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The Importance of Host Families 

Our players are housed by local volunteer families who allow the athletes to become part of the community during

the season.  Host Families are a crucial part of our success.

A host family is one of the most important and influential aspects of a baseball player’s summer league experience.

Many of the players on the Monarchs team are in a brand new environment, away from both school and home. The goal

of the program is to help players adjust to moving to a new area, assist them as they get acquainted with the Hutchinson

community, and provide a safe and stable living environment.  It also provides an opportunity for the community to assist in

the development of these players on and off the field. The Monarchs organization strongly believes the relationships that

are forged between players and their host families will be memorable and will last a lifetime.
 
Host Family Responsibilities
Host families are asked to provide housing for their assigned player(s) for the duration of their stay in Hutchinson/Wichita, KS.  

Many players are expected to arrive by Memorial Day,  several could join the team later because of their spring team’s playoffs

and the College World Series. The Monarchs season, including playoffs, should conclude no later than August 15.

During that span, host families should provide:

1.  One to two meals per day, depending on their schedule. Since games are at night, some players will sleep later

      in the day and not eat breakfast.  Some evening meals will be with the team at the ballpark.

2.  A bed and access to a bathroom and a laundry facility for the player you are housing.

3.  Access to your house, usually by key or garage door opener/ code.

4.  Parking for a vehicle. 

5.  A list of House Rules must be provided to your assigned player. 

6.  All player's and host families will abide by the laws of the State of Kansas. 

Host families are not required to provide a vehicle for players. Many of the players will have their own car, so a place to park

will be necessary. If the player does not have a car, you may choose to lend him a vehicle, but that is entirely at your

discretion and risk. Host families are not required to provide insurance for players; medical insurance is covered by  their 

parents and  the Kansas Collegiate Baseball league.
 
Beyond that, we ask that you provide a welcoming family environment for our players. For the two and a half months players are

in the Hutchinson/Wichita, KS area, 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’ll be adding a new member to your family.  Monarchs players will be appreciative of the effort

you will be making as a host family and can serve as positive role models for your children.

Yes, these are college-age kids, but they must be respectful of their host family environment – nothing less will be tolerated by

the Monarchs organization.
 
Host families will also receive season tickets. Families are sure to love the excitement and entertainment of Monarchs baseball

and the players enjoy seeing their host families in the stands.

You will be invited to all host family special events. 

The longest lasting benefit of becoming a host family is the bond that will be forged between your family and a Monarchs 

player, hopefully a relationship that lasts for years. Players and their host families have been known to keep

in contact long after playing careers ended, remaining friends and sharing family milestones. 

HOST Families are a crucial part of our success!  Thank you again to ALL the Monarchs Host Families!