Stanwood-Camano Little League Safety Guide for Managers and

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Stanwood-Camano Little League Safety Guide for Managers and
Stanwood-Camano Little League
Safety Guide for Managers and
Coaches
2014
Stanwood-Camano Little League ID #447-01-20
SCLL P.O. Box 455, Stanwood, WA 98292
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Stanwood-Camano Little League Table of Contents
1. Safety Officer Introduction
Page 3-4
2. SCLL Safety Plan Topics
Page 5-7
3. Emergency/Key officials’ Phone Numbers
Page 8
4. Volunteer Application Forms and Background Check
Page 9-11
5. Coaches Fundamentals Training
Page 12
6. First-Aid/CPR Training
Page 13
7. Coach and Umpire Safety Walk Through
Page 14-16
8. SCLL Field/Facility Surveys
Page 17-33
9. Safety procedures for Concession Stand/Food Handling
Page 34-35
10. Equipment Inspection
Page 36
11. Accident/Injury Reporting/Tracking Procedures
Page 37-42
12. First Aid Treatment/First-Aid Kits
Page 43-45
13. Review of SCLL Rules and Equipment Rules
Page 46-50
14. 2014 Qualified Safety Program Registration Form
Page 51-54
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Welcome Stanwood-Camano parents and players, coaches, and umpires!
The 2014 season is just around the corner and a lot of exciting changes to the
League are underway as you read this. The newly elected Board has been hard at work
doing a lot of revamping of operations to ensure that this season and every season
hereafter will be a success and will continue to improve on itself every year thereafter.
My name is Justin Mitchell, Stanwood Camano Little League (SCLL) Safety
Officer. I, along with the help of other dedicated SCLL volunteers have constructed the
2014 SCLL Safety Guide you have before you. The Guide should serve as a refresher
for some aspects of the League and an update on such things as rule changes or safety
enhancements mandated by the Little League International.
In addition to reviewing the 2014 Rule Book, the Little League International (LLI)
website: (http://www.littleleague.org/Little_League_Online.htm) contains a wealth of
information, downloads, videos, and other resources available to help with safety, rules
applications, and general questions you may have. Of course you may always utilize the
phone list and contact one of the many SCLL Board members if you need additional
guidance.
Some items to note:
Background checks: National background checks are an annual requirement of (LLI)
for everyone that comes in contact with our children, from parent volunteers to Board
members. Safety is paramount at SCLL and any deviation from the (LLI) requirement
will not be tolerated. Bottom line: Anyone refusing to fill out a Volunteer Application will
be deemed ineligible to assist with operations of (SCLL) in any capacity.
First Aid Certification: At least one member (at all times) from every team must be first
aid trained and certified. CPR is not required, but recommended by SCLL. SCLL must
have a copy of current certificate as the season commences.
The First Aid kits will be stocked with a compliment of supplies to meet the needs
to care for the injured player and “buy time” until the fire department arrives. If you
notice an inventory issue or any other type of safety concern, please do not hesitate to
contact myself ([email protected] or 206-419-8654) or the League
President.
Player Injury Report Forms are located in the coach’s book or online at:
http://www.stanwoodcamanoll.org/doclib/AccidentClaimForm.pdf
In the case of any injury occurring to anyone affiliated with your team, completed injury
forms should be forwarded to myself and the League President as soon as possible.
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In addition, it is important to remember to:
- Perform a safety inspection of the field before every practice/game.
- Have a cell phone or quick access to such in the event of an emergency.
- Have the players practice proper fitness conditioning with regular hydration breaks.
- Ensure that every player is wearing the proper safety gear and equipment with relation
to the position being assigned.
- Stress that “cups” are a boy’s best friend.
- Ensure team control at all times to minimize injury opportunity.
- Managers and Coaches are not allowed to “catch” pitchers.
- Become familiar with use of and inventory amounts of the first aid equipment.
Thank you for the time, have fun, and if you have any questions/suggestions, please let
us know.
Justin D. Mitchell
Safety Officer
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2014 Qualified Safety Plan
(Requirements 1-15)
1. Safety Officer
Justin D. Mitchell is on file as Safety Officer with Little League International (LLI).
2. A SCLL Safety Manual will be distributed to all appropriate and applicable
volunteers.
Stanwood-Camano Little League will distribute a paper copy of this Safety Manual to all
managers and coaches, Board members, and the League President. It will also be
made available online at: http://www.stanwoodcamanoll.org
3. Emergency numbers and key officials’ phone numbers.
This list will be posted on the League’s website: http://www.stanwoodcamanoll.org
4. Little League official Volunteer Application Form and Background Checks.
The Stanwood-Camano Little League will use the official 2014 Little League Volunteer
or Returning Volunteer Application form to screen all of our volunteers. The League
President and Safety Officer will conduct all background checks. Completed and
approved applications MUST be submitted for all Managers, coaches, Board members,
volunteers, and hired workers who provide regular service to the league and/or have
repetitive access to or contact with players or teams. Refusing or failure to submit a
completed application with proper background checks will be deemed ineligible.
5. Coaches Fundamentals training will be required and provided for at least one
coach or manager from each team attending (fundamentals including hitting,
sliding, fielding, pitching, etc.).
Stanwood-Camano Little League will ensure that a manager/coach from every team has
attended the training with each manager/coach attending at least every three (3) years.
Fundamentals Training will be held at Camano Chapel on March 1, 2014
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6. First-Aid training is required for coaches and managers, with at least one
coach or manager from each team attending.
Training (second Saturday of Every month) will be conducted by a Certified EMT and/or
CPR/First Aid instructor through North County Fire and EMS. CPR training is not
required, but recommended by SCLL.
Stanwood-Camano Little League will require at least one manager/coach from each
team to attend, with each manager/coach attending at least every three (3) years.
7. Coaches and umpires must walk fields for hazards before use.
The Stanwood-Camano Little League recognizes the benefit of coaches and umpires
performing a safety walk-thru of the fields prior to games and practices. Injury
prevention and field maintenance be can be positively affected if diligent steps are
taken.
8. Annual Little League Facility Survey (in process).
Stanwood-Camano Little League has completed and updated the 2014 Facility Survey
on-line and a hard copy has been submitted to (LLI).
9. Safety procedures for concession stand; concession manager trained in safe
food handling/prep and procedures.
Stanwood-Camano Little League does not have facilities or concession stands in
operation, but safety tips will be included in the event if one becomes operational.
10. Regular inspection and replacement of equipment is required.
The League Equipment Manager will be responsible for inspecting all equipment during
the off-season. During the season, Managers, Coaches, and Umpires will be required to
inspect all equipment prior to each game.
11. Accident reporting and tracking procedures.
Stanwood-Camano Little League will utilize the (LLI) Accident/Tracking Form when an
injury occurs to a SCLL player. It will be required for the manager/coach to provide the
Safety Officer and League President a completed Accident/Tracking Form within 48
hours of injury occurrence. Copies of this form are included with this manual.
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12. First-Aid kits.
Each field will be provided with a First Aid Kit with a standard inventory of medical
supplies. The kits will be required to be “ready and available” for use at every game and
practice. A mobile kit will be provided for any traveling SCLL team.
13. Enforce Little League and Equipment rules will be enforced.
Stanwood-Camano Little League will require ALL teams to adhere to the Little League
Rules and Regulations. Focus will be towards:
1. Proper equipment for catchers and applicable assigned positions.
2. No “on-deck” batters.
3. Coaches will not warm-up pitchers.
4. Bases will be able to disengage from their anchors.
14. Safety Plan Registration Form.
Your Safety Plan will not be shown as received without this form.
15. League Player Registration Data or Player Roster Data, Coach and
Manager Data.
This data must be submitted via the Little League Data Center
Mandatory requirement for an approved ASAP plan in 2014.
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2014 Stanwood Camano Little League Board of
Directors
President
Rick Randall
[email protected]
(360) 618-3903
VP Baseball
Brian Wiedmann
[email protected]
(425) 330-1382
VP Softball
Kari Mayo
[email protected]\
(206) 571-5218
Treasurer
Nicole Hayes
[email protected]
(360) 319-6589
Secretary
Tiffany Erickson
(360) 840-1914
[email protected]
Player Agent/Equip Mgr Rob Reeder
[email protected]
(425) 923-4183
Sponsor Coord/UIC
Glen Grisham
[email protected]
(360) 722-2725
Safety Officer
Justin Mitchell
[email protected]
(206) 419-8654
Fundraising Coordinator Carolyn Skahan
[email protected]
(360) 224-4973
Coaching Coordinator
Chad Stephenson
[email protected]
(425) 308-8195
Fields Manager
Tom Heaphy
[email protected]
(360) 631-4191
Info Officer/Registrar
Deidre Smith
[email protected]
(425) 750-4859
Fire/EMS/Police: 911
A call to Police/Fire/EMS is always 9-1-1. Do not call the fire or police station’s
business number as it delays the delivery of service. Also, it is always better to
call first and end up not needing their help, than to not call and wished you had.
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Little League Volunteer Application -2014
®
Do not use forms from past years. Use extra paper to complete if additional space is required.
A COPY OF VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION MUST BE
ATTACHED TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION.
Name___________________________________ Date____________________
Address_________________________________________________________
City_ ____________________________ State_ _________Zip______________
Social Security # (mandatory with First Advantage or upon request)________________
Cell Phone
Business Phone
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth_____________________________________________________
Occupation_ _____________________________________________________
Employer________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________
Special professional training, skills, hobbies:____________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Community affiliations (Clubs, Service Organizations, etc.):
_______________________________________________________________
Previous volunteer experience (including baseball/softball and year):
_______________________________________________________________
Do you have children in the program? Yes No
If yes, list full name and
what level?_ _____________________________________________________
Special Certification (CPR, Medical, etc.):_______________________________
Do you have a valid driver’s license: Yes
No
Driver’s License#:_ ________________________________State_ ___________
Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to any crime(s) involving or against
a minor?: Yes
No
If yes, describe each in full:__________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Are there any criminal charges pending against you regarding any crime(s) involving
or against a minor?
Yes
No If yes, describe each in full:______________
__________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been refused participation in any other youth programs? Yes No
If yes, explain:____________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
In which of the following would you like to participate? (Check one or more.)
League Official Coach
Umpire
Field Maintenance
Manager
Scorekeeper
Concession Stand
Other
Please list three references, at least one of which has knowledge of your participation as
a volunteer in a youth program:
Name/Phone
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
AS A CONDITION OF VOLUNTEERING, I give permission for the Little League
organization to conduct background check(s) on me now and as long as I continue to be
active with the organization, which may include a review of sex offender registries (some
of which contain name only searches which may result in a report being generated that
may or may not be me), child abuse and criminal history records. I understand that,
if appointed, my position is conditional upon the league receiving no inappropriate
information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from
liability the local Little League, Little League Baseball, Incorporated, the officers,
employees and volunteers thereof, or any other person or organization that may provide
such information. I also understand that, regardless of previous appointments, Little
League is not obligated to appoint me to a volunteer position. If appointed, I understand
that, prior to the expiration of my term, I am subject to suspension by the President and
removal by the Board of Directors for violation of Little League policies or principles.
Applicant Signature_ _______________________________________ Date_ _________
If Minor/Parent Signature___________________________________Date __________
Applicant Name(please print or type)________________________________________
NOTE: The local Little League and Little League Baseball, Incorporated will not discriminate
against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual
orientation or disability.
LOCAL LEAGUE USE ONLY:
Background check completed by league officer ________________________________
on ____________________________________________________________________
System)s) used for background check (minimum of one must be checked):
Sex Offender Registry
Criminal History Records
*First Advantage
*Please be advised that if you use First Advantage and there is a name match in the few states
where only name match searches can be performed you should notify volunteers that they will
receive a letter directly from LexisNexis in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act containing
information regarding all the criminal records associated with the name, which may not necessarily
be the league volunteer.
Only attach to this application copies of background check
reports that reveal convictions of this application.
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1-02-11-VOLUNTEER APPLICATION 3/28/11
Little League® “Returning” Volunteer Application - 2014
Do not use forms from past years. Use extra paper to complete if additional space is required.
If you filled out a volunteer application last year and your league uses the
background check tools provided by Little League International, please fill
out the returning volunteer application. Otherwise, please use the standard
volunteer application.
You must provide the information to all the questions in this section
Have you ever been convicted or plead guilty to any crime(s) involving or against a minor?
Yes
No
If Yes, describe each in full: ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Are there any criminal charges pending against you regarding any crime(s)
involving or against a minor?
Yes
Please update only the information in this section which has changed since last year.
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: _______ ZIP: ___________
Home Phone: ______________________________ Cell or Work Phone: _________________
E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________________
Driver’s License #: _________________________________________________ State: _______
Occupation: __________________________________________________________________
Employer: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Please list three references, at least one of which has knowledge of your participation
as a volunteer in a youth program:
No
If Yes, describe each in full: ____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been refused participation in any other youth program?
Yes
No
If Yes, explain: _______________________________________________________________
Name / Phone:
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
/ __________________________
/ __________________________
/ __________________________
Special professional training, skills, hobbies:
____________________________________________________________________________
In which of the following would you like to volunteer? (Check one or more)
League Official
Score Keeper
Manager
Concession Stand
Coach
Umpire
Field Maintenance
Other: __________________________
AS A CONDITION OF VOLUNTEERING, I give permission for the Little League organization to conduct background
check(s) on me now and as long as I continue to be active with the organization, which may include a review of
sex offender registries (some of which contain name only searches which may result in a report being generated
that may or may not be me), child abuse and criminal history records. I understand that, if appointed, my position
is conditional upon the league receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and
agree to hold harmless from liability the local Little League, Little League Baseball, Incorporated, the officers,
employees and volunteers thereof, or any other person or organization that may provide such information. I
also understand that, regardless of previous appointments, Little League is not obligated to appoint me to a
volunteer position. If appointed, I understand that, prior to the expiration of my term, I am subject to suspension
by the President and removal by the Board of Directors for violation of Little League policies or principles.
Special Certifications (CPR, Medical, etc):
____________________________________________________________________________
Special Affiliations (Clubs, Service Organizations, etc):
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Previous volunteer experience (including baseball/softball and year(s)):
____________________________________________________________________________
LOCAL LEAGUE USE ONLY:
Background Check completed by league officer ________________________________________________
on _____________________________________________________________________________________
System(s) used for background check (minimum of one must be checked):
Sex Offender Registry
Applicant Name (please print or type): ___________________________________________________
Applicant Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________
If Minor — Parent Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________
NOTE: The local Little League and Little League Baseball, Incorporated will not discriminate against any person on the
basis of race, creed, color, national origin, martial status, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Criminal History Records
*First Advantage
*Please be advised that if you use First Advantage and there is a name match in the few states where only name
match searches can be performed you should notify volunteers that they will recieve a letter directly from First
Advantage in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act containing information regarding all the criminal
association with the name, which may not necessarily be the league volunteer.
Only attach to this application copies of background check
reports that reveal convictions of this application.
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Volunteer Code of Conduct
Must Understand and Comply with Code
(The following is an example of a Volunteer Code of
Conduct Contract which Little Leagues may emulate.)
Stanwood-Camano Little League Board of
The _______________________
Directors has mandated the following Code of Conduct.
All coaches and managers will read this Code of Conduct
and sign in the space provided below, acknowledging that
he or she understands and agrees to comply with the
Code of Conduct. Tear the signature sheet on the dotted
Justin D. Mitchell
line and mail to ____________________________
,
Safety Officer.
____________________
Stanwood-Camano Little League Code of Conduct:
No board member, manager, coach, player or spectator
shall, at any time:
◆ Lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike, or threaten to
strike an official.
◆ Be guilty of heaping personal verbal or physical abuse
upon any official for any real or imaginary belief of a
wrong decision or judgment.
◆ Appear on the field of play, stands, or anywhere on
the Little League complex while in an intoxicated state.
Intoxicated will be defined as an odor or behavior
issue.
◆ Be guilty of gambling upon any play or outcome of
any game with anyone at any time.
◆ Smoke while in the stands or on the playing field or
in any dugout. Smoking will only be permitted in
designated areas which will be 20 feet from any
spectator stands or dugouts.
◆ Be guilty of publicly discussing with spectators in a
derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision or a
personal opinion on any players during the game.
◆ As a manager or coach, be guilty of mingling with
or fraternizing with spectators during the course of
the game.
◆ Speak disrespectfully to any manager, coach, official
or representative of the league.
◆ Be guilty of an objectionable demonstration of dissent
at an official’s decision by throwing of gloves,
helmets, hats, bats, balls, or any other forceful
unsportsman-like action.
◆ Be guilty of tampering or manipulating any league
rosters, schedules, draft positions or selections, official
score books, rankings, financial records or procedures.
◆ Be guilty of using unnecessarily rough tactics in the
play of a game against the body of an opposing player.
◆ Challenge an umpire’s authority. The umpires shall
have the authority and discretion during a game to
penalize the offender according to the infraction up to
and including expulsion from the game.
◆ Be guilty of a physical attack upon any board member,
official manager, coach, player or spectator.
◆ Be guilty of the use of profane, obscene or vulgar
language in any manner at any time.
The Board of Directors will review all infractions of the
Code of Conduct. Depending on the seriousness or
frequency, the board may assess additional disciplinary
action up to and including expulsion from the league.
SCLL
I have read the _____________
Little League Code of Conduct and promise to adhere to its rules and regulations.
_____________________________________________
Print name of Manager
____________________________________________
Team name and division
_____________________________________________
Signature of Manager
____________________________________________
Date
_____________________________________________
Coach #1
____________________________________________
Coach #2
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[email protected]
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Stanwood-Camano Little League
Coaches Fundamental Training for Managers and
Coaches
March 1, 2014
at Camano Chapel.
Fundamentals such as hitting, sliding, fielding, pitching, etc will be covered.
Parents are welcome to attend this clinic. Watch for more information and details, via
Facebook or email.
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Stanwood-Camano Little League
CPR/First Aid Training for Managers and Coaches
2014
North County Fire and EMS teaches CPR/First Aid classes to the public on the second
Saturday of every month. The First Aid Class starts at 8:30 AM followed by the CPR
Class at 11:00 AM. To register, visit:
http://www.northcountyfireems.com/public_information/classes_training/
Fees (Resident): First Aid Class - $10.00 per attendee, CPR Class - $10.00 per
attendee
Camano Island Fire and Rescue (CIFR) teaches CPR/First Aid/AED classes to the
public on the first Thursday of each month, 6-10 p.m. at Vista/Madrona Fire Station.
Island County residents can take the class for free. Register at 360-387-1512.
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Good Procedures to Implement
Checklist for Managers, Coaches, and Umpires
Here are some good procedures
3. Keep loose equipment stored properly
for your league to implement and
4. Have all players remove all personal
jewelry
follow on several required areas
of the safety plan. Requirements
7, 10, 12 and 13 are all included
in the checklists below. These
5. Parents should be encouraged to
provide safety glasses for players
who wear glasses
6. Repair or replace defective equipment
come from several leagues whose
C. Safe Procedures
volunteers are providing safety
Managers and coaches must:
leadership through their efforts
1. Have all players’ medical release
forms with you at every practice
and game
to increase awareness and help
volunteers do the right thing at
the right time.
A. Safe Playing Areas
Regular safety inspections of all fields,
(practice and game), structures, and
dugouts, is the best way to eliminate
conditions that cause accidents.
Managers, coaches, and umpires should
routinely check playing area for:
1. Holes, damage, rough or uneven
spots, slippery areas, and long grass
2. Glass, rocks, foreign objects
2. Have a first aid kit with you all
practices and games
3. Have access to a telephone in case
of emergencies
4. Know where the closest emergency
shelter is in case of severe weather
5. Ensure warm-up procedures have
been completed by all players
6. Stress the importance of paying
attention, no “horse playing allowed”
7. Instruct the players on proper
fundamentals of the game to
ensure safe participation
3. Damage to screens or fences,
including holes, sharp edges,
or loose edges
8. Each practice should have at least
2 coaches in case of an emergency
4. Unsafe conditions around backstop,
pitcher’s mound, or warning track
D. Weather Conditions
5. Proper attire by the catcher at all
times, including in the bull pens
and in between innings
1. Check the weather forecast before
leaving for a game or practice
B. Safe Equipment
All equipment shall be inspected before
each use. Regular safety inspection
of equipment is essential. Managers,
coaches, and umpires should:
1. Be sure all equipment is LL approved
2. Inspect all bats, helmets, and other
equipment on a regular basis. Dispose
of unsafe equipment properly.
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Before the Storm
2. Watch for signs of an approaching
storm
3. Postpone outdoor activities if storms
are imminent
Approaching Thunderstorm
1. Take caution when you hear thunder.
If you hear thunder, you are close
enough to get struck by lightening.
During a game, the umpire will
clear the field in the event of an
approaching storm.
2. Move to a safe environment
immediately. Do not go under a
tree or stay in the dugout.
3. If lightening is occurring and there
is not sturdy shelter near, get inside
a hard top automobile and keep the
window up.
4. Stay away from water, metal pipes,
and telephone lines.
5. Unplug appliances not necessary
for obtaining weather information.
Avoid the telephone except for
emergency use only.
6. Turn off air conditioners.
If caught outdoors & no shelter exists
1. Find a low spot away from trees,
fences, light poles, and flagpoles.
Make sure the site you pick is not
prone to flooding.
2. If in the woods, take cover under
shorter trees.
3. If you feel your skin begin to tingle
or your hair feels like it’s standing
on end, squat low to the ground,
balancing on the balls of your feet.
Make yourself the smallest possible
target, tuck your head between
your legs, and minimize your contact
with the ground.
What to do if someone is struck
by lightning
1. The person who has been struck
will carry no electrical charge;
therefore, they are safe to touch.
2. Call 9-1-1 as soon as possible
for help.
3. Check for burns to the body.
4. Give first aid as needed.
5. If breathing and/or heartbeat have
stopped, perform CPR until EMS
arrives.
6. Contact the league Safety Officer
or President ASAP.
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Comotio Cardis continued from pg 7
individuals need to be trained in CPR,
and emergency equipment needs to be
available at organized sporting events
Surviving a Comotio Cordis Event
The 16% of patients who survive
a comotio cordis event have three
things in common:
1. Early recognition of the arrest
2. Treatment with CPR and early
defibrillation
3. Since it might not be feasible to have
local EMS agencies stand by at every
organized game, educating coaches
and parents about this potentially
fatal injury is a must.
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North Issaquah, Washington, Little League
Umpire Guidelines
Coaches and other responsible
The increase in numbers of communitybased automated external defibrillators
(AED’s) is an important development
in the ability to resolve ventricular
fibrillation. In the absence of available
defibrillation, early institution of CPR,
along with rapid activation of the local
ACLS EMS system, is the next best
solution. Survival rates rapidly drop
to zero when interventions are delayed.
Chest strike protection is available,
although not widely used. Some cases
of Comotio cordis have occurred to
those who routinely wear protective
gear, like baseball catchers. Softer
“safety” baseballs are available and
reduce the risk; however, there still
remains a chance of a Comotio cordis
event occurring, even with their use.
Protective gear is beneficial, but also
might add a false sense of security.
When EMS responds to an athlete-down
call, the possibility of a Comotio cordis
event should always be considered, even
though it’s rare. A Comotio cordis event
is one time when a pediatric arrest is not
due to airway compromise. Maintaining
certification and familiarity with both
current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced
Life Support) protocols is of great
importance. The odds are you might
never see a Comotio cordis event in
your career; however, knowledge of
the processes involved, as well as being
properly prepared for one, are signs of
a true professional.
Before the Game —
Meet at home plate
During the Game —
Umpires and Coaches
• Introduce plate and base umpires,
managers/coaches
• Receive official lineup cards from
each team
• Discuss any local playing rules
(time limit, playing boundaries, etc.)
• Discuss the strike zone
• Discuss unsportsmanlike conduct
by the players
• Discuss the innings pitched by a
pitcher rule
• Clarify calling the game due to
weather or darkness
• Inspect playing field for unsafe
conditions
• Discuss legal pitching motions or
balks, if needed
• Discuss no head-first slides,
no on-deck circle rules
• Get two game balls from home team
• Be sure players are not wearing
any jewelry
• Be sure players are in uniform
(shirts in, hats on)
• Inspect equipment for damage and to
meet regulations
• Ensure that games start promptly
• Encourage coaches to help speed play
by having catchers and players on the
bench prepared and ready to take the
field with two outs
• Make sure catchers are wearing the
proper safety equipment
• Continually monitor the field for
safety and playability
• Pitchers warming up in foul territory
must have a spotter and catcher with
full equipment
• Keep game moving — one minute
or eight pitches to warm up the
pitcher between innings or in case
of mid-inning replacement
• Make calls loud and clear, signalling
each properly
• Umpires should be in position to
make the call
• No protesting of any judgment calls
by the umpire
• Managers are responsible for keeping
their fans and players on their best
behavior
• Encourage everyone to think
“Safety First!”
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Copy and provide to umpires for reference.
(Editor’s Note: The article, at this
point, goes into the cardiac function
with technical information. For a
full transcript, see EMS Magazine.)
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March 2004 · Volume 11/Number 2
Continuing the Little League tradition of making it “safer for the kids.”
Requirement 8
of 13 To Meet Safety Plan Minimum Requirements
Using Facility Surveys
What exactly is the National Facility
Survey, and how does it help? Many
people think filling it out one time will
“cover their bases” for years to come.
The truth is, you won’t know what has
changed at your facility if you don’t
look. Use the survey to look for concerns
and ways to improve, even if facilities
haven’t deteriorated. If an area has
gotten worse, this
is the perfect
reminder to work
on it now. The
worst situation
your league can
face is fixing a
hole in a field or
a broken seat in
your bleachers
only after a child
or parent is injured.
allows the batter to see the ball right
out of the pitcher’s hand and react faster
to avoid injuries from wild pitches.
Have you considered breakaway or
quick-release bases? Studies continue
to show leg, ankle and foot injuries –
the majority of base runners’ injuries –
can largely be avoided with these
safety devices.
• Do you test light levels annually
before each season?
• Do you have an electrician check
lights’ electrical system for safety
annually?
• Do you clearly separate parking
areas from spectator areas?
Safety takes effort: (above) Adding protective tubing to fence tops reduces risk
Some questions
of players being injured reaching for home-run balls; (top right) bleachers are
suggest changes to
more safe with handrails and back guards; (below) ball returns help get balls
into play safely; (bottom) and safety bases reduce sliding injuries.
avoid injuries that
have not and need
not happen. Here are a few to consider:
Quick Hitters:
If your concession stand is by homeplate
and no one has been hit by a foul
ball, count yourself lucky and consider
overhead netting. People standing
with their backs to the field don’t
respond quickly. The same is true
for fields that share a common foul
line and spectator area.
Dark screening at backstop and center
field is a major league upgrade at minor
league prices. An inexpensive pitcher’s
eye, the wood or fabric dark screening
behind the catcher on the backstop,
helps pitchers more quickly pick up a
ball off the bat, and react. The batter’s
eye, behind the pitcher in center field,
• Do you use double first bases?
• Do you ground metal bleachers?
• Do you inspect wooden
bleachers annually?
• Do you have telephone access
at all fields?
• Do you provide first aid kits to
all teams?
These are all part of the Facility
Survey. Taking a fresh look each
year at your fields can help your
league avoid accidents and injuries
that you didn’t even know could
happen. If you adopt these
changes, you need never know.
• Do bleachers have hand and
back guard rails if required
(see local codes)?
• Do you install warning
tracks for all fields?
• Do you have fenced, limited
access bull pens?
• Do you provide fence caps to
protect fielders from injury on
wire fence edges?
17
2014
Stanwood-Camano Little League
01
447-01-20
Stanwood
Rick Randall
WA
Justin Mitchell
P.O. Box 455
28614 69th Drive NW
Stanwood
Stanwood
WA
98292
WA
98292
360-618-3903
206-419-8654
360-618-3903
206-419-8654
[email protected]
[email protected]
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01Camano Ctr
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02Cedarhome El
0.00
180.00
200.00 200.00
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18.00
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19.00
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200.00
200.00 200.00
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0.00
200.00
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05Heritage 1
10.00
300.00
300.00 300.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
40.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
06Heritage 2
10.00
300.00
300.00 300.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
35.00
07Heritage 3
4.00
250.00
250.00 250.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
35.00
25.00
25.00
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08SHS BB JV
10.00
300.00
340.00 340.00
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30.00
09SHS Campus N
0.00
200.00
180.00 200.00
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17.00
19.00
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0.00
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18.00
19.00
25.00
11SHS SB JV
0.00
200.00
200.00 200.00
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25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
25.00
12Stanwood El
0.00
200.00
200.00 200.00
14.00
17.00
20.00
0.00
17.00
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0.00
13Stanwood Mdl
0.00
300.00
300.00 300.00
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30.00
30.00
0.00
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14Twin City El E
0.00
200.00
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0.00
200.00
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Early Bird Date: April 01, 2014
Final Deadline Date: August 01, 2014
Little League International
PO Box 3485
Williamsport, PA 17701-0485
Little League International
539 US Route 15 Hwy
S. Williamsport, PA 17702
19
No.
Questions
How many cars can park in designated
parking areas for this field?
How many people will your bleachers
2
seat for this field?
3.a. Are the bleachers made of wood on this
field?
1
3.b. Are the bleachers made of metal on this
field?
01Caman 02Cedarh 03Church 04Elger 05Heritag 06Heritag 07Heritag
o Ctr
ome El
Ck Park Bay Elem e 1
e2
e3
1-50
1-50
1-50
1-50
51-100
51-100
51-100
1-100
None/NA 1-100
1-100
1-100
1-100
1-100
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
3.c.
Are bleachers for this field made of
material other than wood or metal?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
4
If bleachers are made of metal, is a
ground wire attached to a ground rod?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
5
If bleachers are made of wood, are they
inspected annually for safety?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
6
Is there a safety railing at the top/back of No
bleachers for this field?
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
7
Is there a handrail up the sides of
bleachers for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
8.a. Is permanent telephone service available
for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
8.b. Is cellular telephone service available for
this field?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.a. Is a permanent public address system
available for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
9.b. Is a portable public address system
available for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
10
Is there a pressbox for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
11
Is there a scoreboard for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
12
Are adequate bathroom facilities
available for this field?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13
Are permanent concession stands
available for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
14
Are mobile concession stands available
for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
15
Is this field completely fenced?
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
16.a. Is the fencing made of chainlink on this
field?
16.b. Is the fencing made of wood on this field? No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
16.c. Is the fencing made of wire on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
17.a. Is the basepath material on this field is
sand, clay or soil mix?
No
17.b. Is the basepath material on this field is
ground burnt brick?
No
17.c Is the basepath material on this field
other than sand, clay, soil mix or ground...
17.d If yes to other material, what is the
basepath material on this field?
Grass
20
No.
Questions
18.a. Is non-caustic lime used to mark the
baselines on this field?
18.b. Is spray paint used to mark the baselines
on this field?
18.c. Is commerical marking used to mark the
baselines on this field?
01Caman 02Cedarh 03Church 04Elger 05Heritag 06Heritag 07Heritag
o Ctr
ome El
Ck Park Bay Elem e 1
e2
e3
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
19
Is the infield surface grass?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
20
Does this field have a conventional dirt
pitching mound?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
21
Does this field have a temporary pitching No
mound?
No
No
No
No
No
No
22
Are there foul poles on this field?
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
23
Is there a backstop behind home plate on Yes
this field?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
24.a. Is there an outfield warning track for this No
field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
24.b. If yes, what width is the warning track?
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No
0.00
25
Is there a batter's eye (screen/covering) at No
center field on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
26
Is there a pitcher's eye (screen/covering)
behind home plate on this field?
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
27
Does this field have protective fences in
front of the dugouts?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
28
Is there a protected on-deck batter's area No
on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
29
Are fenced limited access bull pens
available for this field?
Is a first aid kit provided for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
31.a. Do bleachers for this field have overhead
screens for spectator foul ball protec...
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
31.b. Do bleachers for this field have fencing
behind for spectator foul ball protecti...
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
34.a. Are light levels at/above Little League
standards?
34.b. Light levels on this field are not known?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
35.a. Are there wood poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
35.b. Are there steel poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
35.c. Are there concrete poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Is the electrical wiring to each pole on
this field is underground?
No
No
No
No
No
No
30
32
33
36
Do your bases disengage from their
anchors? (Mandatory since 2008)
Is this field lighted?
21
No
No.
Questions
Are there ground wires connnected to
ground rods on each pole on this field?
38.a. Was the electrical system on this field
tested/inspected in last two years?
38.b. What month/year was electrical system
testing done on this field?
37
01Caman 02Cedarh 03Church 04Elger 05Heritag 06Heritag 07Heritag
o Ctr
ome El
Ck Park Bay Elem e 1
e2
e3
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
39.b. Were the light levels on this field
tested/inspected by a qualified technician?
No
No
No
No
No
No
40.a. Does field have limitation on amount of
time for practice?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
40.b. Does field have limitation on number of
teams or games?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
40.c. Does field have limitation on scheduling
and/or timing?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
41.a. Is this field owned by a municipality?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
41.b. Is this field owned by a school?
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
41.c. Is this field owned by a league?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
42.a. Municipality is responsible for
operational energy costs on this field?
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
42.b. School is responsible for operational
energy costs on this field?
42.c. League is responsible for operational
energy costs on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
43.a. Municipality is responsible for
operational maintenance on this field?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
43.b. School is responsible for operational
maintenance on this field?
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
43.c. League is responsible for operational
maintenance on this field?
44.a. Municipality is responsible for
improvements on this field?
44.b. School is responsible for improvements
on this field?
44.c. League is responsible for improvements
on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
44.d. Other group is responsible for
improvements on this field?
45.a. Is T-ball and Minor League baseball
played on this field?
45.b. Is Major division baseball played on this
field?
45.c. Is Junior, Senior and Big League baseball
played on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
38.c. Were the light levels on this field
tested/inspected in the last two years?
38.d. What month/year was the light level
testing done on this field?
39.a. Was the electrical system on this field
tested/inspected by a qualified technici...
22
No
No.
Questions
45.d. Is Challenger League baseball played on
this field?
45.e. Is 50-70 League played on this field?
01Caman 02Cedarh 03Church 04Elger 05Heritag 06Heritag 07Heritag
o Ctr
ome El
Ck Park Bay Elem e 1
e2
e3
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
46.a. Is T-ball and Minor League softball
played on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
46.b. Is Major League softball played on this
field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
46.c. Is Junior, Senior and Big League softball No
played on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
46.d. Is Challenger League softball played on
this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will tournaments be hosted on this field? No
No
No
No
No
No
No
47
23
No.
Questions
How many cars can park in designated
parking areas for this field?
How many people will your bleachers
2
seat for this field?
3.a. Are the bleachers made of wood on this
field?
1
3.b. Are the bleachers made of metal on this
field?
08SHS
BB JV
1-50
09SHS
10SHS
11SHS
Campus NCampus S SB JV
1-50
51-100
51-100
12Stanwo 13Stanwo 14Twin
od El
od Mdl City El E
1-50
1-50
1-50
1-100
1-100
1-100
1-100
1-100
1-100
None/NA
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
3.c.
Are bleachers for this field made of
material other than wood or metal?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
4
If bleachers are made of metal, is a
ground wire attached to a ground rod?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
5
If bleachers are made of wood, are they
inspected annually for safety?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
6
Is there a safety railing at the top/back of No
bleachers for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
7
Is there a handrail up the sides of
bleachers for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
8.a. Is permanent telephone service available
for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
8.b. Is cellular telephone service available for
this field?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
9.a. Is a permanent public address system
available for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
9.b. Is a portable public address system
available for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
10
Is there a pressbox for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
11
Is there a scoreboard for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
12
Are adequate bathroom facilities
available for this field?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
13
Are permanent concession stands
available for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
14
Are mobile concession stands available
for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
15
Is this field completely fenced?
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
16.a. Is the fencing made of chainlink on this
field?
16.b. Is the fencing made of wood on this field? No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
16.c. Is the fencing made of wire on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
17.a. Is the basepath material on this field is
sand, clay or soil mix?
No
17.b. Is the basepath material on this field is
ground burnt brick?
No
17.c Is the basepath material on this field
other than sand, clay, soil mix or ground...
17.d If yes to other material, what is the
basepath material on this field?
24
No.
Questions
18.a. Is non-caustic lime used to mark the
baselines on this field?
18.b. Is spray paint used to mark the baselines
on this field?
18.c. Is commerical marking used to mark the
baselines on this field?
08SHS
BB JV
Yes
09SHS
10SHS
11SHS
Campus NCampus S SB JV
Yes
Yes
Yes
12Stanwo 13Stanwo 14Twin
od El
od Mdl City El E
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
19
Is the infield surface grass?
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
20
Does this field have a conventional dirt
pitching mound?
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
21
Does this field have a temporary pitching No
mound?
No
No
No
No
No
No
22
Are there foul poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
23
Is there a backstop behind home plate on Yes
this field?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
24.a. Is there an outfield warning track for this No
field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
24.b. If yes, what width is the warning track?
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
No
0.00
25
Is there a batter's eye (screen/covering) at No
center field on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
26
Is there a pitcher's eye (screen/covering)
behind home plate on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
27
Does this field have protective fences in
front of the dugouts?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
28
Is there a protected on-deck batter's area No
on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
29
Are fenced limited access bull pens
available for this field?
Is a first aid kit provided for this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
31.a. Do bleachers for this field have overhead
screens for spectator foul ball protec...
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
31.b. Do bleachers for this field have fencing
behind for spectator foul ball protecti...
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
34.a. Are light levels at/above Little League
standards?
34.b. Light levels on this field are not known?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
35.a. Are there wood poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
35.b. Are there steel poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
35.c. Are there concrete poles on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Is the electrical wiring to each pole on
this field is underground?
No
No
No
No
No
No
30
32
33
36
Do your bases disengage from their
anchors? (Mandatory since 2008)
Is this field lighted?
25
No
No.
Questions
08SHS
BB JV
No
09SHS
10SHS
11SHS
Campus NCampus S SB JV
No
No
No
12Stanwo 13Stanwo 14Twin
od El
od Mdl City El E
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
39.b. Were the light levels on this field
tested/inspected by a qualified technician?
No
No
No
No
No
No
40.a. Does field have limitation on amount of
time for practice?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
40.b. Does field have limitation on number of
teams or games?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
40.c. Does field have limitation on scheduling
and/or timing?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
41.a. Is this field owned by a municipality?
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
41.b. Is this field owned by a school?
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
41.c. Is this field owned by a league?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
42.a. Municipality is responsible for
operational energy costs on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
42.b. School is responsible for operational
energy costs on this field?
42.c. League is responsible for operational
energy costs on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
43.a. Municipality is responsible for
operational maintenance on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
43.b. School is responsible for operational
maintenance on this field?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
43.c. League is responsible for operational
maintenance on this field?
44.a. Municipality is responsible for
improvements on this field?
44.b. School is responsible for improvements
on this field?
44.c. League is responsible for improvements
on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
44.d. Other group is responsible for
improvements on this field?
45.a. Is T-ball and Minor League baseball
played on this field?
45.b. Is Major division baseball played on this
field?
45.c. Is Junior, Senior and Big League baseball
played on this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Are there ground wires connnected to
ground rods on each pole on this field?
38.a. Was the electrical system on this field
tested/inspected in last two years?
38.b. What month/year was electrical system
testing done on this field?
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38.c. Were the light levels on this field
tested/inspected in the last two years?
38.d. What month/year was the light level
testing done on this field?
39.a. Was the electrical system on this field
tested/inspected by a qualified technici...
26
No
No.
Questions
08SHS
BB JV
No
09SHS
10SHS
11SHS
Campus NCampus S SB JV
No
No
No
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No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
46.a. Is T-ball and Minor League softball
played on this field?
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
46.b. Is Major League softball played on this
field?
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
46.c. Is Junior, Senior and Big League softball No
played on this field?
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
46.d. Is Challenger League softball played on
this field?
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Will tournaments be hosted on this field? No
No
No
No
No
No
No
45.d. Is Challenger League baseball played on
this field?
45.e. Is 50-70 League played on this field?
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No.
Questions
How many cars can park in designated
parking areas for this field?
How many people will your bleachers
2
seat for this field?
3.a. Are the bleachers made of wood on this
field?
1
3.b. Are the bleachers made of metal on this
field?
15Twin 16Utsalad
City El W y El
1-50
1-50
1-100
1-100
No
No
Yes
Yes
3.c.
Are bleachers for this field made of
material other than wood or metal?
No
No
4
If bleachers are made of metal, is a
ground wire attached to a ground rod?
Yes
Yes
5
If bleachers are made of wood, are they
inspected annually for safety?
No
No
6
Is there a safety railing at the top/back of No
bleachers for this field?
No
7
Is there a handrail up the sides of
bleachers for this field?
Yes
No
8.a. Is permanent telephone service available
for this field?
No
No
8.b. Is cellular telephone service available for
this field?
Yes
Yes
9.a. Is a permanent public address system
available for this field?
No
No
9.b. Is a portable public address system
available for this field?
No
No
10
Is there a pressbox for this field?
No
No
11
Is there a scoreboard for this field?
No
No
12
Are adequate bathroom facilities
available for this field?
Yes
Yes
13
Are permanent concession stands
available for this field?
No
No
14
Are mobile concession stands available
for this field?
No
No
15
Is this field completely fenced?
No
No
Yes
16.a. Is the fencing made of chainlink on this
field?
16.b. Is the fencing made of wood on this field? No
Yes
16.c. Is the fencing made of wire on this field?
No
No
Yes
17.a. Is the basepath material on this field is
sand, clay or soil mix?
No
17.b. Is the basepath material on this field is
ground burnt brick?
No
17.c Is the basepath material on this field
other than sand, clay, soil mix or ground...
17.d If yes to other material, what is the
basepath material on this field?
No
Yes
No
No
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No.
Questions
18.a. Is non-caustic lime used to mark the
baselines on this field?
18.b. Is spray paint used to mark the baselines
on this field?
18.c. Is commerical marking used to mark the
baselines on this field?
15Twin 16Utsalad
City El W y El
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
19
Is the infield surface grass?
No
No
20
Does this field have a conventional dirt
pitching mound?
No
No
21
Does this field have a temporary pitching No
mound?
No
22
Are there foul poles on this field?
No
23
Is there a backstop behind home plate on Yes
this field?
No
Yes
24.a. Is there an outfield warning track for this No
field?
No
24.b. If yes, what width is the warning track?
0.00
0.00
25
Is there a batter's eye (screen/covering) at No
center field on this field?
No
26
Is there a pitcher's eye (screen/covering)
behind home plate on this field?
No
No
27
Does this field have protective fences in
front of the dugouts?
Yes
Yes
28
Is there a protected on-deck batter's area No
on this field?
No
29
Are fenced limited access bull pens
available for this field?
Is a first aid kit provided for this field?
No
No
Yes
Yes
31.a. Do bleachers for this field have overhead
screens for spectator foul ball protec...
No
No
31.b. Do bleachers for this field have fencing
behind for spectator foul ball protecti...
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
34.a. Are light levels at/above Little League
standards?
34.b. Light levels on this field are not known?
No
No
No
No
35.a. Are there wood poles on this field?
No
No
35.b. Are there steel poles on this field?
No
No
35.c. Are there concrete poles on this field?
No
No
Is the electrical wiring to each pole on
this field is underground?
No
No
30
32
33
36
Do your bases disengage from their
anchors? (Mandatory since 2008)
Is this field lighted?
29
No.
Questions
Are there ground wires connnected to
ground rods on each pole on this field?
38.a. Was the electrical system on this field
tested/inspected in last two years?
38.b. What month/year was electrical system
testing done on this field?
37
15Twin 16Utsalad
City El W y El
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
39.b. Were the light levels on this field
tested/inspected by a qualified technician?
No
40.a. Does field have limitation on amount of
time for practice?
Yes
No
40.b. Does field have limitation on number of
teams or games?
Yes
No
40.c. Does field have limitation on scheduling
and/or timing?
Yes
No
41.a. Is this field owned by a municipality?
No
No
41.b. Is this field owned by a school?
Yes
Yes
41.c. Is this field owned by a league?
No
No
42.a. Municipality is responsible for
operational energy costs on this field?
No
No
42.b. School is responsible for operational
energy costs on this field?
42.c. League is responsible for operational
energy costs on this field?
No
No
No
No
43.a. Municipality is responsible for
operational maintenance on this field?
No
No
43.b. School is responsible for operational
maintenance on this field?
Yes
Yes
43.c. League is responsible for operational
maintenance on this field?
44.a. Municipality is responsible for
improvements on this field?
44.b. School is responsible for improvements
on this field?
44.c. League is responsible for improvements
on this field?
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
44.d. Other group is responsible for
improvements on this field?
45.a. Is T-ball and Minor League baseball
played on this field?
45.b. Is Major division baseball played on this
field?
45.c. Is Junior, Senior and Big League baseball
played on this field?
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
38.c. Were the light levels on this field
tested/inspected in the last two years?
38.d. What month/year was the light level
testing done on this field?
39.a. Was the electrical system on this field
tested/inspected by a qualified technici...
30
No.
Questions
45.d. Is Challenger League baseball played on
this field?
45.e. Is 50-70 League played on this field?
15Twin 16Utsalad
City El W y El
No
No
No
No
46.a. Is T-ball and Minor League softball
played on this field?
No
No
46.b. Is Major League softball played on this
field?
No
No
46.c. Is Junior, Senior and Big League softball No
played on this field?
No
46.d. Is Challenger League softball played on
this field?
No
No
Will tournaments be hosted on this field? No
No
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This page confirms the completion of the 2014 online Facility Survey
Stanwood-Camano Little League
League Name
01
District #
447-01-20
League ID #
Submit this page with your hardcopy ASAP plan rather than the completed 2014 Facility Survey
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SCLL Baseball Fields
SCLL Softball Fields
Camano Center - (Major, AAA, AA, T-ball) *
160 Can Ku Road
Camano Island, Washington 98282
Church Creek Campus - (Junior, Major) *
7568 272nd St NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Cedarhome Elementary - (T-ball) *
27911 68th Ave NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Use soccer fields
Stanwood High School - (Minor field) *
7569 272nd St NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Church Creek Park - (AA, A)
27099 72nd Avenue Northwest
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Stanwood High School - (Rookie field) *
7494 276th St NW (Lower lot - Stanwood Sr Ctr)
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Elger Bay Elementary - (Rookie, T-ball) *
1810 Elger Bay Rd.
Camano Island, Washington 98282
Heritage Park *
9700 276th St NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
#1 – Junior 60’ x 90’ field
#2 – 46’ x 60’ limited use
#3 – Major, AAA, AA
Stanwood Elementary - (AA, A, T-ball) *
10227 273rd Pl NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Stanwood Middle School
st
10227 271 St NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Practice (Junior, Senior) use 60’ x 90’
T-ball practice on outfield *
Stanwood High School *
nd
7400 272nd St NW (Enter off of 272 St)
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Junior - JV Field, Senior - 60’x 90’ field
Twin City Elementary
nd
26211 72 Ave NW
Stanwood, Washington 98292
Utsalady Elementary - (Rookie, T-ball) *
608 Arrowhead Rd
Stanwood, Washington 98292
*Fields needing Port-a-Potties
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Equipment Checklist
Keep Your Players Safer
safety on the field? Do you know which optional
items can help keep players safer? Check out the
following list for ideas and reminders.
REQUIRED PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Defense
❑ Athletic supporter – all male players
❑ Metal, fiber, or plastic type cup – all male catchers
❑ Catcher’s helmet and mask, with “dangling” throat
guard; NO skull caps – all catchers; must be worn during
pitcher warm-up, infield practice, while batter is in box
❑ Catcher’s mitt – all baseball catchers
❑ Chest protector and leg protectors – all catchers; must
be worn while batter is in box; long model chest protector
required for Little League (Majors) and younger catchers
Offense
❑ Helmet meeting NOCSAE standards – all batters, base
runners, and players in coaches boxes
❑ Helmet chinstrap – all helmets made to have chinstrap
(with snap buttons, etc.)
❑ Regulation-sized ball for the game and division being
played; marked RS for regular season or RS-T for regular
season and tournament in baseball
❑ Regulation-sized bat – all batters; Little League (Majors)
and younger baseball divisions must have bat marked with
BPF 1.15 beginning in 2009
❑ Non-wood bats must have a grip of cork, tape, or
composite material, and must extend a minimum of
10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape is prohibited.
REQUIRED FIELD EQUIPMENT
❑ 1st, 2nd and 3rd bases that disengage from their anchors
❑ Pitcher’s plate and home plate
❑ Players’ benches behind protective fences
❑ Protective backstop and sideline fences
OPTIONAL PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Defense
❑ Metal, fiber, or plastic type cup – any player,
esp. infielders
❑ Pelvic protector – any female, esp. catchers
❑ Heart Guard/XO Heart Shield/Female Rib Guard –
any defensive player, esp. pitchers, infielders
❑ Game-Face Safety Mask – any player, esp. infielders
❑ Goggles/shatterproof glasses – any player, esp. infielders
or those with vision limitations
Offense
❑ Helmet – adults in coaches boxes
❑ Helmet with Face Guards or C-Flap meeting NOCSAE
standards – all batters, esp. in younger divisions
❑ Mouth guard – batters, defensive players
❑ Goggles/Shatterproof glasses – any player, esp. those with
vision limitations
❑ Batters vest/Heart Guard/Heart Shield/Female Rib
Guard – any batter
❑ Regulation-sized reduced impact ball
OPTIONAL FIELD EQUIPMENT
❑ Double 1st base that disengages from its anchor
❑ Baseball mound for pitcher’s plate
❑ Portable pitchers baseball mound with pitcher’s plate
❑ Protective/padded cover for fence tops
❑ Foul ball return in backstop fencing
IMPORTANT:
Do you know what equipment is required for player
BPF RULE GOES INTO EFFECT
FOR BASEBALL DIVISIONS
Buying bats for your league’s baseball divisions? If it is
composite metal, make sure it has the BPF 1.15 label. Bats in
use in Little League Baseball (Majors Division and younger)
must have the new bat performance factor listed on the bat.
Unless this marking is present, the bat will be removed from games.
Little League officials are aware some bats do not have the required
markings but are Little League approved. And some of the bats on
the approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking,
depending on when they were manufactured and licensed.
Little League is building a list of bats that are approved but do not
have the BPF marking due to special circumstances. For these bats,
the eligibility for play will be extended until December 31, 2009. As
Little League is made aware of bats that meet the BPF rule for this
extension, the bats will be added to the list.
ONLY bats with a BPF 1.15 marking or that are listed below will
be allowed for use in the Little League (Majors) Baseball and
younger divisions in 2009.
Non-BPF-marked bats approved until Dec. 31, 2009:
Adidas – Vanquish (blue design) A newer model of this bat, also
named Vanquish with copper and black markings, has the proper
labeling, so is therefore not subject to the one-year rule.
DeMarini – Black Coyote, Rogue, Distance, Rumble, Tengu,
Mach 10, Patriot
Easton – LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1,
Louisville Slugger – YB31
NIKE – Areo
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Spring 2009
5
Little League® Baseball & Softball
CLAIM FORM INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING — It is important that parents/guardians and players note that: Protective equipment cannot prevent all
injuries a player might receive while participating in baseball/softball.
To expedite league personnel’s reporting of injuries, we have prepared guidelines to use as a checklist in completing reports. It
will save time -- and speed your payment of claims.
The NUFI Accident Master Policy acquired through Little League contains an “Excess Coverage Provision” whereby all
personal and/or group insurance shall be used first.
The Accident Claim Form must be fully completed, including a Social Security Number, for processing.
To help explain insurance coverage to parents/guardians refer to What Parents Should Know on the internet that should be
reproduced on your league’s letterhead and distributed to parents/guardians of all participants at registration time.
If injuries occur, initially it is necessary to determine whether claimant’s parents/guardians or the claimant has other insurance
such as group, employer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, etc., which pays benefits. (This information should be obtained at the
time of registration prior to tryouts.) If such coverage is provided, the claim must be filed first with the primary company
under which the parent/guardian or claimant is insured.
When filing a claim, all medical costs should be fully itemized and forwarded to Little League International. If no other
insurance is in effect, a letter from the parent’s/guardian’s or claimant’s employer explaining the lack of group or employer
insurance should accompany the claim form.
The NUFI Accident Policy is acquired by leagues, not parents, and provides comprehensive coverage at an affordable cost.
Accident coverage is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. This is a brief description of
the coverage available under the policy. The policy will contain limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions.
The current insurance rates would not be possible without your help in stressing safety programs at the local level. The ASAP
manual, League Safety Officer Program Kit, is recommended for use by your Safety Officer.
TREATMENT OF DENTAL INJURIES
Deferred Dental Treatment for claims or injuries occurring in 2002 and beyond: If the insured incurs injury to sound, natural
teeth and necessary treatment requires that dental treatment for that injury must be postponed to a date more than 52 weeks
after the date of the injury due to, but not limited to, the physiological changes occurring to an insured who is a growing
child, we will pay the lesser of the maximum benefit of $1,500.00 or the reasonable expense incurred for the deferred dental
treatment. Reasonable expenses incurred for deferred dental treatment are only covered if they are incurred on or before the
insured’s 23rd birthday. Reasonable Expenses incurred for deferred root canal therapy are only covered if they are incurred
within 104 weeks after the date the Injury is sustained.
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CHECKLIST FOR PREPARING CLAIM FORM
1.Print or type all information.
2.Complete all portions of the claim form before mailing to our office.
3.Be sure to include league name and league ID number.
PART I - CLAIMANT, OR PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN(S), IF CLAIMANT IS A MINOR
1.The adult claimant or parent(s)/guardians(s) must sign this section, if the claimant is a minor.
2.Give the name and address of the injured person, along with the name and address of the parent(s)/guardian(s), if claimant
is a minor.
3.Fill out all sections, including check marks in the appropriate boxes for all categories. Do not leave any section blank.
This will cause a delay in processing your claim and a copy of the claim form will be returned to you for completion.
4. It is mandatory to forward information on other insurance. Without that information there will be a delay in processing
your claim. If no insurance, written verification from each parent/spouse employer must be submitted.
5.Be certain all necessary papers are attached to the claim form. (See instruction 3.) Only itemized bills are acceptable.
6.On dental claims, it is necessary to submit charges to the major medical and dental insurance company of the claimant,
or parent(s)/guardian(s) if claimant is a minor. “Accident-related treatment to whole, sound, natural teeth as a direct and
independent result of an accident” must be stated on the form and bills. Please forward a copy of the insurance company’s
response to Little League International. Include the claimant’s name, league ID, and year of the injury on the form.
PART II - LEAGUE STATEMENT
1.This section must be filled out, signed and dated by the league official.
2.Fill out all sections, including check marks in the appropriate boxes for all categories. Do not leave any section blank.
This will cause a delay in processing your claim and a copy of the claim form will be returned to you for completion.
IMPORTANT: Notification of a claim should be filed with Little League International within 20 days of the
incident for the current season.
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05-013-09 rev. 10/1/12
LITTLE LEAGUE® BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL
ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS
Send Completed Form To:
LittleLeague®International
539USRoute15Hwy,POBox3485
WilliamsportPA17701-0485
Accident Claim Contact Numbers:
Phone:570-327-1674Fax:570-326-9280
Accident & Health (U.S.)
1. Thisformmustbecompletedbyparents(ifclaimantisunder19yearsofage)andaleagueofficialandforwardedtoLittleLeague
Headquarterswithin20daysaftertheaccident.Aphotocopyofthisformshouldbemadeandkeptbytheclaimant/parent.Initialmedical/
dentaltreatmentmustberenderedwithin30daysoftheLittleLeagueaccident.
2. Itemizedbillsincludingdescriptionofservice,dateofservice,procedureanddiagnosiscodesformedicalservices/suppliesand/orother
documentationrelatedtoclaimforbenefitsaretobeprovidedwithin90daysaftertheaccidentdate.Innoeventshallsuchproofbe
furnishedlaterthan12monthsfromthedatethemedicalexpensewasincurred.
3. Whenotherinsuranceispresent,parentsorclaimantmustforwardcopiesoftheExplanationofBenefitsorNotice/LetterofDenialfor
eachchargedirectlytoLittleLeagueHeadquarters,evenifthechargesdonotexceedthedeductibleoftheprimaryinsuranceprogram.
4. Policyprovidesbenefitsforeligiblemedicalexpensesincurredwithin52weeksoftheaccident,subjecttoExcessCoverageand
Exclusionprovisionsoftheplan.
5. Limiteddeferredmedical/dentalbenefitsmaybeavailablefornecessarytreatmentincurredafter52weeks.Refertoinsurancebrochure
providedtotheleaguepresident,orcontactLittleLeagueHeadquarterswithintheyearofinjury.
6.AccidentClaimFormmustbefullycompleted-includingSocialSecurityNumber(SSN)-forprocessing.
LeagueName
LeagueI.D.
NameofInjuredPerson/Claimant PART1
SSN
DateofBirth(MM/DD/YY)
Age
Sex
Female Male
HomePhone(Inc.AreaCode) Bus.Phone(Inc.AreaCode)
(
)
(
)
NameofParent/Guardian,ifClaimantisaMinor
AddressofClaimant
AddressofParent/Guardian,ifdifferent
TheLittleLeagueMasterAccidentPolicyprovidesbenefitsinexcessofbenefitsfromotherinsuranceprogramssubjecttoa$50deductible
perinjury.“Otherinsuranceprograms”includefamily’spersonalinsurance,studentinsurancethroughaschoolorinsurancethroughan
employerforemployeesandfamilymembers.PleaseCHECKtheappropriateboxesbelow.IfYES,followinstruction3above.
DoestheinsuredPerson/Parent/Guardianhaveanyinsurancethrough:
DateofAccident
TimeofAccident
AM
EmployerPlan
IndividualPlan
Yes
Yes
No
No
SchoolPlan
DentalPlan
Yes
Yes
No
No
TypeofInjury
PM
Describeexactlyhowaccidenthappened,includingplayingpositionatthetimeofaccident:
Checkallapplicableresponsesineachcolumn:
 BASEBALL
 CHALLENGER (4-18)
(5-18)
 SOFTBALL
 T-BALL
(5-8)
(4-7)
 CHALLENGER
 MINOR
(7-12)
(6-12)
 TAD(2NDSEASON)  LITTLELEAGUE(9-12)
INTERMEDIATE (50/70)
(11-13)
 JUNIOR
(13-14)
 JUNIOR
SENIOR(12-14)(14-16)
 SENIOR
BIGLEAGUE
(13-16)(16-18)
BIG (14-18)







PLAYER
MANAGER,COACH
VOLUNTEERUMPIRE
PLAYERAGENT
OFFICIALSCOREKEEPER
SAFETYOFFICER
VOLUNTEERWORKER







TRYOUTS

PRACTICE
SCHEDULEDGAME 
TRAVELTO
TRAVELFROM
TOURNAMENT
OTHER(Describe)
SPECIALEVENT
(NOTGAMES)
SPECIALGAME(S)
(Submitacopyof
yourapprovalfrom
LittleLeague
Incorporated)
IherebycertifythatIhavereadtheanswerstoallpartsofthisformandtothebestofmyknowledgeandbelieftheinformationcontainedis
completeandcorrectashereingiven.
Iunderstandthatitisacrimeforanypersontointentionallyattempttodefraudorknowinglyfacilitateafraudagainstaninsurerby
submittinganapplicationorfilingaclaimcontainingafalseordeceptivestatement(s).SeeRemarkssectiononreversesideofform.
Iherebyauthorizeanyphysician,hospitalorothermedicallyrelatedfacility,insurancecompanyorotherorganization,institutionorperson
thathasanyrecordsorknowledgeofme,and/ortheabovenamedclaimant,orourhealth,todisclose,wheneverrequestedtodosoby
LittleLeagueand/orNationalUnionFireInsuranceCompanyofPittsburgh,Pa.Aphotostaticcopyofthisauthorizationshallbeconsidered
aseffectiveandvalidastheoriginal.
Date
Claimant/Parent/GuardianSignature(Inatwoparenthousehold,bothparentsmustsignthisform.)
Date
Claimant/Parent/GuardianSignature
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For Residents of California:
Anypersonwhoknowinglypresentsafalseorfraudulentclaimforthepaymentofalossisguiltyofacrimeandmaybesubjecttofinesand
confinementinstateprison.
For Residents of New York:
Anypersonwhoknowinglyandwiththeintenttodefraudanyinsurancecompanyorotherpersonfilesanapplicationforinsuranceor
statementofclaimcontaininganymateriallyfalseinformation,orconcealsforthepurposeofmisleading,informationconcerningany
factmaterialthereto,commitsafraudulentinsuranceact,whichisacrime,andshallalsobesubjecttoacivilpenaltynottoexceedfive
thousanddollarsandthestatedvalueoftheclaimforeachsuchviolation.
For Residents of Pennsylvania:
Anypersonwhoknowinglyandwithintenttodefraudanyinsurancecompanyorotherpersonfilesanapplicationforinsuranceorstatement
ofclaimcontaininganymateriallyfalseinformationorconcealsforthepurposeofmisleading,informationconcerninganyfactmaterial
theretocommitsafraudulentinsuranceact,whichisacrimeandsubjectssuchpersontocriminalandcivilpenalties.
For Residents of All Other States:
Anypersonwhoknowinglypresentsafalseorfraudulentclaimforpaymentofalossorbenefitorknowinglypresentsfalseinformationinan
applicationforinsuranceisguiltyofacrimeandmaybesubjecttofinesandconfinementinprison.
PART 2 - LEAGUE STATEMENT (Other than Parent or Claimant)
NameofInjuredPerson/Claimant
LeagueI.D.Number
NameofLeague
NameofLeagueOfficial
PositioninLeague
AddressofLeagueOfficial
TelephoneNumbers(Inc.AreaCodes)
Residence: (
)
Business: (
)
Fax:
(
)
Wereyouawitnesstotheaccident?
Yes No
Providenamesandaddressesofanyknownwitnessestothereportedaccident.
Checktheboxesforallappropriateitemsbelow.Atleastoneitemineachcolumnmustbeselected.
PART OF BODY
INJURY
POSITION WHEN INJURED
 01 ABDOMEN
 01 ABRASION
 01 1ST
 02 ANKLE
 02 BITES
 02 2ND
 03 ARM
 03 CONCUSSION
 03 3RD
 04 BACK
 04 CONTUSION
 04 BATTER
 05 CHEST
 05 DENTAL
 05 BENCH
 06 EAR
 06 DISLOCATION
 06 BULLPEN
 07 ELBOW
 07 DISMEMBERMENT
 07 CATCHER
 08 EYE
 08 EPIPHYSES
 08 COACH
 09 FACE
 09 FATALITY
 09 COACHINGBOX
 10 FATALITY
 10 FRACTURE
 10 DUGOUT
 11 FOOT
 11 HEMATOMA
 11 MANAGER
 12 HAND
 12 HEMORRHAGE
 12 ONDECK
 13 HEAD
 13 LACERATION
 13 OUTFIELD
 14 HIP
 14 PUNCTURE
 14 PITCHER
 15 KNEE
 15 RUPTURE
 15 RUNNER
 16 LEG
 16 SPRAIN
 16 SCOREKEEPER
 17 LIPS
 17 SUNSTROKE
 17 SHORTSTOP
 18 MOUTH
 18 OTHER
 18 TO/FROMGAME
 19 NECK
 19 UNKNOWN
 19 UMPIRE
 20 NOSE
 20 PARALYSIS/
 20 OTHER
 21 SHOULDER
PARAPLEGIC
 21 UNKNOWN
 22 SIDE
 22 WARMINGUP
 23 TEETH
 24 TESTICLE
 25 WRIST
 26 UNKNOWN
 27 FINGER
CAUSE OF INJURY
 01 BATTEDBALL
 02 BATTING
 03 CATCHING
 04 COLLIDING
 05 COLLIDINGWITHFENCE
 06 FALLING
 07 HITBYBAT
 08 HORSEPLAY
 09 PITCHEDBALL
 10 RUNNING
 11 SHARPOBJECT
 12 SLIDING
 13 TAGGING
 14 THROWING
 15 THROWNBALL
 16 OTHER
 17 UNKNOWN
Doesyourleagueusebreakawaybaseson: ALL
SOME
NONE
ofyourfields?
Doesyourleagueusebattinghelmetswithattachedfaceguards?
YES NO
IfYES,arethey Mandatory
or
Optional
Atwhatlevelsaretheyused?
IherebycertifythattheabovenamedclaimantwasinjuredwhilecoveredbytheLittleLeagueBaseballAccidentInsurancePolicyatthe
timeofthereportedaccident.IalsocertifythattheinformationcontainedintheClaimant’sNotificationistrueandcorrectasstated,tothe
bestofmyknowledge.
Date
LeagueOfficialSignature
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For Local League Use Only
A Safety Awareness Program’s
Incident/Injury Tracking Report
Activities/Reporting
League Name: _____________________________ League ID: ____ - ___ - ____ Incident Date: __________
Field Name/Location: _________________________________________________ Incident Time: __________
Injured Person’s Name: ______________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________
Address: __________________________________________________ Age: ________ Sex: ❒ Male ❒ Female
City: ____________________________State ________ ZIP: ________ Home Phone: (
) _____________
Parent’s Name (If Player): ____________________________________ Work Phone:
____________
) _____________
(
Parents’ Address (If Different): _________________________________ City ___________________________
Incident occurred while participating in:
A.) ❒ Baseball
❒ Softball
❒ Challenger
❒ TAD
B.) ❒ Challenger
❒ T-Ball (4-7)
(5-8)
(7-11)
❒ Minor (7-12)
❒ Major (9-12)
(50/70) (11-13)
❒ Intermediate
Junior (13-14)
Senior
(13-16)(16-18) Big League (15-18)
❒ Junior
Senior(12-14)
(14-16) ❒ Big
League
C.) ❒ Tryout
❒ Travel to
❒ Practice
❒ Game
❒ Tournament
❒ Special Event
❒ Travel from
❒ Other (Describe): ________________________________________
Position/Role of person(s) involved in incident:
D.) ❒ Batter
❒ Baserunner
❒ Pitcher
❒ Catcher
❒ First Base
❒ Second
❒ Third
❒ Short Stop
❒ Left Field
❒ Center Field
❒ Right Field
❒ Dugout
❒ Umpire
❒ Coach/Manager ❒ Spectator
❒ Volunteer
❒ Other: __________________
Type of injury: _____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Was first aid required? ❒ Yes ❒ No If yes, what:________________________________________________
Was professional medical treatment required? ❒ Yes ❒ No If yes, what: ____________________________
(If yes, the player must present a non-restrictive medical release prior to to being allowed in a game or practice.)
Type of incident and location:
A.) On Primary Playing Field
❒ Base Path:
❒ Running or ❒ Sliding
❒ Hit by Ball:
❒ Pitched or
❒ Collision with: ❒ Player or
❒ Thrown or ❒ Batted
❒ Structure
B.) Adjacent to Playing Field
❒ Seating Area
❒ Parking Area
C.) Concession Area
D.) Off Ball Field
❒ Travel:
❒ Car or ❒ Bike or
❒ Walking
❒ Grounds Defect
❒ Volunteer Worker
❒ League Activity
❒ Other: ____________________________________
❒ Customer/Bystander
❒ Other: ________
Please give a short description of incident: ____________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Could this accident have been avoided? How: __________________________________________________
This form is for local Little League use only (should not be sent to Little League International). This document should be used to evaluate
This form is for Little League purposes only, to report safety hazards, unsafe practices and/or to contribute posipotential safety hazards, unsafe practices and/or to contribute positive ideas in order to improve league safety. When an accident occurs,
tive ideas in order to improve league safety. When an accident occurs, obtain as much information as possible.
obtain as much information as possible. For all Accident claims or injuries that could become claims to any eligible participant under the AcFor allInsurance
claims policy,
or injuries
could
becomeNotification
claims, please
fill out
and at
turn
in the official Little League Baseball
cident
pleasewhich
complete
the Accident
Claim form
available
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/
Accident
Notification
Form
available
from
your
league
president
and
send
to
Little League
Headquarters
in
asap/AccidentClaimForm.pdf and send to Little League International. For all other claims to non-eligible
participants
under the Accident
Williamsport
(Attention:
Dan
Kirby,
Risk
Management
Department).
Also,
provide
your
District
Safety
Officer
with
policy or claims that may result in litigation, please fill out the General Liability Claim form available here: http://www.littleleague.org/Asa copy for District files. All personal injuries should be reported to Williamsport as soon as possible.
sets/forms_pubs/asap/GLClaimForm.pdf.
Prepared By/Position: ____________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: (_____) _____________
Date: _____________________________
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Little League Baseball and Softball
®
M e d i c a l
R e l e a s e
NOTE: To be carried by any Regular Season or Tournament
Team Manager together with team roster or International Tournament affidavit.
Player: _____________________________________
Date of Birth: ____________ Gender (M/F):_________________
Parent (s)/Guardian Name:_____________________________________ Relationship:____________________________
Parent (s)/Guardian Name:_____________________________________ Relationship:____________________________
Player’s Address:____________________________________ City:_______________ State/Country:________ Zip:______
Home Phone:_____________________ Work Phone:______________________ Mobile Phone:_____________________
Parent or Guardian Authorization:
In case of emergency, if family physician cannot be reached, I hereby authorize my child to be treated by Certified
Emergency Personnel. (i.e. EMT, First Responder, E.R. Physician)
Family Physician: ____________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________
Address: __________________________________________ City:________________ State/Country:_________________
Hospital Preference: __________________________________________________________________________________
Parent Insurance Co:_________________________ Policy No.:__________________Group ID#:_____________________
League Insurance Co:_________________________ Policy No.:__________________League/Group ID#:______________
If parent(s)/guardian cannot be reached in case of emergency, contact:
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone
Relationship to Player
Name
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone
Relationship to Player
Name
Please list any allergies/medical problems, including those requiring maintenance medication. (i.e. Diabetic, Asthma, Seizure Disorder)
Medical Diagnosis
Medication
Dosage
Frequency of Dosage
Date of last Tetanus Toxoid Booster: ______________________________________________________________________
The purpose of the above listed information is to ensure that medical personnel have details of any medical problem which may interfere with or alter treatment.
Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________________________________________________________________________________________
Authorized Parent/Guardian Signature
Date:
FOR LEAGUE USE ONLY:
League Name:_______________________________________________ League ID:________________________________
Division:_________________________________Team:______________________________ Date:____________________
WARNING: Protective equipment cannot prevent all injuries a player might receive while participating in Baseball/Softball.
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Little League does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference.
First Aid/Injury Do’s and Do Not’s
DO:
- Reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened, or lost.
- Provide, or assist in obtaining, medical attention for those who require it.
- Know your limitations.
- Carry your first-aid kit to all games and practices.
- Become familiar with the inventory and uses of the equipment in the first aid kit.
- Assist those that require medical attention and when administering aid, remember to:
LOOK for signs of injury: Blood, Black and blue deformity of joint, etc
LISTEN to what the injured person is telling you. What happened and what hurts.
Try to calm/reassure an injured player. It can help an excited child calm down.
FEEL gently and carefully the injured area for signs of swelling or broken bone.
- Have your players’ Medical Clearance Forms with you at all games and practices.
- Ensure that you have a cell phone on hand to use during practices or games.
DO NOT:
- Administer any medications to any player.
- Provide any food or beverages other than water, unless parents authorize it.
- Hesitate to administer aid when needed.
- Be afraid to ask for help, if you’re not sure of the proper procedures (i.e. CPR, etc).
- Transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies.
- Leave an unattended child at a practice or game. Always be the last to leave.
- Hesitate to report present or potential safety hazards to Safety Officer or League Pres.
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First Aid Related/Communicable Disease
Procedures
1. Bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered/bandaged, and the uniform
changed if there is blood on it before the athlete may continue.
2. Routinely use gloves (found in First-Aid kit) to prevent mucous membrane exposure
when contact with blood or other bloody fluids is anticipated.
3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated with blood.
4. Clean all blood contaminated surfaces and equipment.
5. Managers, coaches, and volunteers with open wounds should refrain from all direct
contact until the condition is resolved.
6. Follow accepted guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and disposal when
handling bloody dressings, mouth guards, and other articles containing body fluids.
Dental Injuries:
* Tooth injuries need to be dealt with immediately. Do not wait until after game or
practice to transport an injured player to the dentist or ER. Treatment within 30-minutes
of injury will help ensure success.
* If debris is present, gently rinse with water.
* If player is conscious, attempt to re-implant tooth and stabilize by biting down gently
on gauze or towel.
* If unable to re-implant tooth, place cold milk in whole milk or wrap tooth in salinesoaked gauze and place in a baggie.
Steps to Follow for Injuries:
* Give First Aid and call 9-1-1 if an ambulance is necessary
* If you suspect a head, neck, or back injury, DO NOT move the injured player!
* If the player is NOT breathing, begin CPR immediately.
* Notify parents immediately if they are not present a game or practice.
*Notify Safety Officer and League President.
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Stanwood-Camano Little League
Basic First Aid Supply List
2014 Season
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1x3 Adhesive bandages
2x4 Elbow and Knee bandages
Knuckle/Butterfly bandages
3x5 Elastic (ACE) bandage
Triangular bandage (Sling)
Conforming gauze Rolls
5x9 Trauma/Abdominal bandages
3x3 Gauze Dressing pads
4x4 Gauze Dressing pads.
Eye Pads
Alcohol Cleansing pads
Antiseptic wipes
Insect Sting Relief pads
Triple Antibiotic Ointment packs
Hydrogen Peroxide pouches
Glucose 15 tubes
Eye Wash
First Aid Tape rol
Tweezers
Scissors
Gloves - Medical/Latex grade
Personal Safety Mouth guards
First Aid guide
Tooth Preservation kit
Pen light
Emergency blanket
Instant Cold packs
Hand Sanitizer
The above should serve as a minimum inventory for First Aid kits used by SCLL. If you notice an
inventory shortage during the pre-game check or after a medical incident involving a player, notify Justin
Mitchell, SCLL Safety Officer, at [email protected] or 206-419-8654.
- Player Injury Forms are located in the coaches’ book or online.
- Completed forms should be forwarded to the Safety Officer and the League President ASAP.
- When in doubt, call 911. Delaying a call to 911 is a delay in care.
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What to do if someone is struck by
lightning
8 Lightning victims do not carry an
electrical charge, are safe to handle, and
need immediate medical attention.
8 Call for help. Have someone call 9-1-1 or
your local ambulance service. Medical
attention is needed as quickly as possible.
8 Give first aid. Cardiac arrest is the
immediate cause of death in lightning
fatalities. However, some deaths can be
prevented if the victim receives the proper
first aid immediately. Check the victim to
see that they are breathing and have a pulse
and continue to monitor the victim until
help arrives. Begin CPR if necessary.
STAY INFORMED
Listen to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest
forecast and for any severe thunderstorm
WATCHES or WARNINGS. Severe
thunderstorms produce winds of 58 mph or
greater, or hail 3/4 of an inch or larger in
diameter.
A severe thunderstorm WATCH is issued
when conditions are favorable for severe
weather to develop.
A severe thunderstorm WARNING is issued
when severe weather is imminent. National
Weather Service personnel use information
from weather radar, satellite, lightning
detection, spotters, and other sources to issue
these warnings.
NOAA WEATHER RADIO IS
THE BEST WAY TO RECEIVE
FORECASTS AND WARNINGS
FROM THE NATIONAL
WEATHER SERVICE.
8 If possible, move the victim to a safer
place. An active thunderstorm is still
dangerous. Don’t let the rescuers become
victims. Lightning CAN strike the same
place twice.
Coach’s and Sports
Official’s Guide to
Lightning Safety...
Remember that all thunderstorms produce
lightning and all lightning can be deadly to
those outside.
Lightning Safety Awareness Week is the last
full week of June. For additional information
on lightning or lightning safety, visit NOAA’s
lightning safety web site:
NOAA
LIGHTNING...
the underrated killer!
A SAFETY GUIDE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND
ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov
or contact us at:
National Weather Service
P.O. Box 1208
Gray, Maine 04039
NOAA
GYX 0301 (August 2003) - Revised
NATIONAL WEATHER
SERVICE
Gray, Maine
This safety guide has been prepared to help coaches and
sports officials recognize the dangers of lightning and
take appropriate safety precautions.
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LIGHTNING KILLS
Play It Safe !
Each year in the United States, more than four
hundred people are struck by lightning. On
average, about 70 people are killed and many
others suffer permanent neurological
disabilities. Most of these tragedies can be
avoided if proper precautions are taken. When
thunderstorms threaten, coaches and sports
officials must not let the desire to start or
complete an athletic activity hinder their
judgment when the safety of participants and
spectators is in jeopardy.
It is important for coaches and
officials to know some basic facts
about lightning and its dangers
8 All thunderstorms produce lightning
and are dangerous. In an average year,
lightning kills more people in the U.S. than
either tornadoes or hurricanes.
8 Lightning often strikes outside the area
of heavy rain and may strike as far as
10 miles from any rainfall. Many deaths
from lightning occur ahead of storms
because people wait too long before
seeking shelter, or after storms because
people return outside too soon.
8 If you hear thunder, you are in danger.
Anytime thunder is heard, the thunderstorm
is close enough to pose an immediate
lightning threat to your location.
8 Lightning leaves many victims with
permanent disabilities. While only a
small percentage of lightning strike victims
die, many survivors must learn to live with
very serious, life-long disabilities.
To avoid exposing athletes and
spectators to the risk of lightning
take the following precautions
8 Postpone activities if thunderstorms are
imminent. Prior to an event, check the
latest forecast and, when necessary,
postpone activities early to avoid being
caught in a dangerous situation. Stormy
weather can endanger the lives of
participants, staff, and spectators.
8 Plan ahead. Have a lightning safety plan.
Know where people will go for safety, and
know how much time it will take for them
to get there. Have specific guidelines for
suspending the event or activity so that
everyone has time to reach safety before the
threat becomes significant. Follow the plan
without exception.
8 Keep an eye on the sky. Pay attention to
weather clues that may warn of imminent
danger. Look for darkening skies, flashes
of lightning, or increasing wind, which may
be signs of an approaching thunderstorm.
8 Avoid open areas. Stay away from trees,
towers, and utility poles. Lightning tends
to strike the taller objects.
8 Stay away from metal bleachers,
backstops and fences. Lightning can
travel long distances through metal.
8 Do not resume activities until 30 minutes
after the last thunder was heard.
8 As a further safety measure, officials at
outdoor events may want to have a tonealert NOAA Weather Radio. The radio
will allow you to monitor any short-term
forecasts for changing weather conditions,
and the tone-alert feature can automatically
alert you in case a severe thunderstorm
watch or warning is issued. To find your
nearest NOAA weather radio transmitter, go
to http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ and click
on “Station Listing and Coverage.”
If you feel your hair stand on end
(indicating lightning is about to
strike)
8 Listen for thunder. If you hear thunder,
immediately suspend your event and
instruct everyone to get to a safe place.
Substantial buildings provide the best
protection. Once inside, stay off corded
phones, and stay away from any wiring or
plumbing. Avoid sheds, small or open
shelters, dugouts, bleachers, or grandstands.
If a sturdy building is not nearby, a hardtopped metal vehicle with the windows
closed will offer good protection, but avoid
touching any metal.
8 Crouch down on the balls of your feet,
put your hands over your ears, and bend
your head down. Make yourself as small
a target as possible
and minimize your
contact with the
ground.
8 Do not lie flat on
the ground.
NOAA
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Stanwood-Camano Little League
Safety Code and Injury Prevention
SCLL is dedicated to a complete baseball experience, which includes instruction of the
games principles, safe practices and procedures, good sportsmanship, courteous
behavior and citizenship.
Exposure to a player’s unsafe acts can be minimized with the following strategies:
Attitude:
An attitude of awareness, hustle, and enthusiasm are recommended as
fundamentals for the game itself and for the safety of each player. A good attitude shold
be carried down to all players to spark them in the development of better skills.
Good sportsmanship and courteousness are necessary for a healthy and safe
environment. These are skills which can best be taught through good examples set by
adults on and off the field.
The most effective tool to inspire an attitude of self confidence and a desire to
excel is the use of praise and recognition. This must be given when deserved so as not
to be cheapened by too much repetition. A “good try” reward by a word of
encouragement may be a good play on the next attempt.
Guidance on the most constructive attitude or point of view for both adults and
kids can be summarized by recommending a positive approach to all training
techniques. Again, it is emphasized that good training is the most effective weapon
against accidents caused by unsafe acts.
Requirements:
* Managers and coaches are required to attend annual (CPR/First Aid) safety training.
* Coaches are required to bring or ensure that a First Aid kit is available to use at all
practices and games. Medical forms must also be on hand at all times.
* Managers and coaches are required to notify Safety Officer or League president within
48 hours of all injury accidents.
Equipment:
* All equipment must be Little League approved, be inspected regularly for the
condition, and ensured for proper fit.
* No dented or dinged bats shall be used.
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* Use of batter’s helmets is a must. A well fitted approved helmet is the first
requirement. A face mask may be used to increase safety.
* No helmet shall be painted unless approved by the manufacturer.
* Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet (including face mask and throat guard), chest
protector, and shin guards. Male catchers must wear long model chest protector,
supporter, and cup at all times.
* Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry, or other metallic items.
Collisions:
Baseball is meant to be a no contact sport, where collisions should be avoided at all
costs.
* Sliding - It should be kept in mind that head first sliding is not allowed, except when
returning to a base.
* All base runners must slide into bases, especially if there is a possibility of a defensive
play.
* Fielders must allow an open slide path to base.
* Fly Balls - The responsible player should call out the intentions in a loud voice to warn
others away until the ball is caught.
Field Decorum
Regular inspections of the field should be completed prior to all practices and games.
* Inspect field for holes, debris, glass, and other foreign objects.
* A substitution player should be given the duty of picking up bats and other loose
playing equipment.
* No game or practices shall be permitted if weather conditions make the field unsafe.
* Only Players, Managers, Coaches, and Umpires are permitted on the field during a
game.
* Balls that go out of the park should be retrieved by persons (preferably adults) who
have been specifically assigned to that duty.
* Inspect the backstops, dugouts, and fences for loose, sharp objects.
* Ensure that someone has a cell phone to use.
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Batting Safety:
* No on-deck batter’s circle. SCLL does not allow it.
* Swinging of the bat is only allowed in the batter’s box.
* Pitching machines must be inspected regularly and used only by an adult.
* The player, usually a catcher, assigned to catching balls for the coach hitting fly balls,
should be responsible of warning anyone who comes too close.
* A batter must clear out of the way of any play at home base during pass balls and
stolen bases.
* No on-deck batter should enter the field of play until umpire calls for a batter up.
* After a batted ball, the catcher or umpire should remove the bat from field of play, as
soon as safely possible.
All Little League rules must be enforced at practices and games to ensure a safe
playing atmosphere.
Coaches are ultimately responsible for player safety. Control of horseplay is a must and
should be eliminated. Keeping kids organized and busy will help eliminate the possibility
of horseplay.
Earthquake Preparedness:
* Stay Calm and move to a clear area, away from trees, signs, buildings, or downed
electrical wires and poles.
* If you are in a building, position yourself to stand under a door frame or under a table.
* After an earthquake, try to attempt a “roll-call” and account for the members of your
team.
* Be prepared for aftershocks.
Lightning/Thunder Storms:
* Immediately stop the game or practice.
* Stay away from metal towers or fencing.
* If conditions are general down pour conditions, team coaches can determine whether
to continue with game or practice.
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2014 Qualified Safety Program Registration Form
Registering your qualified safety plan is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1) Complete all four sides of this Registration Form;
2) Complete the 2014 Facility Survey for all fields your league uses (DO NOT copy last year’s form);
3) Submit both forms with your complete safety plan — including all 15 minimum requirements clearly detailed — with
a postmark no later than April 1, 2014. This will register your safety program with Little League International (see pages 2.1-2.3 for
more information). Due to the volume of plans received, plans may be submitted starting Jan. 1, 2014.
Approved safety plans will win your league a cash award based on the number of teams your safety plan covers, if you carry Little
League AIG Insurance. In addition, your program will automatically be entered in the 2014 ASAP Awards!
District Administrators: To earn the district incentive for ASAP participation, a district’s league plans must be received at
and approved by Little League International by March 13. This is different than the league deadline and requirement.
Districts with 87% or better of their leagues that LLI received a qualified safety plan by March 13 will earn a $350 credit.
Districts with 70%-86% of their leagues that LLI received a qualified safety plan by March 13 will earn a $150 credit.
This Registration Form MUST Accompany Safety Plan Submission
League Name_______________________________ League I.D. # ______________________
City_________________________ State_________ League I.D. #______________________
(If board operates more than one charter, please list all:) League I.D. #______________________
D. Mitchell
League Safety Officer__Justin
_________________________
Rick Randall
League President______________________________
P.O. Box 455
Address______________________________________Address_____________________________________
City_________________________________________City__Stanwood
_______________________________________
98292
WA
State_________________ Zip Code________________State________________
Zip Code__98292
______________
(
)
(
)
Work Telephone_______________________________
Work Telephone______________________________
)
Home Telephone__(_____________________________
(
)
Cell/Pager Number_____________________________
(
)
Home Telephone______________________________
(
)
Cell/Pager Number____________________________
[email protected]
[email protected]
Email _______________________________________Email_______________________________________
Items included with this application form:
# of pages of league’s safety program outline: __40
________
0
# of non-returnable photographs:
__________
Person submitting application (if different from above):
Name________________________________________ Title___________________________________________
Address______________________________________ City____________________________________________
)
State___________ Zip Code_____________________ Telephone__(_____________________________________
Signature_______________________________ Date_______________________
Name and signature of professional photographer to be credited and granting permission for reproduction of photographs (if applicable)
________________________________________________________________________
Return this form and 2014 Little League Facility Survey, along with supporting safety manual, to:
Mailing Address: ASAP Award Program
or
Shipping Address: ASAP Award Program
Little League International
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P.O. Box 3485
539 U.S. Route 15 Hwy.
Williamsport, PA 17701
So. Williamsport, PA 17702
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Qualified Safety Plan Requirements
Making It “Safer For The Kids”
These two pages contain the 15 minimum requirements for your safety plan to qualify for the cash award
if you take Little League AIG player accident insurance. Page 4 provides a list of ways to improve on
the minimum requirements. This form does not constitute a safety program. Please submit the safety
manual that was distributed to league personnel, this form and your facility survey, as well as any
other supporting pieces illustrating your safety program. Please specify all areas on which you wish your
program to be judged (facilities improvements, safety equipment usage, etc.), and document to the best
of your ability those changes (photos, forms, written procedures, etc.). Judging: All judging will be conducted based on the material submitted. Non-original safety plans will not be considered for the awards.
• Please list dates when training was/will be held; and where each requirement can be found in your plan.
• Please note: Leagues are required to conduct a background check for sexual abuse offenses for all
applicable personnel. See Requirement 4. This is a regulation for all leagues: See Regulation I(b),
Reg. I(c)8 and I(c)9. This begins with leagues using the Little League Volunteer Application Form.
1. Have active safety officer on file with Little League International
2.PUBLISH and DISTRIBUTE a paper copy of the applicable
safety manual to volunteers
• Include emergency procedures for handling injuries and who to contact to track/report them.
• Include emergency phone numbers for ambulance, police, fire department, etc.
• Include league president and safety officer, consider head umpire, board members.
4. Use 2014 Volunteer Application Form and check for sex abuse
• Managers, coaches, board members and any others, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular
services to the league and/or have repetitive access to or contact with players or teams must fill out
application form as well as provide a government-issued photo identification card for ID
verification. Check name spellings and numbers for accuracy.
• Must conduct a search of the Department of Justice’s nationwide sex offender registry, using
2014 Volunteer Application Forms, on all applicable volunteers.
• Information on running background checks that contain not only those on a sex offender registry,
but other crimes of a sexual and non-sexual nature, can be found on the Little League website.
• May conduct a supplemental criminal background check using resources such as First Advantage.
• Anyone refusing to fill out Volunteer Application is ineligible to be even a league member.
• League president must retain these confidential forms for the year of service.
• Do not send in volunteers’ forms; blank copy of league’s application form from correct year should be sent.
• When using First Advantage for background checks, Social Security numbers are required. You must enter these numbers into the database and then redact the social security number and/or other personal information from the paper copy for added protection.
5. Provide and require fundamentals training, with at least one coach or manager from
each team attending (fundamentals
including hitting, sliding, fielding, pitching, etc.)
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• The intent is to print and distribute the safety plan to all staff: concession manual to concession
workers, equipment policies to facilities crew, first aid to managers and coaches, etc. Keep copies
in common areas for all volunteers.
• While safety plans may be posted on the internet, individuals must be provided with printed copies
to carry with them to the areas where their duties are performed.
• Samples can be found in the example safety manuals on the LL web site.
• Include all relevant material for coaches, including these minimum standards.
• Keep a copy for your league. Send a copy to your DA or District Safety Officer. Little League
International does not keep copies for leagues’ future use.
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Post and distribute emergency and key officials’ phone numbers
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Please List
Page Number
Where Each
Item Below
Is Located
In Your
Safety Plan
• It is not necessary for the first aid and training fundamentals to be held before the Safety Plan is
submitted. It is acceptable for scheduled dates/locations to be listed to meet requirement.
• Document date, location, who is required to attend and who did attend. Save copies of attendees to
track their participation for future use. Intent is to provide training to ALL coaches and managers;
minimum of one participant per team.
• Training qualifies volunteer for 3 years; but one team representative still required each year.
• High school, college or experienced league coaches can be great resources.
• Districts can assist by providing training sessions on a district-wide basis.
• Training should be modified annually to meet the local needs of players and their facilities.
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5. Date Was/ 3/1/2014
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equire first-aid training for coaches and managers, with at least one coach or manager
from each team attending
• It is not necessary for the first aid and training fundamentals to be held before Safety Plan is
submitted. It is acceptable for scheduled dates/locations to be listed to meet requirement.
• Due to their training and education, it is not necessary for licensed medical doctors, licensed
registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and paramedics to attend first aid training in order to
meet requirement; however, it is recommended that leagues utilize these professionals from their
league/community to present the training.
• Other individuals who attend various outside first aid training and courses are not exempt.
• Document date, location, who is required to attend and who did attend. Save copies of attendees to track
their participation for future use to show that they have had training in past three years. Again, the intent
is to provide training to ALL coaches/managers; minimum of one participant per team.
• Training qualifies volunteer for 3 years, but one team representative still needed each year.
6. Date Was/
Will Be Held:
6. Date Was/
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Require coaches/umpires to walk fields for hazards before use
• Recommend leagues use form to track and document any facility issues needing to be fixed.
• Common sense activity — look for rocks, glass, holes, etc.
• Specify who is responsible for doing this — home coach, visitors, umpire, or all?
8. Complete the 2014 ANNUAL Little League Facility Survey
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• A requirement each year, can help leagues find and correct facility concerns.
• Provided in the ASAP section on the Little League web site —
facilitysurvey.musco.com or email [email protected]
• Excel spreadsheet included for recording for future use and records.
• DO NOT simply make copy of past year’s facility survey; physically review fields for changes and
needs from prior year’s survey, and record changes/needs on 2014 form.
• Keep a copy on file for future needs; Little League does not maintain copies of surveys.
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9. Written safety procedures for concession stand; concession manager trained in safe food handling/prep and procedures
• Local restaurant operators are good resources for training assistance.
• Training should also cover safe use, care and inspection of equipment.
• See concession suggestions: April and June, 2000, issues of ASAP News available on
Little League’s website.
10. Require regular inspection and replacement of equipment
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• Inspect equipment before each use by coaches and umpires.
• Don’t just discard bad equipment: destroy it or make it unusable to stop children from attempting
to “save it” from waste.
• Recommend use form to remind coaches and to track equipment needs.
11. Implement prompt accident reporting, tracking procedure
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12. Require a first-aid kit at each game and practice
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• Accident forms to safety officer within 24-48 hours of incident is common.
• Forms are available through Little League website.
• Track “near-misses” as a proactive tool to evaluate practices and avoid future injuries.
• Share information on accidents and “near-misses” with District staff.
• Many leagues have a complex, but each team needs some form of first-aid kit for off-site practices
or travel/tournament games.
• Local hospitals and medical supply companies are good sources.
• If necessary, fund through special drive.
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13. Enforce Little League rules including proper equipment
• Most Little League rules have some basis in safety — follow them.
• Ensure players have required equipment at all times, even catchers warming up during infield.
• Make sure coaches and managers enforce rules at practices as well as games.
• Make sure all fields have all bases that disengage from their anchors, as required starting in 2008.
• Remind managers, coaches they are not allowed to catch pitchers (Rule 3.09); this includes standing at
backstop during practice as informal catcher for batting practice.
14. Submit a qualified safety plan registration form with your ASAP plan.
15. Submit league player registration data or player Roster data and coach and manager
data
• League player registration data or player roster data and coach and manager data must be submitted via the
14. Page:
Little League Data Center at www.LittleLeague.org. This is a mandatory requirement for an approved ASAP plan in 2014.
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Highly Recommended Ideas
Looking to improve your program? Here are ideas pulled from the leading safety plans in the country:
ORGANIZATION
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Conduct supplemental criminal checks on volunteers (i.e., thru First Advantage)
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Have your safety plan reviewed by your DA or DSO
18. Include the safety officer as a board position
19. Have team safety representatives (i.e. team parents)
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Have player safety representatives (i.e. team safety officers)
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Allocate part of annual budget for safety
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Distribute ASAP News newsletters within league
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Use local safety resources (i.e. police, fire dept., hospital staff)
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Have league safety mission statement
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TRAINING
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Provide CPR/AED training to coaches, managers, board members, parents
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Provide bicycle and traffic training to players
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Provide drug education training to players and volunteers
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Provide Parent Orientation Program on Code of Conduct
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Teach coaches/managers about heat illnesses, warning signs
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Teach coaches/managers about stopping play, breaks for weather:
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• Stop play for lightning; take breaks between innings for water, shade in high heat
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Teach coaches/managers about sports fundamentals, like:
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Involve umpires in safety training and safety importance
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FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
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Complete annual LL Lighting Safety Audit for lighted fields
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Complete a long-range facility plan for safety improvements
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Use reduced impact balls, especially for younger ages
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Use disengage-able bases (mandatory starting in 2008) for ALL fields
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Use double-first base to avoid collisions of fielders, runners at first
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Use warning tracks in the outfield to protect outfielders
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Use protective/padded fence tops to protect fielders
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Use fencing or netting to protect spectators from foul balls
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Have a telephone available to all fields even for practices
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Have back guard rails and side rails on taller bleachers
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Have an AED (automatic external defibrillator) available for use
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Have electronic weather detector to alert for approaching storms
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Have guidelines for safe equipment usage (i.e. no riders on mowers, etc.)
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Control speed and flow of traffic in and around facilities
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ACTIVITIES
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Encourage league input through ‘Safety Suggestion Box’
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Provide continuous safety messages through:
• Bulletin boards, newsletters, emails, meetings
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Encourage and recognize safety efforts from players:
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Require/Encourage use of protective cups for players, esp. infielders
Require/Encourage use of mouth guards for players, esp. infielders
Require/Encourage use of face guards on batting helmets
Encourage all adults to sign up for Little League E-News
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• Proper warm-ups, running safe practices and games
• Safety poster contest, safety tips, player team safety officer
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