The Kelowna Falcons are still looking for billet families for the upcoming West Coast League baseball season.
This is an opportunity for families to welcome young college baseball players into their home, and have a direct influence on their experience while in Kelowna.
Due to the major league style schedule, players will arrive in early June, and will leave in mid-August following the season. They will be on the road for 27 of those days during the summer months.
Host families will learn about a different culture and the ins and outs of baseball from a student-athlete’s perspective.
Falcons’ players, who are 18 to 22 years old, have been trained to be responsible, self sufficient and extremely helpful. These student athletes are coming from prestigious baseball programs and are coming to Kelowna to work and build on their craft.
Host families receive a grocery allowance, two season tickets and a special BBQ at the end of the season.
If you’re interested in getting involved and impacting a young student athlete, contact the Falcons headquarters via email to General Manager Mark Nonis (mark@kelownafalcons.com) or call 250-763-4100.
Meanwhile, the Falcons open the 2015 WCL season June 5 in Victoria, with their opener set for June 9 against Yakima Valley.
