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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
2019 SAFETY PLAN
South Portland American LL League I.D. 219-06-05P.O. P.O. Box 2205South Portland, ME 04106
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League Safety Officer’s AuthorityThe League Safety Officer’s authority is mainly advisory with as much force behind advice as the league president has delegated that officer. It must be remembered that managers, player agents and umpires must carry out their own duties and responsibilities. Any differences of opinion on safety policy should be referred to the League President rather than argued. Further questions may be taken up with the District Safety Officer. The latter may refer such problems to Little League Headquarters.
ResponsibilitiesSpot checks should be made at practices and games to be sure reasonable precautions are taken.At the playing field, the League Safety Officer’s first duty is to insure first aid facilities are available and emergency arrangements have been made for an ambulance or doctor.
The League Safety Officer’s next obligation is to advise and follow up on the control of unsafe conditions. These will be brought to light by the adults in charge making a preliminary inspection of the field and being continually on the lookout for situations that might cause accidents. Since it would not only be impossible, but an invitation to “buck passing,” for a League Safety Officer to keep a degree of control over accident exposures alone, such efforts will be effective only when that officer and league president have convinced fellow volunteer workers that safety should be a primary consideration in whatever they are doing.
In addition to the League Safety Officer’s advising on the control of unsafe conditions throughout the season, it is a specific responsibility to follow up on procedures and methods of instruction that will help control the human elements that may be the cause of accidents. Here again the work must be done through existing lines of authority in the organization to make accident- prevention a matter of league policy rather than an after- thought applied on a hit-or- miss basis.
Safety OfficerKeith Stinson141 Barnstable Rd.South Portland ME [email protected]
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
EMERGENCY SERVICES
POLICE-FIRE-AMBULANCE DAIL 911MAINE MEDICAL CENTER 207-662-0111MERCY HOSPITAL 207-893-3000
FACILITIES
MAJOR BASEBALL & AAA FIELD WILKINSON PARK172 NEW YORK AVENUE
KEY LEAGUE OFFICALS
Christopher Main- PRESIDENT Ched Zaccaria- VP BASEBALLJ.D. Dodson- PLAYER AGENT Keith Stinson- SAFETY OFFICER
T-BALL & ROOKIE FIELDGREATER PORTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1338 BROADWAY
[email protected] [email protected] J [email protected] [email protected]
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS & BACKGROUND CHECKS
SPALL COMPLETELY EMBRACES AND FOLLOWS THE LITTLE LEAGUE GUIDELINES FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS ON ALL VOLUNTEERS.
Background checks will be required for all volunteers, including, but not limited to board members, managers, coaches, team parents, and anyone else who has direct contact with children. The purpose of the background check is to ensure that children are protected from anyone who has committed a sexual offense against a minor. Prior to the start of the season, anyone who desires to volunteer will be required to complete an application form and submit a photocopy of their driver’s license or other government identification to verify their identity. Anyone refusing to fill out the application is ineligible to be a league member
SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE WILL PERFORM ALL BACKGROUND CHECKS ON VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2019 SEASON USING JDP Background Screening.
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Little League® “Returning” Volunteer Application - 2019Do not use forms from past years. Use extra paper to complete if additional space is required.
LOCAL LEAGUE USE ONLY:Background check completed by league officer on System(s) used for background check (minimum of one must be checked): Regulation I(c)(9) Mandates all checks include criminal records and sex offender registry recordsSex Offender Registry Data and National Criminal Records *JDP check, as mandated in the current season’s official regulations
*Please be advised that if you use JDP and there is a name match in the few states where only name match searches can be performed you should notify volunteers that they will receive a letter or email directly from JDP in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act containing information regarding all the criminal records associated with the name, which may not necessarily be the league volunteer.Only attach to this application copies of background check reports that reveal convictions of this applicatio5n.
If you filled out a volunteer application last year and your league uses the background check tools provided by Little League International, please fill out the returning volunteer application. Otherwise, please use the standard volunteer application.
1. Have you ever been convicted of or plead no contest or guilty to any crime(s) involving or against a minor?
Please update ONLY the information in this section which has changed since last year.
Name First Middle Last
Address City State.........................................Zip
If yes, describe each in full: Yes NoHome Phone: Cell Phone
2. Have you ever been convicted of or plead no contest or guilty to any crime(s) Yes NoIf yes, describe each in full: (Answering yes to question 2, does not automatically disqualify you as a volunteer.)
3. Do you have any criminal charges pending against you regarding any crime(s)? Yes NoIf yes, describe each in full: (Answering yes to question 3, does not automatically disqualify you as a volunteer.)
4. Have you ever been refused participation in any other youth programs? Yes NoIf yes, explain:
5. In which of the following would you like to participate? (Check one or more.)
Work Phone: E-mail Address:
Driver’s License#:
Occupation:
Employer:
Address:
Please list three references, at least one of which has knowledge of your participation as a volunteer in a youth program:Name/Phone / /
League Official Field Maintenance Concession Stand /
Coach
UmpireManager
Scorekeeper
Other Special professional training, skills, hobbies:
Special Certifications (CPR, Medical, etc.):AS A CONDITION OF VOLUNTEERING, I give permission for the Little League organization to conduct background check(s) on me now and as long as I continue to be active with the organization, which may include a review of sex offender registries (some of which contain name only searches which may result in a report being generated that may or may not be me), child abuse and criminal history records. I understand that, if appointed, my position is conditional upon the league receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability the local Little League, Little League Baseball, Incorporated, the officers, employees and volunteers thereof, or any other person or organization that may provide such information. I also understand that, regardless of previous appointments, Little League is not obligated to appoint me to a volunteer position. If appointed, I understand that, prior to the expiration of my term, I am subject to suspension by the President and removal by the Board of Directors for violation of Little League policies or principles.
Applicant Name (please print or type)
Special Affiliations (Clubs, Services Organizations, etc.) :
Previous volunteer experience (including baseball/softball and years (s)):
IF YOU LIVE IN A STATE THAT REQUIRES A SEPARATE BACKGROUND CHECK BY LAW, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THAT STATE’S BACKGROUND CHECK. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STATE LAWS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE:http s://w ww .littleleague.or g /pla y er-safety/state-laws-background-checks-leagues/
Applicant Signature Date
If Minor/Parent Signature Date
NOTE: The local Little League and Little League Baseball, Incorporated will not discriminate against any the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Last Updated: 2/16/18
Little League® Volunteer Application - 2019Do not use forms from past years. Use extra paper to complete if additional space is required.
LOCAL LEAGUE USE ONLY:Background check completed by league officer on System(s) used for background check (minimum of one must be checked):Regulation I(c)(9) Mandates all checks include criminal records and sex offender registry records
* JDP Sex Offender Registry Data and National Criminal Records check, as mandated in the current season’sofficial regulations
*Please be advised that if you use JDP and there is a name match in the few states where only name match searches can be performed you should notify volunteers that they will receive a letter or email directly from JDP in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act containing information regarding all the criminal records associated with the name, which may not necessarily be the league volunteer.
Only attach to this application copies of background check reports that reveal convictions of this application.
A COPY OF VALID GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION.
Name Date First Middle Last
Address
Please list three references, at least one of which has knowledge of your participation as a volunteer in a youth program:
Name/Phone
City State ... ZipSocial Security # (mandatory)
Cell Phone Business Phone
Home Phone: E-mail Address:
Date of Birth
Occupation
Employer
Address
Special professional training, skills, hobbies:
IF YOU LIVE IN ASTATE THAT REQUIRES ASEPARATE BACKGROUND CHECK BY LAW, PLEASE ATTACH ACOPY OF THAT STATE’S BACKGROUND CHECK. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON STATE LAWS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
http s://w ww .littleleague.or g /pla y er-safety/state-laws-background-checks-leagues/
AS A CONDITION OF VOLUNTEERING, I give permission for the Little League organization to conduct background check(s) on me now and as long as I continue to be active with the organization, which may include a review of sex offender registries (some of which contain name only searches which may result in a report being generated that may or may not be me), child abuse and criminal history records. I understand that, if appointed, my position is conditional upon the league receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability the local Little League, Little League Baseball, Incorporated, the officers, employees and volunteers thereof, or any other person or organization that may provide such information. I also understand that, regardless of previous appointments, Little League is not obligated to appoint me to a volunteer position. If appointed, I understand that, prior to the expiration of my term, I am subject to suspension by the President and removal by the Board of Directors for violation of Little League policies or principles.
Community affiliations (Clubs, Service Organizations, etc.):
Previous volunteer experience (including baseball/softball and year):
Applicant Signature
If Minor/Parent Signature
Date
Date
1. Do you have children in the program? Yes No If yes, list full name and what level?
2. Special Certification (CPR, Medical, etc.)? (list) Yes No
3. Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes No
Applicant Name(please print or type)
NOTE: The local Little League and Little League Baseball, Incorporated will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
Driver’s License#:
State ...
4. Have you ever been convicted of or plead no contest or guilty to any crime(s) involving or against a minor?
If yes, describe each in full: Yes No
5. Have you ever been convicted of or plead no contest or guilty to any crime(s) Yes NoIf yes, describe each in full: (Answering yes to question 5, does not automatically disqualify you as a volunteer.)
6. Do you have any criminal charges pending against you regarding any crime(s)? Yes NoIf yes, describe each in full: (Answering yes to question 6, does not automatically disqualify you as a volunteer.)
7. Have you ever been refused participation in any other youth programs? Yes NoIf yes, explain:
In which of the following would you like to participate? (Check one or more.)
League Official Coach
Umpire
Field Maintenance
Manager Scorekeeper
Concession StandOther 6
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
COACHING FUNDAMENTALS AND FIRST AID
Prior to the start of every season, South Portland American Little League will offer training for managers and coaches for the purpose of teaching the fundamentals of hitting, sliding, fielding, pitching, etc. At least one representative from each team will be required to attend the training.Managers and coaches will be encouraged to attend the manager’s clinic.
A manager or coach from each team will also be required to attend first aid training prior to the start of the season. Training qualifies the volunteer for a period of three years; however, a representative from each team must still attend every year.
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IMPORTANT FIRST AID DOs & DON’Ts
Do…
• Reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened, or lost. Take a lost child to the concession stand and use the PA system.
• Provide or assist in obtaining medical attention for those who require it.• Know your limitations.• Carry your first-aid kit to all games and practices• Assist those who require medical attention and when administering aid remember to:• Look for signs of injury (Blood, black and blue, deformity or injured area), Listen to
the injured to describe what happened and what hurts if conscious, Feel gently and carefully the injured areas for signs of swelling, or grating of broken bones.
• Make arrangements to have a cellular phone available when your game or practice is at a facility that does not have any public phones.
• Always be in possession of all players’ medical forms with phone numbers.• Notify local police, fire and first aid for emergencies (911)
Don’t…
• Don’t administer any medications.• Don’t hesitate in giving aid when needed• Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re not sure of the proper procedures.• Don’t transport injured individuals.• Don’t leave an unattended child at practice or game.• Don’t hesitate to report any present or potential hazard to the Safety Officer or
any board member immediately.
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MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
In case of medical emergency:• Give first aid and have someone call 911 immediately if an ambulance is
necessary (i.e., severe injury, neck or head injury, not breathing - err on side of caution).
• Notify parents immediately if they are not at scene.• Notify league safety officer by phone within 24 hours.• Fill out a Little League Accident Report Form within 24 hours.• Talk to your team 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.
• Talk to anyone in SPALL you feel will be helpful (i.e., Safety Officer, President, Board Member).
• SPALL insurance is supplemental to your insurance policy. Claims must be filed with the League Safety Officer.
Communicable Disease Procedure• Routinely use gloves to prevent mucous membrane exposure when contact with
blood or other body fluids is anticipated (provided in first aid kits).• Bleeding must be stopped and the open wound covered.• Immediately wash hands and other skin surface if contaminated with blood.• Clean all blood contaminated surfaces and equipment.• Managers, coaches, and volunteers with open wounds should refrain from all
direct contact until the condition is resolved.• Follow accepted guidelines in immediate control of bleeding and disposal when
handling bloody dressings, mouth guards, and other articles containing body fluids.
Insect StingsSevere allergic reactions to insect stings are reported by about 0.5 percent of the population in the United States. Fortunately, localized pain, itching, and swelling-the most common consequences of an insect bite-can be treated with first aid.
What to Look ForA rule of thumb is that the sooner symptoms develop after a sting, the more serious the reaction will be.
What to DoMost people who have been stung can be treated on site, but everyone should know what to do if a life threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs. In particular, those who have had a severe reaction to an insect sting should be instructed on what they can do to protect themselves. They also should be advised to wear a medical-alert identification tag identifying them as insect allergic.
1. Look at the sting site for a stinger embedded in the skin. Bees are the only stinging insects that leave their stingers behind. If the stinger is still embedded, remove it or it
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will continue to inject poison for two or three minutes. Scrape the stinger and venom sac away with a hard object such as a long fingernail, credit card, scissor edge, or knife blade. If applied in the first three minutes, a Sawyer Extractor can remove a portion of the venom.
2. Wash the sting site with soap and water to prevent infection.3. Apply an ice pack over the sting site to slow absorption of the venom and relieve
pain. Because bee venom is acidic, a paste made of baking soda and water can help. Sodium bicarbonate is an alkalinizing agent that draws out fluid and reduces itching and swelling. Wasp venom, on the other hand, is alkaline, so apply vinegar or lemon juice.
4. Observe the victim for at least 30 minutes for signs of an allergicreaction. Call 911 if any signs of a severe allergic reaction occur. For a person having a severe allergic reaction, a dose of epinephrine is the only effective treatment. A person with a known allergy to insect stings should have a physician- prescribed emergency kit that includes prefilled syringes of epinephrine.
What Not to Do
DO NOT pull the stinger with tweezers or your fingers because you may squeeze more venom into the victim from the venom sac.DO NOT use epinephrine unless the victim has a severe allergic reaction.
When treating an injury remember:
• Protection• Rest• Ice• Compression• Elevation
• Encourage everyone to think “Safety First!”
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
FIELD INSPECTION & SAFETYBefore the Game- Managers/Umpires• Receive official lineup cards from each team• Discuss any local playing rules (time limit, playing boundaries, etc.)• Discuss the strike zone• Discuss unsportsmanlike conduct by the players• Discuss the innings pitched by a pitcher rule• Clarify calling the game due to weather or darkness• Inspect playing field for unsafe conditions• Discuss legal pitching motions or balks, if needed• Discuss no head-first slides, no on-deck circle rules• Get two game balls from home team• Be sure players are not wearing any jewelry• Be sure players are in uniform (shirts in, hats on)• Inspect equipment for damage and to meet regulations• Ensure that games start promptly
During the Game — Umpires and Coaches• Encourage coaches to help speed play by having catchers
and players on the bench prepared and ready to take the field with two outs
• Make sure catchers are wearing the proper safety equipment• Continually monitor the field for safety and playability• Pitchers warming up in foul territory must have a spotter
and catcher with full equipment• Keep game moving — one minute or eight pitches to warm
up the pitcher between innings or in case of mid-inning replacement
• Make calls loud and clear, signaling each properly• Umpires should be in position to make the call• No protesting of any judgment calls by the umpire
• Encourage everyone to think “Safety First!”
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• Managers are responsible for keeping their fans and players on their best behavior
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Field Condition Yes No Catchers Equipment
Yes No
Backstop repair Shin guard OKHome plate repair Helmets OKBases secure Face masks OKBases repair Throat protector OKPitchers mound Catchers cup (boys)Batters box level Chest protectorBatters box marked Catchers mittGrass surface (even)Gopher holes Safety EquipmentInfield fence repairs First-aid kitOutfield fence repair Medical release formsFoul lines marked Ice for injuriesSprinkler condition Blanket for shock (check
snack shack)Dirt needed STLL Safety Manual
Dugouts Players EquipmentFencing needs repair Batting helmets OKBench needs repair Jewelry removedRoof needs repair (where applicable)
Bats inspected
Bat racks (where applicable) Shoes checkedHelmet racks (where applicable)
Uniforms checked
Trash cans Athletic cups (boys)Clean up needed
Spectator AreasBleachers need repairHand rails need repairNo smokingParking area safeProtective screens OKBleachers clean
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A 0Walked field for debris/foreign objects
Inspected helmets, bats, catchers' gear
Made sure a First Aid kit is available
Checked conditions of fences, backstops, bases and warning track
Made sure a working telephone is
available Held a warm-up drill
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
Concession Safety & ProtocolsCONCESSIONMANAGER MICHELLE HORTON-LIVINGSTON
CONCESSION STAND SAFTEY No one under the age of 14 behind concession stand counter Inspect cooking equipment before use and
report damage to concessions manager Cooking grease will be stored safely in
containers away from open flames Cleaning chemicals must be stored in a locked cabinet Certified fire extinguishers suitable for grease fires
must be in place in plain sight at all time All concession stand workers are to be instructed
on the use of fire extinguishers All concession stand workers are to be aware of
the location of the first aid kit and safety plan located in the concession stand
Utensils washed and put away at the end of the days games Concession stand workers must wash hands after
using restroom and handling foreign objects Emergency contact information is posted in clear view
154 January-February 2004
Concession Stand TipsRequirement 9 SAFETY FIRST
12 Steps to Safe and
Sanitary Food Service Events:
The following information is
intended to help you run a
healthful concession stand.
Following these simple
guidelines will help minimize
the risk of foodborne illness.
This information was provided
by District Administrator
George Glick, and is excerpted
from "Food Safety Hints" by
the Fort Wayne-Allen County,
Ind., Department of Health.
1. Menu.Keep your menu simple, and keep potentially hazardous foods (meats, eggs, dairy products, protein salads, cut fruits and vegetables, etc.) to a minimum.Avoid using precooked foods or leftovers. Use only foods from approved sources, avoiding foods that have been prepared at home. Complete control over your food, from source to service, is the key to safe, sanitary food service.
2. Cooking.Use a food thermometer to check on cooking and holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. All potentially hazardous foods should be kept at 41º F or below (if cold) or 140º F or above (if hot). Ground beef and ground pork products should be cooked to an internal temperature of155º F, poultry parts should be cooked to 165º F. Most foodborne illnesses from temporary events can be traced back to lapses in temperature control.
3. Reheating.Rapidly reheat potentially hazardous foods to 165º F. Do not attempt to heat foods in crock pots, steam tables, over sterno units or other holding devices.
Slow-cooking mechanisms may activate bacteria and never reach killing temperatures.
4. Cooling and Cold Storage.Foods that require refrigeration mustbe cooled to 41º F as quickly as possible and held at that temperature until ready to serve. To cool foods down quickly, use an ice water bath (60% ice to 40% water), stirring the product frequently, or place the food in shallow pans no more than 4 inches in depth and refrigerate. Pans should not be stored one atop the other and lids should beoff or ajar until the food is completely cooled. Check temperature periodically to see if the food is cooling properly. Allowing hazardous foods to remain unrefrigerated for too long has been the number ONE cause of foodborne illness.
5. Hand Washing.Frequent and thorough hand washing remains the first line of defense in preventing foodborne disease. Theuse of disposable gloves can provide an additional barrier to contamination, but they are no substitute for hand washing!
6. Health and Hygiene.Only healthy workers should prepare and serve food. Anyone who shows symptoms of disease (cramps, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, etc.) or who has open sores or infected cuts on the hands should not be allowedin the food concession area. Workers should wear clean outer garments and should not smoke in the concession area. The use of hair restraints is recommended to prevent hair ending up in food products.
7. Food Handling.Avoid hand contact with raw, ready- to-eat foods and food contact surfaces. Use an acceptable dispensing utensil
to serve food. Touching food with bare hands can transfer germs to food.
8. Dishwashing.Use disposable utensils for food service. Keep your hands away from food contact surfaces, and never reuse disposable dishware. Wash in a four-step process:
1. Washing in hot soapy water;2. Rinsing in clean water;3. Chemical or heat sanitizing; and4. Air drying.
9. Ice.Ice used to cool cans/bottles shouldnot be used in cup beverages and should be stored separately. Use a scoop to dispense ice; never use the hands. Ice can become contaminated with bacteria and viruses and cause foodborne illness.
10. Wiping Cloths.Rinse and store your wiping cloths ina bucket of sanitizer (example: 1 gallon of water and 1⁄2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach). Change the solution everytwo hours. Well sanitized work surfaces prevent cross-contamination and discourage flies.
11. Insect Control and Waste.Keep foods covered to protect them from insects. Store pesticides away from foods. Place garbage and paper wastes in a refuse container with a tight- fitting lid. Dispose of wastewater in an approved method (do not dump it outside). All water used should be potable water from an approved source.
12. Food Storage and Cleanliness. Keep foods stored off the floor at least six inches. After your event is finished, clean the concession area and discard unusable food.
13. Set a Minimum Worker Age. Leagues should set a minimum age for workers or to be in the stand; in many states this is 16 or 18, due to potential hazards with various equipment.
Safety plans must be postmarked no later than May 1st.
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Wetwarm water
Wash20 seconds Use soap
Rinse
DryUse single-service paper towels
Gloves
Volunteers Must Wash Hands--.v,111,'• - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Wash your hands before youprepare food or as often as needed.
Wash after you:► use the toilet
► touch uncooked meat, poultry , fish or eggs or otherpotentially hazardous foods
► interrupt working with food (such as answering thephone, opening a door or drawer)eat, smoke or chew gum
► touch soiled plates, utensils or equipm ent► take out trash► touch your nose, mouth, or any part of your body
► sneeze or cough
Do not touch ready-to-eat foods with your bare hands.
Use gloves, tongs, deli tissue or other serving utensils.Remove all j ewelry, nail polish or false nails unless you wear gloves.
Wear gloves.when you have a cut or sore on your hand when you ca n't remove your jewelry
If you wear gloves:► wash your hands before you put on new gloves
Change them:► as often as you wash your hands► when they are torn or soiled
Developed by UMass Extension Nu trition Educ ation Program with support from U.S. Food & Drug Administration in cooperation with the MA Partnership for Food Safety Edu cation. United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating. UMass Extension pro vides equal opportunity in programs and
employment.
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
SAFTEY PROCEDURES SAFTEY CODE-SPALL CODE OF
CONDUCT
Responsibility for safety procedures should be an adult member of the South Portland American Little League
Managers, coaches, and umpires should have training in first-aid. First-aid kits are issued to each manager and more complete kits are located in the concession stand.
No games or practices should be held when weather or field conditions are not good, particularly when lighting is inadequate
Play area should be inspected frequently for holes, damage, stones, glass, and other foreign objects
Only players, managers, coaches, and
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umpires are permitted on the playing field or in the dugout
Managers and coaches are responsible for keeping bats and loose equipment off the field of play.
All player on the bench shall remain in the dugout. Foul balls should be returned to the nearest manager or
coach.
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During practices and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch
During warm up drills players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by wild throws or missed catches
All 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.)
Equipment should be inspected regularly for the condition as well as for proper fit and must be replaced if unsafe
Damaged and missing equipment must be reported to the manager immediately
All bats shall bear the USA Baseball logo. All BPF-1.15 bats are no longer prohibited.
Batter must wear little league approved protective helmets during practice and games
Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet, mask, throat guard, shin pads, long model chest protector, and protective cup with athletic supporter at all times (males) for all practices and games.
Parents are responsible for transportation of their child Consent in the form of a travel permission slip
must be executed in writing for a child to be transported by anyone other than the parent of that child. Coaches must be in possession of all player medical forms with phone numbers
At no time should “horse play” be permitted. Parents of players who wear glasses should
be encouraged to provide safety glasses Players must not wear watches, rings, pins,
piercings, or metallic items during games and practices however, medical alerts are allowed
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Catchers must wear helmet with throat guard when warming up a pitcher. this applies between innings and in the bull-pen during a game and also during practices
Concession stand should be inspected periodically.
SPALL
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Coaches Code of ConductCODE OF CONDUCT – Coaches are Role Models
Speed Limit 5 mph in roadways and parking lots while attending any SPALL function. Watch for small children around parked cars.
No Alcohol allowed in any parking lot, field, or common areas within the SPALL complex.
No SMOKING or Tobacco products of any kind (including spit tobacco) allowed in any common areas within the SPALL complex.
No Playing in parking lots at any time.
No Playing on and around lawn/maintenance equipment.
No Profanity allowed in any parking lot, field, or common areas within the SPALL complex.
No Swinging Bats or throwing baseballs at any time within the walkways and common areas of the Little League complex.
No throwing balls against dugouts or against backstop.
No throwing rocks and no climbing fences.
Only a player on the field and at bat, may swing a bat (Ages 5 - 12).
Observe all posted signs. Players and spectators should be alert at all times for Foul Balls and Errant Throws.
During game, players must remain in the dugout area in an orderly fashion at all times.
After each game, each team must clean up trash in dugout and around stands.
No children under age of 14 are to be permitted in the Snack Bars.
Failure to comply with the above may result in expulsion from the SPALL field or complex.
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SPALL SOUTH PORTLAND AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION & TRACKING FORMS
REPORTING ACCIDENTSAll accidents and injuries shall be reported to the spall league safety officer within 24 hours. After notification the Safety Officer will notify the SPALL President in which all information will be recorded and the proper forms completed and mailed to the insurance representative. If the Safety Officer is unavailable, the SPALL President is to be notified of the accident or injury. If the SPALL President of Safety Officer cannot be located on the facility grounds, any board member can be notified of the accident or injury.
ACCIDENT REPORTING PROCEDURESWhat to report- an incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer to receive medical treatment and/or first-aid must be reported to the safety officer. This includes even passive treatments such as the evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury or periods of rest
When to report- all such incidents described above must be reported to the Safety Officer within 24 hrs of the incident.
How to report- blank accident forms will be given to team managers and also be in the concessions stand. The forms should be filled out completely and accurately. Remember to get witness names and addresses. Please describe in detail the events leading up to and during the accident. You cannot give too much information!
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For Local League Use Only A Safety Awareness Program’s
Incident/Injury Tracking Report
League Name:
League ID ------------------ Incident Date:
Field Name/Location: Incident Time:
Injured Person’s Name:
Address:
City: State ZIP:
Parent’s Name (If Player):
Date of Birth:
Age: Sex: □ Male □ Female
Home Phone: ( )
Work Phone: ( )
Parents’ Address (If Different):
Incident occurred while participating in:
A.) □ Baseball □ Softball □ Challenger □ TAD
City
B.) □ Challenger □ Minor □ Major□ Junior □ Big League
C.) □ Tryout □ Practice □ Game □ Tournament □ Special Event□ Travel to □ Travel from □ Other (Describe):
Position/Role of person(s) involved in incident:
D.) □ Batter □ Baserunner □ Pitcher □ Catcher □ First Base □ Second□ Third □ Short Stop □ Left Field □ Center Field □ Right Field □ Dugout□ Umpire □ Coach/Manager □ Spectator □ Volunteer □ Other:
Type of injury:
Was first aid required? □ Yes □ No If yes, what:
Was professional medical treatment required? □ Yes □ No If yes, what: (If yes, the player must present a non-restrictive medical release prior to to being allowed in a game or practice.)
Type of incident and location:
A.) On Primary Playing Field B.) Adjacent to Playing Field D.) Off Ball Field□ Base Path: □ Running or □ Sliding □ Seating Area □ Travel:□ Hit by Ball: □ Pitched or □ Thrown or □ Batted □ Parking Area □ Car or □ Bike or□ Collision with: □ Player or □ Structure C.) Concession Area □ Walking□ Grounds Defect □ Volunteer Worker □ League Activity□ Other: □ Customer/Bystander □ Other:
Please give a short description of incident:
Could this accident have been avoided? How:
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This form is for Little League purposes only, to report safety hazards, unsafe practices and/or to contribute posi- tive ideas in order to improve league safety. When an accident occurs, obtain as much information as possible. For all claims or injuries which could become claims, please fill out and turn in the official Little League Baseball Accident Notification Form available from your league president and send to Little League Headquarters in Williamsport (Attention: Dan Kirby, Risk Management Department). Also, provide your District Safety Officer with a copy for District files. All personal injuries should be reported to Williamsport as soon as
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This form is for local Little League use only (should not be sent to Little League International). This document should be used to evaluatepotential safety hazards, unsafe practices and/or to contribute positive ideas in order to improve league safety. When an accident occurs, obtain as much information as possible. For all Accident claims or injuries that could become claims to any eligible participant under the Ac- cident Insurance policy, please complete the Accident Notification Claim form available a asap/AccidentClaimForm.pdf and send to Little League International. For all other claims to non-eligible participants under the Accident policy or claims that may result in litigation, please fill out the General Liability Claim form available here: sets/forms_pubs/asap/GLClaimForm.pdf.
Prepared By/Position: Signature:
Phone Number: ( ) Date:
Little League does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference2.2
Date:Team:Division:
FOR LEAGUE USE ONLY:
League Name: League ID:
Little League ® Baseball and SoftballM E D I C A L R E L E A S E
NOTE: To be carried by any Regular Season or TournamentTeam Manager together with team roster or International Tournament affidavit.
Player: Date of Birth: Gender (M/F):
Parent (s)/Guardian Name: Relationship:_
Parent (s)/Guardian Name: Relationship:_
Player’s Address: City: State/Country: Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Mobile Phone:
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION: Email:
In case of emergency, if family physician cannot be reached, I hereby authorize my child to be treated by Certified Emergency Personnel. (i.e. EMT, First Responder, E.R. Physician)
Family Physician: Phone:
Address: City: State/Country:
Hospital Preference:
Parent Insurance Co: Policy No.: Group ID#:
League Insurance Co: Policy No.: League/Group ID#:
If parent(s)/legal guardian cannot be reached in case of emergency, contact:
Name Phone Relationship to Player
Name Phone Relationship to Player
Please list any allergies/medical problems, including those requiring maintenance medication. (i.e. Diabetic, Asthma, Seizure Disorder)
Medical Diagnosis Medication Dosage Frequency of Dosage
Date of last Tetanus Toxoid Booster:
The purpose of the above listed informati is to ensure that medical personnel have details of any medical problem which may interfere with or alter treatment.
Mr./Mrs./Ms.Authorized Parent/Guardian Signature Date:
WARNING: PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CANNOT PREVENT ALL INJURIES A PLAYER MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN BASEBALL/SOFTBALL.
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INTERMEDIATE (50/70) (11-13)JUNIOR (12-14)SENIOR (13-16)BIG (14-18)
LITTLE LEAGUE® BASEBALL AND SOFTBALLACCIDENT NOTIFICATION FORM
INSTRUCTIONS
Accident & Health (U.S.)1. This form must be completed by parents (if claimant is under 19 years of age) and a league official and forwarded to Little League
Headquarters within 20 days after the accident. A photocopy of this form should be made and kept by the claimant/parent. 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 claim for benefits are to be provided within 90 days after the accident date. In no event shall such proof be furnished later than 12 months from the date the 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 Headquarters, 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 incurred after 52 weeks. Refer to insurance brochure provided to the league president, or contact Little League Headquarters within the year of injury.
6. Accident Claim Form must be fully completed - including Social Security Number (SSN) - for processing.
League Name League I.D.
Name of Injured Person/Claimant SSNPART 1
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) Age Sex Female Male
Name of Parent/Guardian, if Claimant is a Minor Home Phone (Inc. Area Code) Bus. Phone (Inc. Area Code)
Address of Claimant Address of Parent/Guardian, if different
The Little League Master Accident Policy provides benefits in excess of benefits from other insurance programs subject to a $50 deductible per injury. “Other insurance programs” include family’s personal insurance, student insurance through a school or insurance through an employer for employees and family members. Please CHECK the appropriate boxes below. If YES, follow instruction 3 above.Does the insured Person/Parent/Guardian have any insurance through: Employer Plan
Individual PlanYes Yes
No No
School Plan Dental Plan
Yes Yes
No No
Date of Accident Time of Accident Type of Injury
AM PMDescribe exactly how accident happened, including playing position at the time of accident:
Check all applicable responses in each column: BASEBALL SOFTBALL
CHALLENGER T-BALL
PLAYER MANAGER, COACH
TRYOUTS PRACTICE
SPECIAL EVENT (NOT GAMES)
CHALLENGER MINOR VOLUNTEER UMPIRE SCHEDULED GAME SPECIAL GAME(S) TAD (2ND SEASON) LITTLE LEAGUE(9-12)
PLAYER AGENT OFFICIAL
SCOREKEEPER SAFETY OFFICER VOLUNTEER WORKER
TRAVEL TO TRAVEL FROM TOURNAMENT OTHER (Describe)
(Submit a copy of your approval from Little League Incorporated)
I hereby certify that I have read the answers to all parts of this form and to the best of my knowledge and belief the information contained is complete and correct as herein given.I understand that it is a crime for any person to intentionally attempt to defraud or knowingly facilitate a fraud against an insurer by submitting an application or filing a claim containing a false or deceptive statement(s). See Remarks section on reverse side of form.I hereby authorize any physician, hospital or other medically related facility, insurance company or other organization, institution or person that has any records or knowledge of me, and/or the above named claimant, or our health, to disclose, whenever requested to do so by Little League and/or National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. A photostatic copy of this authorization shall be considered as effective and valid as the original.
Date
Date
Claimant/Parent/Guardian Signature (In a two parent household, both parents must sign this form.)
Claimant/Parent/Guardian Signature
Send Completed Form To:Little League® International539 US Route 15 Hwy, PO Box 3485Williamsport PA 17701-0485 Accident Claim Contact Numbers: Phone: 570-327-1674
Does your league use breakaway bases on: ALL SOME NONE of your
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For Residents of California:Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for the payment of a loss is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in state prison.
For Residents of New York:Any person who knowingly and with the intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information, or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime, and shall also be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars and the stated value of the claim for each such violation.
For Residents of Pennsylvania:Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud any insurance company or other person files an application for insurance or statement of claim containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading, information concerning any fact material thereto commits a fraudulent insurance act, which is a crime and subjects such person to criminal and civil penalties.
For Residents of All Other States:Any person who knowingly presents a false or fraudulent claim for payment of a loss or benefit or knowingly presents false information in an application for insurance is guilty of a crime and may be subject to fines and confinement in prison.
PART 2 - LEAGUE STATEMENT (Other than Parent or Claimant)Name of League Name of Injured Person/Claimant League I.D. Number
Name of League Official Position in League
Address of League Official Telephone Numbers (Inc. Area Codes)Residence: ( )Business: ( )Fax: ( )
Were you a witness to the accident? Yes NoProvide names and addresses of any known witnesses to the reported accident.
Check the boxes for all appropriate items below. At least one item in each column must be selected.POSITION WHEN INJURED INJURY PART OF BODY CAUSE OF INJURY 01 1ST 01 ABRASION 01 ABDOMEN 01 BATTED BALL 02 2ND 02 BITES 02 ANKLE 02 BATTING 03 3RD 03 CONCUSSION 03 ARM 03 CATCHING 04 BATTER 04 CONTUSION 04 BACK 04 COLLIDING 05 BENCH 05 DENTAL 05 CHEST 05 COLLIDING WITH FENCE 06 BULLPEN 06 DISLOCATION 06 EAR 06 FALLING 07 CATCHER 07 DISMEMBERMENT 07 ELBOW 07 HIT BY BAT 08 COACH 08 EPIPHYSES 08 EYE 08 HORSEPLAY 09 COACHING BOX 09 FATALITY 09 FACE 09 PITCHED BALL 10 DUGOUT 10 FRACTURE 10 FATALITY 10 RUNNING 11 MANAGER 11 HEMATOMA 11 FOOT 11 SHARP OBJECT 12 ON DECK 12 HEMORRHAGE 12 HAND 12 SLIDING 13 OUTFIELD 13 LACERATION 13 HEAD 13 TAGGING 14 PITCHER 14 PUNCTURE 14 HIP 14 THROWING 15 RUNNER 15 RUPTURE 15 KNEE 15 THROWN BALL 16 SCOREKEEPER 16 SPRAIN 16 LEG 16 OTHER 17 SHORTSTOP 17 SUNSTROKE 17 LIPS 17 UNKNOWN 18 TO/FROM GAME 18 OTHER 18 MOUTH 19 UMPIRE 19 UNKNOWN 19 NECK 20 OTHER 20 PARALYSIS/ 20 NOSE 21 UNKNOWN PARAPLEGIC 21 SHOULDER 22 WARMING UP 22 SIDE
23 TEETH 24 TESTICLE 25 WRIST 26 UNKNOWN 27 FINGER
Does your league use batting helmets with attached face guards? YES NOIf YES, are they Mandatory or Optional At what levels are they used?I hereby certify that the above named claimant was injured while covered by the Little League Baseball Accident Insurance Policy at the time of the reported accident. I also certify that the information contained in the Claimant’s Notification is true and correct as stated, to the best of my knowledge.Date League Official Signature
