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 1 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 2 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. 3 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 . 4 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 5 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. 6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 9 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. 10 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 11 [email protected] 9 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. 12 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. 13 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. 8 January-February 2004 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. 14 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. 8 January-February 2004 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!” 15 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.) 16 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] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 01Camano Ctr 0.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 28.00 18.00 21.00 0.00 18.00 21.00 0.00 02Cedarhome El 0.00 180.00 200.00 200.00 18.00 18.00 19.00 10.00 19.00 19.00 0.00 03Church Ck Park 4.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 24.00 24.00 12.00 3.00 24.00 22.00 3.00 04Elger Bay Elem 0.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 14.00 15.00 17.00 20.00 15.00 17.00 20.00 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 25.00 08SHS BB JV 10.00 300.00 340.00 340.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 30.00 09SHS Campus N 0.00 200.00 180.00 200.00 13.00 17.00 19.00 0.00 17.00 19.00 0.00 10SHS Campus S 0.00 200.00 180.00 200.00 14.00 18.00 19.00 0.00 18.00 19.00 25.00 11SHS SB JV 0.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 25.00 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 20.00 0.00 13Stanwood Mdl 0.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 34.00 30.00 30.00 0.00 30.00 30.00 0.00 14Twin City El E 0.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 28.00 28.00 31.00 0.00 28.00 31.00 0.00 15Twin City El W 0.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 28.00 28.00 12.00 12.00 28.00 32.00 0.00 16Utsalady El 0.00 200.00 200.00 200.00 14.00 15.00 17.00 0.00 15.00 17.00 0.00 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? 37 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 12Stanwo 13Stanwo 14Twin od El od Mdl City El E 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? 47 27 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 28 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 47 31 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 32 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 33 1 34 2 35 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 36 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. 37 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. 38 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 39 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 40 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: _____________________________ 41 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. 42 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. 43 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. 44 Stanwood-Camano Little League Basic First Aid Supply List 2014 Season 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 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. 45 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. 46 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 47 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. 48 * 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. 49 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. 50 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 Little League International P.O. Box 3485 539 U.S. Route 15 Hwy. Williamsport, PA 17701 So. Williamsport, PA 17702 51 Returned & Approved by March 13 for DA incentive or no later than April 1 for basic approval Over 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.) 2 1. Page: 2. Page: 3-4 5-7 • 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. 3. Post and distribute emergency and key officials’ phone numbers * 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. 3. Page: 4. Page: 5. Page: 8 9-11 12 5. Date Was/ 3/1/2014 Will Be Held: 5. Date Was/ 3/1/2014 Will Be Held: 52 September 2013 Qualified Safety Plan Requirements Making It “Safer For The Kids” 6. 7. R 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/ Will Be Held: 7. Page: 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 6. Page: 8. Page: • 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. 9. Page: 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 10. Page: • 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 11. Page: 12. Require a first-aid kit at each game and practice 12. Page: • 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. 13. Page: 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. September 2013 15. Page: 13 2nd Sat or 1st Thurs 2nd Sat or 1st Thurs 14-16 17-33 34-35 36 37-42 45 46-50 51-54 Online 53 3 2014 Qualified Safety Program Registration Highly Recommended Ideas Looking to improve your program? Here are ideas pulled from the leading safety plans in the country: ORGANIZATION 16. Conduct supplemental criminal checks on volunteers (i.e., thru First Advantage) 17. 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) 20. Have player safety representatives (i.e. team safety officers) 21. Allocate part of annual budget for safety 22. Distribute ASAP News newsletters within league 23. Use local safety resources (i.e. police, fire dept., hospital staff) 24. Have league safety mission statement 16.Page: _________ 17. Page: _________ 18. Page: _________ 19. Page: _________ 20. Page: _________ 21. Page: _________ 22. Page: _________ 23. Page: _________ 24. Page: _________ TRAINING 25. Provide CPR/AED training to coaches, managers, board members, parents 26. Provide bicycle and traffic training to players 27. Provide drug education training to players and volunteers 28. Provide Parent Orientation Program on Code of Conduct 29. Teach coaches/managers about heat illnesses, warning signs 30. Teach coaches/managers about stopping play, breaks for weather: 25. Page: _________ 26. Page: _________ 27. Page: _________ 28.Page: _________ 29. Page: _________ 30. Page: _________ • Stop play for lightning; take breaks between innings for water, shade in high heat 31. Teach coaches/managers about sports fundamentals, like: 31. Page: _________ 32. Involve umpires in safety training and safety importance 32. Page: _________ FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 33. Complete annual LL Lighting Safety Audit for lighted fields 34. Complete a long-range facility plan for safety improvements 35. Use reduced impact balls, especially for younger ages 36. Use disengage-able bases (mandatory starting in 2008) for ALL fields 37. Use double-first base to avoid collisions of fielders, runners at first 38. Use warning tracks in the outfield to protect outfielders 39. Use protective/padded fence tops to protect fielders 40. Use fencing or netting to protect spectators from foul balls 41. Have a telephone available to all fields even for practices 42. Have back guard rails and side rails on taller bleachers 43. Have an AED (automatic external defibrillator) available for use 44. Have electronic weather detector to alert for approaching storms 45. Have guidelines for safe equipment usage (i.e. no riders on mowers, etc.) 46. Control speed and flow of traffic in and around facilities 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. ACTIVITIES 47. Encourage league input through ‘Safety Suggestion Box’ 48. Provide continuous safety messages through: • Bulletin boards, newsletters, emails, meetings 47. Page: _________ 48. Page: _________ 49. Encourage and recognize safety efforts from players: 49. Page: _________ 50. 51. 52. 53. 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 50. 51. 52. 53. 4 • Proper warm-ups, running safe practices and games • Safety poster contest, safety tips, player team safety officer © 2013 Little League International® and Musco Sports Lighting, LLC SPPA12 Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ Page: _________ 54 September 2013