Becoming a Billet
The management and staff of the Decatur Blaze greatly appreciate those considering serving as a Billet family for the upcoming season. The Blaze only ask that you provide daily meals and a bedroom. Housing families are compensated $450 per player per month to cover grocery expenses. Players provide their own transportation and cell phones. Closer to the start of the season, each Billet family will be provided with the “Rules and Regulations” section of the player’s contract to ensure that they know exactly what we’re expecting of our players during their time with us.
Thank you for taking the time to read the following information and considering the opportunity to change the life of a young man. Please feel free to contact Billet Coordinator Tanya Haubner at ([email protected]) if you have questions or need further information.
Billet family responsibilities
- Provide a furnished bedroom with nutritious meals.
- Communicate with your player(s) any rules, curfews, chores, etc.
- Have your player feel at home and a part of your family.
Billet family
benefits
- Season tickets for all home games at the Decatur Civic Center
- Provided monetary compensation to cover room and board.
- Treasured memories and relationships to last a lifetime.
Player
expectations
- Show respect and consideration toward all family members.
- Take care of their own belongings, laundry, and clean up after themselves.
- Obey household and team rules.
Billet families are compensated with a $450/month stipend per player. This stipend is to assist with purchasing the players food and living expenses. Our goal is to find billet families who serve as role models and extended family to these players. The efforts of a billet family make a significant difference in the lives of the young men who have left their homes and families to pursue hockey. It is known that players show dramatic changes in their confidence level, grade point averages, social graces, behavior, work ethic, relationship to others, and so much more. The benefit derived from placing players with billet families is truly immeasurable.
If you are interested in becoming a billet fill out our google form
Words from our Billet Families
“Each one of these amazing young men has taught my children crucial life-long lessons, taken part in their sports practices, went to their plays, and have just been there for my kids serving as positive role models. “They come back and visit when they age out, some spend summers with us, and continue to be a treasured part of our family.”
- - Host Family
The Duzan Family – Last year, the Duzan family joined the Blaze family and immediately fell for their three players, Austin Floyd, Christian Babona and Dan Stasso. Michelle and Darin also hosted the entire team for dinners, a Super Bowl party and provided the team with cookies at home games. Michelle is now lovingly known as Momma Michelle and can’t wait for another great season with the BLAZE!
We want to thank all of our billet families over the years and encourage you to open your hearts and homes to these amazing young men.
become part of our Blaze family TODAY!
For more information, please contact Tanya Haubner at [email protected] or call (217) 413-0990