Host Families

The Bristol Pickin' Chickens are looking for welcoming local families to host our players during the summer baseball season!

Each summer, collegiate players from across the country will come to Bristol to compete in the Blue Ridge League. These athletes spend their summers sharpening their skills and representing our community at historic Boyce Cox Stadium. Host families play an essential role in making that experience possible by providing a comfortable home away from home while the players are in town.

Host families provide players with a place to stay during the season, typically from late May through July. Players spend most of their time at the ballpark or traveling with the team, so hosting generally means offering a bedroom, access to laundry, and a welcoming household environment. Many families also enjoy sharing meals with their players and becoming part of their summer experience.

Being a host family is one of the most rewarding ways to get involved with the Pickin' Chickens. Families often form lasting friendships with their players, staying in touch for years and even visiting them during their college careers. Players frequently describe their host families as one of the most memorable parts of their summer baseball journey.

In addition to supporting the team, host families become a special part of the Pickin' Chickens community. Many are recognized at games throughout the season and invited to team events and activities. It's a unique opportunity to connect with college athletes, support Bristol's rich baseball tradition, and help make Pickin' Chickens baseball possible.

If you're interested in becoming a host family for the Bristol Pickin' Chickens, we'd love to hear from you! Your support helps bring summer collegiate baseball to Bristol and ensures our players feel right at home while representing the Twin City this summer.

For more information, email Sullivan.GL@gmail.com.