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Ballard Li)le League Covid-19 Safety Plan: 2022 Season
Updated 12/3/2021
1. Introduc@on
1.1 Ballard Li3le League is preparing for the 2022 baseball season and wants to ensure that all
par=cipants in our League are safe & healthy. This includes players, coaches, volunteers and families.
This plan contains rules and guidelines based on what is currently known about COVID-19.
It should be noted that all coaches and board members are volunteers and that we are not ac=ng as
health care or safety professionals. This Safety Plan is intended to reflect that we are making our best
effort to provide a safe environment for our players and families.
1.2 The resources and informa=on in this plan come from various sources including: the Center for
Disease Control (CDC) , Washington State Department of Health, Li3le League District 8, and Li3le
League Interna=onal. Any en=ty that reads this plan and is aware of an updated guideline from a cited
source is encouraged to immediately contact the Ballard Li3le League to ensure that our Safety Plan can
be updated.
2. Pre-screening
2.1 Prior to any League ac=vity (ini=al player assessment, prac=ce, games, etc.), all coaches, players,
volunteers and parents shall read and be familiar with this Safety Plan.
2.2 Prior to each and every prac=ce or game, all players shall self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms.
(Appendix 1- CDC: COVID19 symptoms checklist).
2.3 A daily roster will be maintained by each team. This will be either in electronic or paper format.
The "Game Changer Team Manager" App is recommended for managing a3endance.
Records shall be maintained for 28 days. “Keep a roster of every athlete, staff and volunteer present at
each prac=ce, training session, and contest to assist with contact tracing in the event of an exposure.” -
WA State Guidelines for Spor=ng Ac=vi=es 10/6/2020.
2.4 Any player, coach or volunteer who develops COVID-19 symptoms during a League ac=vity shall
immediately leave the ac=vity, return home, and update their status on the daily roster (from 2.3).
2.5 All players, coaches and volunteers who have had an exposure to a suspected or confirmed case of
COVID-19 should follow CDC guidelines for self-isola=on/quaran=ne. If a member or your household
has COVID-19, you may not a3end league ac=vi=es un=l CDC criteria are met.(Appendix 2- CDC “exposure rules”).
2.6 Each Coach is responsible to ensure that the daily roster is filled out by all members. The coach may
assign a parent or other volunteer to perform this task. Any ques=ons regarding a member’s eligibility to
par=cipate in league events can be funneled through the coach, division vice president, league safety
officer, league presidents. Any decisions regarding eligibility will be based on CDC and local guidelines,
with the intent of keeping all members safe. In all circumstances, Ballard Li3le League recommends that
ques=ons related to a member’s health be directed toward that member’s personal health care provider.
3. Eligibility to Return to league ac@vi@es aEer illness
3.1 If a player, coach or volunteer has had a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, they are eligible
to return to league ac=vi=es once CDC criteria have been met.
(Appendix 3: CDC return from illness guidelines)
4. Personal Protec@ve Equipment and Social Distancing and Masks
4.1 Ballard Li3le League will follow the most recent guidelines published by the Washington State
Department of Health. The most recent guilelines were updated on July 2, 2021 and can be found here:
h3ps://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/820-201-SportsFitnessGuidance.pdf
Regarding face coverings, the document cited above states:
Masks are no longer required outdoors; however, unvaccinated individuals should wear face coverings
outdoors in crowded public se:ngs, including spor;ng events, where there is decreased ability to
consistently maintain physical distance between non-household members.
People are not required to wear face coverings while engaged in outdoor training or compe;;on in any
type of sport.
4.2 Distances of 6 feet are recommended for all interac=ons between players, coaches, volunteers and
spectators when possible. For situa=ons when players are engaged in the sports ac=vity and 6 feet of
distance is not possible, then “On-field Guidance” rules are expected to be followed.
(Appendix 4- Li3le League Interna=onal “On-Field Guidance”)
5. Cleaning & Sani@za@on
5.1 Frequent and adequate hand washing and/or sanita=on is required. All players, coaches and
volunteers are expected to wash and/or sani=ze their hands prior to league events. To date, Ballard
Li3le League does not have hand washing sta=ons at fields. League members will be encouraged to
bring their own hand sani=zer to league events. Ballard Li3le League will work with coaches and parents
who need assistance providing a supply of hand sani=zer if needed.
5.2 Rou=ne and frequent equipment cleaning is required. Coaches and players shall clean their
equipment at home and prior to par=cipa=on in any league events.
5.3 Sharing of baseball and sokball gear will be avoided and discouraged. Gear that is shared will be
required to be cleaned prior to usage.5.4 Catcher’s gear. Coaches will work with players, parents and the League equipment coordinator to provide an individual set of catcher’s gear to each player assigned to that posi=on. If it becomes necessary to share catcher’s gear, all efforts to clean the gear between uses will be taken. 5.5 Balng helmets. All efforts will be taken to avoid sharing of balng helmets. Players will be encouraged to have their own balng helmets, and the League will a3empt to provide helmets to players that do not have their own. In the event that a helmet must be shared, it will be appropriately sani=zed before use. Ballard Li3le League will coordinate with players and coaches to issue helmets to players as needed. (“The balng helmets must be affixed with the NOCSAE symbol, be free of cracks or other visible damage, and all of the internal padding must not be missing, ta3ered, torn or frayed”. -Li3le League Interna=onal). 6. In the Event of Possible Exposure to Covid during a league event. 6.1 Anyone who suspects they have Covid-19, has a confirmed case of Covid-19 or was in close contact with someone with a confirmed case of Covid-19 and a3ended an event, will be required to no=fy the BLL Presidents or Safety Officer. This can be routed through the team coach or through a direct communica=on. 6.2 The affected teams or individuals involved will be advised of a possible exposure. Determina=on as to whether tes=ng, quaran=ne or isola=on is advised will be based on the current guidelines provided by the WA State Dept of Health. 6.3 If necessary, contact tracing of the involved individuals will be recommended throughout the WA State Dept of Health. 6.4 Confiden=ality of all person's medical informa=on, iden=ty and privacy will be maintained. 7. General Expecta@ons of all Ballard Li)le League Member related to COVID-19. All players, coaches, volunteers, parents and league officials shall understand and agree to the following list of expecta=ons. 7.1 Review of the Ballard Li3le League Safety Plan (this document). 7.2 Do not a3end any league events if you are sick or a member of your household is sick with symptoms related to COVID-19. 7.3 Player a3endance records will be monitored by the league. This will be accomplished either electronically or by paper records. 7.4 Current guidelines related to facial coverings, social distance, group gatherings and sani=zing will be followed. 7.5 It is recommended that any ques=ons related to a player, coach or volunteer’s personal health, as it relates to COVID-19, be directed to their personal healthcare provider. 7.6 Despite all infec=on control measures and Safety Plan regula=ons, there is s=ll a risk to all players, coaches, volunteers and family members of exposure to COVID-19.
Appendix 1- Center for Disease Control: Symptoms of COVID-19 People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days aEer exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fa=gue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Conges=on or runny nose • Nausea or vomi=ng • Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will con=nue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. When to seek emergency medical a3en=on Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately: • Trouble breathing • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest • New confusion • Inability to wake or stay awake • Bluish lips or face *This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
Appendix 2- Center for Disease Control: Isola@on/Quaran@ne guidelines. (3/12/21 www.cdc.gov)
Who needs to quarantine?
People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19—excluding people
who have had COVID-19 within the past 3 months or who are fully vaccinated.
• People who have tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 3 months and recovered
do not have to quarantine or get tested again as long as they do not develop new
symptoms.
• People who develop symptoms again within 3 months of their first bout of COVID-19
may need to be tested again if there is no other cause identified for their symptoms.
• People who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are not
required to quarantine if they have been fully vaccinated against the disease and show
no symptoms.
What counts as close contact?
• You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more
• You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
• You had direct physical contact with the person (hugged or kissed them)
• You shared eating or drinking utensils
• They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
Steps to take
Stay home and monitor your health
• Stay home for 14 days after your last contact with a person who has COVID-19.
• Watch for fever (100.4◦F), cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19
• If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are at higher risk for getting
very sick from COVID-19
Options to reduce quarantine
Reducing the length of quarantine may make it easier for people to quarantine by reducing the
time they cannot work. A shorter quarantine period also can lessen stress on the public health
system, especially when new infections are rapidly rising.
Your local public health authorities make the final decisions about how long quarantine should
last, based on local conditions and needs. Follow the recommendations of your local public
health department if you need to quarantine. Options they will consider include stopping
quarantine
• On day 10 without testing
• On day 7 after receiving a negative test result (test must occur on day 5 or later)
After stopping quarantine, you should
• Watch for symptoms until 14 days after exposure.
• If you have symptoms, immediately self-isolate and contact your local public health
authority or healthcare provider.
• Wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet from others, wash their hands, avoid crowds, and take
other steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.Appendix 3: Center for Disease Control: Return from Illness Guidelines
When you can be around others aker you had or likely had COVID-19?
When you can be around others (end home isola=on) depends on different factors for different
situa=ons.
Find CDC’s recommenda=ons for your situa=on below.
I think or know I had COVID-19, and I had symptoms:
You can be with others aker
• At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and
• At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medica=on and
• Other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving**Loss of taste and smell may persist for weeks or
months aker recovery and need not delay the end of isola=on
If you had severe illness from COVID-19 (you were admi3ed to a hospital and needed oxygen), your
healthcare provider may recommend that you stay in isola=on for longer than 10 days aker your
symptoms first appeared (possibly up to 20 days) and you may need to finish your period of isola=on at
home.
I tested posi=ve for COVID-19 but had no symptoms
If you con=nue to have no symptoms, you can be with others aker:
• 10 days have passed since the date you had your posi=ve test
If you develop symptoms aker tes=ng posi=ve, follow the guidance above for “I think or know I had
COVID, and I had symptoms.”
I had COVID-19 or I tested posi=ve for COVID-19 and I have a weakened immune system
If you have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) due to a health condi=on or medica=on,
you might need to stay home and isolate longer than 10 days. Talk to your healthcare provider for more
informa=on.
Your doctor may work with an infec=ous disease expert at your local health department to determine
when you can be around others.
Gelng tes=ng again for COVID-19
If you have recovered from your symptoms aker tes=ng posi=ve for COVID-19, you may con=nue to test
posi=ve for three months or more without being contagious to others. For this reason, you should be
tested only if you develop new symptoms of possible COVID-19. Gelng tested again should be discussed
with your healthcare provider, especially if you have been in close contact with another person who has
tested posi=ve for COVID-19 in the last 14 days.Appendix 4- Li)le League Interna@onal “On-Field Guidance”
Best Practices on Organizing, Playing, And Watching Little League® Baseball and Softball During the Coronavirus Pandemic
On-Field Guidance Key Audiences
Players
Healthy Practices: Parents/Guardians/Caregivers
• All players and coaches should practice good general health habits, including Managers/Coaches
maintenance of adequate hydration, consumption of a varied, vitamin-rich diet with
Umpires
sufficient vegetables and fruits, and getting adequate sleep.
No Handshakes/Personal Contact Celebrations:
• Players and coaches should take measures to prevent all but the essential contact
necessary to play the game. This should include refraining from handshakes, high
fives, fist/elbow bumps, chest bumps, group celebrations, etc. Little League
International suggests lining up outside the dugout and tipping caps to the opposing
team as a sign of good sportsmanship after a game.
• Players and families should vacate the field/facility as soon as is reasonably possible
after the conclusion of their game to minimize unnecessary contact with players,
coaches, and spectators from the next game, ideally within 20 minutes.
Drinks and Snacks: • Cloth face coverings should not be placed should be paid to detailed cleaning of all
• Athletes, managers/coaches, and umpires on young children under age 2, anyone equipment directly contacting the head
should bring their own personal drinks to who has trouble breathing, or is and face (catcher’s mask, helmets).
all team activities. Drinks should be labeled unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise • Player’s equipment (e.g. bags, helmets,
with the person’s name. unable to remove the mask without bats, gloves, etc.) should be cleaned and
assistance. disinfected after each use by a parent/
• Individuals should take their own drink
guardian/caretaker, where applicable.
containers home each night for cleaning Dugouts:
and sanitation or use single-use bottles. • Individuals disinfecting equipment are
• Managers/coaches and players should be
• There should be no use of shared or encouraged to use gloves while using
assigned spots in the dugout or on the
team beverages. disinfectants and follow the manufacturer’s
bleachers so that they are at least six feet
directions for use. All disinfectants should be
• Teams should not share any snacks or apart and must be placed behind a fence.
stored properly, in a safe area, out of the
food. Players should bring individual, • Players are to stay at their assigned spots
reach of children.
pre-packaged food, if needed. when on the bench or while waiting their
turn to bat. Baseballs and Softballs:
Personal Protective Equipment
• Players and managers/coaches should wear • Baseballs and softballs should be rotated
(PPE):
a cloth face covering while in the dugout. through on a regular basis, at least every
• All managers/coaches, volunteers,
two innings, to limit individual contact.
umpires, etc., should wear PPE whenever Player Equipment:
• Umpires should limit their contact with the
applicable and possible, such as cloth face • No personal player bat bags/equipment
ball, and catchers should retrieve foul balls
coverings and protective medical gloves. bags should be allowed in the dugout.
and passed balls where possible.
• Players should wear cloth face coverings Player equipment should be spaced
• Balls used in infield/outfield warm-up
when in close contact areas and in places accordingly outside the dugout to prevent
should be isolated from a shared ball
where recommended social distancing is direct contact.
container.
challenging or not feasible, such as in • Players should have their own individual
dugouts. • Foul balls landing outside the field of play
batter’s helmet, glove, bat, and catcher’s
should be retrieved by participating
• Players should not wear protective medical equipment.
players, coaches, and umpires. No
gloves on the field during game play. • Measures should be enacted to avoid, or
spectators should retrieve the ball.
• Players, especially at younger divisions, are minimize, equipment sharing when feasible.
not required to wear a cloth face covering • Some critical equipment may not be able to Spitting, Sunflower Seeds,
while on the field during game play. be obtained by every individual. When it is Gum, etc.:
• Players will be permitted to wear a cloth necessary to share critical or limited • Sunflower seeds, gum, etc., should not be
face covering on the field during game equipment, all surfaces of each piece of allowed in dugouts or on the playing field.
play, if physically able to do so, based on shared equipment must be cleaned first • All players and coaches are to refrain
any directive of a medical provider or and then disinfected with an EPA-approved from spitting at all times, including in
individual determination of the player/ disinfectant against COVID-19 and allowed dugout areas and on the playing field.
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