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Each summer, the Bucks bring approximately 50 college-aged men to the Cedar Valley. These players come from universities all over the United States.

Host family’s house and provide the player with support throughout the summer. Each player becomes a member of their hosts’ family during their time in the area. Hosting a player can be a rewarding experience!

Since the founding of the Waterloo Bucks in 1995, host families have been one of the most important parts of our team’s success both on and off the field. Having the players become a part of a local family helps these young men have some sense of normalcy in a new city as they pursue their baseball dreams.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
  • Provide a home and bed for the player(s) during the Bucks season.
    • Full season player | approximately late-May – mid-August
    • Temporary player | will be in Waterloo for a minimum of 10 days
    • Coach | approximately late-May – mid-August

  • Serve as a local support system for the player and potentially make a positive impact on his life.
  • A completed Host Family Application (download at the button below).
BENEFITS FOR YOU
  • Invitations to exclusive events such as picnics and appreciation festivities, in-season and off-season including:
  • Pre-Season Host Family Appreciation Shindig.
  • Pre-Season Host Family/Player Social.
  • Exclusive Meal on Party Deck area at Bucks Pre-Season Open Practice.
  • Season Ticket Holder Picnic at Riverfront Stadium.
  • Host Family Picnic at Riverfront Stadium.
  • Bucks Season Ticket Holder Outing at a Waterloo Black Hawks Game.
  • Complimentary Season Tickets during the season you are hosting.
  • Each member of your household family will receive a Reserved Seat Season Ticket or 36 Reserved Seat Coupons.
  • Host Families who host multiple players will receive a Box Seat Season Ticket or 36 Box Seat Coupons.
  • Complimentary Tickets to all Bucks road games.
  • 10% Discount at the Riverfront Stadium Souvenir Shop.
  • Exclusive Host Family T-Shirts for all members of your household.
  • Honored on the field prior to a late-season Bucks home game as part of Host Family Night.
  • Framed picture of you and your player(s).
  • Christmas Gift delivered to your front door.
  • Opportunities for your children to be Bucks Bat Boys/Girls.
  • The player will be a positive role model for your family.
  • You may be getting to know a future Major Leaguer . . . the Bucks have had 23 former players make it to the big leagues!
  • Creation of a long-term friendship between your family and the player.

Host Family Benefits

CONTACT
(319) 232-0500
waterloobucks@waterloobucks.com