2026 Host Family Application Now Open
Enrich your summer experience by welcoming a Blues player or intern into your home
Become a Host Family
The San Luis Obispo Blues are seeking host families to house both players and interns each season. Host families are an essential part of our organization, as the majority of our players and many of our interns come from outside the Central Coast to spend the summer in San Luis Obispo.
As NCAA student-athletes, Blues players are not permitted to receive compensation for playing in a summer league. Similarly, our interns relocate to gain hands-on experience in sports management, media, marketing, and baseball operations. Because of this, summer collegiate baseball has long relied on generous local families to provide housing and a home-away-from-home experience.
What Host Families Provide
Host families are only asked to provide:
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A spare bedroom
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Access to a kitchen
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Access to bathroom and laundry facilities
Players and interns are responsible for their own food and transportation. While not required, many families choose to include them in occasional meals and family activities.
Why Host?
Hosting a Blues player or intern is a meaningful way to support collegiate athletics and experiential learning. Our players are driven student-athletes pursuing opportunities at the next level. Our interns are motivated young professionals building careers in sports.
Both serve as positive role models for children and teenagers and become engaged members of the household during the season. In many cases, the relationships built through the host family program extend well beyond the summer.
If you are interested in hosting a Blues player or intern, please fill out the Host Family Application or contact Maryann.bluesbaseball@gmail.com for any questions
Includes
- Two (2) season tickets valid for ALL of that season's Blues home games
- Food vouchers to each family for that season
- A housing fee from each player hosted (paid at the end of each season)
- A Blues Host Family gift each season.
- A pre-season Meet & Greet gathering with the Host Families
- Limited VIP parking at all of that season's Blues home games (first come, first serve)
- A Host Family appreciation ceremony and barbeque at the end of the season
FAQ's
What must I provide for the player(s) I host?
At the very least, families are required to supply players with a private room, a regular bed, access to laundry, and access to the kitchen. Providing players with food and access to the internet is not required but is accepted and encouraged.
Am I expected to provide my player with transportation?
No. Several players will drive their own cars, and for those who don't, the league will arrange it so transportation is always available for them. You can, however, provide a car or rides if you'd like.
How long will the players require housing?
Players will begin arriving around Memorial Day weekend, however, several players each year participate in the college baseball playoffs which run until mid to late June.
Can I host more than one player?
Yes! Those that would like to host multiple players are invited to do so.
Under what guidelines will the players abide?
The athletes are expected to respond to each family's rules, whether it's a curfew, cleanliness standards, or assigned chores. Summer baseball is like a dress rehearsal for what it is like to be in the minor leagues. It is stressed that they are being judged not just on athletic performance, but the positive image they put forth.
What is a player's itinerary like?
Each team will play a 50-game regular season schedule; those that qualify will participate in the playoffs. For home games, players typically show up 3-4 hours prior to game time. Away games and travel schedules will vary each year.
Am I required to attend the games?
No. Many of the families come to support the team but it is not required.
Can I choose which player I board?
No, however, we will do our best to accommodate specific requests.