| The Boston Jr. Rangers will be recruiting
the best players from around the country to play for our program at
an Elite Level. This is where billet families enter into the picture.
Each player is placed with a family from the community and spends
the entire hockey season with them. Billet parents are called upon
to provide more than simply a bed to sleep in. They are expected to
provide a home away from home including the provision of nutritional
family type meals and other supports when required. But above all
else they are to ensure that the player feels at home and a part of
their family.
The billeting concept is something of a hockey tradition, and
is especially important at the Midget and Junior level of hockey.
It involves host families opening their homes to out-of-state or
out-of-country players, and provides an opportunity for these young
men to pursue the next step in their developing hockey careers.
The billet programs also allows some individuals to complete high
school educations, take college preparatory classes, and pursue
part-time employment in the local community.
During this time bonding takes place among the entire family.
In turn, lasting relationships are forged. The billet home becomes
a player's second home and the community becomes a second hometown.
Billeting is a very rewarding experience and the overwhelming joy
a family receives from opening their hearts and homes to a fine
young man who is trying to achieve his dream of playing at the next
level.
Billet families are considered a very important part of the Boston
Jr. Rangers Hockey Program. |
Billet Family Responsibilities:
» Dedicated Room - which includes a double bed or larger, a
student desk for homework, preferably a TV in room. » Family
Type Meals » Laundry - to be determined between player and
billet » Support, communication and understanding are vital
» Having the player feel at home and part of the family is very
important |
| Billet Families receive $250.00
per month. |
| If interested in being a billet family please contact
GM / Head Coach Bobby Kinsella at kinsellahockey@gmail.com. |