Billet experiance, What should I expect

[stevo_323 0]

Hey Guys, looking to get anyones advice, experience, or knowledge on billeting some jr b kids.

My Fiancee and I are 23 years old and we own our house. My aunt and uncle run the local junior team. We have 2 extra rooms in our place and are considering having a pair of kids for the season. One has a car and liscence so we wont need to worry about transportation for them which is a plus, but since I have never done this before I am turning to all of you to help me out.

Look forward to all your replys!

Thanks

[BarDownGinos 3]

Hey Guys, looking to get anyones advice, experience, or knowledge on billeting some jr b kids.

My Fiancee and I are 23 years old and we own our house. My aunt and uncle run the local junior team. We have 2 extra rooms in our place and are considering having a pair of kids for the season. One has a car and liscence so we wont need to worry about transportation for them which is a plus, but since I have never done this before I am turning to all of you to help me out.

Look forward to all your replys!

Thanks

I would say no based upon your age alone. While you aren't their parents you are an authority figure to the players being billeted. And at 23 you're going to have a hard time convincing a 16-20 year old to take you seriously.

[interpathway 9]

And at 23 you're going to have a hard time convincing a 16-20 year old's parents to take you seriously.

You're likely far too young to billet kids (although your offer is more than admirable). You may have some luck if you can get the team's owners (your family) to vouch for you, and essentially co-signing on your ability to billet.

How I, at 24, would come home and grab beer and expect not to be pressed and prodded by HS boys, is beyond me. They know what a hypocrite is, haha.

[iceNsteel 0]

Well for starters don't offer the kids money in exchange for chores so that they can obtain hotel rooms in which to bang girls. On a serious note, I'd have to chime in with everyone else. You're just too young to be an authority figure to teenagers, and most parents would not be thrilled at the prospect that their teenagers were going to be billeted with a couple in their early 20's. It's a nice offer, and in 7 or 8 years you'll be ready for it.

[stevo_323 0]

Thanks for the replys guys, a few things I want to note

The kinds are both going to be working, one is 18 and the other 19, so no school.

The Head Coach is a good friend of mine, is the same age as me, and lives 5 houses down the road from me.

[BarDownGinos 3]

Thanks for the replys guys, a few things I want to note

The kinds are both going to be working, one is 18 and the other 19, so no school.

The Head Coach is a good friend of mine, is the same age as me, and lives 5 houses down the road from me.

You can try and to come up with reasons that justify doing it all you want. But you asked for people's opinions that've been down the road as a billet family or a billetted player and they're all telling you it's not a good idea.

[Outcast_Flyer 0]

My two billet experiences were completely opposite. First time was in Markham, late 30's couple, they kept trying to "be cool" with me and the two teammates who were billets with them, talked about alcohol, smoking, etc. And of course were boosters for the team. Second was in Topeka mid 20's couple, had a list of rules that if we stepped out of coach heard about it. And had our respect and trust.

My pov is, if you are mature enough to set boundaries, especially for yourself as you are an example to them, it'd be a good experience for them and you. If not, wait a few more years.

[shotty 7]

Thanks for the replys guys, a few things I want to note

The kinds are both going to be working, one is 18 and the other 19, so no school.

The Head Coach is a good friend of mine, is the same age as me, and lives 5 houses down the road from me.

having a coach that young can be a benefit because the players can relate... and a coach, no matter the age, is an automatic authority figure. at home, not so much.

[biff44 0]

having a coach that young can be a benefit because the players can relate... and a coach, no matter the age, is an automatic authority figure. at home, not so much.

Billets are the life blood of junior hockey. I commend you for thinking about it.

Most of the billet experiences I have seen are good ones. You do have to realize that these young men are away from home/friends/girlfriends. They are under a lot of pressure. So the recreational aspects, where they blow off steam, are the ones to watch out for. Drunk driving being one of the bigger ones.

I would check into the team rules, find out how they are enforced, and talk it over with other previous billets.

[Tondog 12]

You all are WAY too young for this experience. You two need to figure out how to be married at 23 and maintain that relationship. Having others around during this time is just un-needed distraction.