 

  • Children of host families who are currently in Little League will have the opportunity to be a Bristol Blues bat girl/bat boy

 

Players Needs:

  • a private bedroom (unless shared with another Blues player)

  • access to a bathroom

  • access to a kitchen

  • access to a washing machine and dryer

  • access to the internet

  • meals and snacks (host family not required to prepare meals, but most families will make extra meals of what they cook)

(Team will feed players at the ballpark after every home and away game)

 

Tammy Kelly, our Host Family Coordinator, will work with players to see if they have any specific preferences to create the most positive experience for both the host family and player. If you are interested in hosting a Bristol Blue, please contact Tammy Kelly by emailing hostfamilies.bristolblues@gmail.com