Join The Growlers

Become a Host Family

Imagine you’re watching a major league baseball game and you recognize the pitcher as the young player who spent a summer in your house years ago. This could be you.

Help our Growlers players as they fulfill their dreams of playing baseball and enjoy a summer you and your family will never forget.

We are always looking for generous families and individuals to open their homes to our players during the summer.

Since the Growlers’ inception in 2014, numerous families and individuals have warmly offered their homes and provided welcoming food and lodging for student-athletes traveling from far and wide.

This has created an immediate “booster club” and a dedicated fan base within the Kalamazoo community and beyond.

Benefits

Numerous lifetime relationships have been forged between NWL players and their Host Families over the years and we expect more to develop in each future season.

Graduations, weddings and holidays have all been shared by host family members and NWL players.

Children of host families have been fortunate enough to receive baseball tutelage and view NWL players as role models not available to most youth.

Becoming a host family is a commitment, but it’s also one of the best opportunities and experiences we can offer for both our student-athletes and community members.

With multiple former Growlers in the MLB and more on the path to the majors, you could host the next World Series champion.

The benefits of opening your home to a Growlers player(s) include:

• Full Season Tickets (36 Games) for each member of household
• All-inclusive food/drink at the games
• The Oberon Oasis all-inclusive party night
• 30% Off Growlers Merchandise
• Team Jersey and Hat
• Guaranteed Giveaways
• Host Family Appreciation Game
• Passes for Family to attend any away NWL game