ASAP PLAN. Lake Stevens, WA

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2 Important Phone Numbers EMERGENCY NUMBERS Lake Stevens Police Lake Stevens Fire LSLL President Jimmy Lampinen LSLL Vice President Jason Cantu LSLL Vice President Softball Tiffanie Daer LSLL Secretary Michelle Van Winkle LSLL Treasurer Michelle Riddle LSLL Safety Officer Ron Anderson

3 Volunteers LSLL is required by Little League Baseball Incorporated regulations to conduct annual national background checks of volunteer individuals as a condition of our charter. Completion and verification of the Volunteer Form for one year DOES NOT automatically carry over into the next season. Our year is defined as October 1 to September 30. This requirement was implemented to protect our children from those who would seek to do them harm, to protect LSLL from possible loss of league or personal assets because of litigation, and to take advantage of current technology and laws that have made background check information accessible to LSLL. The Volunteer Application can be scanned and ed to our volunteer at volunteerslsll@gmail.com. Or, it can be mailed to the league address: Lake Stevens Little League P.O. Box 716 Lake Stevens, WA The Volunteer application process is not complete without all required information, and under no circumstances are parents able to participate in team activities or practices without being approved.

6 Fundamentals Training Player and coaches/managers are at risk when the fundamentals of good play are not adhered to. For everyone s safety, A minimum of one participant per team must attend training annually. Every Manager/Coach are required to attend a training at least once every 3 years. Various training opportunities are scheduled for coaches both prior to and during the season to enhance skills and focus on sound fundamentals. Lake Zone Facility 2629 N. Machias Rd. Suite B, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

7 First Aid Kits & Training Lake Stevens Little League will require at least one manager/coach from each team to attend First Aid Training. Every manager/ coach must attend this training once every 3 years. Date, time and Location TBD. Every team will be provided a first-aid kit to be present at all games and practices.

8 Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Concussion On July 24, 2015, a new State of Washington law the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Act went into effect. Coach Training and Certificate of Completion Every Three Years - every three years, coaches and managers must complete an online sudden cardiac arrest prevention program and submit a certificate showing completion of the program to the league. The training takes approximately 15 minutes and is available for free at On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returned by the and the player s parent and/or guardian prior to initiating practice or competition A player suspected of sustaining a concussion must be removed immediately from play and may not return until evaluated by a licensed health care professional trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and cleared in writing. It is recommended that coaches and managers download the HEADS UP app for quick reference/study.

9 Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Concussion Dangerous Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion One pupil larger than the other. Drowsiness or inability to wake up. A headache that gets worse and does not go away. Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination. Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching). Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation. Loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out). Even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously.

10 Field Inspections Before every game a manager or coach must walk the field for potential hazards Holes, damage, rough or uneven spots Slippery areas, long grass Glass, rocks and other debris & foreign objects Damage to screens, fence edges or sharp fencing Unsafe conditions around backstop, pitchers mound Warning track condition Dugout condition before and after game Make sure there is a telephone available Area around bleachers clear of debris After game clean up plan enacted and carried out

11 Concession Stand Safety All concession stand volunteers must adhere to the following safety standards for food handling and hand washing. Safety procedures and hand washing protocol will be posted in every stand.

14 Equipment Inspection Managers/Coaches must inspect equipment to maintain safety. Be sure equipment is Little League approved Inspect all bats, helmets and other equipment on a regular basis Dispose of unsafe equipment properly Keep loose equipment stored properly Have all players remove all personal jewelry Parents should be encouraged to provide safety glasses for players who wear glasses Helmets Inspect for proper fit Dispose of helmets that have sustained a hard hit. Don t wait for it to crack. Don t allow modifications like paint or stickers. Catchers Gear Must have dangling throat guard Chest protector, shin guards, and cup (for males) must be worn at all times while playing the position of catcher, including warmups Umpires will conduct routine inspections prior to and throughout each game.

15 Accident Reporting Lake Stevens Little League will use the provided incident tracking form. Accident forms must be filed with the safety officer within hours of an incident. An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must be reported to the league safety officer within 48 hours of incident. This includes even passive treatments such as the evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury or periods of rest.

16 Safety takes effort! Facility Surveys Lake Stevens Little League executive board completes an annual comprehensive facility survey to document the as is condition of the fields and facilities we host our games and activities at. Issues identified from the surveys are discussed and worked to resolution as part of normal business operations performed by the executive board.

18 Little League Rules Lake Stevens Little League will require ALL TEAMS to enforce ALL LITTLE LEAGUE RULES including 1. Proper equipment for catchers 2. No On-Deck Batters 3. Coaches will not warm up pitchers 4. Bases will disengage on all fields

19 League Player Registration & Coach/Manager Data League Player Registration Data or Player Roster Data, which also includes Coach and Manager Data, must be submitted separately through the Little League Baseball Data Center on or before April 1, 2017 to meet requirement 14 of ASAP. This ASAP requirement is an effort to provide coaches with important Little League information and initiatives prior to and during the current playing season. Player, manager and coach data must be supplied to Little League International annually. Leagues may submit information from registration by April 1, It is highly recommended that data be supplied electronically in approved formats to Little League International via the Little League Data Center. Look for related information online at LittleLeague.org/DataCenter.

2019 ASAP PLAN. Lake Stevens, WA

2019 ASAP PLAN. Lake Stevens, WA 2019 ASAP PLAN Lake Stevens, WA Important Phone Numbers EMERGENCY NUMBERS Lake Stevens Police 911 425-334-9537 Lake Stevens Fire 911 425-334-3034 LSLL President Jimmy Lampinen 206-793-0724 LSLL Vice President