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New Albany Little League
2021 Safety Manual
ID NUMBER: #1140506
Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE, & OBJECTIVE II. BOARD OF DIRECTORS LIST & RESPONSIBILITIES III. NEW ALBANY LITTLE LEAGUE SAFETY CODE NEW ALBANY LITTLE LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT IV. BATTING CAGE & EQUIPMENT GUIDELINES V. CONCESSION STAND SAFETY & REGULATIONS VI. ACCIDENT REPORTING & PROCEDURES VII. FIELD MAINTENANCE & IMPROVEMENTS
I. INTRODUCTION, PURPOSE, & OBJECTIVE
Introduction ASAP- What is it? In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was introduced with the goal of re- emphasizing the position of Safety Officer “to create awareness through education and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all participants of Little League Baseball and Softball”. This manual is offered as a tool to place some important information at manager’s and coach’s finger tips. Purpose The purpose of the New Albany Little League (NALL) Safety Plan is to provide guidance in order to ensure the safety of players, managers, coaches, umpires, and spectators and to promote safety awareness among all members of the league. The elements of this safety plan include education, training, health awareness, care and maintenance of fields and equipment and applicable funding. Objective The objective of New Albany Little League (NALL) shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, loyalty, courage, and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.
II. BOARD MEMBER LIST & RESPONSIBILITIES
New Albany Little League
Emergency Phone Numbers
Emergency: 911
Police-New Albany: 812-944-6411
County Sherriff: 812-948-5400
Indiana State Police: 812-522-2266
Fire-New Albany: 812-944-1212
New Albany Little League
Board of Directors
Name Title Email Phone
Justin Endres League President justinendres@yahoo.com 773-573-8904
Mark Boone Vice President Baseball mark.boone@samtec.com 502-315-9002
Keith Meyer Vice President Softball kmeyer@hwcengineering.com 502-648-8089
Ali Spain Secretary alispain23@gmail.com 812-572-6007
Michael Sanders Treasurer michaeljenny111@gmail.com 502-727-3874
Corey Schroeder Uniforms and Trophies cschroeder@wdrb.com 502-296-3327
Shaun Herron Player Agent sherron@metalsales.com 502-523-3780
Jarrett Isenberg Field Maintenance jarrett@isenbergsprayfoam.com 502-544-0379
Brianne Casper VP Rookie Softball bcasper9@gmail.com 502-989-5314
Aubrey Reisert VP Minor Softball aubr6@hotmail.com 502-533-2119
Aubrey Reisert VP Major Softball aubr6@hotmail.com 502-533-2119
Joe Dablow VP Tee Ball/Inst joe.dablow@louisville.edu 502-299-4430
Chris Howell VP Rookie Baseball cbhowell1013@gmail.com 502-645-5750
Mike Hardin VP Minor Baseball mdhtnk@gmail.com 812-704-6658
Brian Mayfield VP Major Baseball bmayfield@farmersagent.com 502-645-8597
Mike Carozza Safety Director /Equip. magooch45@yahoo.com 914-523-2763
Steve Belden Field Maintenance stevebelden55@gmail.com 502-552-0071
Jeremy Hamilton Sponsors jrhamilton@att.net 502-379-3216
Aaron Brown Website/PR/Comm. aaron.brown@samtec.com 502-435-3504
Matt Trueblood Umpire Director mwtrueblood@yahoo.com 502-594-3674
Keith Meyer Tournament Director kmeyer@hwcengineering.com 502-648-8089NALL Board Member Responsibilities President Presides at all league meetings and assumes the responsibility for all operations of the local league; shall make sure that Board Members are informed of any communications from Little League Baseball Headquarters concerning rules, regulations and policies of Little League Baseball, Inc.; shall be the contact person between the local league and Little League Headquarters; shall perform or cause to be performed such other duties as may be required of him by the Board of Directors; and shall not vote at the general membership meetings or Board of Directors meetings except in the case of ties. Nominations for the office of President shall be limited to active members of the local league who have served a minimum of one year on the Board within the previous 3 years prior to his/her nomination. Vice-President Presides in the absence of the president and shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the President or the Board of Directors. Oversees various committees. Treasurer Shall dispense league funds as approved by the Board of Directors or authorized by the President. He shall report on the status of league funds, keep local league books and financial records and assume the responsibility for all local league finance. He shall prepare a written annual report for the general membership meeting in September. Secretary Shall record the minutes of all meetings. The minutes shall constitute the official record of the Board of Directors and the local league. Player Agent Conducts annual player selection system; assists the resident in checking of birth records and eligibility of players; supervises and coordinates the transfer of players to or from all little leagues according to the provisions of the regulations of Little League Baseball, Inc.; and maintains the league database consisting of all players, managers, coaches and volunteers. The player agent is responsible for providing complete roster materials to Little League Headquarters. Safety Director Makes safety recommendations to the Board of Directors and prepares a League Safety Report that is submitted to Little League Headquarters for insurance purposes. Sponsor Director Coordinates the efforts to raise sponsors for the league. Fundraiser Director Coordinates the annual league fundraiser and all fundraisers the local league may host. Equipment Manager Recommends the purchase of needed equipment and maintains that equipment. Tournaments Director Coordinates the non-district (wildcat) all-star tournaments held at the ballpark.
Webmaster/Social Media Maintenance and upkeep of the New Albany Little League website and social media pages. VP of Tball/Instructional League Establishes the league schedules and is responsible for the general day-to-day running of the league during the regular season; oversees the player selection process. VP of Rookie League Establishes the league schedules and is responsible for the general day-to-day running of the league during the regular season; conducts annual player assessment and oversees the draft. VP of Minor League Establishes the league schedules and is responsible for the general day-to-day running of the league during the regular season; conducts annual player assessment and oversees the draft. VP of Major League Establishes the league schedules and is responsible for the general day-to-day running of the league during the regular season; conducts annual player assessment and oversees the draft. Umpire Director Coordinates the umpires that are needed by the league.
III. NEW ALBANY LITTLE LEAGUE
SAFETY CODESafety Code The position of Safety Officer (Permanent Board Member) was created by the NALLB Board of Directors to coordinate and oversee safety activities within the league, as well as to conduct relevant training programs for league players, managers, coaches, umpires and other applicable league volunteers and officials. The Safety Officer for the 2021 season is Mike Carozza. Distribution: This document will be distributed to every manager of every team in every division of New Albany Little League (NALL) before any practices or games take place. Overview: It is the policy of NALL to provide an environment in which the risk of injury is reduced to the lowest possible level by the application of our published safety code. Behavior in violation of the safety code will be treated as misconduct and may remit in the application of appropriate corrective action up to and including dismissal. The Safety Officer Will: The Safety Officer position is a part of NALL Elected Board Members which is reported to Little League Headquarters. The Safety Officer is responsible for the communication, application, and enforcement of the safety code rests in the hands of the Safety Officer. Safety Committee: Facilitate Safety Committee Meetings. The safety committee will consist of coaches and parents of the players on a volunteer bases. Delegate responsibilities to committee members and ensure follow through. Equipment: Work in conjunction with the Equipment Manager to ensure that all equipment is in safe condition. Instruct all managers and umpires to inspect equipment before and during each game for good working and safe condition. All equipment shall be kept in the dugout or in designated fenced-in areas. Equipment shall be inspected regularly for condition as well as for proper fit. The pitching machine must be maintained in good and safe working order (including cords, electrical wiring, fencing, etc.) See Batting Cage & Equipment Guidelines. Accidents: Responsible for filing and following through on accident reports with Little League Headquarters. Establish that accident forms are completed in a timely manner. Safety Officer will contact the injured players parent or guardian within 24 hours upon receiving the report. During the contact the Safety Officer will verify that all information received is correct and advise them of the League’s insurance coverage. See attached Accident Reporting Procedures. Record accidents and near miss reports. Submit ideas to the safety committee on how to avoid such accidents / near misses. Create a plan on how to avoid if possible. Safety Plan Distribution: Safety Officer will submit and distribute safety plan to Little League Headquarters & District Administrator. All Managers will receive a copy or the safety plans requirements in their coach’s packet and will also have a copy in the concession stand. Safety Officer will fill out and submit the Annual Facility Survey on-line and submit the annual safety plan and attach completed questionnaire or decide with the League President for him / her to prepare and submit these documents.
Training: Set-up First Aid, CPR training (at least 1 representative from each team is required to attend, and umpires will be invited and encouraged to attend.) Post in plain sight within the Concession stand all Emergency contacts which, include; fire, police, and other emergency contacts, all board members, administrators, Safety officer and President. Plan and / or arrange for emergency medical services in advance of all games and practices. Plan training on a regular basis. First Aid Supplies: Maintain adequate supplies in a first aid kit kept at the concession stand. Stock and distribute first aid kits to each manager, replenish as needed. Supply first aid booklets to each manager. Board Member on duty will check to ensure the AED is located in the concession stand. Lightning Detector: Provide step-by-step instructions to all Managers. (Attached within the manual & Posted in the Concession Stand.) Volunteer Background Checks: All NALL volunteers are required to fill out a “Revised Little League Volunteer Application for 2021”. All Volunteer forms are on file with NALL. After receiving completed 2021 Volunteer forms with Photo ID – perform background checks on volunteers through JDP. Field, Health & Safety Day: Plan Field, Health & Safety Day events. Fields & Grounds: Before games umpires, managers and coaches will inspect the playing field to make sure that there are no dangerous materials on the ground or the fences, such as: sticks, rocks, glass, or holes. After each game the managers will make sure that all waste is removed from the field and again inspect the entire playing field for dangerous materials on the ground or the fences, such as sticks, rocks, glass, or holes. They will also inspect the spectator netting and fence toppers for any damage. In addition, after each game the managers will also check the spectator areas for waste and potential dangerous materials left behind and remove them so that the next game starts in a clean and safe environment for the next group of spectators, players and coaches. On days when games are not scheduled the fields and play areas shall be inspected often for holes and other field damage so that they may be repaired before the next scheduled game or practice. Games / Practices: The responsibility of all bats and loose equipment to be removed from the field are that of regular player assigned for this purpose by the manager. This player will wear a helmet when collecting bats and other equipment during a game. Only background cleared Managers, coaches, umpires and players are permitted on the playing field or in the dugout during the game and practice sessions. During practice sessions and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch. Managers are required to have a phone available during all practices / games. If a manager does not have a cell phone available – a parent / volunteer or coach must be identified to stay during the entire practice. During warm-up drills, players should be spaced so that errant balls endanger no one. Weather: No games or practice sessions will be held when weather or field conditions are not good, or when lighting is inadequate. Managers / coaches must maintain strict compliance to our inclement weather / lightning policy. At the first sign of lightning, all activity shall stop. Players must return to their parent / guardian and asked to wait inside their car for further instructions. No one should carry a bat during this time. Activity may continue after the threat of lightning
has passed (30 minutes after the last flash) Games / practices should not be held on excessively wet fields.
NALL has purchased a lighting detector which is housed in the concession stand. A trained concession stand
volunteer will alert a board member / umpire of each game and the above directions are to be followed. NO
EXCEPTIONS!!
Lightning Safety Outdoors
Each year, about 400 children and adults in the U.S. are struck by lightning while working outside, at sports
events, on the beach, mountain climbing, mowing the lawn or during other outdoor activities. About 67 people
are killed and several hundred more are left to cope with permanent disabilities. Many of these tragedies can be
avoided. Finishing the game, getting a tan, or completing a work shift isn’t worth death or crippling injury.
• All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous. Lightning kills more people each year than
tornadoes.
• Lightning often strikes as far as 10 miles away from any rainfall. Many deaths from lightning occur
ahead of the storm because people try and wait to the last minute before seeking shelter.
• You are in danger from lightning if you can hear thunder. If you can hear thunder, lightning is close
enough that it could strike your location at any moment.
• Lightning injuries can lead to permanent disabilities or death. On average, 10% of strike victims
die; 70% of survivors suffer serious long-term effects.
• Look for dark cloud bases and increasing wind. Every flash of lightning is dangerous, even the first.
Head to safety before that first flash. If you hear thunder, head to safety!
• Blue Skies and Lightning. Lightning can travel sideways for up to 10 miles. Even when the sky looks
blue and clear, be cautious. If you hear thunder, take cover. At least 10% of lightning occurs without
visible clouds overhead in the sky.
The Single Most Dangerous Place? Outdoors is the most dangerous place to be during a lightning storm.
When lightning is seen or thunder is heard, or when dark clouds are observed, quickly move indoors or
into a hard-topped vehicle and remain there until well after the lightning storm ends. Listen to forecasts
and warnings through NOAA Weather Radio or your local TV and radio stations. If lightning is forecast,
plan an alternate activity or know where you can take cover quickly. The U.S. lightning season is summer
but lightning can strike year-round! The Fourth of July is historically one of the deadliest times of the year
for lightning. In summer, more people are outside, on the beach, golf course, mountains or ball fields.
Outdoor jobs such as construction and agriculture, and outdoor chores such as lawn mowing or house
painting are at their peak, putting those involved in danger.
Postpone activities promptly. Don't wait for rain. Many people take shelter from the rain, but most people struck
by lightning are not in the rain! Go quickly inside a completely enclosed building, not a carport, open garage or
covered patio. If no enclosed building is convenient, get inside a hard-topped all-metal vehicle. A cave is a good
option outside but move as far as possible from the cave entrance.
Be the lowest point. Lightning hits the tallest object. In the mountains if you are above tree line, you ARE
the highest object around. Quickly get below tree line and get into a grove of small trees. Don't be the second
tallest object during a lightning storm! Crouch down if you are in an exposed area.
Keep an eye on the sky. Look for darkening skies, flashes of lightning, or increasing wind, which may be signs
of an approaching thunderstorm.
Listen for the sound of thunder. If you can hear thunder, go to a safe shelter immediately.
If you see or hear a thunderstorm coming or your hair stands on end, immediately suspend your game or
practice and instruct everyone to go inside a sturdy building or car. Sturdy buildings are the safest place to
be. Avoid sheds, picnic shelters, baseball dugouts, and bleachers. If no sturdy building is nearby, a hard-top
vehicle with windows closed will offer some protection. The steel frame of the vehicle provides some
protection if you are not touching metal.1. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio. Coaches and other leaders should listen for a tone-alert feature
during practice sessions and games.
2. If you can't get to a shelter, stay away from trees. If there is no shelter, crouch in the open, keeping
twice as far away from a tree as it is tall.
3. Avoid leaning against vehicles. Get off bicycles and motorcycles.
4. Get out of the water. It's a great conductor of electricity. Stay off the beach and out of small boats or
canoes. If caught in a boat, crouch down in the center of the boat away from metal hardware.
Swimming, wading, snorkeling and scuba diving are NOT safe. Lightning can strike the water and travel
some distance beneath and away from its point of contact. Don’t stand in puddles of water, even if
wearing rubber boots.
5. Avoid metal! Drop metal backpacks, stay away from clothes lines, fences, exposed sheds and
electrically conductive elevated objects. Don't hold on to metal items such golf clubs, fishing rods,
tennis rackets or tools. Large metal objects can conduct lightning. Small metal objects can cause burns.
6. Move away from a group of people. Stay several yards away from other people. Don't share a bleacher
bench or huddle in a group.
What to do if someone is struck by lightning:
• Call for help. Call 9-1-1 or your local ambulance service. Get medical attention as quickly as possible.
• Give first aid. If the victim has stopped breathing, begin rescue breathing. If the heart has stopped
beating, a trained person should give CPR. If the person has a pulse and is breathing, address any other
injuries.
• Check for burns in two places. The injured person has received an electric shock and may be burned.
Being struck by lightning can also cause nervous system damage, broken bones, and loss of hearing or
eyesight. People struck by lightning carry no electrical charge that can shock other people. You can
examine them without risk.
Miscellaneous:
Reporting: Notify the appropriate League Vice President if any manager is not following the safety code or is
not following safe procedures.
Base-runners:
Head first slides are not permitted. Breakaway bases are placed on all fields, and anchored bases are not
allowed. A double first base will be used on every field.
Training:
Managers from each team are required to attend a coach’s clinic approved by the League. NALL mandates all
managers to attend at least on Official Little League Coaches Training before they begin managing a team once
every three years. If time does not permit the manager to attend, the Official Training Program the league
requires the manager to attend a local league approved program.
Adhere to the 3 mile an hour speed limit in the parking lot. At no time shall “horse play” be permitted on the
playing field. Little League regulations prohibit on-deck batters. Player’s are not to handle a bat, even while in
the dugout, until it is her time at bat. Players who are ejected, ill, or injured should remain under supervision
until released to the parent or guardian.MAP KEY
FIELD 1
HANDICAPPED PEDESTRIAN
PARKING CROSSING
FIELD 2
PARKING FIRST AID KIT
FIELD 3
FIELD 5
CONCESSION AED FIRST AID
STAND DEVICE
EMERGENCY
RESTROOOMS
FIELD ACCESS
FIELD 4
WALKING PATHS
FIELD 6
FIELD 7
NEW ALBANY LITTLE LEAGUE
FACILITY MAPIV. NEW ALBANY LITTLE LEAGUE
CODE OF CONDUCTCode of Conduct
Purpose:
This document highlights certain rules and regulations concerning member’s conduct and discipline. The
below disciplinary steps are not the exclusive means for dealing with offenders; nor does this document
include all League or Little League Inc. rules and regulations for which offenders may be disciplined. The rules
and regulations concerning member conduct are found several sources including the Little League Rule Book
and the NALL Constitution and Bylaws.
Applicable League Regulations:
The following is an excerpt from the current League Constitution and Bylaws that are approved by Little
League Inc. prior to granting our League charter.
Suspension or Termination Resignation or action of the Board of Directors may terminate membership as
follows.
The Board of Directors, by a two-thirds vote of those present at any duly constituted Board meeting, shall
have the authority to discipline or suspend or terminate the membership of any member of any class,
including managers and coaches, when the conduct of such a person is considered detrimental to the best
interest of the NALL and / or Little League. The member involved shall be notified of such a meeting, informed
of the general nature of the charges and give an opportunity to appear at the meeting to answer such charges.
The Board of Directors shall, in the case of a Player Member, give notice to the manager of the team for
which the player is a player member. Said manager shall appear, in the capacity of an advisor, with the player
before the Board of Directors or a duly appointed committee of the
Board of Directors. The player’s parent(s) or legal guardian (s) may also be present. The Board of Directors
shall have full power to suspend or revoke such player’s rights to future participation by two-thirds vote of
those Board members present at any duly constituted meeting in which quorum is present. Anyone who
violates this Code of Conduct will subject to the disciplinary actions set forth by this document. The authority
on discipline will be the sole responsibility of the NALLS Board of Directors and their actions or penalties will
be final.
Specific Conduct Cases:
This section is a guide for the disciplining of New Albany Little League dba. New Albany Little League members,
guests, and other spectators or participants attending other NALL functions or meetings, for violations of
certain rules and regulations. The objective is to maintain objectivity in disciplining members. However, since
the below offenses may be of varying degree, first or second offenses of a serious nature may be dealt with
under the current bylaws and safety plan.
Note: Members include players, parents, grandparents, family members, managers or any volunteer, league
official, and any other spectator or guest on NALL property.
A. Severe Infractions:
NALL considers all infractions under this section to be the most serious in nature and carry at least a
requirement for suspension or permanent expulsion from the league.
1. Physical Assault:
Physical Assault by any league member, guest, and other spectator or participant toward any
other member, guest, and other spectator or participant or umpire will not be tolerated. The
offender’s penalty shall be immediate removal from the area
under NALL jurisdiction including both playing fields and any area designated for practice.
Physical assault is defined as any physical action such as hitting, punching, kicking, pushing,
slapping, or grabbing any member, guest, and other spectator or participant or umpire.2. Verbal Abuse:
Profanity, racial/ethical slurs, yelling at the umpires, coaches, players’ guests, and other
spectators or participants.
3. Threats of Physical Assault.
4. Entering the Field of Play:
For Managers and Coaches, this is defined as crossing onto the playing field. For all other
member, guest, and other spectator or participant it is defined as going onto any part of the
playing field.
For offenses under 2, 3, and 4 the penalties shall be as follows:
a. First offense – Ejection and 1 Game Suspension
b. Second offense – 5 Game Suspension
c. Third offense – Expulsion from the League
5. Umpire Abuse:
Umpire abuse is defined by (1) repeated or uncontrolled questioning of an umpire’s ruling, or (2)
repeated heckling of the umpire during play. The umpire shall request that the coaches speak to
the offender. If the behavior continues the offender shall be ejected. (3) Approaching an umpire
after any game to discuss the umpire’s performance during the game. Such misconduct will
result in the following penalties for the offender:
a. First Offense – Ejection and 1 Game Suspension
b. Second Offense – Ejection and 5 Game Suspension
c. Third Offense – Ejection and Expulsion from the League
Miscellaneous Infractions:
Players / Coaches to remain in dugout
Only Batter may pick up and swing bat
Throwing of equipment is Prohibited
Interference with game or players – members, guests, and other spectators or participants are prohibited
from engaging in any actions which interferes with the game or the players such as noises which are intended
to disrupt pitchers, hitters, or fielders during the game.
No member, guest, and other spectator or participant or umpire shall engage in taunting another member,
guest, and other spectator or participant.
No member, guest, and other spectator or participant shall engage in actions, which are intended to delay
the game.
For infractions under this section 1,2,3,4,5, and 6 the following actions/penalties shall be taken: the umpire
shall stop the game and ask the respective coach to warn the member, guest, and other spectator or
participant that any further infraction will result in ejection. If the infraction is continued the member, guest,
and other spectator or participant will be ejected from the game.
First Infraction – Ejection and 1 additional game suspension
Second Infraction – Ejection and 3 game suspension
Third Infraction – Ejection and season long suspension
Special Categories of Infractions:
Child Abuse:
Child abuse is a violation of a state law. Anyone who observes what they believe may be child abuse should
immediately report this to law enforcement authorities and league officials. The league will immediately take
every necessary action to protect the children within this league.Sexual Harassment: Sexual Harassment will not be tolerated at New Albany Little League. All reports of sexual harassment shall be immediately brought to the President of the league and a hearing conducted within 7 days. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to the following: treating a player or adult member, guest, or spectator in a hostile manner because of his / her gender, making comments with sexual connotation to any player or other child, making sexual advance to any player or any other child, making an unwelcome sexual advance to an adult member, guest, or spectator, touching any player or other child in the groin area, touching any female player or any female child chest, touching any player, other child, adult member, guest or spectator in any other manner that is unwelcome by the person being touched. Discrimination based on race, color gender, ethnicity, and national origin sexual orientation will not be tolerated by New Albany Little League. All reports of discrimination shall be immediately brought to the President of the league and hearing conducted under the bylaws within 7 days. No player, member, guest, or spectator shall be treated differently than another similarly situated person on the basis of his / her race, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Any other complaints of misconduct by members, which are brought to the attention of the Board of Directors, will be interpreted for action based on the regulations noted in the bylaws. What Can You and Your Child Expect from the Coaches? To be on Time for all practices and games. To be as fair as possible in giving playing time to all players. They will do our best to teach the fundamentals of the game. They will be positive and respect each child as an individual. To set reasonable expectations and goals for each child and for the season. To teach the players the value of winning, losing, good sportsmanship and the importance of being a team player. To be open to ideas, suggestions, or help. To never holler at any opposing team or umpires. You are responsible for setting examples for our children. Coaches must be the role models in society today. Any confrontation will be handled in a respectful, quiet and individual manner. What Do We Expect from You as Parents and Families? To Come out and enjoy the game. To cheer to make ALL PLAYERS feel important. Adhere to the Code of Conduct. Little League rules state that only 3 coaches are allowed in the dugout during games. If you would like to help during practices or would like to fill in for a coach during a game, please complete and submit a volunteer form with a copy of your license or photo ID. The players are not allowed to leave the dugout unless they need to use the restroom – coaches will notify the family representative to help assist the player to the restroom. For safety sake – siblings are not allowed in the dugout. Allow the coaches to coach and run the team. Do not holler at the coaches, players, or umpires. We are all responsible for setting examples for our children. We must be the role models in society today. If we eliminate negative comments, the children will have an opportunity to play without any unnecessary pressures and will learn the value of sportsmanship. If you question the coach’s strategies or leadership, please do not confront or do so in front of players or fans. Contact them via their phone number or contact a member of the Board of Directors to handle the situation.
Do not bring food in the dugout. This is your field!!! Keep it clean, do not leave trash in the stands or on the ground – place it in the trash barrels. Each family is expected to help in the concession stand. If not, you may have the option to pay to have it covered for you. What Do We Expect from Our Players? All players MUST wear proper equipment to practices and games i.e. protective masks, cleats, and visors. Be on time for all practices and games. Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled game start. The lineup is made in advance. Please contact your coach if you are going to be late or unable to make a game or practice. Allowing enough time for the coaches to adjust. Always try your BEST either in the field or on the bench. Be cooperative at all times and share team duties. Respect others, including the other team and respect yourselves as well. Do not bring food in the dugout. Be positive with teammates at all times. HAVE FUN!!!!
V. BATTING CAGE & EQUIPMENT
GUIDELINESBatting Cage Guidelines
A. Children are NOT allowed in Batting Cages unless supervised by an adult NO EXCEPTIONS.
B. There will only be ONE batter in the batting cage at all times.
C. The batter will wear a helmet at all times while in the batting cage.
D. Any balls on overhead netting will be retrieved by an ADULT only. Climbing on the fence is NOT
Allowed.
E. When retrieving balls in the batting cage all bats must be placed on the ground.
F. There are designated balls used for the batting cage. These are the only balls permitted to be used.
G. The machine should never be used inside the cage without the pitching screen. When properly set up,
the machine will pitch over the lower portion of the pitching screen.
Equipment Guidelines
• Any and all New Albany Little League Baseball (NALLB) equipment and/or supplies are to be used and
operated only by authorized NALLB representatives, to include: NALLB managers, NALLB roster
coaches, other approved league officials or representatives, only during the conduct of scheduled league
games, team practices, team scrimmages and/or other approved NALLB events.
• No NALLB equipment and/or supplies will be used by any league team or person(s) outside of
scheduled league games, team practices, team scrimmages and/or other approved NALLB events
without the advance expressed written consent of NALLB.
• No NALLB equipment and/or supplies will be used by any external (non-NALLB) organization or
person(s) without the advance expressed written consent of NALLB.
• Authorized persons holding the knowledge of lock combinations to NALLB equipment bins and/or
cages understand the importance of security and safety and agree to adhere to a strict code of
confidentiality in regard to lock combinations.
Batters:
Batters must wear Little League approved protective helmets during batting practices and games. Encourage
players to use batting helmets with approved face guards.
Catchers:
Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet (with face mask and throat guard), chest protector, shin guards at all times
during practice sessions and games. Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet (with face mask and throat guard)
when warming up pitchers. This applies prior to game time, between innings and in bullpen practice. NO
EXCEPTIONS!! Managers and Coaches are not to warm up pitchers.Equipment Checklist
Keep Your Players Safer
Do you know what equipment is required for player Offense
❑ Helmet – adults in coaches boxes
safety on the field? Do you know which optional ❑ Helmet with Face Guards or C-Flap meeting NOCSAE
items can help keep players safer? Check out the standards – all batters, esp. in younger divisions
❑ Mouth guard – batters, defensive players
following list for ideas and reminders. ❑ Goggles/Shatterproof glasses – any player, esp. those with
vision limitations
❑ Batters vest/Heart Guard/Heart Shield/Female Rib
REQUIRED PLAYER EQUIPMENT Guard – any batter
Defense ❑ Regulation-sized reduced impact ball
❑ Athletic supporter – all male players
❑ Metal, fiber, or plastic type cup – all male catchers OPTIONAL FIELD EQUIPMENT
❑ Catcher’s helmet and mask, with “dangling” throat ❑ Double 1st base that disengages from its anchor
guard; NO skull caps – all catchers; must be worn during ❑ Baseball mound for pitcher’s plate
pitcher warm-up, infield practice, while batter is in box ❑ Portable pitchers baseball mound with pitcher’s plate
❑ Catcher’s mitt – all baseball catchers ❑ Protective/padded cover for fence tops
❑ Chest protector and leg protectors – all catchers; must ❑ Foul ball return in backstop fencing
be worn while batter is in box; long model chest protector
IMPORTANT:
required for Little League (Majors) and younger catchers
Offense BPF RULE GOES INTO EFFECT
❑ Helmet meeting NOCSAE standards – all batters, base
runners, and players in coaches boxes
FOR BASEBALL DIVISIONS
❑ Helmet chinstrap – all helmets made to have chinstrap Buying bats for your league’s baseball divisions? If it is
(with snap buttons, etc.) composite metal, make sure it has the BPF 1.15 label. Bats in
❑ Regulation-sized ball for the game and division being use in Little League Baseball (Majors Division and younger)
played; marked RS for regular season or RS-T for regular must have the new bat performance factor listed on the bat.
season and tournament in baseball Unless this marking is present, the bat will be removed from games.
❑ Regulation-sized bat – all batters; Little League (Majors) Little League officials are aware some bats do not have the required
and younger baseball divisions must have bat marked with markings but are Little League approved. And some of the bats on
BPF 1.15 beginning in 2009 the approved bat list may not carry the required BPF 1.15 marking,
❑ Non-wood bats must have a grip of cork, tape, or depending on when they were manufactured and licensed.
composite material, and must extend a minimum of
10 inches from the small end. Slippery tape is prohibited. 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,
REQUIRED FIELD EQUIPMENT the eligibility for play will be extended until December 31, 2009. As
❑ 1st, 2nd and 3rd bases that disengage from their anchors Little League is made aware of bats that meet the BPF rule for this
ONLY bats with a BPF 1.15 marking or that are listed below will
❑ Pitcher’s plate and home plate extension, the bats will be added to the list.
be allowed for use in the Little League (Majors) Baseball and
❑ Players’ benches behind protective fences
younger divisions in 2009.
❑ Protective backstop and sideline fences
OPTIONAL PLAYER EQUIPMENT
Defense Non-BPF-marked bats approved until Dec. 31, 2009:
❑ Metal, fiber, or plastic type cup – any player, Adidas – Vanquish (blue design) A newer model of this bat, also
esp. infielders named Vanquish with copper and black markings, has the proper
❑ Pelvic protector – any female, esp. catchers labeling, so is therefore not subject to the one-year rule.
❑ Heart Guard/XO Heart Shield/Female Rib Guard –
any defensive player, esp. pitchers, infielders DeMarini – Black Coyote, Rogue, Distance, Rumble, Tengu,
❑ Game-Face Safety Mask – any player, esp. infielders Mach 10, Patriot
❑ Goggles/shatterproof glasses – any player, esp. infielders Easton – LZ-810, LZ-800, Stealth Optiflex LST 1,
or those with vision limitations
Louisville Slugger – YB31
NIKE – Areo Spring 2009 5VI. CONCESSION STAND SAFETY &
REGULATIONSConcession Stand Safety Procedures Volunteers working in the concession stands will be trained in safe food preparation. Training will cover safe use of the equipment; including Lightning Detector training and procedures. Cooking equipment will be inspected periodically and repaired or replaced if need be. Food that is not purchased by NALL to sell within the concession stand will not be cooked, prepared, or sold. Cooking grease will be stored safely in containers away from open flames. Cleaning chemicals must be stored in a locked storage. A certified Fire Extinguisher suitable for grease fires must be placed in plain sight at all times. All concession stand workers are to be instructed on the use of the fire extinguishers. A fully stocked First Aid Kit will be placed in the Concession Stand Keep It Clean: Concession Stand Tips ’12 Steps to Safe and Sanitary Food Service Events’ The following information is intended to help you run a healthful concession stand. Following these simple guide-lines will help minimize the risk of food borne illness. This information was excerpted from “Food Safety Hints”by the Orange County Department of Health. 1. Menu. Keep your menu simple, and keep potentially hazardous foods (meats, eggs, dairy products, protein salads, cut fruits and vegetables, etc.) to a minimum. Avoid using precooked foods or leftovers. Use only foods from approved sources, avoiding foods that have been prepared at home. Complete control over your food, from source to service, is the key to safe, sanitary food service. 2. Cooking. Use a food thermometer to check on cooking and holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. All potentially hazardous foods should be kept at 41º F or below (if cold) or 140º F or above (if hot). Ground beef and ground pork products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 155º F, poultry parts should be cooked to 165º F. Most food borne illnesses from temporary events can be traced back to lapses in temperature control. 3. Reheating. Rapidly reheat potentially hazardous foods to 165º F. Do not attempt to heat foods in crock pots, steam tables, over steno units or other holding devices. Slow-cooking mechanisms may activate bacteria and never reach killing temperatures. 4. Cooling and Cold Storage. Foods that require refrigeration must be cooled to 41º F as quickly as possible and held at that temperature until ready to serve. To cool foods down quickly, use an ice water bath (60% ice to 40% water), stirring the product frequently, or place the food in shallow pans no more than 4 inches in depth and refrigerate. Pans should not be stored one atop the other and lids should be off or ajar until the food is completely cooled. Check the temperature periodically to see if the food is cooling properly. Allowing hazardous foods to remain un-refrigerated for too long has been the number ONE cause of food borne illness. 5. Hand Washing. Frequent and thorough hand washing remains the first line of defense in preventing food borne disease. The use of disposable gloves can provide an additional barrier to contamination, but they are no substitute for hand washing! 6. Health and Hygiene. Only healthy workers should prepare and serve food. Anyone who shows symptoms of disease (cramps, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, etc.) or who has open sores or infected cuts on the hands should not be allowed in the food concession area. Workers should wear clean outer garments and should not smoke in the concession area. The use of hair restraints is recommended to prevent hair ending up in food products. 7. Food Handling. Avoid hand contact with raw, ready-to-eat foods and food contact surfaces. Use an acceptable dispensing utensil to serve food. Touching food with bare hands can transfer germs to food.
8. Dishwashing. Use disposable utensils for food service. Keep your hands away from food contact surfaces, and
never reuse disposable dishware. Ideally, dishes and utensils should be washed in a four-step process:
a. Washing in hot soapy water;
b. Rinsing in clean water;
c. Chemical or heat sanitizing; and
d. Air drying.
9. Ice. Ice used to cool cans/bottles should not be used in cup beverages and should be stored separately. Use a scoop to
dispense ice; never use the hands. Ice can become contaminated with bacteria and viruses and cause food-borne illness.
10. Wiping Cloths. Rinse and store your wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizer (example: 1 gallon of water and ½
teaspoon of chlorine bleach). Change the solution every two hours. Well sanitized work surfaces prevent cross-
contamination and discourage flies.
11. Insect Control and Waste. Keep foods covered to protect them from insects. Store pesticides away from foods. Place
garbage and paper wastes in a refuse container with a tight-fitting lid. Dispose of wastewater in an approved method (do
not dump it outside). All water used should be potable water from an approved source.
12. Food Storage and Cleanliness. Keep foods stored off the floor at least six inches. After your event is finished,
clean the concession area and discard unusable food. (Remember: Training your concession stand volunteers
are one of the 13 requirements for a qualified safety plan.
Clean Hands for Clean Foods
Since the staff at concession stands may not be thoroughly instructed in the proper method
of washing their hands. The following may serve as a guide:
• Use soap and warm water.
• Rub your hands vigorously as you wash them.
• Wash all surfaces including the backs of hands, wrists, between fingers and under
fingernails.
• Rinse your hands Dry hands with a paper towel.
• Turn off the water using a paper towel, instead of your bare hands.
Wash your hands in this fashion before you begin work and frequently during the day,
especially after performing any of these activities:
• After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed
portions of arms.
• After using the restroom.
• After caring for or handling animals.
• After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue.
• After handling soiled surfaces, equipment or utensils.
• After drinking, using tobacco, or eating.
• During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to
prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks.
• When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food.
• Directly before touching ready-to-eat food or food-contact surfaces.
• After engaging in activities that contaminate hands.Top Six Causes
From past experience, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list these
circumstances as the most likely to lead to illness. Check this list to make sure your
concession stand has covered these common causes of food borne illness.
• Inadequate cooling and cold holding.
• Preparing food too far in advance for service.
• Poor personal hygiene and infected personnel.
• Inadequate re-heating. Inadequate hot holding.
• Contaminated raw foods and ingredients.
The Heimlich Maneuver
The Heimlich Maneuver is an emergency method of removing food or foreign objects from the airway
to prevent suffocation. When approaching a choking person, one who is still conscious, ask: “Can you
cough? Can you speak?”
If the person can speak or cough, do not perform the Heimlich Maneuver or pat them on the back.
Encourage them to cough.
To perform the Heimlich:
• Grasp the choking person from behind;
• Place a fist, thumb side in, just below the person’s breastbone (sternum), but above the naval;
• Wrap second hand firmly over this fist; Pull the fist firmly and abruptly into the top of the
stomach. It is important to keep the fist below the chest bones and above the naval (belly
button).
• The procedure should be repeated until the airway is free from obstruction or until the person
who is choking loses consciousness (goes limp).
• These will be violent thrusts, as many times as it takes.
For a child:
• Place your hands at the top of the pelvis;
• Put the thumb of you hand at the pelvis line;
• Put the other hand on top of the first hand;
• Pull forcefully back as many times as needed to get object out or the child becomes limp.
• Most individuals are fine after the object is removed from the airway.
• However, occasionally the object will go into one of the lungs. If there is a possibility that the
foreign object was not expelled, medical care should be sought. If the object cannot be
removed completely by performing the Heimlich, immediate medical care should be sought by
calling 911 or going to the local emergency room.Concession Stand Tips
Requirement 9 SAFETY FIRST
12 Steps to Safe and Sanitary 3. Reheating. to serve food. Touching food with bare
Rapidly reheat potentially hazardous hands can transfer germs to food.
Food Service Events: The foods to 165º F. Do not attempt to heat 8. Dishwashing.
foods in crock pots, steam tables, over
following information is Use disposable utensils for food service.
sterno units or other holding devices.
Keep your hands away from food contact
intended to help you run a Slow-cooking mechanisms may surfaces, and never reuse disposable
activate bacteria and never reach dishware. Wash in a four-step process:
healthful concession stand. killing temperatures. 1. Washing in hot soapy water;
2. Rinsing in clean water;
Following these simple 4. Cooling and Cold Storage.
3. Chemical or heat sanitizing; and
Foods that require refrigeration must 4. Air drying.
guidelines will help minimize be cooled to 41º F as quickly as possible
and held at that temperature until ready 9. Ice.
the risk of foodborne illness. to serve. To cool foods down quickly, Ice used to cool cans/bottles should
use an ice water bath (60% ice to 40% not be used in cup beverages and should
This information was provided water), stirring the product frequently, be stored separately. Use a scoop to
or place the food in shallow pans no dispense ice; never use the hands. Ice
by District Administrator more than 4 inches in depth and can become contaminated with bacteria
George Glick, and is excerpted refrigerate. Pans should not be stored and viruses and cause foodborne illness.
one atop the other and lids should be
10. Wiping Cloths.
from "Food Safety Hints" by off or ajar until the food is completely
Rinse and store your wiping cloths in
cooled. Check temperature periodically
the Fort Wayne-Allen County, to see if the food is cooling properly. a bucket of sanitizer (example: 1 gallon
Allowing hazardous foods to remain of water and 1⁄2 teaspoon of chlorine
Ind., Department of Health. unrefrigerated for too long has been the bleach). Change the solution every
number ONE cause of foodborne illness. two hours. Well sanitized work surfaces
1. Menu. prevent cross-contamination and
5. Hand Washing. discourage flies.
Keep your menu simple, and keep
Frequent and thorough hand washing
potentially hazardous foods (meats, eggs, 11. Insect Control and Waste.
remains the first line of defense in
dairy products, protein salads, cut fruits Keep foods covered to protect them
preventing foodborne disease. The
and vegetables, etc.) to a minimum. from insects. Store pesticides away
use of disposable gloves can provide an
Avoid using precooked foods or from foods. Place garbage and paper
additional barrier to contamination, but
leftovers. Use only foods from approved wastes in a refuse container with a tight-
they are no substitute for hand washing!
sources, avoiding foods that have been fitting lid. Dispose of wastewater in an
prepared at home. Complete control over 6. Health and Hygiene. approved method (do not dump it
your food, from source to service, is the Only healthy workers should prepare outside). All water used should be
key to safe, sanitary food service. and serve food. Anyone who shows potable water from an approved source.
2. Cooking. symptoms of disease (cramps, nausea,
12. Food Storage and Cleanliness.
fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, etc.)
Use a food thermometer to check on Keep foods stored off the floor at least
or who has open sores or infected cuts
cooking and holding temperatures of six inches. After your event is finished,
on the hands should not be allowed
potentially hazardous foods. All clean the concession area and discard
in the food concession area. Workers
potentially hazardous foods should unusable food.
should wear clean outer garments and
be kept at 41º F or below (if cold) or
should not smoke in the concession 13. Set a Minimum Worker Age.
140º F or above (if hot). Ground beef
area. The use of hair restraints is Leagues should set a minimum age for
and ground pork products should be
recommended to prevent hair ending workers or to be in the stand; in many
cooked to an internal temperature of
up in food products. states this is 16 or 18, due to potential
155º F, poultry parts should be cooked
to 165º F. Most foodborne illnesses 7. Food Handling. hazards with various equipment.
from temporary events can be traced Avoid hand contact with raw, ready-
back to lapses in temperature control. Safety plans must be postmarked
to-eat foods and food contact surfaces.
no later than May 1st.
Use an acceptable dispensing utensil
4 January-February 2004.
VII. ACCIDENT REPORTING & PROCEDURES
Accident Reporting
What to report:
Any incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer to receive medical treatment and/or
first aid must be reported to the NALL Safety Officer. This includes even passive treatments such as the
evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury or periods of rest. Report “near misses” as well.
When to report:
All such incidents described above must be reported to the Safety Officer within 24 hours of the incident. The
2021 Safety Officer is Mike Corazza. He can be reached at the following:
E-Mail – magooch45@yahoo.com
Phone – 914.523.2763
How to make the report:
Complete and submit the required form within 24 hours to the Safety Officer. See NALL website for form. At
a minimum, the following information must be provided:
The name and phone number of the individual involved. The date, time, and location of the incident making as
detailed a description of the incident as possible, the preliminary estimation of the extent of any injuries the
name, phone number and position of the person reporting the incident.
Safety Officer’s Responsibilities:
Within 24 hours of receiving the incident report, the Safety Officer will contact the injured party or the party’s
parents and (1) verify the information received; (2) obtain any other information deemed necessary: (3) check
on the status of the injured party: and (4) in the event that the injured party required other medical treatment (i.e.
Emergency Room visit, doctor’s visit, etc.) will advise the parent or guardian of the Little League’s insurance
coverage’s and the provisions for submitting any claims. If the extent of the injuries are more than minor in
nature the Safety Officer shall call the injured part to (1) check on the status of any injuries, and (2) to check if
any other assistance is necessary in areas such as submission of insurance forms, etc…
When treating an injury, remember:
PROTECT
REST
Ice
Compression
ELEVATION
SUPPORTLITTLE LEAGUE® BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL Send Completed Form To:
Little League® International
ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION FORM 539 US Route 15 Hwy, PO Box 3485
Williamsport PA 17701-0485
INSTRUCTIONS Accident Claim Contact Numbers:
Phone: 570-327-1674
Accident & Health (U.S.)
1. This form must be completed by parents (if claimant is under 19 years of age) and a league official and forwarded to Little League
Headquarters within 20 days after the accident. A photocopy of this form should be made and kept by the claimant/parent. Initial medical/
dental treatment must be rendered within 30 days of the Little League accident.
2. Itemized bills including description of service, date of service, procedure and diagnosis codes for medical services/supplies and/or other
documentation related to claim for benefits are to be provided within 90 days after the accident date. In no event shall such proof be
furnished later than 12 months from the date the medical expense was incurred.
3. When other insurance is present, parents or claimant must forward copies of the Explanation of Benefits or Notice/Letter of Denial for
each charge directly to Little League Headquarters, even if the charges do not exceed the deductible of the primary insurance program.
4. Policy provides benefits for eligible medical expenses incurred within 52 weeks of the accident, subject to Excess Coverage and
Exclusion provisions of the plan.
5. Limited deferred medical/dental benefits may be available for necessary treatment incurred after 52 weeks. Refer to insurance brochure
provided to the league president, or contact Little League Headquarters within the year of injury.
6. Accident Claim Form must be fully completed - including Social Security Number (SSN) - for processing.
League Name League I.D.
PART 1
Name of Injured Person/Claimant SSN Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) Age Sex
Female Male
Name of Parent/Guardian, if Claimant is a Minor Home Phone (Inc. Area Code) Bus. Phone (Inc. Area Code)
( ) ( )
Address of Claimant Address of Parent/Guardian, if different
The Little League Master Accident Policy provides benefits in excess of benefits from other insurance programs subject to a $50 deductible
per injury. “Other insurance programs” include family’s personal insurance, student insurance through a school or insurance through an
employer for employees and family members. Please CHECK the appropriate boxes below. If YES, follow instruction 3 above.
Does the insured Person/Parent/Guardian have any insurance through: Employer Plan Yes No School Plan Yes No
Individual Plan Yes No Dental Plan Yes No
Date of Accident Time of Accident Type of Injury
AM PM
Describe exactly how accident happened, including playing position at the time of accident:
Check all applicable responses in each column:
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your approval from
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complete and correct as herein given.
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submitting an application or filing a claim containing a false or deceptive statement(s). See Remarks section on reverse side of form.
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that has any records or knowledge of me, and/or the above named claimant, or our health, to disclose, whenever requested to do so by
Little League and/or National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. A photostatic copy of this authorization shall be considered
as effective and valid as the original.
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