TABLE OF CONTENTS. 1) Safety Officer. Sarah Levis 3162 Patton Ave. Cell: Seneca Falls, NY 13148

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Safety Officer page 1 2) Safety Manual page 2 3) a. League Officials page 2 3) b. Emergency Phone Numbers page 2 3) c. Other Emergency Numbers page 2-3 4) Volunteer Applications page 3 5) Fundamentals Training page 3 6) First Aid page 3-4 7) Field Inspections page 4 8) Little League Field Survey page 4 9) Concession Stand page ) Equipment page 5 11) Injuries page 6 12) First Aid Kits page ) Personal Protection Equipment page 7 Concession Stand & Press Box Postings Tornado Preparedness page 8-9 Game Startup Proceedings page 10 Misc. Buying a Bat page 11 Injury Tracking Log Sheet page 12 Note Page: page 13 Hand Washing Guideline: page 14 1) Safety Officer Sarah Levis 3162 Patton Ave Seneca Falls, NY Cell: smitch97@hotmail.com

2 2) Safety Manual The Seneca Falls Little League Safety manual is stored at the field in the concession stand and been distributed to all coaches/managers via the league s website at 3) a. League Officials President: Josh Martin VP: Jason Herron Treasurer: Mike Karsten Player Agent: Heidi Young Umpire Coordinator: Al Loucks 3) b. Emergency Phone Numbers Emergencies: 911 League President: Josh Martin Safety Officer: Sarah Levis Seneca Falls Fire Dept.: Seneca Falls Police Dept.: North Seneca Ambulance: Mercy Flight Central: Poison Control: ) c. Other Emergency Numbers Child Abuse Hotline: FBI: LifeLine:

3 Suicide & Crisis Counseling: Rabies Hotline: CHEMTREC: ) Volunteer Applications / Background Checks Seneca Falls Community Little League requires all volunteers to complete the 2019 Little League Volunteer Application. All Volunteer applicants were checked using JDP by Josh Martin, President or Kathy Martin, Secretary. 5) Fundamentals Training Coaches & Managers Returning Coaches will begin working with new volunteers to ensure proper safety, stretching, warmups and skill drills were being conducted. There will be specialized instruction for each division including coach pitch, minor and major softball, t-ball, and minor and major baseball. Each team will have at least one team coach or manager who has received fundamentals training. All T-ball coaches and managers will be provided with the Little League T-ball 10 Week Program. Umpires Returning and new umpires will go through fundamentals and rules update training in March of The sessions included hands on experience for our newest umpires during April practice sessions and scrimmages. 6) First Aid A certified first aid instructor will conduct our annual first aid training for new coaches and refresher training for our returnees in March Each team has at least one team coach 3

4 or parent volunteer who has received training for first aid including bee stings, minor concussions and heat exhaustion. All participants must undergo first aid training at least once every three years. There are first aid kits for each team as well as a trauma bag located in the Concession Stand for use at all games. 7) Field Inspections Prior to game time both the home team and the visiting team managers and at least one umpire must walk the field for any potential safety or health hazards. All issues must be abated prior to game start up. 8) Little League Field Survey The Little League Survey (attached) has been completed and filed according to ASAP requirements. 9) Concession Stand The League will contract with a Concession Manager to operate the Concession Stand. The Concession Manager will oversee purchases, pricing and training volunteers. Our concession stand committee is comprised of local volunteers; many with foodservice experience. Safety Procedures for the concession stand have been written and reviewed by the concession stand volunteer committee and include the following highlights: 4

5 The parent / volunteer sign-up sheet is located at the entranceway to the concession stand. The training topics for working in the stand are posted along with equipment start-up and shut down procedures, safe food handling and storage and personal hygiene considerations. FAQ notes, emergency contacts and vendor information are in the concession manual. There is also a notice of NO PEANUT products to ensure our kids with food allergies are protected. Telephone, fire extinguishers and an emergency medical bag are also on hand. The rule set reads in part: No children may help in the concession stand without adult supervision, adults only may operate the grill and French fry machine, improperly working and /or unsafe equipment must be shutdown and unplugged and the concession manager must be notified immediately. 10) Equipment All coaches and umpires are required to inspect equipment including catcher s gear prior to game time. The equipment managers will perform annual inspections of equipment prior to dispersal to the various teams. The safety officer will inspect stock and maintain all first aid kits prior to dispersal to each team. Safety supplies can be replenished at the concession stand or by contacting the Safety Officer. Bats, helmets and gloves must all be in good condition or they will not be allowed for use. All bats will be inspected by managers to make sure that they comply with Little League regulations. 5

6 11) Injuries All incidents, injuries and near misses, including the parking lot and concession stand must be reported to the SFCLL Safety Officer. The Safety Officer will in turn make out all official incident forms and report back to Board on the status of each incident or injury. Accident / Incident forms will also be kept in the concession stand. Forms can also be downloaded at Injury Reporting Procedures a. Manager or coach reports incident to League President and/or Safety Officer b. Safety Officer records incident details on Injury Tracking log sheet. c. President and/or Safety Officer contacts parent or guardian for prognosis. d. President and/or Safety Officer reports injury to LL Home Office using appropriate forms, discusses insurance with parent or guardian. e. Safety Officer contacts physician for follow-up, closes open issues. NOTE: President and/or Safety Officer review past incidents at the volunteer meetings prior to next season s start up. 12) First Aid Kits All Team managers have been issued a First Aid Kit for inclusion in their team bag for use at practices and games. Supplies will 6

7 be replenished as needed by contacting the Safety Officer. 13) Personal Protection Equipment Catcher s gear, batter s & pitchers helmets must be worn at all times during practices and warm-ups. All fields have bases that disengage from their anchors. All managers, coaches and umpires are aware of the Little League rule against adults catching pitchers during warm-ups. Managers, coaches and parents will be advised about the availability of gel skullcaps for the prevention of concussions, with links to commercial providers on the SFLL web site. 14) ASAP Safety Plan A qualified ASAP registration form will be submitted with this Safety Plan. 15) Roster Data Player roster data and coach and manager data will be submitted to the Little League Data Center prior to the start of the 2019 season. 7

8 Concession Stand & Press Box Posting: TORNADO PREPAREDNESS PLEASE REVIEW THIS LIST OF PROCEDURES Get ready during calm weather: Discuss designated shelter areas and the hazards of not using them. Keep an ear open for the weather report and an eye on the sky. Know which television or radio stations provide frequent weather updates. Plan your response to threatening weather. If weather conditions are prevailing, discuss strategy prior to shift startup or update the plan when appropriate. Remember these terms: Tornado Watch: Weather conditions favor the development of tornadoes. Tornado Warning: Tornado sighted or observed on radar. Take shelter! Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Severe thunderstorms are possible. Take these steps if a warning is issued or Threatening weather approaches: 8

9 In a building, move to a designated shelter area. If you are unable to move to a designated shelter area. Put as many walls between you and the outside as possible. Stay away from windows. If a tornado strikes wait for the storm to pass and be aware that another storm may be in the vicinity. Tornado s can develop in areas where a severe thunderstorm watch or warning is in effect. They can develop so quickly that advance warning may not be possible. Remain alert to signs of an approaching tornado and take shelter if threatening conditions exist. If you re not sure, play it safe. Take shelter! 9

10 Game Startup Proceedings: Playing of the National Anthem and/or a renewal of the Seneca Falls Community Little League Pledge 2019 Schedule Posted at Press Box / Concession Stand and 10

11 Miscellaneous - Buying an Aluminum Bat One of the most important factors in a young player's enjoyment of the game is his (or her) success at the plate. Besides proper training in the art and science of hitting a baseball, the aluminum baseball bat itself plays a big role. Too many well-meaning but uninformed parents buy their kid a bat that is the wrong length or weight, or both. This adds yet another obstacle to the budding player's efforts to succeed. As a rule of thumb, we suggest the lightest aluminum baseball bat of a given length that you can afford. The high-tech alloys in the lightest bats cost the most, while inexpensive bats made from cheaper aluminum - which requires thicker walls for strength - are heavier. Youth 8-10 Years Old Player Height Best Bat Weight 48 in. 16 oz. 50 in oz. 52 in. 17 oz. 54 in oz. 56 in. 18 oz. 58 in oz. 60 in. 19 oz. Formula = (Height/4) + 4 Youth Years Old Player Weight Best Bat Weight 70 lbs. 18 oz. 80 lbs. 19 oz. 90 lbs oz. 100 lbs. 20 oz. 110 lbs oz. 120 lbs. 21 oz. 130 lbs oz. 140 lbs. 22 oz. 150 lbs. 23 oz. Formula = (Weight/18) + 14 Chart Courtesy of Worth Inc. When shopping for an aluminum baseball bat, have your child hold it out to his side with the top hand (right hand for right-handed batter). If he cannot hold it straight out for 20 seconds or so without the arm starting to shake and the bat dropping, it's too heavy. More resources for parents, coaches and umpires posted at 11

12 Injury Tracking Log Sheet Date Name Description of Injury/Incident 12

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