Billeting

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BILLET FAMILIES WANTED!

Opening your home to a Barons player is more than just hosting - it's building your hockey family.  Our players come from around the world to chase their dreams, and billet families become a huge part of that journey.  Many families say it feels like gaining another son or big brother for the season - and often, for life.

What's in it for you?

Billeting gives your family a unique, meaningful experience where you'll build lifelong relationships and memories.  You'll receive a $500 monthly stipend from the player's family to help cover living expenses.

Interested in learning more? Contact our Billet Coordinator.

Jo Gibbons, Billet Coordinator
Phone: 440-773-1045
Email: kjgibber@aol.com

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EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

  • A respect for house rules
  • Commitment to maintain a tidy living area
  • Can assist with home functions
  • Willingness to participate in family activities
  • Open communication between you, the coaching staff and the Billet Coordinator

BILLET FAMILY EXPECTATIONS

  • A private bedroom for your player
  • Provide meals and snacks
  • Laundry amenities
  • Open Communication
  • A supportive, encouraging environment
  • Potential transportation.  Some players have their own and/or can be arranged by the team

BILLET FAMILY REQUIREMENTS

  • USA Hockey Registration - This is required for any adult living in the billet household.  You cannot complete the USA Hockey Background and SafeSport checks without this.  When registering, select "volunteer" and there will be no cost.  Registration is required yearly.  https://membership.usahockey.com/
  • USA Hockey Background Screening - Required for any adult living in the billet household.  The cost is $30 up front, but we will reimburse you (send the receipt to Nicole Pagán at clebaronshcky@gmail.com).  Please note that this may take a couple of weeks to be completed so it is important to get this done asap.  The background screening is required every 2 years, so any family that was new last year does not need to complete again this year.  https://www.usahockey.com/backgroundscreen
  • USA Hockey SafeSport Training - Required for any adult living in the billet household.  The first time you complete it, it takes about 90 minutes.  After the first time, you will take a refresher course each year.  There is no cost. https://www.usahockey.com/safesporttraining

PLAYER & BILLET FAMILY REQUIREMENTS

  • Cleveland Barons Billet Policy Agreement - this needs to be signed by the player, player's parents/guardians and billet parents.  The form can be emailed to clebaronshcky@gmail.com or a hard copy given to your coach to return to our offices.
  • Power of Attorney - this needs to be signed by the player's parents/guardians and the billet parents.  The form can be emailed to clebaronshcky@gmail.com or a hard copy given to your coach to return to our offices.
Billet Policy & agreement
Power of Attorney