EASTERN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

EASTERN JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE

Bay State Breakers
Boston Bandits
Boston Junior Bruins
Connecticut Oilers
Islanders Hockey Club
Jersey Hitmen
Maksymum Stars Junior Hockey
New Hampshire Junior Monarchs
New York Apple Core
Philadelphia Revolution
Portland Junior Pirates
South Shore Kings
Springfield Pics
Valley Junior Warriors



JOB OPENINGS


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

NEW YORK APPLE CORE BROADCAST INTERNSHIP FOR 2013-14 SEASON New York Apple Core Hockey team is seeking broadcast interns for the upcoming 2013-14 season. Interns will work with the Jr. B team that plays in the Empire Junior Hockey League. Candidates will provide play-by-play and color commentary via the FastHockey network. If selected, internship begins at the Beginning of September and runs through early March. A FULL season commitment is required. For additional information regarding this opportunity, please view the pdf for full description. Posted on 05/17/2013 (List until 07/01/2013)
NEW YORK APPLE CORE INTERNSHIPS FOR 2013-14 SEASON New York Apple Core Hockey team is seeking interns for the upcoming 2011-12 season. Interns will work with the Jr. B team that plays in the Empire Junior Hockey League. Selected candidates will be in charge of two areas: Marketing/Sponsorship and Game Operations. If selected, internship begins at the end of August and runs through early March. A FULL season commitment is required. For additional information regarding this opportunity, please view the pdf for full description. Posted on 05/17/2013 (List until 07/01/2013)

BILLET OPENINGS

BAY STATE BREAKERS
Host Families / Billet Families 
Housing Director - Dave Rennie The billet family in hockey is rich with tradition and plays a key role in the development and success of the player. It involves host families that open their homes to out-of-town, out-of-state, or out-of-country players and provides an opportunity for these young men to pursue the next step in their developing careers. The billet program also enables these student-athletes to complete their high-school educations, take college preparatory classes or work part-time.
FAQ
Q: Can a family host more than one player? A: Yes, 2 or more players can share a billet home and this can aid in transportation.
Q:What are the families responsibilities? A: The family will provide seperate bedroom for the player furnished similar to how a dormitory would be furnished (bed, desk, chair). Meals will include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Q: What are the player’s responsibilities? A: Players must maintain a neat and clean room, perform their own laundry, respect house rules, and honor the team curfew.
Q: Is there compensation to the host family? A: Yes, families participating will receive a monthly payment for each player staying with them while the player is with the family.
Q: When does the season begin and how long does it last? A: Players will report to camp the third week of August. The regular season lasts through March and the playoffs can last through April.
Q: Who coordinates the billet program? A: A volunteer billet coordinator plays “point man” for billet family, player families, and players. The coordinator will see to financial disbursements and help as questions or issues may arise. Please contact the Bay State Breakers Housing Director for additional information on becoming a host family. Dave Rennie 781-718-6645

CONNECTICUT OILERS
Billet Coordinator
Please Contact Nancy James for all questions for host families and players
Nancy James
Nancy@CTOilers.com

Host Families Needed


RESPONISBILITIES OF THE HOST FAMILY
The rule of thumb is to provide the same kind of care and attention that you would extend to a member of your own family.  The CT Oilers would hope that the family would become a mentor, friend, counselor and a good role model.  Listening, encouraging and supporting the player will not only enable him to have more success on the ice, but also build self-esteem and confidence for him as an individual.
ISLANDERS HOCKEY CLUB
The billeting concept is something of a hockey tradition, and is especially important at the junior level of hockey. It involves host families opening their homes to out-of-state or out-of-country players, and provides an opportunity for these young men to pursue the next step in their developing hockey careers. The billet programs also allows some individuals to complete high school educations, take college preparatory classes, and pursue part-time employment in the local community.
 
The Islanders are pleased to help coordinate this program for our players, and encourage any families that are interested to read the frequently asked questions below, and fill out the brief questionnaire form.
Billet ProgramRegister

PORTLAND JUNIOR PIRATES
Each season the Portland Junior Pirates recruit talented players who live outside the local area. In order to take advantage of this hockey opportunity the players need host families who are willing to share their home and become their “home away from home”. The following information will provide potential host families an over view of the responsibilities/commitment of the host family and player(s):
Host family: Provide the player with their own room, or can share with another player if hosting 2 players. When on the road the players are responsible for their own food. The time commitment will vary based on the individual player. Some players are still in High School and may stay until the end of the HS year, others will be here only for the length of the season. The players will return to their own homes over the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) as the teams have breaks during this time. Player: The players’ provide their own bed and bath linens, personal care items, cell phones, TV/computer and provide for their own transportation. They must follow all team and house rules and show respect for other family members. They must take care of their room, including keeping it tidy and doing their own laundry. Host families receive a monthly stipend during the time the player is billeting. This payment is received at the beginning of each month (or at a mutually agreed upon time) directly from the billeted player’s family.
Frequently asked Questions: How long is the season? Players usually arrive at the end of August or early September, depending if they have to get started in school. The season ends sometime in March, depending on playoffs. I work full time and can not always have a meal prepared, is that a problem? Host families are unique and most have their own families to balance. The most important thing is to have nutritious food available to the player and to discuss what works best for them in those situations. What happens if I need to go away for a period of time? Arrangements can be made with another host family, team mate or friend from school.
If you have any questions, please call, e-mail, or CLICK HERE to fill out Host Family Application and send to Carmen Roy (207-283-1900) or e-mail Carmen at Carmen@mainehockeygroup.com. Filling out an application does not obligate you to anything, it just provides a chance to match player’s with potential families with similar interests and gives you a chance to meet the player and speak to their family.
Billet Application

2013/14 Billet Information

SPRINGFIELD PICS
West Springfield, MA
The Springfield Pics Jr Hockey program has players often move hundreds sometimes thousands, of miles from home to train and play in West Springfield, MA. While in West Springfield the 15-20 year olds rely on a support team that includes coaches, family, and friends. The players rely most on their host families, who provide a home and family environment during the players 7 months in the program. The Pics have been fortunate to have many loyal families throughout the years open their hearts and homes to Springfield Pics players.
In addition to playing, boys have been able to complete their high school educations, take classes in local colleges, or hold part time jobs while pursuing their hockey opportunities and dreams.
What is expected of the host family? The player needs a room of his own, or can share with a team member. He needs a bed, bureau, closet space and a desk or table and chair. While players are expected to provide bed and bath linens, personal care items, cell phones, media equipment and take care of their own transportation needs, each housing situation has its own unique mix of these things. The family also needs to provide the players with three meals a day: a basic breakfast, a bag lunch and an evening meal. When the players are on the road, they take care of their own food expenses.
What is expected of the players? They must obey all team and house rules and show respect and consideration toward all family members. They need to take care of their own belongings.
How long is a host family’s commitment? This varies depending on the player. Some are with the family during the hockey season only. Others need to complete the school year. Some players go home for the weekend as often as the game schedule permits. All go home over the holiday breaks.
Families receive a monthly billeting payment for each player. Some have found it easier to house two players as they then travel together and are company for each other. There have been some instances when 3 players, or even 4, have been welcomed by one family. Host families have included traditional 2-parent families, single-parent families and “empty-nesters” too. All that’s really needed is a willingness to help a player pursue his dream by providing a “home away from home”.
Want to talk about being a host family? Please call the office or send an email. Your willingness to share your home and family is all it takes, and the players will thank you many times over!
Please contact GM/Coach Patrick Tabb at patricktabb@gmail.com or 413-736-8100 ext:14

Biletting / Housing

NEW YORK APPLE CORE

APPLE CORE BILLET / HOUSING PROGRAM
 

Players on all (3) Apple Core Junior teams are between the ages of (16-20) with the majority (18-19) years old. These players have been recruited to play at Apple Core as the organization feels these players can become successful College Student/athletes. These players have been fully screened and are clean cut young men. These players are looking for a stable environment where they can become "part of the family" and pursue their dreams.
 
The Billet Supervisor and or the Team GM / Coach meets with a volunteer family in their home. This allows the team representative to meet the potential housing parents and their children. All questions are answered.
The billet family agrees to provide room and board for the player. Billet families are encouraged to treat the billeted player as "one of the family" and not as a "renter". The players are required to participate in family activities --including "chores". He will have his own phone card / cell phone, do his own laundry and provide his own transportation. The player will follow team and billet family rules---the billet family is required to adhere to team rules regarding curfews, etc. Additional rules imposed by the billet family will be discussed with the team and player prior to commitment.
 
There will be a monthly stipend paid to the billet family to offset grocery costs, but this is not a "money maker" for the billet family.
 
Generally, billet families and players develop very special bonds and remain close long after the player has left the Apple Core program. Many billet families attend the home games of the player and go out for dinner with the player's parents when they visit.
 
If you are interested in billeting an Apple Core Junior player, please call our Billet Coordinator Henry Lazar 718-332-4555.