Miners Still Seeking Host Families for Upcoming Season
Published on April 10, 2013 under Frontier League (FL)
Southern Illinois Miners News Release
Marion, IL - The Southern Illinois Miners are still looking for host families for the upcoming season.If you are interested in becoming a host family for the Southern Illinois Miners players, host families will receive the following:
Game tickets provided to host families throughout the season along with a parking passIn-game recognition of host families at home gamesA team-sponsored preseason event for all host familiesTeam sponsored In-Season event with host family and their playerOn-field recognition ceremony at the end of the season for host familiesSouvenir discount for host family
Opening your home to a professional baseball player, as well as to the daily grind and lifestyle of an elite athlete, is an experience that few people have the opportunity to enjoy. Becoming a host family truly allows a household to join the Southern Illinois Miners family. The recognition and perks one receives as compensation for becoming a host family is invaluable. The memories and relationships host families make with their "host sons" will last a lifetime.
"Being a host family has opened not only our home, but our hearts to wonderful young men who just have the desire to play baseball. This is probably one of the most rewarding things our family has done for the community. These players need a loving home where they can relax, eat, and chill out without the pressure of daily life." -Michelle Baxter | Host Mom 4 years
"It is neat to have a player in the house, I love it when the players bring their Xbox and I get to beat them in their own games." -Dylan Baxter, 13 | Host Son 4 years
"Going to the game is one thing; living out the season with players brings it all to life." -Janet Sapp | Host Mom 3 years
If you are a family that is within 20 minutes of Rent One Park and is interested on being a host family, please contact Rent One park at 618-998-8499.
The Southern Illinois Miners are the 2012 Frontier League Champions and have been awarded the Frontier League Organization of the Year three times since its inception. It has also set a new Frontier League attendance record in 2007. For media inquiries concerning the Miners, please contact Mike Ventola, Director of Media Relations 618-998-8499 ext. 8547 ormikev@southernillinoisminers.com. For ticket information please contact the Rent One Park Box Office at 618-998-8499. For any additional information, visit our website at www.southernillinoisminers.com.
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