Host Families
Have you ever wondered where the Ogden Raptors players stay while in town playing professional baseball?
The answer is all of our players and coaches stay with Host Families! We are a proud community partner and we can not do what we do without the help we get from our community. We have partnered with local families since 2002 to provide housing for those that take the field at Lindquist Field.
Host Family Responsibilities
Host families are asked to provide housing for their assigned player(s) for the duration of their stay with the Ogden Raptors. Most players are expected to arrive Mid-May until Mid-September when the season is over. Keep in mind that the players will spend half of the season on the road playing against other teams across the states of Montana, Idaho, and Colorado, so they will really only be staying at your home for half of the summer. During that time span, host families are asked to provide:
* A bed and access to bathroom facilities
* Access to your house, usually by key or garage door opener.
* Many of them will have their own car, so a place to park may be necessary.
Beyond that, we ask that you provide a welcoming environment for the players. For the five months that the players are in Ogden, host families are providing more than just housing, but a home. We simply request that you make them feel at home.
Host Family Benefits
When you become a host family, you will be adding a new member to your family, not just taking on a tenant. If your family has children, these players can serve as positive role models. These players are respectful of their environment, and nothing less will be tolerated by our organization. All these players come highly recommended by their coaches and their character expectations are clearly laid out for them before they sign a contract to play for our team. Host families will receive 2 Season Tickets (per player that they house) for the season.
Families are sure to love the excitement and entertainment of Ogden Raptors Professional Baseball and the players enjoy seeing their adopted families in the stands supporting them. The longest lasting benefit of becoming a host family is the bond that will be forged between your family and the player who lives with you that can last a lifetime. Players and their host families have been known to keep in contact long after their playing careers ended, remaining friends and sharing family milestones.
Becoming a Host Family
To become a host family, the first step is to determine if you can fulfill these host family responsibilities. If there are any questions or doubts, please speak to your family about it and feel free to contact the Ogden Raptors Professional Baseball office to discuss the matter further. Prospective host families are asked to complete a questionnaire, which will provide the team with a summary and profile of the family and their living environment. After the questionnaire has been submitted, we will arrange a meeting to discuss the host family process, gauge if it is a proper fit for the team and your family and answer any questions that you may have.
