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WEST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE

2019 SAFETY MANUAL West Boynton Beach Little League - P.O. Box 740123, Boynton Beach, FL 33474-0123

League ID # 309-07-12 est. 1994

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1. Table of Contents 2

2. West Boynton Beach Little League General Information 6

a. West Boynton Beach Little League Mission Statement 6

b. Importance of Safety 6

c. Safety Officer responsibilities 7

d. Equipment inspection and replacement 7

e. Little League rules and proper equipment 7

f. Little League roster upload for Managers, Coaches, and Players 8

g. West Boynton Beach Little League Emergency Contacts 8

h. Board of Directors 8

i. Code of Conduct 9

j. Parent and Coach code of Ethics 10

k. Safety Code 11

3. Accident reporting Procedures 12

a. Injury/incident form 13

4. Little League Insurance 14

a. What parents should know about Little League Insurance 14

b. Insurance Coverage 15

c. Filing an Insurance claim 17

5. Player Safety Awareness 19

a. Safe Ball Handling 19

b. Collisions 19

c. Retrieving Balls 19

d. Sliding Safety 20

e. Batter Safety 20

f. Safe Handling of Bats 20

g. Catcher Safety 21

h. General Inattention 21

6. Umpire responsibilities 22

a. Pre-game responsibilities 22

b. During the game responsibilities 22

c. Post-game responsibilities 23

7. Guidelines 24

a. General facility 24

b. Aerial photo Palm Beach County (Fields 4, 5, 6, and 7) 25

c. Aerial photo Palm Beach County (Fields 8, 9, 10) 26

d. Aerial photo Santaluces (Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4) 27


e. Aerial photo Lake Charleston 28

f. Aerial photo Smith Farm Park 29

g. Storage room 30

8. Concession Stand procedures 31

a. Menu 31

b. Cooking 31

c. Reheating 31

d. Cooling and Cold Storage 31

e. Hand washing 31

f. Health and Hygiene 31

g. Food Handling 31

h. Dishwasher 31

i. Ice 31

j. Wiping Cloths 31

k. Insect Control and Waste 31

l. Food Storage and Cleanliness 31

m. Set a Minimum Wage 31

n. Volunteers must wash hands 32

o. Barbeque Safety 33

p. Thermometer Safety 34

q. Bacteria Safety 35

9. Lightning Procedures 36

a. Lightning Detector 36

b. NOAA Lightning Safety Awareness 36

c. Coach’s and Sports Official’s Guide to Lightning Safety 38

d. First-aid to a lightning victim 41

10. Hurricane Safety 42

11. First-aid 43

a. Good Samaritan Laws 44

b. First-aid Do’s and Don’ts 45

c. First Aid 46

d. Definition 46

e. Purpose of First-aid 46

f. Phases of First-aid 46

g. First-aid rules 46

h. “Hurry Cases” in First-aid 46


i. Stoppage of Breathing 46

j. Severe Bleeding 47

k. Poisoning 47

l. Shock 48

m. Fracture 49

n. Splinting 49

o. Burns and scalds 49

p. Choking 50

q. Checking the victim 51

i. How to assess a victim 51

ii. Assessing a conscious victim 51

iii. Assessing an unconscious victim 52

r. Concussion 53

i. Immediate Treatment 53

ii. Concussion signs 53

iii. Late symptoms of a concussion 54

s. Head and neck injuries 54

i. Head injury 54

ii. Head injury First-aid 55

iii. Head injury DO NOT’S 56

iv. When to contact a Medical professional 56

v. Prevention 57

vi. Neck and Back injuries overview 57

vii. Neck and Back injuries symptom 57

viii. Neck and Back injuries treatment 57

t. Contusion to sternum 58

i. Seek immediate medical treatment 58

ii. Symptoms of bruised sternum 58

iii. Causes of bruised sternum 58

u. Signs and symptoms sudden illness 59

i. General signs and symptoms of sudden illness 59

ii. General care for sudden illness 59

iii. Heart Attack 59

iv. Angina 59

v. Stroke 59


v. General bleeding 60

i. Call 911 if 60

ii. Stop bleeding 60

iii. Clean cut or wound 60

iv. Protect the wound 60

v. When to call a doctor 60

w. Facts about HIV and Viral Hepatitis 61

x. Chronic Asthma and Baseball 63

y. Prescription Medication 65

z. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD 65

aa. Asthma 67

bb. Allergies 68

cc. Reporting abuse 70

12. Forms & Documentation 73

a. Little League Volunteer Application - 2019 74

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c. Facility Survey 76

d. Aerial photo Palm Beach County (Fields 4, 5, 6, and 7) 80

e. Aerial photo Palm Beach County (Fields 8, 9, 10) 81

f. Aerial photo Santaluces (Fields 1, 2, 3, and 4) 82

g. Aerial photo Lake Charleston 83

h. Aerial photo Smith Farm Park 84

i. Medical release form 85

j. Insurance Claim Form Instructions 86

k. Insurance Claim Form 88

l. Informed Consent about Concussions and Head Injuries 90

m. Required Volunteer Concussion Certificate 92

n. Certificate of Insurance (West Boynton Beach Little League) 93

o. Certificate of Insurance (Concession stand) 94

p. Field and Game safety checklist 95

q. Equipment Checklist 96

13. Background checks 97

14. First-aid clinic 98

15. Coaches Clinic 99

16. Umpires Clinic 99


2. WEST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE GENERAL INFORMATION

WEST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE MISSION STATEMENT

The objective of the League shall be to firmly implant in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, 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. To achieve this objective, the League will provide a supervised program under the rules and regulations set forth by the League. All Directors, Officers, and Members shall bear in mind that the attainment of exceptional athletic skill or the winning of games is secondary, and the molding of future citizens is of prime importance. WBLL exists to enable children to play baseball. It does not exist to cater to the egos of Managers, Coaches or Parents.

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY

The purpose of this document is to emphasize the importance of safety in West Boynton Beach Little League and to identify important safety issues of which all individuals involved should be aware. League administrators, coaches, parents and players should take safety issues very seriously. Many of the standards are adopted from the Little League ASAP Program, as well as ideas and standards developed by our Little League over the last 20 years. In 1995, Little League Baseball introduced A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) with the goal of re-emphasizing the position of a 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 program has been very successful by dramatically decreasing little league baseball related injuries. This safety plan is qualified by the ASAP program. Further information beyond this document regarding safety and the ASAP program is available by contacting the West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Officer, Fred Hock by email at [email protected]. There are several points addressed in this document that are required for an approved ASAP compliant Safety Plan. Each team shall be issued a first-aid kit at the beginning of the season. Acknowledgement of receipt shall be by signing of the equipment assignment form, the form that each manager signs when the equipment is distributed by the equipment manager. The snack shack shall be issued a larger more comprehensive first-aid kit, meeting the major needs and basic first-aid. Included in each first-aid kit shall be a chemical ice pack. Additional chemical ice packs will also be stored in the press box, storage area and concession stand. There will be a copy of the West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Manual in the press box and the concession stand. There will also be a copy of the plan available for all league members to review on the league website. All volunteers will be made aware of the three locations of the plan prior to the start of practices.


The West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Manual will include emergency contacts, insurance information, first-aid procedures, accident reports, safety practices and checklist, the official safety code, play/parent volunteer code of conduct, Volunteer application, Player application/waiver form, Little League Safety Program registration forms and the Little League Safety Program Registration form and the Little League National Facility Survey form. Prior to managing and/or coaching West Boynton Beach Little League, the proposed managers and coaches are required to attend a first-aid training seminar offered by the local fire department. Refresher courses are encouraged and available upon request.

SAFETY OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES The League Safety Officer is an elected Member of the Little League Board of Directors. This individual acts as the Little League primary point of contact for the safety issues and is responsible to review, modify and communicate the League's Safety Plan each year. The plan is presented to the Board for approval and ratification in February or March prior to the start of each upcoming season. The League President and Safety Officer have primary responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Safety Plan. However, the entire Little League Board of Directors share in the responsibility to ensure awareness and compliance with the Safety Plan relative to their respective position or office. The role of the Little League safety officer includes ensuring that all injuries are reported on an injury report form, maintaining all league records on accidents and injuries, and presenting a written report at monthly board meetings to be presented to the Secretary for inclusion in the minutes, listing all accidents and causes thereof since the last BOARD meeting. The injury report shall include any actions taken to prevent the accident from recurring, whether the injured person required follow up with a medical professional, a copy of Little League’s Accident Claim form if it was submitted, the date submitted to Little League, and case a number if one is provided. Within 48 hours of receiving the WBLL Injury Incident Report, the WBLL safety officer shall contact the parents of the injured party to:

- check on the status of the injured party. - verify the information received. - obtain any other information deemed necessary.

In the event that the injured party required other medical treatment (Ex. Emergency Room visit, doctor’s visit, etc.) the Safety Officer shall advise the parent or guardian of the West Boynton Beach Little League’s insurance coverage and provision for submitting any claims.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT

Prior to each season (fall and spring) the West Boynton Beach Little League Equipment Manager gathers all equipment and checks for any missing pieces, broken straps, cracks in helmets and any other defects. Any equipment that presents a safety issue will be destroyed and replaced prior to distributing to the team manager (see forms for “Equipment Checklist”).


LITTLE LEAGUE RULES AND PROPER EQUIPMENT

All West Boynton Beach Little League volunteers are to put player safety first while at the fields during practices or games. This shall include proper equipment checks and knowing the Little League rules according to the “Green Book”.

LITTLE LEAGUE ROSTER UPLOAD FOR MANAGERS, COACHES, AND PLAYERS

Little League Baseball, Incorporated requires chartered Little Leagues to submit rosters annually to headquarters (Regulation IVg). Rosters are required to provide player information including date of birth, parent or guardian contact information and individual team's coaches and manager. A player, manager or coach who is injured must be on roster at Little League International to be covered by Little League insurance.

Rosters should be submitted through the "Little League Data Center" on www.LittleLeague.org. This web site will provide a downloadable spreadsheet as well as accepting formats from Licensed Products and Active.com. This is a secure and easy way to provide the required data on players, managers and coaches, and insures that Little League International receives the data that is required.

WEST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

President – William Coffey [email protected] 561-317-7001 Safety Officer – Fred Hock [email protected] 561-602-3110

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President – Chuck Shiflet [email protected] Vice President – Fred Hock [email protected] Treasurer – Dan Castrillion [email protected] Secretary – Tim Lippa [email protected] Player Agent – Pat McNulty [email protected] Chief Umpire – Shawn Confortti [email protected] Safety Officer – Fred Hock [email protected] Coaching Coordinator – Pat McNulty [email protected] DVP of Tee Ball – James Angelotti [email protected] DVP of Coach Pitch – Albert Catano [email protected] DVP of Minors – Pat McNulty [email protected] DVP of Majors – Rob Abel [email protected] DVP of 50/70 – David Moody [email protected] DVP of Seniors – Thomas Parker [email protected] League Information Officer – Albert Catano [email protected] Equipment Manager – Matt Hoey [email protected] Community Affairs Officer [email protected]

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CODE OF CONDUCT


PARENT AND COACH CODE OF ETHICS

West Boynton Beach Little League requires each Manager to carry a completed Code of Ethics form for each player on their roster.


SAFETY CODE


3. ACCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURES

WHAT TO REPORT An incident that causes any play, manager, coach, umpires, or volunteer to receive medical attention and/or first-aid must be reported to the West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Officer. This includes even passive treatments, such as the evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury.

WHEN TO REPORT All such incidents described above shall be reported to the West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Officer within 24 hours of the incident. The West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Officer can be reached at the following: Cell phone: 561-602-3110 Email: [email protected] The West Boynton Beach Little League Safety Officer’s contact information shall be posted at all times on the main message board outside the press box.

HOW TO REPORT Reporting incidents may be handled in various ways, depending on the severity of the incident. In the event of an injury to a player, umpire, manager, coach, or volunteer, while taking part in Little League Baseball, contact the League Safety Officer or League President as soon as possible. Complete the WBLL injury report on the next page. This document may be found on the WBLL website under the heading Documents on the home page of the site.



INJURY REPORT


4. LITTLE LEAGUE INSURANCE

WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LITTLE LEAGUE® INSURANCE WARNING: Protective equipment cannot prevent all injuries a player might receive while participating in Baseball / Softball. 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 an 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. A $50 deductible applies for all claims, 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 League International, 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: 1. A maximum of $1,500 or 2. 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

Insurance Coverage

Accident Insurance All children who play Little League Baseball and Softball, as well as adults who serve as managers, coaches, umpires, official scorekeepers, Player Agents and Safety Officers must be covered adequately by accident insurance. Action to require all leagues to carry accident insurance was legislated by the Little League Congress in 1957. Leagues may purchase their insurance from any source, but coverage must be at least comparable to that provided by the affordable plan through Little League Baseball. An excess provision with a deductible is included in the Little League blanket accident policy that no longer obligates the payment of medical expenses covered by any other insurance compensation. This in no way affects the broad benefits of protection available to all leagues, but it does prevent unwarranted double payments to parents for accident coverage purchased by the local league. Little League accident insurance covers eligible participants while traveling directly, without delay, to and from the field as well as during practice sessions and games. The benefits include provisions for accident, death or dismemberment and also for medical expenses. Coverage also extends to volunteers involved in authorized activities. Our insurance underwriters agreed, after the 1992 Congress, to insure, under the Little League Accident policy, in addition to a maximum of one manager and two coaches at regular season games, all additional coaches at practice as long as they are appointed by a league official or a league designated representative (for emergencies when the President is not available). It is imperative that all coaches be reviewed and appointed as outlined by Regulation I (b). Please understand it is not acceptable for managers or coaches to go to practice and ask parents to help coach without prior appointment of the league President. Managers and coaches do not have the authority to appoint additional coaches, since this is a President's responsibility (Reg. I (b)). Remember to institute ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) in your league. This program, supported by Musco Sports Lighting and AIG, shares the best safety ideas of volunteers, and has been extremely successful. Leagues that submit a qualified safety program by the announced deadline receive a 15 percent accident insurance credit on the following season's fees. For many leagues, this means a savings of more than $200 annually.


All claims prior to January 1, 2005 are no longer handled by Little League International. Any questions or correspondence should be directed to: Jada Lindsay-Brown The Hartford P.O. Box 3856 Alpharetta, GA 30023 Phone: (800) 445-9057 Ext. 2309195 Email: [email protected] For all claims AFTER January 1, 2005, PLEASE Contact Little League International with any questions or correspondence at: Phone: (570) 326-1921 or (570) 327-1674 Fax: (570) 326-9280- Accident Insurance Fax: (570) 326-2951 - Liability and Crime Blanket accident coverage is underwritten by an insurance company, not Little League Baseball, Incorporated. General Liability Any organization which handles other people's children and allows the public to come in as spectators is liable to be taken into court if accidents occur. The classic jeopardy would be an explosion or a stand collapsing and injuring a large number of spectators. If something like this happens, your general liability insurance will guarantee your league protection and the insurance program will defend you against suits even if they are groundless. If the suits are justified, the insurance program will settle and pay all claims up to the maximum limits and provisions of the plan. The general liability insurance program protects your league, your sponsors, executive officers, directors, managers, coaches, volunteer umpires and other volunteer workers. This is the reason we strongly advocate that your league be protected by general liability insurance. Costly legal action and damage claims could ruin an innocent league and its individual operators, if the protection has been overlooked. Local Leagues hosting tournament games or authorized special games MUST have liability insurance coverage. Legal Liability This Directors and Officers Legal Liability policy provides coverage to leagues for all losses which the league or individual volunteer becomes legally obligated to pay for a Wrongful Act. Under this policy a Wrongful Act means any error, misstatement, misleading statement, act, omission, neglect or breach of duty by any league volunteer. In today's uncertain climate of ever increasing liability claims and threats of law suits, it is wise for the prudent local league management to purchase this special form of liability protection for their officers, directors, players, managers, coaches, umpires and all other league volunteers.



There are numerous potential liability areas which are covered under this policy, such as discrimination, acts beyond granted authority, wrongful dismissal, rejection or suspension of league personnel or players, liable, slander and defamation of character, to name a few. This coverage provides for legal expenses and settlement damages to a stated maximum. Little League Baseball strongly encourages your league to provide this coverage for the protection of your league's volunteers. Crime The crime insurance policy available through Little League protects the league against monetary loss caused by dishonesty, disappearance of money, securities or other property, and destruction of money or securities. NOTE: This policy does not protect the league with regard to acts such as vandalism, fire or flood. If desired, the league should purchase a local policy for protection against such events.

FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM

If the extent of the injuries is more than minor in nature, the WBLL Safety Officer shall periodically call the injured party to:

- Check on the status of any injuries - Check if any other assistance is necessary in areas such as submission of insurance forms, etc. until

such time as the incident is considered “closed” (ex. No further claims are expected and/or the individual is participating in the League again).

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 an 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. A $50 deductible applies for all claims, 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 League International, 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: 1. A maximum of $1,500 or

2. 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.


5. PLAYER SAFETY AWARENESS

SAFE BALL HANDLING

Injuries that occur due to misjudging the flight of a batted ball may be avoided by practicing with easier fly balls then progressing to more difficult fly balls as a player’s judgment and skill improves. Everyone should eventually be able to handle balls that go over their head.

1. In addition to a player never losing sight of a ball from the time it leaves the bat, the player should keep the glove positioned and the body relaxed for a last split-second move.

2. An infielder can best be protected from an aggressive short-hop fielding play by always keeping their “nose pointed at the ball” and the eyes glued on it. Also, if moving forward, the player is in a better position to make a throw.

3. It is safer for the player to knock a ball down and re-handle it then to let the ball determine the play.

AVOIDING COLLISIONS

Collisions result in more injuries than most other types of accidents. They are usually caused by errors of judgment or lack of communication between fielders. It is important to establish zones of defense to avoid collisions between players. It is particularly important when players are chasing high fly balls. Once the zones are established, situational drills should be held until these zones and patterns become familiar to the players. The responsible player should call out the intentions in a loud voice to warn others away. Here are some general rules to follow:

1. The fielder at third base should catch all balls that are reachable and are hit between third and the catcher.

2. The fielder at first base should catch all balls reachable that are hit between first base and the catcher.

3. The shortstop should call all balls reachable that are hit behind third base. 4. The fielder at second base should catch all balls reachable that are hit behind first base. 5. The shortstop has the responsibility for fly balls hit in the center of the diamond and in the area of

second base. Since the glove is typically on the left hand it is easier for the shortstop than the fielder at second to catch fly balls over second base.

6. The centerfielder has the right of way in the outfield and should catch all balls that are reachable. Another player should take the ball if it is seen that it is not reachable by the centerfielder.

7. Outfielders should have priority over infielders for fly balls hit between them. 8. Priorities are not so easy to establish on ground balls, but most managers expect their base player

to field all ground balls they can reach, cutting in front of the shortstop on slow hit grounders. 9. The catcher is expected to field all topped and bunted balls that can be reached except when there

is a force play or squeeze play at home plate.


RETRIEVING BALLS

Persons who have been specifically assigned to that duty should retrieve balls that go out of the park. Such persons should be youngsters who can be relied on not to endanger themselves by climbing fences or getting into a scramble for possession of a ball.

SLIDING SAFETY

As is the case with other baseball fundamentals, a correct slide is also a safe one. It is important to guard against a possible collision and the possibility of a player being struck by a thrown ball as that player “hits the dirt.” Steel spikes are not permitted for all divisions expect Juniors & Seniors. The following steps can also ensure a greater level of safety:

1. Long grass has been found to be better than a sand or sawdust pit to teach sliding. 2. The base must not be anchored down. 3. The player should approach a base at half speed and keep in mind that their hands and feet should

be in the air. Once committed to slide, the player must not change strategy. Last minute hesitation causes most sliding injuries.

4. Tennis shoes are suggested for beginning sliding and tagging practice to avoid injury to the defensive player.

5. Headfirst sliding is not permitted except when returning to a base.

BATTER SAFETY

A batter’s greatest accident exposure is from the unsafe acts of others, namely wild pitches, which account for a major portion of all accidents. Again, the best defense is an alert, confident concentration on the ball. Since the danger is increased as pitchers learn to throw with greater force and as more games are played, it is doubly important to take whatever counter measures necessary to offset this exposure.

1. A well fitted, NOCSAE approved helmet is MANDATORY. Any helmet with torn or missing foam inside or cracks in the plastic shell is not approved.

2. The development of the novice batter’s ability to take evasive action can be improved by getting the player to relax and concentrate on the ball from the time the pitcher starts delivery until it lands in the catcher’s mitt. Players with slow reflexes can also be helped by simulated batting and ducking practice with a tennis ball. Novice hitters should be taught to turn away from an inside pitch (toward the catcher and umpire) to protect their head and face.

3. The un-sportsmanlike practice of crowding the plate or jumping around to rattle the pitcher must not be tolerated. This could endanger the batter if it causes the pitcher to lose control. Managers should stop such actions.

4. Making sure the batter holds the bat correctly when bunting can reduce painful finger and hand injuries. Youngsters have a tendency to lean too far over the plate and not keep the ball well out toward the end of the bat. This should be corrected.

5. When the batter becomes a base runner, that player should be taught to run outside the foul lines when going from home plate to first and from third to home, to reduce the chance of being hit by a thrown ball.


SAFE HANDLING OF BATS

The most easily prevented type of accident for beginners involves throwing the bat while running to first base. This may be corrected through individual instruction to drop the bat safely by:

1. Having the player hand the bat to the coach will serve as a reminder before each ball is pitched. 2. Having the player drop the bat in a marked-off circle near where running starts. 3. Counting the player “out” in practice whenever the player fails to drop the bat correctly. 4. Providing bats with grips that are not slippery.

CATCHER SAFETY

The catcher, as might be expected from the amount of action involved, has more accidents than any other player. Statistics bear out the fact that the more proficient the player, the less chance of injury.

1. Assuming that the catcher is wearing the required protection, the greatest exposure is to the ungloved hand. The catcher must learn to:

a. Keep it relaxed. b. Always have the back of the throwing hand toward the pitcher when in position to catch. c. Hold all fingers in a cupped position near the mitt, ready to trap the ball and throw it.

2. The catcher should also be taught to throw the mask and catcher’s helmet in the direction opposite the approach in going for a high fly.

3. As the catcher learns to play this difficult position, a good habit is to keep a safe distance back from the swinging bat. Estimate this as one foot farther from the batter than the ends of the outstretched fingers.

4. To repeat, the best protection is keeping the eye on the ball.

GENERAL INATTENTION

Going one step back to the “whys” of most ball handling accidents, it appears that inattention due to inaction or boredom is an underlying accident cause with which we must deal. This situation can be partly offset by using idle time to practice basics such as:

1. Otherwise idle fielders should be encouraged to “talk it up.” Plenty of chatter encourages hustle and enthusiasm.

2. Players waiting for a game or practice to start can pair off and play catch to improve their basic eye on-the ball technique.

3. Practice should include plenty of variety in the drill work. 4. Put a time limit on each drill and do not hold the total practice for more than two hours, or less

if interest begins to lag. 5. Idle players along the sidelines can be given the job of studying the form of other players to

improve their own techniques. They may then report on what they have learned to improve their own form on running, ball handling, throwing, batting and sliding.


6. UMPIRE RESPONSIBILITIES

PRE-GAME RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Arrive at the field 15 minutes before the scheduled game start time. 2. Ensure familiarity with any league approved supplemental rules. 3. Check equipment in dugouts of both teams, equipment that does not meet specifications must be

removed from the game. 4. Make sure catchers are wearing helmets when warming up pitchers. 5. Run hands along bats to make sure there are no slivers or dents. 6. Make sure that bats have grips (must not be unraveling). 7. Make sure there are foam inserts in helmets and that helmets meet Little League NOCSAE

specifications and bear Little League’s seal of approval. 8. Inspect helmets for cracks. 9. Walk the field for hazards and obstructions (e.g. rocks and glass). 10. Check players to see if they are wearing jewelry. 11. Check players to see if they are wearing metal cleats (majors division and below). 12. Make sure that all playing lines are marked with chalk or other white material and are easily

distinguishable from the ground or grass. 13. Secure at least two (2) official Little League balls for play to be used by both teams. 14. Conduct pre-game meeting with Managers from both teams (10 minutes before game time):

a. Review the Ground Rules b. Discuss the conduct of all parties (Managers, Coaches, parents, players) c. Discuss that only the Manager can question an Umpire call d. Ensure players have appropriate safety equipment, especially catchers e. Discuss LL Strike zone (armpit to top of knees) f. Review that judgment calls (Strikes/Balls, Fair/Foul, Safe/Outmatch) cannot be questioned g. Review In-field fly (if in effect); describe when it will be called (if necessary) h. Answer any other questions or issues unique to the game at that time

IN-GAME RESPONSIBILITIES FOR UMPIRES

1. Govern the game as mandated by Little League rules and regulations. 2. Check baseballs for discoloration and nicks and declare a ball unfit for use if it exhibits these traits. 3. Act as the sole judge as to whether and when:

a. play shall be suspended during a game because of unsuitable weather conditions, the unfit condition of the playing field, or because of low visibility due to atmospheric conditions or darkness;

b. play shall be resumed after suspension; c. whether a game shall be terminated after suspension.

4. Enforce the rule that no spectators shall be allowed on the field during the game. 5. Make sure catchers are continuing to wear the proper equipment. 6. Continue to monitor the field for safety and playability. 7. Make the calls loud and clear, signaling each call properly. 8. Make sure players and spectators keep their fingers out of the fencing.


POST-GAME RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Check with managers of both teams regarding safety violations. 2. Report any unsafe situations to the WBLL Safety Officer.


7. GUIDELINES

GENERAL FACILITY

1. The West Boynton Beach Little League uses two parks to accommodate the 550+ players each

season. The primary facility is the West Boynton County Park, constructed in January 2002. The other facility is Santaluces Park, a Palm Beach County Park. The West Boynton County Park is a state-of-the-art facility with a total of seven fields. Four of the fields have been allotted for Little League (defined as T-ball, Coach Pitch, Minors, majors, and Intermediate (50/70) divisions). The Santaluces Park has four fields, with two allotted for Little league. The Santaluces Park is the home to our Junior and Senior Divisions.

2. The West Boynton Beach Little League also uses four additional Palm Beach County Park fields

located at Lake Charleston. Additionally, the field at Smith Farm Park is used for practices only.

3. The Little League National Field Survey included in the Safety Manual gives the specifications of all fields at both parks. The following is general information for our facilities:

a. All bleachers have protective awnings to stop fly balls. b. Dug outs will have bat racks. c. The dugouts will be clean and free of debris at all times. d. Dugouts and bleachers will be free of protruding nails and other objects. e. Home plate, batter’s box, bases, and the area around the pitcher’s mound will be checked

periodically for tripping and stumbling hazards. f. Materials used to mark the fields will consist of non-irritating white pigment (no lime). g. Chain-link fences will be checked regularly for holes, sharp edges, and loose edges and will

be repaired or replaced accordingly. h. A public address system has been installed for each field. i. Palm Beach County has provided a permanent concession stand at the West Boynton

County Park. j. A batting cage area has been provided, offering six pitching/hitting areas and two soft-toss

areas. k. Fields 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10 have netting around the press box area attached to the fences

behind home plate of each field that is approximately 30’ in the air. The netting covers the viewer spectating area to prevent injury from balls leaving the field of play.

l. Field 4 foul ball protection for spectators walking up to the fields of play (vertical netting down the left field line).

m. Field 5 has foul ball protection for spectators walking up to the fields of play (vertical netting down the right field line).

n. Fields 4, 5, 6 & 7 have protective screening behind home plate. o. Fields 4, 5, 6 & 7 have protective screening on outfield fence. p. Fields 4, 5, 6 & 7 have protective screening on the back fence of each dugout. q. Fields 4, 5, and 6 has a chain link fence top rail protective cover. r. Fields 4, 5, and 6 have protective screening on the outfield fences.


AERIAL PHOTO PALM BEACH COUNTY (FIELDS 4, 5, 6, AND 7)

FIELD 4 FIELD 5

FIELD 6 FIELD 7


AERIAL PHOTO PALM BEACH COUNTY (FIELDS 8, 9, and 10)

FIELD 10 FIELD 9

FIELD 8


AERIAL PHOTO SANTALUCES (FIELDS 1, 2, 3, AND 4)

FIELD 2

FIELD 1 FIELD 4

FIELD 3


AERIAL PHOTO LAKE CHARLESTON


AERIAL PHOTO SMITH FARM PARK


STORAGE ROOM

1. The following applies to all of the storage sheds used by West Boynton Beach Little League and

applies to anyone who has been issued keys by the West Boynton Beach Little League. a. The league President distributes keys. A record shall be kept of all individuals possessing

keys. b. Keys shall be returned to the league President upon request. c. Storage sheds shall be kept locked at all times. d. Storage sheds shall be kept orderly at all times. Tools, protective screens, field lining

equipment and pitching machines shall be stored in an orderly manner. Door openings shall be left unobstructed.

e. Before any person uses any machinery located in the shed (ex. Pitching machines, field lining equipment, lights, scoreboards, public address systems, etc.), please locate and read the written operating procedures for that equipment.

f. All chemicals stored in the storage shed shall be properly marked, labeled, and stored in its original container if available.

g. Any witnessed, “loose” chemicals within the shed should be cleaned up and disposed of immediately to prevent accidental poisoning.

h. The bags of field lining material (non-irritating white pigment, non-lime) shall be stacked into piles in the designated area of the storage room. Any spilled material shall be swept up and disposed of on a regular basis.


8. CONCESSION STAND PROCEDURES



BARBEQUE SAFETY


THERMOMETER SAFETY


BACTERIA SAFETY


9. LIGHTNING PROCEDURES

LIGHTNING DETECTOR

We protect our West Boynton Beach Little League

Community from devastating electrical storms with the

ThunderBolt Professional-Grade Storm and Lightning

Detector. This device can detect lightning and track storms

as far as 75 miles away. ThunderBolt is a technology that

talks you through a storm. It detects and tracks storms

while providing storm characteristics and intensity,

Estimated Time of Arrival, and Time to Clear – all through

the use of over 50 text screens. And ThunderBolt has

undergone the testing and scrutiny of government agencies

and weather enthusiasts alike, and they have proclaimed

ThunderBolt to be the "Gold Standard" in storm detection

technology.

NOAA LIGHTNING SAFETY AWARENESS

Keeping The Game Safe: NOAA Teams with Little

League on Lightning Safety Awareness

(A news release from the National Oceanographic

and Atmospheric Administration.) When the thunder

that Little Leaguers hear is not the roar of the crowd,

it is time to get inside, because lightning may be

close behind. That’s why the NOAA National Weather

Service is teaming up with Little League Baseball and

Softball to provide valuable life-saving information

regarding the dangers of lightning.

“NOAA is proud to partner with Little League on our effort to educate the public on the dangers of

lightning, particularly the coaches, umpires, parents and children who are involved with Little League

Baseball and Softball,” said retired Navy Vice Adm. Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Ph.D., undersecretary of

commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator. “Lightning is an underrated killer,

claiming, on average, more lives than either tornadoes or hurricanes.”

Little League has been proactive in providing lightning-safety information to officials across the country

through their safety newsletter, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program). This Little League newsletter

frequently contains information on lightning safety.


“The safety of our players, parents, coaches and spectators is of utmost importance to us,”

said Stephen D. Keener, president and chief executive officer of Little League International.

“Lightning is one of our greatest concerns on the field, and we appreciate the safety information that

NOAA provides to us. We want everyone involved in Little League Baseball to understand the dangers of

lightning so that they will take the appropriate action when thunderstorms threaten.”

“The bottom line is that if you hear thunder, you need to get inside immediately,” said retired Air Force

Brig. Gen. David L. Johnson, director of the NOAA National Weather Service. “Lightning can strike up to 10

miles from a thunderstorm, which is about the distance that the sound of thunder can travel and be

heard. All thunderstorms produce lightning, and each lightning strike is a potential killer.”

Lightning casualties can occur at any time of the year but are most frequent in the late spring and summer

thunderstorm season, when people tend to be outside. Annually, about 25 million cloud-to-ground

lightning strikes occur in the United States. From 1971 to 2000, lightning killed an average of 73 people

each year in the United States and injured hundreds more.

The NOAA National Weather Service is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the

United States and its territories. The NOAA Weather Service operates the most advanced weather and

flood warning and forecast system in the world, helping to protect lives and property and enhance the

national economy.

NOAA is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and

research of weather and climate-related events and providing environmental stewardship of the nation’s

coastal and marine resources. NOAA is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.


COACH’S AND SPORTS OFFICIAL’S GUIDE TO LIGHTNING SAFETY




FIRST-AID TO A LIGHTNING VICTIM

Giving first aid to lightning strike victims while waiting for professional MEDICAL attention can save their

lives. It is safe to touch a lightning strike victim. People struck by lightning DO NOT carry a charge.

Follow these four steps immediately to help save the life of a lightning strike victim:

1. Call for Help

Call 911 immediately. Give directions to your location and information about the strike victim(s). It is

safe to use a cell phone during a storm.

2. Assess the Situation

Safety is a priority. Be aware of the CONTINUING lightning danger to both the victim and rescuer. If

the area where the victim is located is high risk (e.g., an isolated tree or open field), the victim and

rescuer could both be in danger. If necessary, move the victim to a safer location. It is unusual for a

victim who survives a strike to have any major broken bones that would cause paralysis or major

bleeding complications unless the person suffered a fall or was thrown a long distance. Therefore, it

may be safe to move the victim to minimize possible further exposure to lightning.

3. Respond

Lightning often causes a heart attack. Check to see if the victim is breathing and has a heartbeat. The

best place to check for a pulse is the carotid artery which is found

on your neck directly below your jaw, as shown in the picture.

Resuscitate

If the victim is not breathing, immediately begin mouth-to-mouth

resuscitation. If the victim does not have a pulse, start cardiac

compressions as well (CPR). CONTINUE resuscitation efforts until

help arrives. If the area is cold and wet, putting a protective layer between the victim and the ground

may help decrease hypothermia (abnormally low body temperature).

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10. HURRICANE SAFETY

Don’t wait until a hurricane is bearing down to make these important decisions. Do it now to ensure your family’s safety. Together we can make it a safer and less

worrisome hurricane season for everyone. If you have questions, please contact Palm Beach County Emergency Management at 561-712-6400. We are here to help you.

The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management encourages all residents to “Know Your Zone.” Knowing your

storm surge evacuation area, flood zone, nearest shelter location, grocery and building supply stores with emergency

generators, and gas stations with transfer switches to emergency power is an important step to ensure that you and your family are

prepared for a hurricane. This information is readily available by going to http://www.pbcgov.com/dem/hurricane/ or the PBC DART application on your smartphone and entering your home address.

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11. FIRST-AID A first aid kit is available at each game and practice. Prompt preventive and therapeutic measures taken to help an accident victim or a person suddenly taken ill. First aid includes personal and mutual first aid and first aid provided by medical personnel. It is usually rendered by a non-specialist: the ill person himself or a witness to the accident. The measures taken largely depend on the nature of the injury or disease. Most often, first aid entails the halting of bleeding and application of bandages to wounds or burns. As directed by the CDC Hands only CPR is employed if clinical death has occurred. Splints, usually improvised, are applied to fractures. If poisoning has occurred, the stomach is washed out by inducing vomiting, and such drugs as aminopyrine, nitroglycerin, and validol are administered if available. The ill person or accident victim is placed in a comfortable position and brought at once to the nearest medical facility. All medical facilities, including pharmacies, are required to render first aid, as are all medical personnel present at the scene of an accident. First aid in industry and agriculture, on transport facilities, and in public places is rendered at first-aid stations equipped with stretchers, splints, and first-aid kits containing drugs and dressings. The effectiveness of first aid depends largely on training the entire population in the basic methods of first aid. This training, which ought to begin in grade school, should be given in particular to individuals engaged in hazardous occupations, such as transport workers, electrician, machine assemblers, miners, and lumberjacks.


GOOD SAMARITAN LAWS

There are laws to protect you when you help someone in an emergency situation. The Good Samaritan Laws give legal protection to people who provide emergency care to ill or injured persons. When citizens respond to an emergency and act as a reasonable and prudent person would under the same conditions, Good Samaritan immunity generally prevails. This legal immunity protects you, as a rescuer, from being sued and found financially responsible for the victim’s injury. Good Samaritan laws were developed to encourage people to help others in emergency situations. They require that the “Good Samaritan” use common sense and a reasonable level of skill, not to exceed the scope of the individual’s training in emergency situations. They assume each person would do his/her best to save a life or prevent further injury. A Good Samaritan in legal terms refers to someone who renders aid in an emergency to an injured person on a voluntary basis. The intent of Good Samaritan laws is to make it possible for those wary of lawsuits to help save a person without fear of legal recourse if the person is hurt by the treatment or dies. Good Samaritan laws only help if the rescuer is acting without any expectation of reward. If you are getting paid to rescue then you aren't a Good Samaritan. Paid rescuers are expected to do their jobs properly and can be held accountable for mistakes. All "Good Samaritans" shall state their level of training. Before giving first aid to a victim who is conscious, it is important to identify yourself as a trained rescuer and ask for permission to help the person. Under law, the victim must give consent. However, if the person is unconscious, consent is implied. If the victim is a minor, consent must come from a parent or guardian. However, if the legal parent or guardian is absent, unconscious, delusional or intoxicated, consent is implied. A responder is not required to withhold life-saving aid from a minor if the parent or guardian will not consent. The parent or guardian is then considered neglecting and consent for treatment is implied. While offering first-aid, you should understand the following:

a. ONLY move a victim if the victim’s life is in danger. b. Ask a conscious victim for permission before giving care. c. Check the victim for life-threatening emergencies before providing care. d. Summon professional help to the scene by calling 9-1-1, immediately.

NOTE: Good Samaritan laws were developed to encourage people to help others in an emergency. They assume each person would do their best to prevent further injury. People are rarely sued for helping in an emergency; however, the existing Good Samaritan Law does not mean that someone cannot sue. In rare cases, courts have ruled that these laws do not apply in cases when an individual rescuer’s response was grossly or willfully negligent or reckless or when the rescuer abandoned the victim after imitating care.


FIRST-AID DO’S AND DON’T’S

DO’S • Access the injury, If the victim is conscious, find out what happened, where it hurts, watch for shock. • Know your limitations • Reassure victim that help is on the way • Call 9-1-1 immediately if person is unconscious or seriously injured. • Look for signs of injury (blood, black-and-blue, deformity or joint, etc.) • Listen to the injured player describing 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 or grating of a broken bone. • Talk to your team afterwards about the situation if it involves them. Often players are upset and worried when another player is injured. They need to feel safe and understand why the injury occurred. • Check victim’s status regularly • Use direct pressure to stop bleeding • Check to see if victim’s airways are clear • If no pulse or respiration, start CPR • To prevent transmission of disease, use latex gloves • Keep victims in shock warm (use blanket, etc.) • Assume spinal injury when blunt force trauma is present • Raise head if bleeding in upper torso area • Raise feet if bleeding in lower torso areas • Flush all burns and chemical injuries with clean water • Have MSDS sheets on the jobsite for 9-1-1 responders • Call the Poison Control Center for chemical ingestion DON’TS • Don’t move the victim unless absolutely necessary • Always suspect “spinal injury” (and don’t move the victim) • Don’t set fractures and breaks (simply immobilize the victim) • Don’t apply a tourniquet (use “direct” pressure to stop bleeding) • Don’t remove items imbedded in the eye (cover with a dixie cup) • Don’t use burn ointments • Don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 • Don’t administer any medications • Don’t provide any food or beverage (other than water) • Don’t hesitate in giving aid when needed • Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re not sure of proper procedure (i.e., CPR, etc.) • Don’t transport injured individual except in extreme emergencies.








CHECKING THE VICTIM

How to Assess a Victim

Assessing the victim is the first step in administering first aid. Before you can know what type of care you need to give, you must first determine exactly what is wrong with the patient. Follow these steps to assess the victim:

Assessing a Conscious Victim:

1. Approach victim, and tell victim not to move. Identify yourself, and ask if you can help.

2. If victim says "yes," ask what happened, whether victim is having trouble breathing, and if and where they have pain. Based on responses, determine if EMS should be called. If unsure, call for EMS. If victim is choking, see Choking.

3. Check victim's head, neck, arms, legs, chest, and stomach for injuries. Look for bleeding, bruising, swelling, or other obvious injury. Feel as best you can for any bumps or irregularities on the arms or legs, but DO NOT touch or move any area that is painful. Be sure to tell the victim what you are going to do before you do it.

Check the victim’s arms and legs for any

irregularities, but do not touch any area that

is causing the victim pain.

4. If you suspect a neck or back injury, DO NOT move victim or allow victim to move (see Back or Neck Injury). If no back or neck injury suspected, have victim rest in a position that is comfortable for them. If victim is bleeding, control bleeding (see Bleeding).

5. Monitor victim's breathing, and stay with them until EMS arrives.

Assessing an Unconscious Victim:

1. Approach victim, gently tap victim's shoulder, and ask if they are OK. If victim responds, go to the steps for a conscious victim.

2. If no response and victim is an adult, call for EMS. If victim is a child, give care (see ABCs) for one minute before calling for EMS. If someone else is near, have them call for EMS.

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3. Check airway, breathing, and circulation (see ABCs).

4. Check and care for bleeding (see Bleeding).

5. If back or neck injury suspected, see Back or Neck Injury. If no back or neck injury suspected, put victim in Recovery Position:

The first step in placing the victim in

Recovery Position is to place victim’s far arm

above their head.

-Extend the victim's arm that is farther from you above the victim's head. -Position the victim's other arm across the chest. -Bend the victim's nearer leg at the knee. -Support back of victim's head with one hand and push on victim's knee with other as you roll victim away from you onto their side. -If victim vomits, wear glove and use your fingers to clear victim's mouth. DO NOT place fingers into mouth if victim is having a seizure.

6. Monitor breathing, observe for shock (see Shock), and wait for EMS.






CONCUSSION

ALL WBLL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE CDC “HEADS UP” TRAINING

Immediate Treatments

• Remove from play. “When in Doubt – Sit Them Out”

– Have child evaluated by qualified Health Care provider (MD, DO, PA, Trainer, ARNP • Parents will be advised of any suspected concussion immediately.

– They will then observe the individual home. – Any change in signs and Symptoms, immediate return to Emergency Room or Health Care

Practitioner Concussion signs:

• Appears dazed • Vacant facial expression • Confused about assignment • Forgets plays, positions or past immediate performance • Is unsure of game, score, or opponent • Moves clumsily or displays lack of coordination • Answers questions slowly • Slurred speech • Shows behavior or personality changes • Can’t recall events prior to hit • Can’t recall events after hit • Seizures or convulsions • Any change in typical behavior or personality • Loses consciousness

Late symptoms of a concussion: • Unconsciousness • Nausea or vomiting • Balance problems or dizziness • Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision • Pressure in head • Neck pain Sensitivity to light or noise • Feeling sluggish or slowed down • Feeling foggy or groggy • Drowsiness • Repeating the same question/comment • Change in sleep patterns • Amnesia • “Don’t feel right” • Fatigue or low energy • Sadness • Nervousness or anxiety • Irritability or more emotional than usual • Confusion • Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays)


HEAD AND NECK INJURIES

Head injury A head injury is any trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain. The injury may be only a minor bump on the skull or a serious brain injury. Head injury can be either closed or open (penetrating).

A closed head injury means you received a hard blow to the head from striking an object, but the object did not break the skull.

An open, or penetrating, head injury means you were hit with an object that broke the skull and entered the brain. This is more likely to happen when you move at high speed, such as going through the windshield during a car accident. It can also happen from a gunshot to the head.

Head injuries include: Concussion, in which the brain is shaken, is the most common type of traumatic brain injury. Scalp wounds Skull fractures

Head injuries may cause bleeding: In the brain tissue In the layers that surround the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, extradural

hematoma) Head injury is a common reason for an emergency room visit. A large number of people who suffer head injuries are children. TBI (traumatic brain injury) accounts for over 1 in 6 injury-related hospital admissions each year.

Causes

Common causes of head injury include: Accidents at home, work, outdoors, or while playing sports Falls Physical assault Traffic accidents

Most of these injuries are minor because the skull protects the brain. Some injuries are severe enough to require a stay in the hospital.

Symptoms

Head injuries may cause bleeding in the brain tissue and the layers that surround the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematomata extradural hematoma). Symptoms of a head injury can occur right away. Or symptoms develop slowly over several hours or days. Even if the skull is not fractured, the brain can hit the inside of the skull and be bruised. The head may look fine, but problems could result from bleeding or swelling inside the skull. The spinal cord is also likely to be injured in any serious trauma. Some head injuries cause changes in brain function. This is called a traumatic brain injury. Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of a concussion can range from mild to severe.

Head injury First-Aid

Learning to recognize a serious head injury and give basic first aid can save someone's life. For a moderate to severe head injury, CALL 911 RIGHT AWAY.

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Get medical help right away if the person: Becomes very sleepy Behaves abnormally Develops a severe headache or stiff neck Has pupils (the dark central part of the eye) of unequal sizes Is unable to move an arm or leg Loses consciousness, even briefly Vomits more than once

Then take the following steps:

1. Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.

2. If the person's breathing and heart rate are normal but the person is unconscious, treat as if there is a spinal injury. Stabilize the head and neck by placing your hands on both sides of the person's head. Keep the head in line with the spine and prevent movement. Wait for medical help.

3. Stop any bleeding by firmly pressing a clean cloth on the wound. If the injury is serious, be careful not to move the person's head. If blood soaks through the cloth, do not remove it. Place another cloth over the first one.

4. If you suspect a skull fracture, do not apply direct pressure to the bleeding site, and do not remove any debris from the wound. Cover the wound with sterile gauze dressing.

5. If the person is vomiting, to prevent choking, roll the person's head, neck, and body as one unit onto his or her side. This still protects the spine, which you must always assume is injured in the case of a head injury. Children often vomit once after a head injury. This may not be a problem, but call a doctor for further guidance.

6. Apply ice packs to swollen areas.

Head Injury DO NOT’S

Do NOT wash a head wound that is deep or bleeding a lot. Do NOT remove any object sticking out of a wound. Do NOT move the person unless absolutely necessary. Do NOT shake the person if he or she seems dazed. Do NOT remove a helmet if you suspect a serious head injury. Do NOT pick up a fallen child with any sign of head injury. Do NOT drink alcohol within 48 hours of a serious head injury.

A serious head injury that involves bleeding or brain damage must be treated in a hospital. For a mild head injury, no treatment may be needed. However, watch for symptoms of a head injury, which can which can show up later. Your health care provider will explain what to expect, how to manage any headaches, how to treat your other symptoms, when to return to sports, school, work, and other activities, and signs or symptoms to worry about.

Children will need to be watched and make activity changes. Adults also need close observation and activity changes.

Both adults and children must follow the health care provider's instructions about when it will be possible to return to sports.




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When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call 911 right away if: There is severe head or face bleeding. The person is confused, tired, or unconscious. The person stops breathing. You suspect a serious head or neck injury, or the person develops any signs or symptoms of a

serious head injury.

Prevention

Although no child is injury-proof, parents can take some simple steps to keep their children from getting head injuries. Not all head injuries can be prevented. But the following simple steps can help keep you and your child safe:

Always use safety equipment during activities that could cause a head injury. These include seat belts, bicycle or motorcycle helmets, and hard hats.

Learn and follow bicycle safety recommendations. Do not drink and drive, and do not allow yourself to be driven by someone who you know or

suspect has been drinking alcohol or is impaired in another way.

Neck and Back Injuries Overview Trauma to the neck and back can lead to spinal cord injury and permanent disability. If trauma occurs, the neck and back should be splinted and movement should be avoided. Accurately determining the cause and extent of the injury is important. The vertebral column has many ligaments and muscles that protect the spinal cord and assist in movement. Injury to any of these structures may cause significant and debilitating pain, even if a neck or back injury does not involve the nerves.

Neck and Back Injuries Symptom

Someone with a neck or back injury may have localized pain, tenderness, and stiffness. Muscles on either side of the spinal column may spasm immediately after an injury or up to 24 hours later.

Numbness, tingling, or paralysis of an extremity indicates that a more serious injury may have occurred.

Any penetrating injury to the neck requires immediate treatment. Leave the object in place until medical personnel can remove it.

Neck and Back Injuries Treatment

Immobilize the head, neck, and back. Place soft packing on either side of the head to prevent side-to-side motion. Clothing or towels are handy for this purpose.

If the victim needs to vomit, roll the head, neck, and body as a unit so the person rests on his or her side (preferably, one person should control the head of the person with the injury while another person rolls the shoulders and hips).

Monitor the victim for loss of movement and development of numbness. Move the person only when necessary to preserve life. CPR may be required.






CONTUSION TO STERNUM

Seek immediate medical treatment.

Along with ribs, sternum acts as a shield that will protect the front area of the chest. If you receive a severe blow to this area it can result in the sternum becoming bruised. In most cases a bruised sternum that stems from a less traumatic injury will require 4-6 weeks to fully heal. Home remedies and medical helps can help relieve and cure this discomfort.

Symptoms of Bruised Sternum

It is important to address any symptoms you experience right away to prevent them from becoming more severe. Very severe symptoms may also indicate that you are suffering from a more advanced problem like a sternum fracture.

Pain when moving

Bruising along the breastbone area

Tenderness

Swelling

Prolonged pain in the chest (this may last for weeks)

Sharp pain when coughing or laughing

Pain when breathing

Causes of Bruised Sternum

Trauma to the chest or breastbone area will commonly result in bruising the sternum. Some activities, such as baseball, are known for increasing the risk of these issues.


SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SUDDEN ILLNESS


GENERAL BLEEDING

1. Call 911 immediately if:

a. Bleeding is severe b. You suspect internal bleeding c. There is an abdominal or chest wound d. Bleeding can't be stopped after 10 minutes of firm and steady pressure e. Blood spurts out of wound f. Bleeding is severe g. You suspect internal bleeding h. There is an abdominal or chest wound i. Bleeding can't be stopped after 10 minutes of firm and steady pressure j. Blood spurts out of wound

2. Stop Bleeding a. Apply direct pressure on the cut or wound with a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze until

bleeding stops. b. If blood soaks through the material, don’t remove it. Put more cloth or gauze on top of it

and CONTINUE to apply pressure. c. If the wound is on the arm or leg, raise limb above the heart to help SLOW bleeding. d. Wash your hands again after giving first aid and before cleaning and dressing the wound. e. Do not apply a tourniquet unless the bleeding is severe and not stopped with direct

pressure. 3. Clean Cut or Wound

a. Gently clean with soap and warm water. Try to rinse soap out of wound to prevent irritation.

b. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or iodine, which can damage tissue. 4. Protect the Wound

a. Apply antibiotic cream to reduce risk of infection and cover with a sterile bandage. b. Change the bandage daily to keep the wound clean and dry.

5. When to a Call a doctor a. The wound is deep or the edges are jagged or gaping open. b. The wound is on the person’s face. c. The wound has dirt or debris that won’t come out. d. The wound shows signs of infection, such as redness, tenderness, or a thick discharge, or if

the person runs a temperature over 100º F. e. The area around the wound feels numb. f. Red streaks form around the wound. g. The person has a puncture wound or deep cut and hasn’t had a tetanus shot in the past

five years, or anyone who hasn’t had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years.

http://www.webmd.com/heart/picture-of-the-heart

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-4570-hydrogen+peroxide+mm.aspx


FACTS ABOUT HIV AND VIRAL HEPATITIS



CHRONIC ASTHMA AND BASEBALL





PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

Do not, at any time, administer any kind of prescription medicine. This is the parent’s responsibility and West Boynton Little League does not want to be held liable, nor do you, in case the child has an adverse reaction to the medication.

ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER, OR ADHD




REPORTING ABUSE

This information is being provided to local Little Leagues and Districts as a guide to whether and when to report child abuse and neglect. BACKGROUND OF LITTLE LEAGUE’S CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM For more than a decade, Little League has led the way among youth sports organizations in assisting local leagues to keep child sex offenders out of the program. Little League remains the only national youth baseball/softball program to mandate a check of the applicable sex offender registry. Additionally, Little League provides each local Little League with 125 free checks of a national criminal database. More information on that program can be found here: http://www.littleleague.org/learn/programs/childprotection.htm But background checks themselves can only weed out those who have already been convicted of crimes. That is why Little League also provides advice – based on information from the FBI and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children – on identifying a potential child sex offender. For more info, download the Parents Guide to Child Protection (PDF). We have recently received inquiries concerning steps local league parents and volunteers can take to help keep children safe and, in particular, when and how to report child abuse and neglect. Reporting abuse, under national/federal and/or state or provincial law can vary from one place to another. Below is a summary of information available from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) (www.childwelfare.gov), as well as links to state definitions, statutes, and resources. Note, however, that countries and states/provinces frequently amend their laws. Reporting laws reflect parents’ and volunteers’ paramount obligation to protect children from maltreatment. While the requirements listed below are the legal minimums, we encourage local league personnel to take immediate action if they believe the health or welfare of a child is at stake. If there are questions concerning reporting in your country and state/province, we encourage you to consult with an attorney. Little League thanks the United States Olympic Committee for assisting us in this regard. U.S. FEDERAL LAW Federal legislation – the U.S. Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A. § 5106g), as amended by the CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2010 – sets minimum standards for defining child abuse and neglect for those States that accept federal funding. Under federal law, the minimum acts or behaviors constituting child abuse and neglect by parents and other caregivers are:

“Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation”; or

“An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm.”

http://www.littleleague.org/learn/programs/childprotection.htm

http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/Parents-GuideTo-ChildProtection-11.pdf

http://www.childwelfare.gov/


STATE LAW As noted, whether to report child abuse and neglect under state law depends upon several factors: What is “child abuse and neglect”? Although federal legislation sets minimum standards for defining child abuse and neglect, the definitions of child abuse and neglect vary by state. It is thus critical that you work with your attorney to determine (1) what law governs your reporting obligations; and (2) what the law was when the alleged child maltreatment occurred. Who is required to report? Many states identify professionals who are required to report child maltreatment (“mandatory reporters”) – e.g., social workers and teachers. Note, however, that who constitutes a mandatory reporter varies by state. In addition, several states also require any person who suspects child abuse or neglect to report, regardless of profession. Who is permitted to report? Your legal obligations may vary with your ethical obligations. For those states that do not require all persons to report suspected abuse or neglect, any person is permitted to report (“permissive reporters”). Be aware that certain professions also have their own professional codes of conduct that they must follow and that may affect how and when an individual may report. What is the standard for reporting? The circumstances under which a mandatory reporter is required to report vary by state. The DHHS summarizes two typical reporting standards, for both mandatory and permissive reporters: (1) “the reporter, in his or her official capacity, suspects or has reasons to believe that a child has been abused or neglected”; and (2) the reporter has knowledge of, or observes a child being subjected to, conditions that would reasonably result in harm to the child.” Again, work with your attorney to determine when you are required to or should make a report to a state agency. Is the communication privileged? Some states identify when a communication is privileged, i.e., there is a right to maintain a confidential communication between a professional and their client or patient. However, this privilege is greatly restricted for mandatory reporters. For instance, states commonly provide that the physician-patient privilege is superseded by the requirement to report child abuse. Will the report be anonymous? Most states permit anonymous reports. Will the reporter’s identity be disclosed? If a reporter does disclose his/her identity, many states protect the identity of the reporter from disclosure to the alleged perpetrator. In some cases, however, a reporter’s identity may be released (i.e., by court order or by waiver and/or consent). We also encourage parents and volunteers to read more about abuse and neglect, familiarize themselves with the resources available to report abuse, and learn about the counseling and referral services that are available. To read more about mandatory reporting, with a summary of state reporting laws, visit: http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/manda.cfm For state (toll-free) child abuse reporting numbers, visit: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp.cfm?rs_id=5&rate_chno=W-00082 To search the definitions of child maltreatment by state, visit: http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/state/

http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/manda.cfm

http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/reslist/rl_dsp.cfm?rs_id=5&rate_chno=W-00082

http://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/state/


For crisis assistance, counseling, and referral services: Child help is a national organization that provides crisis assistance and other counseling and referral services. The Child help National Child Abuse Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional crisis counselors. All calls are anonymous. Contact them at 1.800.4.A.CHILD (1.800.422.4453), or visit: http://www.childhelp.org/.

http://www.childhelp.org/


12. FORMS AND DOCUMENTATION

LITTLE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER APPLICATION - 2019



FACILITY SURVEY

League Name: West Boynton Beach Little League

District #:_07_ ________________________________

ID #:309-07-12 _______________________________

(if needed) ID #:_________________________________________

(if needed) ID #:_________________________________________

City: Boynton Beach ________ State: Florida________

President: Charles Shiflet ______.Safety Officer: Chris Cassell_______________________

Address:6368 Sandy Hill Way .Address: 7770 Oak Grove Circle___________________

Address:_____________________________ Address: ______________________________________

City:Lake Worth _.City: Lake Worth _______________________________

State:Florida_ _ZIP: 33463 ________.State: Florida___________________ZIP: 33467______

Phone (work): _____.Phone (work):__________________________________

Phone (home):_______________________________.Phone (home): _________________________________

Phone (cell): (561) 723-3831 ____________ Phone (cell): (561) 308-9434 _____________________

Email: [email protected]_________________.Email: [email protected]__________________________

PLANNING TOOL FOR FUTURE LEAGUE NEEDS

What are league's plans for improvements? Indicate number of fields in boxes below.

Next 12 mons. 1-2 yrs. 2+ yrs.

a. New fields 0 0 0

b. Basepath/infield 0 0 0

c. Bases 0 0 0

d. Scoreboards 0 0 0

e. Pressbox 0 0 0

f. Concession stand 0 0 0

g. Restrooms 0 0 0

h. Field lighting 0 0 0

i. Warning track 0 0 0

j. Bleachers 0 0 0

k. Fencing 0 0 0

l. Bull pens 0 0 0

m. Dugouts 0 0 0

n. Other (specify): 0 0 0

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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL® & SOFTBALL

NATIONAL FACILITY SURVEY2016

Fred Hock

6809 Columbia Avenue

(561) 602-3110

2019 Little League Season

[email protected]

2019

William Coffey

7840 Sonoma Springs Circle Apt 201

[email protected]

(561) 317-7001

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SPECIFIC BALLFIELD QUESTIONS

• Please list all fields by name.

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Please answer the following questions for each field: Field # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

GENERAL INVENTORY (For the following questions, if the answer is "No" please leave the space blank.)

1. How many cars can park in designated parking areas? None

1-50 x x x x x

51-100

101 or more x x x x x x x x x x x

2. How many people can your bleachers seat? None/NA x

1-100 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

101-300

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501 or more

3. What material is used for bleachers? Wood

Metal x x x x x x x x x x x

Other x x x x

4. Metal bleachers: Ground wire attached to ground rod? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x

5. Wood bleachers: Are inspected annually for safety? Yes

6. Is a safety railing at the top/back of bleachers? Yes x x x x x x x

7. Is a handrail up the sides of bleachers? Yes x x x x x x x

8. Is telephone service available? Permanent

Cellular

9. Is a public address system available? Permanent x x x x x x x

Portable

10. Is there a pressbox? Yes x x x x x x x

11. Is there a scoreboard? Yes x x x x x x x x

12. Adequate bathroom facilities available? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

13. Permanent concession stands? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x

14. Mobile concession stands? Yes x x x


This survey can assist in finding areas

of focus for your safety plan. During your annual field inspections, please

complete this form and return along with your qualified safety plan. In

return, we'll send you the 2016

Disney® character collector's pin shown at right featuring Swat at third

base. Or enter data online at: http://facilitysurvey.musco.com for

your league. Check your email for

your league identification and

ASAP - A Safety Awareness ProgramLimited Edition 10-year Pin Collection



Field # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

FIELD

15. Is field completely fenced? Yes x x x x x

16. What type of fencing material is used? Chainlink x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Wood

Wire

17. What base path material is used? Sand, clay, soil mix x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Ground burnt brick

Other:

18. What is used to mark baseline? Non-caustic lime x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

Spray paint

Commerc'l marking

19. Is the infield surface grass? Yes x x x x x x x x x

20. Does field have conventional dirt pitching mound? Yes x x x x x x x x x x

21. Does field have a temporary pitching mound? Yes x x

22. Are there foul poles? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

23. Backstop behind home plate? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

PERFORMANCE AND PLAYER SAFETY

24. Is there an outfield warning track? Yes x

24.a. If yes, what width is warning track? Please specify: (Width in feet) 5

25. Batter's eye (screen/covering) at center field? Yes

26. Pitcher's eye (screen/covering) behind home plate? Yes

27. Are there protective fences in front of the dugouts? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

28. Is there a protected, on-deck batter's area? (On-deck areas have

been eliminated for ages 12 and below.)Yes

29. Do you have fenced, limited access bull pens? Yes

30. Is a first aid kit provided per field? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

31. Do bleachers have spectator foul ball protection? Overhead screens x x x x x x x x x x x

Fencing behind

32. Do your bases disengage from their anchors? (Mandatory since 2008)Yes x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

33. Is the field lighted? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x

34. Are light levels at/above Little League standards? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x

(50 footcandles infield/30 footcandles outfield) Don't know

35. What type of poles are used? Wood*

(Wood poles have not been allowed by Little League Steel

for new construction of lighting since 1994) Concrete x x x x x x x x x x x

36. Is electrical wiring to each pole underground? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x

37. Ground wires connected to ground rods on each pole? Yes x x x x x x x x x x x

38. Which fields were tested/inspected in the last two years? Electrical System

Please indicate month/year testing was done (example: 3/10).Light Levels

39. Fields tested/inspected by qualified technician? Electrical System

Light Levels



No


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FACILITY MANAGEMENT

40. Which fields have the following limitations:

a. Amount of time for practice? Yes

b. Number of teams or games? Yes

c. Scheduling and/or timing? Yes

41. Who owns the field? Municipal x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

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42. Who is responsible for operational energy costs? Municipal x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

School

League

43. Who is responsible for operational maintenance? Municipal x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

School

League

44. Who is responsible for puchasing improvements Municipal

for the field - ie bleachers, fences, lights? School

League

Other

45. What divisions of baseball play on each field? T-Ball & Minor x x x x x x x x x

Major x x x x x x x x x

Jr., Sr. & Big x x x x x x x

Challenger

50 – 70 x x x x x x x x x x

46. What divisions of softball play on each field? T-Ball & Minor

Major

Jr., Sr. & Big

Challenger

47. Do you plan to host tournaments on this field? Yes x x

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FIELD DIMENSION DATA

Please complete for each field. Use additional space if necessary.

Height Distance from home plate to: Foul territory distance from:

of Outfield fence Left field line to fence at: Right field line to fence at:

Field outfield Back Outfield Outfield

No. fence Left Center Right stop Home 3rd foul pole Home 1st foul pole

1 6' 200' 200' 200' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

2 6' 200' 200' 0' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

3 6' 200' 200' 200' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

4 6' 200' 200' 0' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

5 6' 350' 400' 300' 30' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35'

6 6' 350' 400' 300' 30' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35'

7 6' 350' 400' 300' 30' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35'

8 6' 350' 400' 300' 30' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35' 35'

9 6' 0' 0' 0' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 0'

10 6' 200' 200' 0' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 0'

11 6' 200' 200' 200' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

12 6' 200' 200' 200' 15' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

13 0' 0' 0' 0' 15' 30' 30' 0' 30' 0' 0'

14 6' 325' 400' 325' 20' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

15 6' 325' 400' 325' 20' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

16 6' 325' 400' 325' 20' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30' 30'

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Leagues completing their facility survey online at http://facilitysurvey.musco.com should include it with safety plan submission.


Little League International

539 US Route 15 Hwy.

South Williamsport, PA 17702

Page 79

Return completed survey with safety program registration and supporting materials by April 1, 2016 to:

Mailing address:

Little League International

PO Box 3485

Williamsport, PA 17701

Shipping address:


AERIAL PHOTO OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (FIELDS 4, 5, 6, AND 7)

FIELD 4 FIELD 5

FIELD 6 FIELD 7


AERIAL PHOTO OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (FIELDS 8, 9, and 10)

FIELD 10 FIELD 9

FIELD 8


AERIAL PHOTO OF SANTALUCES (FIELDS 1, 2, 3, AND 4)

FIELD 2

FIELD 1 FIELD 4

FIELD 3


AERIAL PHOTO OF LAKE CHARLESTON


AERIAL PHOTO OF SMITH FARM PARK


MEDICAL RELEASE FORM


INSURANCE CLAIM FORM INSTRUCTIONS



ACCIDENT CLAIM FORM



INFORMED CONSENT ABOUT CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD INJURIES



EXAMPLE OF REQUIRED VOLUNTEER CONCUSSION CERTIFICATE

SAMPLE FOR INFORMATION

PURPOSES ONLY


CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (WEST BOYNTON BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE)


CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (CONCESSION STAND)

West Boynton Beach Little League concession stand “Snack Shack” is insured under the current league’s policy. All Permits for the operation of the “Snack Shack” are governed by Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation.


FIELD AND GAME SAFETY CHECKLIST


EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST


13. BACKGROUND CHECKS It is the policy of West Boynton Beach Little League to comply fully with all requirements as set forth by Little League International and Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation regarding background checks. West Boynton Beach Little League shall follow the rules set forth in the manual “Official Regulations and Playing Rules” – Section I (b) and (c). The West Boynton Beach Little League Board of Directors shall require, as condition of service to the league, all managers, coaches (practice and game), Board of Directors, team parents, concession stand workers, umpires, and any other persons, volunteers, or hired workers who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to or contact with players or teams, must complete and submit and official background check via JDP services online. Annual background screenings must be completed prior to the applicant assuming his/her duties for the current season. Refusal to annually submit a fully completed application shall result in the immediate denial of access or dismissal of the individual from West Boynton Beach Little League. West Boynton Beach Little League requires that all volunteers must present a copy of their driver’s license (and allow the league to keep a photocopy), and complete the online registration and JDP Background check. It is the current policy of the Board of Directors of West Boynton Beach Little League that all background checks shall be conducting through JDP. Under NO circumstances shall West Boynton Beach Little League allow any person to participate in any manner, whose background check reveals a conviction of guilty for any crime involving or against a minor.


14. FIRST-AID CLINIC A first-aid clinic is scheduled to be held for the coaches and managers for all registered teams. The minimum representation will be one representative from each team. Each Coach or manager must attend the clinic once every three years. Licensed health care professionals are exempt from the first-aid training clinic.


15. COACHES CLINIC It is the policy of West Boynton Beach Little League that ALL coaches, managers, team parents, and any other person that will be on the playing fields must attend the Coaches Clinic at least once a year. This year’s scheduled clinics are as follows:

Monday, February 4, 2019

Monday, Thursday, February 11, 2019

Monday, February 18, 2019

Make Up clinics may be scheduled as needed.

16. UMPIRES CLINIC Individuals volunteering to be umpires may choose to attend a scheduled umpire’s clinic led by the Umpire in Chief in lieu of attending a coach’s clinic. The clinic this year was held on:

Saturday, January 5, 2019