ASHEBORO — The Asheboro ZooKeepers, a summer collegiate baseball team, are seeking host families for the upcoming season.
The club is looking for places to house players and interns for the season, which generally runs from late May through late July or early August.
The team touts the valuable role that host families can provide while allowing the summer visitors to excel.
“Support enables players to focus on their games and practice, while interns can dedicate their time to supporting the team’s operations,” the team says. “… You’ll be making a positive impact on their experience and contributing to the success of the ZooKeepers this season.”
The ZooKeepers are looking for host families who can provide a private room as well as access to common areas for the player or intern.
The ZooKeepers, whose home field is McCrary Park, compete in the Coastal Plain League. While there often might be a few players from the area, the roster is normally comprised of players coming from college programs from around the country.
The season begins with an exhibition game and fanfest May 27. The regular season starts May 29, with the home opener May 30 against the High Point-Thomasville HiToms.
Players also assist with team-sponsored youth camps that are scheduled in June and July.
