{"id":181,"date":"2018-01-10T21:56:41","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T05:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reddingcolt45s.com\/Site\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2018-01-10T21:56:41","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T05:56:41","slug":"host-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colts45.wandro.net\/colts45\/about\/host-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Host Families"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Every summer college baseball players from across the country come to Redding for two months of intense competition in a minor league-like atmosphere. You and your family have the opportunity to host one of these young athletes.<\/p>\n

Players begin arriving from late May staying sometimes until early August. As a host, we ask you to provide sleeping quarters and some personal storage space for the player along with meals when your player is not on the road. An occasional ride to practice or games may be necessary if he does not have his own transportation and a team member is not able to accommodate. The player you host is expected to live by your house rules, help with appropriate chores and spend quality time with your family when not required to be with the team.<\/p>\n

In return you will receive passes to Redding Colt 45s home games and promotional events. Any young ballplayer in your household may attend our youth camp as our guest. Your family will likely form a lifelong friendship with your player and build great memories for all.<\/p>\n

If this sounds like something you and your family would like to experience please\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0or fill out the questionaire below.<\/p>\n

Host Family Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

Questionnaire<\/a><\/p>\n

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Read first-hand what it is like\u00a0to be a host family courtesy of Kari Chatin!<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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The Chatin's with their host player, Ryan Joyce from Summer 2015.<\/p><\/div>\n

Q: Why did your family decide to become a Colt 45s host family?\u00a0<\/strong>\u201cWe decided to host for a few reasons: we have a younger son that I thought having a college age ball player in the house would be a great example of where you can take your skill level if you stay dedicated to something. Also, coming from a large family, I love having the extra \u2018kids\u2019 around.\u201d<\/p>\n

Q: What is your favorite part about hosting?<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cMy favorite part about hosting is meeting new people. It\u2019s always nice to expand your circle of friends, and once they\u2019ve lived with you for a few months, they become an extension of your family.\"<\/p>\n

Q: Do you still keep in contact with your past players?<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cYes, we had the pleasure of meeting our past season\u2019s family and we stay in touch with not only the player, but the family as well. Plus, as a mom in the \u2018techie\u2019 generation, I love checking in on social media sites and seeing where they are with their lives! It\u2019s always a proud moment when one of our past players gets an award or special recognition at their colleges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Q: Any advice for new host families or potential host families?<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cEmbrace these young men as if they were your own family. For most, they have never stayed with another family... especially strangers. Imagine how you would wish to be accepted and treated in a strange town\/home and go with it. Ask about their families, their hobbies beyond baseball, and what they like to eat. They will all say they aren\u2019t picky and eat anything, but when you really push, you\u2019ll get a specific list of likes and dislikes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Q: Any funny stories?<\/strong>\u00a0\u201c\u2026because Ryan [2015\u2019s Ryan Joyce] loved us so much, he hand selected our 2016 player. We\u2019ll be hosting Hunter Heath [Joyce\u2019s Oklahoma Baptist University teammate] who just was awarded Player of the Week by the Great American Conference. Looking forward to another great season!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Host Family Director<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Kerry Fasking
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General Manager<\/h2>\n

Rick Bosetti
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