WHAT IS “BILLETING”?
“Billeting” is a hockey tradition and is especially important at the junior level of hockey. This concept involves local host families providing a home to out-of-state or out-of-country players for the hockey season. The billet program also allows these young men to complete their high school educations, take college preparatory classes, obtain part-time employment and/or volunteer in the local community while pursuing the next step in their hockey careers.
For more information, email Tammy McKenzie below.
TAMMY MCKENZIE- HOST FAMILY COORDINATOR
Tammy McKenzie of Gilford, NH is a lifelong hockey enthusiast, and has had several billets live with her and her family since the 2018 season. She has a passion for hockey that she shares with her family (husband John and children Heather and Aidan). She is actively involved with youth sports at all levels,
”The Wolves Family is extremely excited to add Tammy McKenzie to our core of support staff. Our boys were extremely well taken care of by her family every season she has hosted, and we look forward to her help and guidance in finding all of our new Wolves homes for next season as they develop and enhance their hockey careers while living in the Lakes Region.” – Wolves GM Andrew Trimble
contact- jtmckenzie@metrocast.net
This program can be a rewarding experience for players, families and parents. It can introduce and nurture beautiful long lasting relationships.
If you are considering this for your family and your home either with my program or your own local program it can be a rewarding experience.
Host Families are great people. To even consider this endeavor, you have to be a special person.
Host Families oftentimes have kids of their own. Work and Jobs. After school sports and activities for their own kids. Parents, friends and relatives to visit. Clubs, groups and churches they attend.
Thank you for all that you do!
