Host Family Program

Submit the interest form. The Wellness Director will schedule a phone interview, followed by an in-home visit and background checks for all household members 18+.

Families able to provide a stable, safe, and nurturing environment. All must complete interviews, and meet safeguarding requirements.

Host families must:

• Provide a private bedroom, healthy meals, and a supportive routine
• Maintain proper supervision and safety standards
• Treat the player(s) as a member of the family.
• Provide 3 nutritious meals and snacks daily. Tennis Canada will provide guidance to families as needed.
• Respect privacy, boundaries, and individual differences

Yes. The National Tennis Centre will arrange temporary accommodations for the athlete during the family’s absence.

Through an application process that includes:

• Background checks
• Interviews home assessment
• Agreement to code of conduct and safeguarding requirements

• Occasional host family: a few days up to two weeks
• Permanent host family: one season (September–August); athletes travel 20–25 weeks annually
   

Yes. Financial support is provided and details will be shared during onboarding.