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Massachusetts District 16 (www.eteamz.com/madistrict16). Is there a “What am I supposed to do and When do I do it Guide” for a Little League Safety Officer?. The Answer is ”NO”. You Should Have. A Copy of the Latest “Little League Operating Manual” (the White Book). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Is there aIs there a““What am I supposed to do and What am I supposed to do and
When do I do it Guide”When do I do it Guide”for a Little Leaguefor a Little League
Safety Officer?Safety Officer?
Massachusetts Massachusetts District 16District 16
(www.eteamz.com/madistrict16)(www.eteamz.com/madistrict16)
The Answer is ”NO”The Answer is ”NO”
You Should HaveYou Should Have
A Copy of the LatestA Copy of the Latest““Little League Operating Manual” Little League Operating Manual” (the White Book)(the White Book)
A Copy of the Latest A Copy of the Latest Baseball and Baseball and Softball Softball “Official Regulations and “Official Regulations and PLAYING RULES”PLAYING RULES”(the “small” rulebooks)(the “small” rulebooks)
You should be FAMILIAR with the You should be FAMILIAR with the Rules & Regulations of Little Rules & Regulations of Little League – especially the ones that League – especially the ones that pertain to SAFETY.pertain to SAFETY.
What’s Next?What’s Next?
If you don’t have a copy of If you don’t have a copy of
““A Year in the Life of Hometown A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League”Little League”
GET ONEGET ONEA copy can be downloaded/printed fromA copy can be downloaded/printed from
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/asap/2015/HometownPublication.pdfasap/2015/HometownPublication.pdf
If you’ve got a copy,If you’ve got a copy,
READ ITREAD ITKeep it as a ReferenceKeep it as a Reference
Then WhatThen What
Log on toLog on toLittle League’s WebsiteLittle League’s Website(www.littleleague.org)(www.littleleague.org)
Take a look around and see what Take a look around and see what information is available, especially information is available, especially the information about the the information about the ASAP ASAP
ProgramProgram((www.littleleague.org/learn/forms.htm#asap)www.littleleague.org/learn/forms.htm#asap)
Log on to theLog on to theDISTRICT 16 WEBSITEDISTRICT 16 WEBSITE
(www.eteamz.com/madistrict16)(www.eteamz.com/madistrict16)
Take a look around and see what Take a look around and see what information is availableinformation is available
Safety Officer
The safety officer coordinates all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program), ensures safety
in player training, ensures safe playing conditions, coordinates reporting and
prevention of injuries, solicits suggestions for making conditions safer, and reports
suggestions to Little League Headquarters through the ASAP system.
What Does the BOOK What Does the BOOK Say my Job is?Say my Job is?
What Do IWhat Do IREALY DO?REALY DO?
The Safety Officer:
Make sure your league’s Safety Plan is submitted to the DA and approved by Little League
Once “approved” by LL, make sure our Safety Plan is
FOLLOWED!!!
What Do IWhat Do IREALY DO?REALY DO?
The Safety Officer:
Perform a pre-season check / inspection of your facilities (fields, dugouts, fencing, lighting, concession stand, etc)
Perform a pre-season check / inspection of your league’s equipment (make sure damaged / unsafe equipment is repaired or discarded)
What Do IWhat Do IREALY DO?REALY DO?
The Safety Officer:
Assist Managers in providing safety training to players
Coordinate reporting of all injuries (obtain copies of all Injury Reports from your league and forward a copy to the District Safety Officer and/or the DA)
What Do IWhat Do IREALY DO?REALY DO?
The Safety Officer:
Based on a review of injury reports, make suggestions to the BOD on actions to be taken to possibly prevent injuries
Solicit suggestions from players/managers/coaches on making conditions safer
Your Job –Your Job –in 25 Words or Lessin 25 Words or Less
Make sure that the SAFETY of
the Players, Volunteers, and
Fans is a NUMBER 1
Priority.
ANYTHINGANYTHINGELSE?ELSE?
You Should:
Attend ALL your league BOD Meetings
Be the FOCAL POINTfor INFORMATION
about SAFETYwithin your League
Got a ProblemGot a Problem
IF YOU NEED HELP,IF YOU NEED HELP,ASK FOR ITASK FOR IT
The District StaffThe District Staffis comprised of individuals is comprised of individuals
who have EXTENSIVE who have EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE in Little LeagueEXPERIENCE in Little League
They areThey areREADY TO HELPREADY TO HELP
District Safety Officer- Peter NoyesDistrict Safety Officer- Peter NoyesE-mail [email protected] [email protected]
Remember to periodically check Remember to periodically check WWW.ETEAMZ.COM/MADISTRICT16WWW.ETEAMZ.COM/MADISTRICT16
