The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, Fond du Lac Dock Spiders, and Kokomo Jackrabbits, three baseball teams in Wisconsin and Indiana, are reaching out to their respective communities to find host families for their players and interns during the 2024 Northwoods League and summer college baseball season. All three teams recognize the value of providing a supportive and welcoming environment for their collegiate players and interns, and they believe that host families play a crucial role in the success of these young athletes.
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters have been offering this opportunity to local families for some time now. By becoming host families, residents of Wisconsin Rapids can join the Rafters' baseball family and share their love for the sport. In return, each member of the host family receives free full season bleacher tickets, a merchandise discount at the Rafthouse Team Store, and a free pass to watch the team play in all Northwoods League ballparks. Host families also have the chance to participate in special events throughout the year. Families interested in becoming host families can sign up on the team's website, contributing to the sense of community and support for the team [73574ca7].
Similarly, the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are calling on residents of Fond du Lac to open their homes to collegiate players during the 2024 Northwoods League season. The team believes that hosting players in a supportive living environment fosters lifelong bonds between the athletes and their host families. Host families are expected to provide a separate bedroom for the player and incorporate them into their daily lives. In exchange, host families receive benefits such as complimentary tickets to games, exclusive invitations to family picnics, and guaranteed promotional giveaways. This program highlights the Dock Spiders' community-centric approach and their belief that it takes a village to raise a baseball player. The team aims to make Fond du Lac a sought-after destination within the Northwoods League and contribute to the players' success on the field. The partnership between the team and the community promises to enrich the lives of everyone involved and forge lasting relationships [10f319a5].
Meanwhile, the Kokomo Jackrabbits, a college wood-bat summer baseball team based in Kokomo, Indiana, are also looking for host families for the upcoming season. The team plays in one of the top summer college baseball leagues. Players come from across the country to spend part of their summer playing baseball games in Kokomo and the Midwest. Host families need to provide a player with a bedroom, bathroom, washer, and dryer. The season starts on Memorial Day and runs through mid-August. Host families receive free season tickets and promotional items, as well as discounts on merchandise. Interested individuals can contact Beth Brahm, the host family coordinator, for more information [ed422c33].