Housing a Player

Housing a Player (Billet Family)

Housing a player as a billet family is a rewarding experience that creates lifelong connections and supports the growth and development of young athletes. The Gillette Wild relies on the generosity and support of our community to provide a home away from home for our players.

Why Become a Billet Family?

Make a Difference:

  • Support Young Athletes: Provide a stable and supportive environment that helps players focus on their training and education.
  • Build Lifelong Connections: Develop meaningful relationships with players and become an integral part of their journey, as well as connect with other billet families and fans.

Benefits of Being a Billet Family:

  • Monthly Stipend: Receive a monthly stipend to help cover the costs of hosting a player.
  • Complimentary Tickets: Enjoy tickets to all the Gillette Wild home games, allowing you to cheer on your billet player and the team.

Responsibilities of a Billet Family:

  • Provide a Safe Environment: Offer a clean, safe, and nurturing home for the player.
  • Meals and Transportation: Ensure the player has nutritious meals and assist with transportation to practices, games, and team events.
  • Guidance and Support: Act as a mentor and provide emotional support, helping the player adjust to life in Gillette and balance their academic and athletic commitments.

How to Become a Billet Family

If you are interested in becoming a billet family for the Gillette Wild, please fill out the billet family application form below. Our team will review your application and get in touch with you to discuss your next steps.

[Billet Family Application Form Link]

Contact Us

For more information about becoming a billet family, please contact our Billet Coordinator – Kim Comfort Groves:

Thank you for considering opening up your home to support the Gillette Wild and our players. Your generosity and commitment make a significant difference in their lives and the success of our team as a whole.

 

Brett Kramer and Kyle Truax with their billet family, the Burton's!

Brett Kramer and Kyle Truax with their billet family, the Burton’s!

TESTIMONIALS:

This is our first year billeting and we jumped right in taking 2 players.  We have not only opened our hearts and our homes to these 2 incredible young men, but we have had our lives blessed immensely.  Both of these young men have become big brothers to our 3 children, a mentor to our 12-year-old hockey player, and sons to my husband and I.  The player’s families have also become extended parts of our family.  In the short time that they’ve lived with us, they have truly become a part of our family and we wouldn’t trade one second of it.  I highly encourage anyone who wants to grow their family or just bless a young person’s life, to seriously consider housing a player.  

The Groves Family

I was amazed at how quickly the billet boys and our boys fell into just acting like brothers.  That was the moment when I thought really, they fit right in.  We feel like they really are part of our family at this point.  Our boys have two older brothers now and when we all sit down to dinner, it’s just like having two more kids to ask how their day was and what’s going on in their world.  Our experience with billeting over the last two years has really been an extension of our family.  We are grateful that our billet kids came into our lives and I would encourage anyone else who has space in their homes and their family, to house a player for a year, give it a try.  

The Marty Family