BlueClaws Searching for Host Families
Published on February 3, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, N.J. - The Lakewood BlueClaws are looking for local families to assist in housing players during the 2009 season.
Anyone can help provide lodging for this year's BlueClaws by either providing space or renting a room/apartment. In past years, the BlueClaws have received many inquiries from the community about hosting a BlueClaws player, however usually a pool of nearly 30 homes is needed to house the team.
"Host families are critical to the success of our organization," said BlueClaws General Manager Geoff Brown. "Not only are they important, but the bonds our players make with their host families create memories that last a lifetime."
The BlueClaws are always looking to add to their list of families, especially homes in which Spanish is spoken, because of the number of Latin American players in the organization.
"I go back every off-season to see my host family from when I was with the BlueClaws," said former BlueClaws catcher and current Phillie Lou Marson. "I have only good things to say about everything in Lakewood."
The regular season runs from April 9 until September 7 and players typically range from 19 to 24 years of age.
If you are interested in hosting a player, or want more information, contact BlueClaws Front Office Manager Jaimie Smith at 732-901-7000, extension 100.
The Lakewood BlueClaws open the 2009 season against the Delmarva Shorebirds on April 9 at FirstEnergy Park at 6:35 p.m.
The Lakewood BlueClaws welcomed 425,166 fans to FirstEnergy Park during the 2008 season which upped their eight-season total to 3,595,378. They have led the South Atlantic League in average or overall attendance in each of their eight seasons.
For more information call 732-901-7000 or visit the BlueClaws website at www.BlueClaws.com.
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