2015 SLO Blues Host Family Packet

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  • San Luis Obispo

    Blues Baseball 2015

    Player Packet

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    SLO Baseball Alliance, LLC

    241 Prado Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

    Ph. 805-512-9998 Fx. 805-544-7675 www.bluesbaseball.com

    Hello!

    Welcome to the San Luis Obispo Blues Baseball organization. This season is shaping up to be one of the best

    yet, and we are sincerely grateful that you have chosen to be a part of it.

    The San Luis Blues are members of one of the California Collegiate League (CCL); one of the most progressive

    summer collegiate leagues in the country. It is composed of eleven teams and three divisions which stretch

    from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The Blues have won league titles in two of the last four years and had an

    overall record of 40-12 in 2014.

    Allow me to highlight the guiding principles of the Blues organization. Our first is to provide first-rate and

    affordable family entertainment to California's central coast residents. We believe it is our responsibility as a

    local business to give back to this great community. We are proud to say that we drew more than 30,000

    people to Sinsheimer Stadium last year alone. Our second mission is to mentor and advance the professional

    and physical skills of collegiate ballplayers. Local and national Division I baseball players continue their

    development while temporarily away from their parent college or university. Our third mission is to continue

    and expand our internship program which focuses on a learn-by-doing approach. We take great pride in our

    interns' involvement in nearly every aspect of operations. This season we will utilize more than 25 interns to

    help with game day and marketing operations.

    This season we will play 47 games during the regular season (37 home, 10 road), provide three post-game

    fireworks shows, and host the CCL Tournament at the end of the regular season. Coach Clark has assembled

    yet another strong roster and we will once again be competing for the CCL title. We look forward to

    experiencing the 2015 season with you.

    Go Blues!

    Sincerely,

    Adam Stowe

    General Manager- San Luis Blues

    Office: 805-512-9996 Cell: 805-704-4388

    Email: [email protected]

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    History of the Blues

    The San Luis Obispo Blues began in 1946 when founding manager Sandy Leguina gathered a group of WWII veterans coming home to San Luis Obispo who wanted to play baseball. The Blues originally started off as the Merchants, but George Baker, sports editor of the Telegram-Tribune, later decided that the team name should be more colorful and offered the name the Blues. The Blues became directly connected to the roots of Little League, Babe Ruth, youth baseball, and the American Legion baseball programs in San Luis Obispo during the 1950s and 1960s. It was during this time that Legiuna, Joe Navoni, and some members of the team provided the organizational leadership, coaches, and other resources for various leagues and teams. The SLO Blues are a summer collegiate wooden baseball club. All of our players are current college athletes throughout the United States. We are a not-for-profit organization that competes seasonally from May to August. Home games are held at Sinsheimer Stadium located at 900 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo. The team competes in the California Collegiate League (CCL) and continues to be ranked among the top 20 teams nationally from a field of more than 300 teams.

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    Player Information

    Players report to Sinsheimer Stadium on May 22nd 2015. Attached to the manual is a copy of the players daily game day itineraries for the entire 2015 season. Some players will arrive later if they are involved in post-season play or finishing course work with their schools. Host family/player assignments are finalized one week before report day. Please refer to the 2015 season Home Game Daily Itinerary (pg 8-9) for the times players are expected and the order of pregame events. Blues players are required to be upstanding citizens of the San Luis Obispo community and obey all state and local laws. The legal age for consumption of alcoholic beverages is 21 in California. Under no circumstance is a player of legal age to provide or purchase alcohol for an underage teammate or consume alcohol during any organized event or within the Host Family residence. Overnight guests are not permitted under any circumstance within a Host Family residence; nor are romantic relationships between players and any member of the Blues staff. Transportation will be provided by the Blues for away games. However, players must provide their own form of transportation for all home games to and from Sinsheimer Stadium. Players will be provided a lunch during travel for all away games. Opponent teams will provide a post-game meal. During home games, players must provide their own meals or bring money to buy food. Host Families are not responsible to feed players before, during, or after games.

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    Housing Information

    Host families are generally assigned one player to a residence. It is the players responsibility to follow the host familys household rules, as well as, state and local laws. Players are asked to treat host families with respect and conduct themselves as family members, not as honored guests. Improper conduct toward a host family, teammates host family, or other people in the community will result in disciplinary action or may result in immediate removal from their host family and/or position on the team. Host families, please do not hesitate to contact Host Family Coordinator, Marianne Stowe, if there are any discrepancies that need to be further investigated. In return, host families should be sure that players feel like they are a part of the family and provide a lifestyle of home away from home. Please keep in mind that they are college students who have lived on their own for some time.

    Host Family Responsibilities: Host families are required to provide a clean, private place to sleep, a bathroom, and laundry facilities. Host families are not required to provide meals during the season. Players should plan on providing their own meals. However, host families may choose to invite players to share a family meal or partake in family activities. An early trip to the nearest grocery store will not only provide time to get to know one another, but will give the player a chance to pick out some of his own grocery necessities. Players provide their own transportation as required by the NCAA policy. Some players arriving from across the country are without transportation and need to stay close to other players with transportation. Under these circumstances, players must rely on assistance from other teammates for getting to and from the stadium.

    Host Family Perks: In appreciation for becoming a host family, your family will receive the following benefits:

    Season tickets for each adult family member including firework and playoff games

    20 food vouchers per family (value $100)

    A $200 housing fee from each player (must be paid in full prior to playing for the Blues)

    All adult, full-time household residents will receive a choice of long-sleeve host family t-shirt, embroidered SLO Blues hat, or a Blues car flag; children will get a SLO Blues pin

    One free childrens camp registration for Blues Summer Camps

    A Preseason Meet & Greet barbeque for all host families

    Reserved VIP parking at home games

    A host family Appreciation Ceremony/plaque & BBQ at the end of the season

    ** Do not forget to display your 2015 season parking pass to receive reserved season ticket holder parking and do not forget your season pass to enter through the season ticket holder entrance.

    A roster will be sent to all host families with host family contact information once housing assignments are finalized.

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    Host Family/Player Guidelines Host Families will be expected to provide:

    1. A clean, safe, smoke-free and pleasant environment, including a bedroom for the player staying with them.

    2. Reasonable use of bathroom and laundry facilities. 3. Communicate any and all house rules to the player staying under the host family family roof. The

    player must abide by those family rules throughout the season. Players will be expected to:

    1. Keep your room in a clean and orderly fashion. Players will be held responsible for any household damages they cause.

    2. Provide your own health and personal care items. 3. Be appreciative, courteous, helpful, and pleasant to your hosts. 4. Refrain from the use of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. 5. Minimize the noise level of your activities, including your comings and goings, so as not to disturb

    your host family. 6. Pay for your own expenses. 7. Be aware of costs of water and utility usage in our area. California is currently in a severe drought,

    so make sure to conserve usage of water and energy throughout your entire stay.

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    In past years, host family/player relationships differed substantially from player to player. We are asking that each host family sit down with their player within a few days of his arrival to discuss the following issues:

    1. Handling food/meals: Many players fix their own breakfast and lunch, but need food available. If the team is off, the player might be included in family mealtime. If the team is home, discuss the best way to be sure your player has a meal for suppertime (i.e. some like to eat before the game, others like to eat after the game). Discuss and find what works best for the family and the player. Some families cook late after the game for players and others take them out, while others prefer the player stop and get dinner before coming home.

    2. How to handle late night arrivals: Because of players schedules, a curfew isnt applicable. However, it is important that player arrivals and departures are handled in such a way that the host family is not disturbed (e.g., quiet entrance through use of back/front doors, quiet late night showers, polite text saying you will not be home and where you will be). Please keep your host family informed.

    3. Overnight guests: Players having friends, girlfriends, or family members visiting town is encouraged, but no overnight guests will be allowed to stay at the players host family residence. Players can stay the night at other players host families residences if that host family allows it, but no other overnight guests are allowed. Romantic relationships between Blues players and staff are also not allowed under any circumstance.

    4. Laundering uniforms: Communicate the proper times to launder their uniforms within the household. Uniforms should not be washed in hot water or with bleach.

    5. House rules when family is out of the house: Communicate to the player any rules or regulations you may have within your household while you are away from the house.

    6. Legal drinking age: Some players will be of the legal drinking age of 21. Inform your player of any household rules or guidelines involving alcoholic beverages. Players who are of the age of 21 are not allowed to purchase alcohol for any underage players.

    7. Feel free to discuss any other issues or areas of importance within your household to your player.

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    Home Game Daily Itineraries

    Home Games @ 1pm Home Games @ 2pm

    10:00am Players arrive/Pitchers set up for BP 11:00am Players arrive/Pitchers set up for BP

    10-10:30am Position players stretch/catch 11-11:30am Position players stretch/catch

    10:30-11:30am Blues BP 11:30am-12:30pm Blues BP

    11:30am-12:15pm Opposing team BP 12:30-1:15pm Opposing team BP

    12:00pm Pitchers warm up 1:00pm Pitchers warm up

    12:15-12:30pm Blues team IF/OF 1:15-1:30 Blues IF/OF

    12:30-12:45pm Opposing team IF/OF 1:30-1:45pm Opposing team IF/OF

    12:45-12:55pm Field Prep (position players break down)

    1:45-1:55pm Field Prep (position players break down field)

    12:55pm Umpires Meeting/Starting lineups/National Anthem

    1:55pm Umpires Meeting/Starting lineups/National Anthem

    1:00pm First Pitch 2:00pm First Pitch

    Home Games @ 4pm Home Games @ 6pm 12:00pm Optional BP for Hitters in cages 2:00pm Optional BP for Hitters in cages

    12:45pm Pitchers conditioning 2:45pm Pitchers conditioning

    1:00pm Pitchers set up for BP 3:00pm Pitchers set up for BP

    1-1:30pm Stretch/Warm up 3:00-3:30pm Stretch/Warm up

    1:30-2:30pm BP 3:30-4:30pm BP

    2:30-3:15pm Opposing team BP 4:30-5:15pm Opposing team BP

    3:00pm Pitchers warm up 5:00pm Pitchers warm up

    3:15-3:30 pm Blues IF/OF 5:15-5:30pm Blues IF/OF

    3:30-3:45pm Opposing team IF/OF 5:30-5:45pm Opposing team IF/OF

    3:45-3:55pm Field Prep (position players break down field)

    5:45-5:55pm Field Prep (position players break down field)

    3:55pm Umpires Meeting/Starting lineups/National Anthem

    5:55pm Umpires Meeting/Starting lineups/National Anthem

    4:00pm First Pitch 6:00pm First Pitch

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    Blues Baseball

    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. What must I provide for the players I host? Families are required to supply players with a private room, a bed, access to laundry equipment, a bathroom, and a kitchen. The Blues prefer for host families to provide internet access for the players, but do not require it. Providing food is not mandatory, but is encouraged.

    2. Am I expected to provide my boarder with transportation? No. Some players will drive their own cars, and for those who dont, the team will arrange transportation. You can, however, provide a car or rides if you feel so inclined.

    3. How long will the players require housing? Players arrive on or around May 22nd and will stay until the end of the first week of August.

    4. Can I host more than one player? Yes! Those who would like to host multiple players are encouraged to do so.

    5. Under what guidelines will the players abide? Players are expected to respond to each familys rules, whether its a curfew, cleanliness standards, or assigned chores. Summer baseball is a dress rehearsal for the majors.

    6. What is a players daily itinerary like? The Blues will play roughly a 50-game regular season schedule; those who qualify participate in the playoffs. Players are expected at the field early for warm-ups and batting practice on game day. Theyll depart early in the morning when they travel. They are also encouraged to work with local youth organizations in their spare time.

    7. Am I required to attend the games? No. Many of the host families come to support the team, but it is not required.

    8. Can I choose which player I board? No. However, we will do our best to accommodate specific requests.

    9. We would like to host a player, but we are leaving town for vacation for two weeks, and dont feel comfortable leaving the player alone in our home. Is it possible to still participate? We would prefer not to have players move once they have settled in with a family, but the answer is yes, you can still participate. Sometimes, we are able to find a temporary home for your player during your vacation time away. Often if two families have vacations planned, they can cover for each other by taking in another player during the vacation and then the other family can reciprocate.

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    10. We have three cats. Do you make sure that players dont have pet allergies? Yes. We ask about allergies and whether host families have pets, and try to make sure that allergic players arent housed with animals they cannot be around.

    11. Will players be using our phones? Late night phone calls may be a problem. No. Players bring their cell phones and use them exclusively for their phone calls.

    12. Im really hoping that we can host a player who will help our son with his baseball skills. Is this possible? All host family situations are unique, and your player and your son could certainly have that kind of a relationship. However, you should keep in mind that Blues players are extremely busy. They play five or more games a week while maintaining a workout schedule and time for rest. Some players do not interact as much with their host family as others do.

    13. What rules are there about drinking and using drugs? Drugs are strictly forbidden, as is underage drinking, although some players are over 21 and can legally drink. However, even if your player is over 21, feel free to establish your home as no-drinking zone, and please do not under any circumstances give underage players alcohol.

    14. What happens if there is a problem with the placement of a player? We have not had many problems with boarding placements. Blues players appreciate host families hospitality, and generally behave as guests in your home. If there is a minor problem, we ask that you contact the host family coordinator, who will work to try to resolve the issue with the player. If the problem is major, you must immediately contact the host family coordinator, head coach, or general manager. Measures will be taken to rectify the situation right away. For further information, questions, and inquires, you can contact the Host Family Coordinator, Marianne Stowe at (805) 528-1585 or [email protected]

    WE WANT YOU!

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    Club 24 Membership

    The Blues continue to have an accessible and convenient sponsorship agreement with CLUB 24 in San Luis Obispo. This is a trade agreement in which the Blues provide advertisement for CLUB 24, while CLUB 24 provides free membership to all Blues players and coaching staff throughout the 2015 season.

    Club 24s unique, edgy, and 100% supportive environment was created by its two founding partners, Wilson Marx and Frank Smith. Upon opening in 2002, Club 24 quickly gained a reputation as the most innovative fitness club in the greater San Luis Obispo area. Even with its many members, you never will have to stop your workout to wait for a free machine thanks to the spacious design.

    CLUB 24 Rules & Policies Optional $2.00 membership scan card for checking-in at front desk (paid for by player). Hours: Sunday Thursday open 24 hours. Friday & Saturday close at midnight and re-open at 5:30 am. FREE Group Fitness classes; sign up required for SPIN and TRX. Sign up 1 day in advance, either at club

    or via phone. Lockers are available for DAILY use. Guests must provide their own locks. On second visit, guests picture will be taken for membership account. Compromised memberships

    (using others accounts) will result in cancellation of membership ASAP. No exceptions. No future entry to gym will be allowed.

    Please clean the equipment after use. Re-rack your weights and no dropping of dumbbells and weight plates. Group Fitness rooms are not available for personal use. Group Fitness classes only. CrossFit SLO is not included but is available at discounted rate for Blues players. See manager for

    details.

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    San Luis Obispo Destination Amenities

    San Luis Obispo is a community with much to offer the 2015 Blues athletes, families, and friends. From picture perfect weather to delicious cuisine, fascinating hikes, and soft sandy beaches, there are plenty of fun and affordable activities to participate in this summer throughout San Luis Obispo County. Below is a list of amenities, activities, and lodging options that will make any stay within San Luis Obispo a fun, easy, and memorable experience for all participating in this Blues 2015 season.

    ART GALLERIES

    Art Central Art Supply & Gallery 1329 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-747-4200

    Frame Works 339 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-542-9000

    Hands Gallery 777 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-543-1921

    Robert Eovaldi Photography 4170 Oakwood Rd. Lompoc CA 93436 616-403-4413

    BEACH RENTALS

    Beach Butlerz 920 Vista del Brisa San Luis Obispo CA 93405 805-878-4283

    BEACHES

    Montana De Oro Massive dunes, caves, bluffs, rocky coastline and magnificent coastal

    mountains. Many beaches, campsites, trails and horse trails. Directions:

    From 101, take Los Osos Valley Road and stay on it until you reach Montaa De Oro State Park. Trails and beaches are along the road.

    Avila Beach Family-friendly beach. Piers, local seafood restaurants, ice-cream stands. Directions: From 101 take Avila Beach Drive exit and follow it until you reach the town of Avila, past San Luis Bay Golf Club. Turn left on 2nd St.

    San Simeon Wetlands, beach, camping in close proximity to Hearst Castle, 40m north of San Luis Obispo. Directions: Take Highway 1 north, past Morro Bay and Cambria until you reach San Simeon State Park.

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    Oceano Dunes (Beaches contd) Family-friendly. Extremely busy beach with camping and OHV (Off Highway Vehicles) Recreation. Directions: Follow Highway 1 to Grover Beach. Turn west on Grand Ave.

    Morro Bay Family-friendly. Surfing. Close to Morro Bay Rock and Morro Bay Harbor and Marina. Directions: Follow Highway 1 to Morro Bay. Turn off on Highway 41 exit and head west on Atascadero Road.

    Pismo Beach Pier 760 Mattie Road Pismo Beach, CA 93449

    BICYCLES

    Artss SLO Cyclery 181 Suburban Rd. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-543-4416

    Flanders Bicycle 1951 Santa Barbara Ave., Unit D San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-439-2900

    Wallys Bicycle Works 306 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-544-4116

    CAMPGROUNDS

    El Chorro Regional Park State Highway 1 , San Luis Obispo County, Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 (805) 781-5930

    Avila/Pismo Beach KOA 7075 Ontario Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (800) 562-1244

    Lopez Lake Campground 7075 Ontario Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 781-2381

    North Beach Campground 400 South Doliver

    Pismo Beach, CA 93449 (805) 773-7170

    Cerro Alto Campground CA-41, Morro Bay, CA 93442 (805) 434-1996

    DAY SPAS

    Spa At Madonna Inn 100 Madonna Rd San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 543-3000

    Ahshe Day Spa & Salon 1112 Garden St San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 543-2060

    The Bladerunner Salon & Day Spa 894 Monterey St San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 541-5131

    Kim & Co Salon & Day Spa 2103 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 541-5424

    Planet Beach 787 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 545-8267

    FARMERS MARKETS

    San Luis Obispo County Farmers Market Association (Every Thursday) 1108 Garden St #210 San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 544-9570

    San Luis Obispo Certified Farmers Market (Every Sunday) 3889 Long St San Luis Obispo, CA (310) 435-9006

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    The San Luis Obispo Grange (Every Tuesday) 2880 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 543-0639

    GOLF COURSES

    Avila Beach Resort 6464 Ana Bay Dr./P.O. Box 2140 Avila Beach, CA 93424 805-595-4000

    Blacklake Golf Resort 1490 Golf Course Ln. Nipomo, CA 93444 805-343-1214

    Dairy Creek Golf Course 2990 Dairy Creek Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 805-782-8060

    Laguna Lake Golf Course 11175 Los Osos Valley Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-781-7309

    San Luis Obispo Country Club 255 Country Club Dr. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-3400

    Morro Bay Golf Course 201 State Park Rd. Morro Bay, CA 93442 805-782-8060

    HOTELS

    Apple Farm (ask for BLUES rate) 2015 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 544-2040

    Sands Inn & Suites 1930 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (800) 441-4657

    Best Western Plus Royal Oak Hotel 214 Madonna Rd. San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 (805) 544-4410

    Joel Diringer (previous Blues Host Family member) AirBnB https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/5749648 2475 Johnson Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-546-0950

    HEALTH AND FITNESS

    Equilibrium Fitness for Women 3930 Broad St San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 541-1100

    Club 24 Inc 872 Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 781-8181

    Kennedy Club Fitness 188 Tank Farm Rd San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 781-3488

    Estradas Gym 261 Pismo St San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 544-1879

    Spark Yoga 977 Foothill Blvd #111 San Luis Obispo, CA (805) 439-1848

    HIKES/TRAILS

    Bishops Peaks

    Madonna Mountain

    Poly Canyon Design Village

    Reservoir Canyon

    Sycamore Crest Trail KAYAKING

    Avila Beach Paddlesports 3915 Avila Beach Dr. Avila Beach, CA 93424 (805) 704-6902

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    Rock Kayak Company 845 Embarcadero Morro bay, CA 93442 805-472-2906

    MUSEUMS

    SLO History Center and Museum 696 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-0638

    Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum 801 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-1763

    San Luis Obispo Childrens Museum 1010 Nipomo St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 544-5874

    RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

    Crux Climbing Center 1160 Laurel Ln. San Luis Obispo CA 93401 805-544-2789

    Margarita Adventures 22720 El Camino Real Santa Margarita CA 93453 805-438-3120

    Skydive Pismo Beach 201 W. Grand Ave. Grover Beach CA 93433 805-481-5867

    RESTAURANTS

    Novo Restaurant & Lounge 726 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-3986

    Firestone Grill 1001 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 783-1001

    Big Sky Caf 1121 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 545-5401

    Village Host Pizza 2138 Broad St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 543-4200

    Yanagi Sushi 1203 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 541-5282

    RETAIL

    Target 11990 Los Osos Valley Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-858-9902

    Costco 1540 Froom Ranch Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-541-7000

    Moondoggies Beach Club & Surf Shop 863 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-594-1995

    TJ Maxx 1541 Froom Ranch Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-542-9538

    Best Buy 255 Madonna Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 805-783-1619

    SPORTING GOODS AND SUPPLIES

    Running Warehouse 181 Suburban Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 800-606-9598

    The Mountain Air 667 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-543-1676

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    Golfland Warehouse 3536 S. Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-544-4653

    Central Coast Surfboards 855 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-541-1129

    SLO Camp N Pack 341 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-541-8006

    THEATERS

    Downtown Centre Cinemas 888 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-546-8600

    Fremont Theater 1035 Monterey Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-546-8600

    Palm Theater 817 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, 93401 805-541-5161 TOURS

    Central Coast Food Tours

    San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 805-541-1400

    TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

    Hearst Castle 750 Hearst Castle Road San Simeon, CA 93452 800-444-4445

    Mission San Luis Obispo De Tolosa 751 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805-781-8220

    Montana De Oro State Park 3550 Pecho Valley Road Los Osos, CA 93402 805-772-7434

    WATERPARKS

    Ravine Water Park 2301 Airport Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-237-8500

    Mustang Waterslides 6840 Lopez Drive Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 805-489-889

    San Luis Obispo, CA 805-541-5161

    Cal Poly Performing Arts Center 1 Grand Avenue San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 805-756-7222

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    2015 Season Suggestions

    1. Take the player grocery shopping in the first few days of his arrival. This not only allows him to share his food preferences, but provides for a way to spend some time getting to know him better.

    2. Clearly communicate house rules to the player staying with you and your family. 3. Show the player around the San Luis Obispo area (refer to destination amenities). 4. Some host families create a scrapbook of photos and newspaper clipping from the season as a gift to the

    player when he leaves at the end of the season. 5. Have fun. Make this experience a fun, memorable, and life learning one for you, your family, and your

    Blues player.

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    Contract of Agreement

    Blues 2015

    This agreement is entered into by and between Blues Baseball Association, a not-for-profit California corporation, 241-B Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. The Host Family Member and Player have read through the host family packet and hereby agree to: A: Abide by all stated host family and player guidelines, as well as, state and federal laws. B: Agree to all rules and regulations within a host family household. C: Agree to be respectful of my host family and players schedule. D: Understand that any violation of the previous stated regulations can result in immediate termination of my position within the Blues Baseball Organization and removal from the host family residence. This agreement shall become effective immediately upon execution of each party. Date:_________________________ Player Signature:___________________________________ Host Family Member Signature:_______________________________________ Host Family Coordinator Signature:______________________________________________