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Queen Creek Heat Softball Little League
#403-14-193006
Safety Manual
For Managers and Coaches
2022
Let the Kids Play, But Play Safely
Leonard Flores – President
Jackie Neppl – Safety Officer
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Table of Contents
Contact Information for Board of Directors…………………………….…..pg. 3
Covid-19 Modified Rules……………………………………………………………pg. 4
Safety Code…………………………………………………………………….…….pg. 5 – 6
Little League Code of Conduct……………………………………….………….. pg. 7
Queen Creek Heat Code of Conduct………………………………….……pg. 7 – 8
Background Checks & Coach and Player Expectations ………...……...pg. 8
13th Shirt & First Aid………………….……………………...……………………….pg. 9
Caring for Shock …………………..………………….……………………...………pg. 10
Giving CPR………………………………………………………………………....……pg. 11
Choking: First Aide…………………………………………………………………..pg. 12
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke……………………………………………….pg. 13
Lightning Facts & Safety Procedures……………………………….…pg. 14 - 15
Accident reporting procedures……………………………………………pg. 15-16
Director of Safety Responsibilities……………………………………………pg. 16
Check list for preparing a claim form………………………….………..pg. 16-17
What parents should know about Little League Insurance...….pg. 17-19
Stretching Tips…………………………………………………………………...…...pg. 20
2022 T-ball Rules…………………………………………………………………….pg. 21
2022 Machine Pitch Rules……………………………………………..…..pg. 21 - 22
2022 Junior Minor Rules…………………………………………………...pg. 22 - 23
2022 Senior Minor Rules…………………………………………………...pg. 23 - 24
2022 Majors Rules……………………………………………………………pg. 24 – 25
2022 Juniors/Seniors Rules……………………………………………....pg. 25 - 26
Concessions Information………….….…………………………………...pg. 27 – 29
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Queen Creek Heat Little League Contact Information
General League email address: info@qcheat.org
League Website: www.qcheat.org
Emergency: Dial 911
ALL EMERGENCIES MUST BE REPORTED TO THE SAFETY OFFICER
ASAP!
Executive Board of Directors
Name Position Email
Leonard Flores President President@qcheat.org
Gabriel Carrillo Vice President info@qcheat.org
Stacey Garwick Treasurer Treasurer@qcheat.org
Massiel Mischel Secretary info@qcheat.org
Jackie Neppl Safety Officer info@qcheat.org
Jackie Neppl Player Agent 1 Playeragent@qcheat.org
Natalie Giddens Player Agent 2
Jared Whitehurst Coaches Coordinator/ Coaches@qcheat.org
Umpire in Chief
Kari Hansen Social Media/Sponsors Sponsors@qcheat.org
Alacey Yarn Concessions/ info@qcheat.org
Team Mom Coordinator
Kellie Doyle Equipment equipment@qcheat.org
Manager
Dominic Martinez Board Member info@qcheat.org
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COVID-19 Modified Rules - QC Heat Softball - Spring Season 2022
1. If you don't feel comfortable playing - don’t. Play at your own risk.
2. Masks are optional for all players, umpires, coaches, and spectators. Social
distancing guidelines are at the discretion of individuals. Vaccines are encouraged, but
not required.
3. No pets or scooters, bikes, skateboards, skates, etc. inside the park facility.
4. Prior to each game the Coaches will send out a message to all team members
verifying no one has been exposed or is ill. If requested, coaches will offer players a
way to sanitize equipment.
5. Sharing of equipment is not encouraged. Make sure each player has their own water
bottle when they arrive.
6. The managers meeting at home plate should include just one coach from each team
plus the umpire. No players at the plate meeting.
7. There will be no umpire challenges.
8. Use of the playground, which is not sanitized, is at your own risk.
9. If at any point in time a member of Queen Creek Heat tests positive for COVID-19,
all current CDC guidelines will be followed to ensure the safety and health of all players
and families.
QUEEN CREEK HEAT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THESE RULES AT
ANY TIME.
4MANAGERS I COACHES TRAINING:
Managers are required to attend a mandatory meeting. The meeting will be held on
January 27, 2022. During this meeting we will make sure each coach has a copy of the
Safety Plan and understand that the plan is posted along with the rules for each division
on our website.
ASAP
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". This manual is offered as a tool to place some
important information at managers and coach's fingertips.
SAFETY CODE
Dedicated to Injury Prevention
1. Responsibility for Safety procedures should be that of an adult member of our Little
League.
2. Arrangements should be made in advance of all games and practices for emergency
medical services.
3. First-aid kits are issued to each team manager and are located at the concession stand.
4. Managers MUST walk the field prior to EVERY practice or game to ensure a safe
playing field.
5. Play area should be inspected frequently for holes, damage, stones, glass and other
foreign objects.
6. All team equipment should be stored within the team dugout, or behind screens, and
not within the area defined by the umpires as "in play".
7. Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing field or in
the dugout during games and practice sessions.
8. Responsibility for keeping bats and loose equipment off the field of play should be that
of a player assigned for this purpose or the team's manager and coaches.
9. Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls batted out of playing area.
10. During practice and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on
each pitch.
11. During warm -up drills players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by
throws or missed catches.
12. All pre-game warm-ups should be performed within the confines of the playing field
and not within areas that are frequented by, and thus endanger spectators (i.e.,
playing catch, pepper, swinging bats, etc.) PREGAME WARM UPS ARE NOT TO BE
CONDUCTED ON THE INFIELD
513. Coaches and Umpires MUST inspect their equipment before every practice or
game. Equipment that is unsafe must be replaced immediately and discarded
by the manager in the equipment room.
14. Batters must wear Little League approved protective helmets during batting
practice and games. Minor, Major and Junior/Senior divisions are required to
wear helmets with faceguards. NO EXCEPTIONS.
15. Catcher must wear catcher's helmet, mask, throat guard, long model chest protector,
shin guards for all practices and games. NO EXCEPTIONS.
16. The Catcher must wear catcher's helmet and mask with a throat guard in warming
up pitchers. This applies between innings and in the bullpen during a game and also
during practices.
17. All Players need to remain behind the openings in the fenced dugouts.
18. Except when runner is returning to a base, head-first slides are not permitted.
19. During sliding practice, bases should not be strapped down or anchored.
20. Runners when sliding at home plate should attempt to avoid unnecessary contact
with defensive player.
21. At no time should "horse play" be permitted on the playing field.
22. Parents of players who wear glasses should be encouraged to provide "safety
glasses".
23. Player must not wear watches, rings, pins or metallic items during games and
practices.
24. Managers and Coaches may not warm up pitchers before or during a game.
25. On-deck batters are not permitted (except in Junior/Senior Division) MAKE SURE
ALL BATTERS ARE AWARE OF SURROUNDINGS AND OTHER PLAYERS WHEN
SWINGING BAT.
26. At a temperature of over 105 degrees, we will take measures to prevent heat
exposure.
27. If a player is going to catch for the coach during pregame the player must wear a
CATCHER’s MASK or Helmet with FACEMASK.
These codes will be strictly followed by the Umpires and Managers:
No playing in parking lots at any time.
No playing on and around lawn equipment.
Use crosswalks when crossing roadways. Always be alert for traffic.
No profanity.
No swinging bats or throwing baseballs at any time within the walkways and common
areas of a Little League complex.
6LITTLE LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT
- Speed Limit 5 mph on roadways and parking lots while attending any Little League
function. Watch for small children around parked cars.
- No Alcohol allowed in any parking lot, field, or common areas within a Little League
complex
- No throwing balls against dugouts, fences, or backstops. Catchers must be used for all
batting practice sessions.
- No throwing rocks.
- No horse play in walkways at any time.
- No climbing fences.
- No pets are permitted at any Little League games or practices unless they are on a leash.
- Only one player on the field, who is at bat, may swing a bat (Age 5-12). Junior/Senior
(Age 13-16) on the field at bat or on deck may swing a bat. Be Alert of area around you
when swinging bat while in the on-deck position.
- Observe all posted signs.
- Players and spectators should be alert at all times for foul balls and errant throws.
- During game, players must remain in the dugout area in an orderly fashion at all times.
- After each game, each team must clean up trash in dugout and around stands.
- All gates to the field must remain closed at all times. After players have entered or left
the playing field, gates should be closed and secured.
- No children under the age of 16 are to be permitted in the Snack Bars.
**Failure to comply with the above may result in expulsion from the Little League field
or complex**
QC HEAT SOFTBALL LITTLE LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT
No Manager, Coach or Asst. Coach shall or spectator at any time:
- Lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike or threaten to strike an official or player
- Be guilty of heaping personal verbal or physical abuse upon any official for any real or
imaginary belief of a wrong decision or judgment.
- Be guilty of any objectionable demonstration of dissent at an official's decision by
throwing of gloves, helmets, balls, bats, or any other forceful unsportsmanlike action.
- Be guilty of using unnecessarily rough tactics in a game against the body of an opposing
player.
- Be guilty of a physical or verbal 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.
- Drinking or use of tobacco is strictly prohibited before, during, or after a game or
practice while in the presence of the players. Intoxicated will be defined as an odor or
behavior judgment or perception.
- Never address any Managers, Coaches or Asst. Coaches of other teams in a non-dignified
manner regardless of their actions. Utilize the umpires to settle disputes between teams.
7- Be guilty of tampering or manipulating any league roaster, schedules, draft positions or
selections, official scorebooks, rankings, financial records, or procedures.
- Ever challenge an umpire's authority. The umpires shall have the authority and
discretion during game to penalize the offender according to the infraction up to and
including ejection from the game.
The Executive Board of Directors will review all infractions of the QC HEAT Code of
Conduct. Depending on the seriousness and/or frequency, the Board may assess
additional disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the league. There will
be a three strikes policy to deal with Coaches who are repeat offenders.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Little League MANDATES background checks and volunteer applications are completed on
all Board Members, Managers, Coaches, and anyone else who has direct contact with the
kids. All applicants WILL receive a background check. You must register on http://queen-
creek-heat-little-league.sportssignup.com/site/ to register as a volunteer.
COACH AND PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
What can I expect from my players?
• To be on time for all practices and games.
• To always do their best whether in the field or on the bench.
• To be cooperative at all times and share team duties.
• To respect not only others, but themselves as well.
• To be positive with teammates at all times.
• To try not to become upset at their own mistakes or those of others
• To understand that winning is only important if you can accept losing, as both are
important parts of any sport.
What can you and your child expect from me?
• To be on time for all practices and games.
• To be as fair as possible in giving playing time to all players.
• To do my best to teach the fundamentals of the game.
• To be positive and respect each child as an individual.
• To set reasonable expectations for each child and for the season.
• To teach the players the value of winning and losing.
• To be open to ideas, suggestions or help.
• To never shout at any member of my team, the opposing team or umpires. Any
confrontation will be handled in a respectful, quiet and individual manner.
Don't expect the majority of children playing Little League softball to have strong skills.
We hear all our lives that we learn from our mistakes. Let's allow them to make their
mistakes, but always be there with positive support to lift their spirits! 8IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE NOTIFY IMMEDIATELY: the League
President/Safety Officer/Board Member on Duty!
13TH SHIRT
You will receive a 13th jersey with your uniforms. This is to be used as a "blood shirt". At
any time during a game that a player bleeds on her jersey, the player must change into the
13th jersey. Managers need to keep the "blood shirt" with their equipment at all times. No
players will be allowed to play in a jersey that shows signs of blood.
FIRST AID
DO:
• Reassure and aide 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
• Keep your “Prevention and Emergency Management of Little League Baseball and
Softball Injuries: book with your first-aid kit.
• Assist those who require medical attention – and when administering aide,
remember to:
- Look for signs of injury (laceration, black and blue or deformity of joint).
- Listen to the injured describe what happened and what hurts if conscious.
Before questioning, you may have to calm and soothe an excited child.
- Feel gently and carefully the injured area for signs of swelling, grating, or
broken bone.
• Have your players Medical Clearance Forms with you at all games and practices
• Make arrangements to have a cellular phone available when your game or practice
is at a facility that does not have any public phones.
• Please ensure during practice or games that your players stay hydrated, especially
during the Spring and Summer. For practices in areas without water, please remind
players to bring some. SOME.
DON’T:
• Administer any medications
• Provide any food or beverages (other than water)
• Hesitate in giving aide when needed.
• Be afraid to ask for help if you are not sure of the proper procedures (i.e. CPR, etc.)
• Transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies.
• Leave an unattended child at practice or games.
• Hesitate to report any present or potential safety hazard to the Director of Safety
IMMEDIATELY.
*All managers are equipped with a first aid kit in their equipment bag. There is also a first
aid kit located in the concession stand.* 9Caring for Sudden Illness
• Call 911 - Watch for changes in consciousness and breathing.
• Help the victim rest comfortably.
• Keep the victim from getting chilled or overheated.
• Do not give anything to eat or drink unless the victim is fully conscious.
• Reassure the victim.
If the victim:
• Vomits - Place the victim on his or her side.
• Faints - Position him or her on the back and elevate the legs 8 to 10 inches if
you do not suspect a head or back injury.
• Has a diabetic emergency - Give the victim some form of sugar.
• Has a seizure- Do not hold or restrain the person or place anything between
the victim's teeth. Remove any nearby objects that might cause injury.
Cushion the victim's head using folded clothing or a small pillow.
Caring for Shock:
Shock is likely to develop in any serious injury or illness. Signals of shock include:
• Restlessness or irritability
• Rapid breathing
• Altered consciousness
• Rapid pulse
• Pale, cool, moist skin
Caring for shock involves the following simple steps:
• Have the victim lie down.
• Helping the victim rest comfortably is important because pain can intensify
the body's stress and accelerate the progression of shock.
• Keep victim still and seek professional medical help immediately.
Communicable Disease Procedures:
• Bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered, and the uniform changed if
there is blood on it before the athlete may continue.
• Routinely use gloves to prevent mucous membrane exposure when contact with
blood or other body fluids are anticipated (provided in first-aid kit).
• Immediately wash hands and other skin surface if contaminated with blood.
• Clean all blood contaminated surfaces and equipment.
• Managers, coaches, and volunteers with open wounds should refrain from all
direct contact until the condition is resolved.
• Follow accepted guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and disposal
when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing
body fluids. 10Giving CPR:
• Position victim on back on a flat surface.
• Position yourself so that you can give rescue breaths and chest compressions
without having to move (usually to one side of the victim).
• Find hand position on the breastbone.
• Position shoulders over hands for proper leverage.
• Compress chest 30 times.
• With victim's head tilted back, and chin lifted, pinch the nose shut.
o Give two (2) slow breaths into victim's mouth.
o Breathe in until chest rises slightly.
• Do 3 more sets of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.
• Recheck pulse and breathing for about 5 seconds.
• If there is no pulse, continue sets of compressions (30/2)
• When giving CPR to small children, use only one hand for compressions.
When to Stop CPR:
• If another trained person takes over for you
• If paramedics arrive
• If you are exhausted and unable to continue properly
• If the scene becomes unsafe.
11Choking:
12Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke:
13Lightning Facts and Safety Procedures:
WHEN YOU HEAR IT - CLEAR IT
WHEN YOU SEE IT - FLEE IT
Consider the following facts:
• The average lightning strike is 6 - 8 miles long.
• The average thunderstorm is 6 -10 miles wide and travels at a rate of 25 miles per
hour.
• Once the leading edge of a thunderstorm approaches to within 10 miles, you are at
immediate risk due to the possibility of lightning strikes coming from the storm's
overhanging anvil cloud (for example, the lightning
• that injured 13 people during a concert at RFK last summer occurred while it was
sunny and dry).
• On the average, thunder can only be heard over a distance of 3 - 4 miles, depending
on humidity, terrain, and other factors. This means that by the time you hear the
thunder, you are already in the risk area for lightning strikes.
“Flash-Bang” Method: Count the number of seconds between the sight of the lightning
strike and the sound of thunder that follows it. Halt-play and evacuate when the count is
between the lightning flash and thing is 15 seconds or less.
Rule of Thumb: The ultimate truth about lightning is that it is unpredictable and cannot
be prevented. Therefore, a manager, coach, or umpire who feels threatened by an
approaching storm should stop play and get the kids to safety - regardless of whether the
"flash-bang" proximity measure applies. When in doubt, the following rule of thumb
should be applied:
Where to Go? No place is absolutely safe from the lightning threat, but some places are
safer than others. Large, enclosed shelters (substantially constructed buildings) are the
safest (like our snack bars). For the majority of participants, the best area for them to seek
shelter is in a fully enclosed metal vehicle with the windows rolled up. If you are stranded
in an open area and cannot get to shelter in a car, put your feet together, crouch down, and
put your hands over your ears (to try and prevent eardrum damage).
Where NOT to Go: Avoid high places and open fields, isolated trees, unprotected gazebos,
rain or picnic shelters, dugouts, flagpoles, light poles, bleachers (metal or wood), metal
fences, and water.
First Aid to a Lightning Victim:
• Typically, the lightning victim exhibits similar symptoms as that of someone
suffering from a heart attack. In addition to calling 911, the rescuer should consider
the following:
14• The first tenet of emergency care is "make no more casualties". If the victim is in a
high-risk area (open field, isolated tree, etc.) the rescuer should determine if
movement from that area is necessary- lightning can and does strike the same place
twice. If the rescuer is at risk, and movement of the victim is a viable option, it
should be done.
• If the victim is not breathing, start mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If it is decided to
move the victim, give a few quick breaths prior to moving them.
• Determine if the victim has a pulse. If no pulse is detected, start cardiac
compressions as well.
Note: CPR should only be administered by a person knowledgeable and trained in the
technique.
Tournament Play - If a player is removed from tournament play due to an injury, the
player must have a note from a doctor in order to return to play.
FINAL REMINDERS:
Remember, safety is everyone's job. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents to a
minimum. Report all hazardous conditions to the Director of Safety or another Board
Member immediately. Don't play on a field that is not safe or with unsafe playing
equipment. Be sure your players are fully equipped at all times, especially catchers and
batters, and check your team's equipment often.
Some gentle reminders: Make sure all coaches have correctly filled out the disclosure
statement and sent it to the appropriate party. (If you need more forms, contact the
Director of Safety). We go to great lengths to provide as much training as possible. Attend
as many of the clinics as possible. Check the Little League Home Page frequently. Lots of
information and a complete league calendar can be found there and can be a very valuable
resource.
IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS:
Accident Reporting Procedures
What to report- An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer
to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must be reported to the Director of Safety.
This includes even passive treatments such as the evaluation and diagnosis of the extent
of the injury or periods of rest.
When to report- All such incidents described above must be reported to the Director of
Safety within 24 hours of the incident. The Director of Safety can be reached at our league
website QCHEAT.ORG or by emailing info@QCHEAT.org. 15How to make the report- reporting incidents can come in a variety of forms. Most
typically, they are Telephone conversations. At a minimum, the following information must
be provided:
1. The name and phone number of the individual involved.
2. The date, time, and location of the incident.
3. As detailed a description of the incident as possible.
4. The preliminary estimation of the extent of any injuries.
5. The name and phone number of the person reporting the incident.
Director of Safety's Responsibilities - Within 48 hours of receiving the incident report,
the Director of Safety 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 is more than minor in nature, the Director of Safety shall
periodically call the injured party 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. until such time as the incident is considered "close" (i.e., no further claims are
expected and/or the individual is participating in the league again).
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. 16"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 Headquarters.
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.
WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE INSURANCE:
The Little League Insurance Program is designed to afford protection to all participants at
the most economical cost to the local league. The Little League Player Accident Policy is an
excess coverage, accident only plan, to be used as a supplement to other insurance carried
under a family policy or insurance provided by parent's employer. If there is no primary
coverage, Little League insurance will provide benefits for eligible charges, up to Usual
and Customary allowances for your area, after a $50.00 deductible per claim, up to the
maximum stated benefits.
This plan makes it possible to offer exceptional, affordable protection with assurance to
parents that adequate coverage is in force for all chartered and insured Little League
approved programs and events.
If your child sustains a covered injury while taking part in a scheduled Little League
Baseball or Softball game or practice, here is how the insurance works:
1. The Little League Baseball and Softball accident notification form must be
completed by parents (if the claimant is under 19 years of age) and a league official
and forwarded directly to Little League Headquarters within 20 days after the
accident. A photocopy of the form should be made and kept by the parent/claimant.
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 a claim for benefits are to be provided within 90 days after the accident. In no
event shall such proof be furnished later than 12 months from the date the initial
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
17League 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
after the 52-week time limit when:
a. Deferred medical benefits apply when necessary treatment requiring the
removal of a pin /plate, applied to transfix a bone in the year of injury, or scar
tissue removal, after the 52-week time limit is required. The Company will pay
the Reasonable Expense incurred, subject to the Policy's maximum limit of
$100,000 for any one injury to any one Insured. However, in no event will any
benefit be paid under this provision for any expenses incurred more than 24
months from the date the injury was sustained.
b. If the Insured incurs Injury, to sound, natural teeth and Necessary Treatment
requires treatment for that injury be postponed to a date more than 52 weeks
after the injury due to, but not limited to, the physiological changes of a
growing child, the Company will pay the lesser of:
i. A maximum of $1,500 or
ii. Reasonable expenses 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
occurs. No payment will be made for deferred treatment unless the
Physician submits written certification, within 52 weeks after the
accident, that the treatment must be postponed for the above stated
reasons. Benefits are payable subject to the Excess Coverage and the
Exclusions provisions of the Policy.
We hope this brief summary has been helpful in a better understanding of an important
aspect of the operation of the Little League endorsed insurance program.
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 AIG Accident Master Policy acquired through Little League contains an "Excess
Coverage Provision" whereby all personal and/or group insurance shall be used first.
18To 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 fi led 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 Headquarters. 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 AIG 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., with its principal place of business in New York, NY. This is a brief description of the coverage available under the policy. The policy will contain limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions. With your league's cooperation, insurance rates have increased only three times since 1965. This rate stability would not have been 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. In 2000 the State of Virginia was the first state to have its accident insurance rates reduced by high participation in ASAP and reduction in injuries. In 2002, seven more states have had their accident insurance rates reduced, as well. They are Alaska, California, Delaware, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin. 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 occurs. 19
Stretching Tips:
From Michele Smith; Softball Olympic Gold-Medalist
Warm Up:
• Start by having players run from foul pole to foul pole, then do some agility
exercises.
• High knees (short jog, lift knees high)
• Butt kicks (short jog, try to kick feet backwards up toward bottom)
• Karaoke run (crossover steps laterally)
• Jumping jacks
• Arm windmills (forward and reverse)
• Neck circles (left & right,full rotation)
(The goal is to work on all the body parts: trunk, arms, legs and neck. Muscles stretch
more easily if the body is warmed up properly before you stretch.)
Cool Down:
• After a practice or game, don't just send your kids home. Have players run a lap
around the field, then sit in a circle and stretch muscles to get fresh blood in them,
and help strengthen them.
202022 T-Ball Rules
QC Heat follows 2022 Little League Softball rules (T -Ball would follow LL Minors Rules). The
following rules are in addition to or a modifica tion of Little League Softball rules.
1. Game Time
a. Games will go for 1 hour or 5 innings, at the discretion of the coaches.
2. Responsibilities
a. The Home team is required and designated with both the set up and pick up of the
field.
i. Bases are to be set at 35 ft apart.
b. Visiting team is responsible for the cleanup of the stands and the dugouts after the
game.
3. Offense
a. Continuous batting order rules will be observed.
b. Girls will stay on the base even when they are out.
c. All girls must wear a helmet when they have a bat in hand.
d. There will be no warm-up swings at any time on the sidelines or behind the
backstop.
4. Defense
a. All girls will play in the field, at all times.
b. You must rotate through positions from inning to inning.
2022 Machine Pitch Softball Rules
QC Heat follows 2022 Little League Softball rules (MP would follow LL Minors Rules). The following
rules are in addition to or a modification of Little League Softball rules.
1. Game Time
a. A Machine Pitch level game is scheduled for and will go to a time limit of 1 hour and
30 minutes or 3 innings, whichever comes first.
2. Responsibilities
a. The Home team is required and designated with both the set up and pick up of the
field. The Visiting team is responsible for the cleanup of the stands and the dugouts
after the game. This includes setting the bases (50 feet apart) and pitching machine
according to the standard for Little League. Please be aware of teams before and
after your games to allow them access to the field.
b. Home Team is to record the official score on the website/app. The official score is
the score of the last completed inning. If the game ends in the middle of an inning
because of the time limit, the official score reverts to the previously completed
inning.
3. Offense
a. All teams will bat a continuous and rotating lineup so no one girl is batting last every
inning. (As a suggestion: Player 1 bats last in the second inning and player 2 bats first
in the second inning. Player 2 bats last in the third inning and player 3 bats first in the
third inning.)
21b. Score is kept up to 3 outs in an inning. After the 3 outs, the runs will not be counted,
but you will continue to go through the entire batting lineup so that each player has
an at bat for the inning.
c. There will be a maximum of 8 runs scored or tracked each inning unless 3 outs have
been made. Once a team has had their entire line up hitting for an inning that teams
turn at bat will be completed regardless of the number of outs and the teams will
switch sides. (Flip/Flop Defense and Offense)
d. If teams are uneven the team with the least amount of players may allow batters to
hit more than once until the team has had the equal amount of batters as the team
with the most players, unless 8 runs or 3 outs have been met to which each girls will
only bat once for that inning. This must be done in the continuous and rotating
order. i.e. The player who was first in each inning will be the first “extra” batter and
so on until 3 outs or max score has been met.
e. Batters will hit from the pitching machine and will take a maximum of 5 pitches. If
the batter does not put a ball in play in 5 pitches the girl will be called out. If the
batter fouls off the 5th pitch, she will get 1 additional pitch for a maximum of 6
pitches.
f. Pitching will be to YOUR TEAM
g. All girls must wear a helmet when they have a bat in hand. There will be no warm-
up swings at any time on the sidelines or behind the backstop. There will be NO on
deck batters.
h. There will be no stealing.
i. An overthrown ball will allow a maximum 1 base advancement.
j. As soon as an infielder has control of the ball, all runners must stop running. Play is
ended. There should be no base running because of overthrows back to the pitcher.
4. Defense
a. There will be no more than 10 players on the field. If a team has 11 or more players,
you will bench your extra players and must rotate the benched players each inning,
so the same girls are not benched twice in a single game.
b. No fielder shall play the same position each inning and shall be rotated through the
field.
2022 Junior Minors Softball Rules
QC Heat follows 2022 Little League Softball rules (Jr. Minors would follow LL Minors Rules). The
following rules are in addition to or a modi fica tion of Little League Softball rules.
1. Game Time:
a. A Junior Minors level game is 6 innings unless time limit is reached.
b. Official start of game time is determined by the umpire and time is kept by the umpire.
c. No new inning will start after 1 hour 25 minutes from the start of the game. The start of an
inning is at the 3rd out of the previous inning.
d. If at 1 hour 50 minutes, the game is still going, the game will be called, and the final score
will revert to the score at the previously completed inning.
2. Responsibilities
a. Only the Head Coach of the team may approach the umpire for clarification of a rule or
questions. They must request and be granted time before approaching the umpire. 22b. The Head Coach of a team is responsible for the conduct of the coaches, players and parents
of his team.
c. The first Home team of the day is responsible for ensuring the field is ready for play. The
last Home team of the day is responsible for putting bases away (home dugout) and putting
plugs back into base holes. Always use double first base and break away bases for 2nd and
3rd.
d. Both teams are responsible for leaving the dugouts clean and making sure the stands are
cleaned. The city charges a fee every time they must clean up after us.
e. HOME TEAM is responsible to enter the official game score in the app.
3. Offense:
a. Continuous batting order rules will be observed.
b. If a batter receives a count of 3-0 or 3-1, the offensive coach will enter the game and
underhand pitch the remaining strikes to the batter. These pitches need to be “Hit-able” in
the judgment of the umpire. Regular foul ball and base running rules apply. If the batted
ball hits the pitching coach, it is a live ball. Stealing is NOT allowed while coach is pitching.
c. Pinch runners will be the last batted out at a maximum of 1 per inning (As a Suggestion:
Catchers on base)
d. Run Limit:
i. During the first 3 innings, the side is retired when the offensive team scores 5 runs
or 3 outs are recorded.
ii. No run limit will apply starting in the top of the fourth inning.
4. Defense:
a. Each player must play a full defensive inning in two of the first four innings.
b. Each player must be given the opportunity to play an infield position at least four innings
during the regular season.
c. Pitching:
i. A player can pitch a maximum of 12 innings per week. (Sunday through Saturday)
ii. If a player pitches in more than 6 inning(s) in a day one calendar day of rest is
required. Delivery of a single pitch in an inning constitutes having pitched in 1
inning.
iii. A player can pitch 12 innings in one calendar day.
5. Post Season Tournament
a. Post season spring tournament seeds will be determined by the standings at the conclusion
of the regular season.
2022 Senior Minors Softball Rules
QC Heat follows 2022 Little League Softball rules (Sr. Minors would follow LL Minors Rules). The
following rules are in addition to or a modifica tion of Little League Softball rules.
1. Game Time:
a. A Senior Minors level game is 6 innings unless time limit is reached.
b. Official start of game time is determined by the umpire and time is kept by the umpire.
c. No new inning will start after 1 hour 25 minutes from the start of the game. The start of an
inning is at the 3rd out of the previous inning.
d. If at 1 hour 50 minutes, the game is still going, the game will be called, and the final score
will revert to the score at the previously completed inning. 232. Responsibilities
a. Only the Head Coach of the team may approach the umpire for clarification of a rule or
questions. They must request and be granted time before approaching the umpire.
b. The Head Coach of a team is responsible for the conduct of the coaches, players, and
parents of his team.
c. The first Home team of the day is responsible for ensuring the field is ready for play. The
last Home team of the day is responsible for putting bases away (home dugout) and putting
plugs back into base holes. Always use double first base and break away bases for 2nd and
3rd.
d. Both teams are responsible for leaving the dugouts clean and making sure the stands are
cleaned. The city charges a fee every time they must clean up after us.
e. HOME TEAM is responsible to enter the official game score in the app.
3. Offense:
a. Continuous batting order rules will be observed.
b. Pinch runners will be the last batted out at a maximum of 1 per inning (As a Suggestion:
Catchers on base)
c. Run Limit:
i. During the first 3 innings, the side is retired when the offensive team scores 5 runs
or 3 outs are recorded.
ii. No run limit will apply starting in the top of the fourth inning.
d. Little League rule 6.05b for dropped 3 rd strike will be observed.
4. Defense:
a. Each player must play a full defensive inning in two of the first four innings.
b. Each player must be given the opportunity to play an infield position at least four innings
during the regular season.
c. Pitching:
i. A player can pitch a maximum of 12 innings per week. (Sunday through Saturday)
ii. If a player pitches in more than 6 inning(s) in a day one calendar day of rest is
required. Delivery of a single pitch in an inning constitutes having pitched in 1
inning.
iii. A player can pitch 12 innings in one calendar day.
iv. Pitching shall be from the 40 ft pitching rubber with an 11” ball.
5. Post Season Tournament
a. Post season spring tournament seeds will be determined by the standings at the conclusion
of the regular season.
2022 Majors Softball Rules
QC Heat follows 2022 Little League Softball rules (Majors would Follow LL Majors Rules). The
following rules are in addition to or a modifica tion to Little League Softball rules.
1. Game Time:
a. A Majors level game is 6 innings unless time limit is reached.
b. Official start of game time is determined by the umpire and time is kept by the umpire.
c. No new inning will start after 1 hour 35 minutes from the start of the game. The start of an
inning is at the 3rd out of the previous inning.
24d. If at 2 Hours, the game is still going, the game will be called, and the final score will revert
to the score at the previously completed inning.
2. Responsibilities
a. Only the Head Coach of the team may approach the umpire for clarification of a rule or
questions. They must request and be granted time before approaching the umpire.
b. The Head Coach of a team is responsible for the conduct of the coaches, players, and
parents of his team.
c. The first Home team of the day is responsible for ensuring the field is ready for play. The
last Home team of the day is responsible for putting bases away (home dugout) and putting
plugs back into base holes. Always use double first base and break away bases for 2nd and
3rd.
d. Both teams are responsible for leaving the dugouts clean and making sure the stands are
cleaned. The city charges a fee every time they must clean up after us.
e. HOME TEAM is responsible to enter the official game score in the app.
3. Offense:
a. Continuous batting order rules will be observed.
b. Pinch runners will be the last batted out at a maximum of 1 per inning (As a Suggestion:
Catchers on base)
c. Run Limit:
i. During the first 3 innings, the side is retired when the offensive team scores 6 runs
or 3 outs are recorded.
ii. No run limit will apply starting in the top of the fourth inning.
4. Defense:
a. Each player must play a full defensive inning in two of the first four innings.
b. Each player must be given the opportunity to play an infield position at least four innings
during the regular season.
c. Pitching:
i. A player can pitch a maximum of 18 innings per week. (Sunday through Saturday)
ii. If a player pitches in more than 6 inning(s) in a day one calendar day of rest is
required. Delivery of a single pitch in an inning constitutes having pitched in 1
inning.
iii. A player can pitch 12 innings in one calendar day.
5. Post Season Tournament
a. Post season spring tournament seeds will be determined by the standings at the conclusion
of the regular season.
2022 Juniors/Seniors Softball Rules
QC Heat follows 2022 Little League Softball rules. The following rules are in addition to or a
modification of Little League Softball rules.
1. Game Time:
a. A Junior/Senior level game is 7 innings unless time limit is reached.
b. Official start of game time is determined by the umpire and time is kept by the umpire.
c. No new inning will start after 1 hour 35 minutes from the start of the game. The start of an
inning is at the 3rd out of the previous inning.
25d. If at 2 Hours, the game is still going, the game will be called, and the final score will revert
to the score at the previously completed inning.
2. Responsibilities
a. Only the Head Coach of the team may approach the umpire for clarification of a rule or
questions. They must request and be granted time before approaching the umpire.
b. The Head Coach of a team is responsible for the conduct of the coaches, players, and
parents of his team.
c. The first Home team of the day is responsible for ensuring the field is ready for play. The
last Home team of the day is responsible for putting bases away (home dugout) and putting
plugs back into base holes. Always use double first base and break away bases for 2nd and
3rd.
d. Both teams are responsible for leaving the dugouts clean and making sure the stands are
cleaned. The city charges a fee every time they must clean up after us.
e. HOME TEAM is responsible to enter the official game score in the app.
3. Offense:
a. Continuous batting order rules will be observed.
b. Pinch runners will be the last batted out at a maximum of 1 per inning (As a Suggestion:
Catchers on base)
c. Run Limit:
i. During the first 3 innings, the side is retired when the offensive team scores 6 runs
or 3 outs are recorded.
ii. No run limit will apply starting in the top of the fourth inning.
4. Defense:
a. Each player must play a full defensive inning in two of the first four innings.
b. Each player must be given the opportunity to play an infield position at least four innings
during the regular season.
c. Pitching:
i. No Pitching Restrictions Apply
5. Post Season Tournament
a. Post season spring tournament seeds will be determined by the standings at the conclusion
of the regular season.
26Storage Shed Procedures:
The following applies to all of the storage sheds used by our Little League and apply to
anyone who has been issued a key by our Little League to use those sheds.
- All individuals with keys to the Little League equipment sheds (i.e., Managers, Umpires,
etc.) are aware of their responsibilities for the orderly and safe storage of rakes, shovels,
bases, etc.
Concession Stand Information:
The following information is intended to help you run a healthful concession stand. Following these
simple guidelines will help minimize the risk of food borne illness. This information is excerpted from
"Food Safety Hints" by the 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 41°
For below (if cold) or 140° F or above (if hot). Ground beef and ground pork
products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 155° F, poultry parts
should be cooked to 1650 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 165° F. Do not attempt to
heat foods in crockpots, steam tables, over sterno units or other holding devices.
4. Slow-cooking mechanisms may activate bacteria and never reach killing
temperatures.
5. Cooling and Cold Storage. Foods that require refrigeration must be cooled to 410 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 unrefrigerated
for too long has been the number ONE cause of food borne illness.
6. 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!
7. 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
27should not smoke in the concession area. The use of hair restraints is recommended
to prevent hair ending up in food products.
8. Food Handling. Avoid hand contact with raw, ready-to eat foods and food contact
surfaces. Use an acceptable dispensing utensil to serve food.
9. Touching food with bare hands can transfer germs to food.
10. 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.
11. 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
t!lness.
12. Wiping Cloths. Rinse and store your wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizer
(example: 1gallon of water and1/2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach). Change the
solution every two hours. Well sanitized work surfaces prevent cross contamination
and discourage flies.
13. 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.
14. 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.
Keep It Clean: Concession Stand Tips:
Steps to Safe and Sanitary Food Service Events
-Clean Hands for Clean Foods-
Since the staff at concession stands may not be professional food workers, it is important
that they 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, wrist between fingers and under
fingernails.
• Rinse your hands well.
• Dry hands with a paper towel.
• Turn off the water using a paper towel instead of your bare hands.
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