Safety First!
Safety Code
2004 Safety Manual
(5 MB)
Dedicated to Injury Prevention
Report any present
or potential safety hazard
to the President, Matthew Krueger (326-0633) IMMEDIATELY.
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There are first aid
kits located in the concession stand.
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No games or practices
should be held when weather or field conditions are not good, particularly
when lighting is inadequate.
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The play area should
be inspected frequently for holes, damage, stones, glass and other
foreign objects.
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All team equipment
should be stored within the team dugout, or behind screens, and
not within the area defined by the umpires as “in play”.
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Only managers, players,
coaches and umpires are permitted on the playing field or in the
dugout during games.
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Responsibility for
keeping bats and loose equipment off the field of play should be
that of a player assigned for this purpose or the team manager and
coaches.
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During practice and
games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each
pitch.
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During warm up drills,
players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by wild throws
or missed catches.
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All pre-game warm ups
should be performed within the confines of the playing field and
not within areas that are frequented by, and thus endanger spectators
(i.e., playing catch, pepper, swinging bats, etc.)
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Equipment should be
inspected regularly for the condition of the equipment as well as
for proper fit.
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Batters and runners
must wear Little League protective helmets during batting practice
and games.
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Catchers must wear
catchers helmet, mask, throat guard, long model chest protector,
shin guards, and protective cup with athletic supporter at all times
(males) for all practices and games. NO EXCEPTIONS. Managers should
encourage all male players to wear protective cups and supporters
for practices and games.
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The catcher must wear
catcher’s helmet and mask with a throat guard in warming up pitchers.
This applies between innings and in the bullpen during a game and
also during practices.
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Managers and coaches
may not warm up pitchers before or during a game.
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Except when the runner
is returning to a base, head first slides are not permitted.
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During sliding practice,
bases should not be strapped down or anchored.
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At no time should “horse
play” be permitted on the playing field.
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Parents of players
who wear glasses should be encouraged to provide safety glasses.
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Player must not wear
watches, rings, pins, or metallic items during games and practices.
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On deck batters are
not permitted except in Juniors/Senior Division.
Important Do’s
and Don’ts
DO . . .
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Reassure and aid
children who are injured, frightened or lost.
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Provide or assist
in obtaining medical attention for those who require it.
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Know your limitations
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Assist those who
require medical attention, and when administering aid, remember
to . . .
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LOOK for signs
of injury
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LISTEN to the
injured describe what happened and what hurts. Before
questioning, you may have to calm and soothe an excited child.
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FEEL gently and
carefully the injured area for signs of swelling or grating
of broken bone.
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Managers, have
your player Medical Clearance Forms with you at all games and
practices.
DON’T . .
.
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DON’T administer any medications
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DON’T hesitate in giving aid when needed
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DON’T be afraid to ask for help if you are not sure of the proper
procedures (i.e., CPR)
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DON’T leave an unattended child at a practice or game.
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