Become a Host Family

- Provide player with clean, safe home environment (personal space, bed, bathroom,

access for laundry needs)

- Provide player with clear household rules and expectations

- Communicate with player and staff if issues arise

- You can do as much or as little for the players as a host family. Although providing meals is not mandatory, having snacks or fresh fruit available is helpful and always appreciated. Including your player in family meals when they are available is also always appreciated. However, some professional/family schedules don’t allow a lot

of time for this so not obligated.

- Always be respectful and appreciative.. house rules are house rules.

- Keep their room and personal space in a clean and orderly fashion

- Provide their own health and personal care items

- Minimize noise level of activities, including comings and goings, as to not disturb others in the house

- Pay for their own expenses outside the home (gas money, restaurant meals,

shopping)

- Players sign a code of conduct and will understand that they are to positively

represent themselves, their school, and the Henderson Flash organization at all

times.

Most players will arrive around Memorial Weekend (report date this year is Monday, May 26th) and stay through the conclusion of the season last week of July. Due to previous college team commitments, some may arrive later in the season or depart earlier. Some players may also be added and released for various reasons during the season. If that occurs, we will work with our host families to see who is willing to take in a new player if this should happen. Host family placement is not finalized until early May due to many moving parts with commitments.

With a full summer schedule, players will spend much of the summer playing games, traveling for a game, or practicing. Host Families are encouraged to invite players to participate in some family activities with you, but please keep in mind their busy schedule.

Our organization takes pride in recruiting players who will be positive role models for our Henderson community.

Host families will not be responsible for player transportation. Many players will have their own car. For those that do not, we will place them with or near another player that does have transportation for carpooling.

We understand summer is a busy time for many families which may include vacations or weekends away. Please communicate with your player and ensure they have everything they need, such as keys and door codes. Please ensure they are made aware of your household expectations while you are away. Most even water your plants for you! Please

don’t hesitate to alert any Flash Management team of your schedule and we can help keep an eye for the guys too if you have to be away.