Reynolds Little League
2017
Safety Program
For Managers, Coaches, Players, and Parents
Play Hard, Play Safe, Play Ball!
@ Reynolds Little League
PO Box 830
Troutdale, Oregon 97060
ID# 437-02-17
Safety Director – Nikki Cox
Phone 503-888-4551
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic / Heading / Page(s)Emergency Phone number / 3
Board Member Contact Information / 3
Safety is Everyone's Responsibility – a letter from the RLL Board Members / 4
Safety Code of Conduct / 5
Safety Director Duties: / 6
Injury related info / 6
Facility & Storage shed related info / 6
First Aid & Concussion Education related info / 7
Volunteer Application related info / 7
Equipment / 8
Concession Stand / 8
Accident Reporting & Response / 9
How to make a report / 9
Weather Related Info / 9 - 10
Child Abuse/Neglect / 11
Good Samaritan Law / 11
First Aid Info / 11
Checking a Victim, Allergic Reactions, Asthma, Bleeding (general, nose and mouth), Communicable Diseases, Concussion, Fractures & Dislocations, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Shock, Spinal Injuries / 11 – 14
Checklist for Managers: Player related Safety / 15 - 16
Checklist for Managers, Coaches and Umpires: Field & Equipment Safety / 16 – 17
Final Safety Reminder: Ten Commandments of Safety / 17
Little League Web Resources / 18
Players Play | Coaches Coach | Umpires Officiate | Parents Support
Please only one role per person at a time!
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
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§ Emergency 911
§ Non-Emergency (503) 823-3333
§ Troutdale Police (503) 665-5175
§ Safety Director Nikki Cox (503) 888-4551
§ RLL President Vern Loftis (503) 260-3261
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Note: Managers and Coaches are required to have access to a cell phone during practices and games. The RLL Safety Officer's contact information is posted in the concessions stand at Columbia Park. Copies of this plan and all forms will also be located in the scorekeeper’s booths.
RLL BOARD MEMBER CONTACT INFORMATION
(as of Feb. 2017)
Position / Name / Cell / E-Mail /President / Vern Loftis / 503-260-3261 /
Vice President / Melissa Williams / 503-914-9520 /
Secretary / Matt Bosse / 503-502-2445 /
Treasurer / Devin Carpenter / 503-709-8058 /
Safety Director / Nikki Cox (interim) / 503-888-4551 /
Head Team Parent / Ashley Funk / 503-431-0445 /
Umpire Director / Chris Stoneking / 503-260-1556 /
Auxiliary Director / Nikki Cox / 503-888-4551 /
Player Agent / Shelly Redford / 503-750-4575 /
Challenger Director / Nikki Cox / 503-888-4551 /
Intermediate/Uppers / Matt Bosse / 503-502-2445 /
Majors Director / Matt Bosse / 503-502-2445 /
Minors Director / Devin Carpenter / 503-709-8058 /
Farm Director / Nick Graham / 503-407-7998 /
Rookie Director / Ron Clark / 503-891-0321 /
Softball Director / Capree Dorr / 503-753-7566 /
Equipment Director / Shawn Redford / 503-750-4577 /
Uniform Director / Shawn Redford / 503-750-4577 /
Field Director / Joe Jerome / 503-781-6965 /
Field Director / Greg Hayden / 503 860-3153 /
Field Director / Geno Sage / 503-703-9948 /
Concessions Director / Nikki Cox / 503-888-4551 /
Concessions Director / Greg Hayden / 503 860-3153 /
Concessions Director / Chrissy Clark / 971 400 0399 /
Concessions Director / Melissa Tanner / 971-302-8741 /
Sponsor Director / Jason Tanner / 503-421-7284 /
Project Director / Vanessa Hayden / 971-344-1277 /
Tournament Director / Shawn Redford / 503-750-4577
Information Director / Krista Frediani / 503-961-2971 /
“Safety is Everyone's Responsibility"
Reynolds Little League's highest priority is for the safety of our kids. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents. At Reynolds Little League we are committed to encouraging and providing a safe environment. In order to succeed we need your commitment to become our Safety Advocates for Reynolds Little League.
Reynolds Little League is actively participating in Little League's A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP), whose mission is "to create awareness, through education and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all participants of Little League Baseball."
The purpose of this manual is to provide important safety information to Reynolds Little League. While specifically written for Managers, and Coaches the information contained in this document can be a useful resource for all participants of Reynolds Little League. Please take the time to review this manual in its entirety.
We request your assistance, and guidance in making Reynolds Little League a great program. If you have any concerns, or suggestions for improvement, please email us at
For additional information visit our website at www.rllb.org.
We want to hear from you!
Thank you for your commitment to Reynolds Little League.
Reynolds Little League Board
SAFETY CODE OF CONDUCT
Dedicated to Injury Prevention
Ø Responsibility for Safety procedures should be that of an adult member of the Reynolds Little League Board
Ø All volunteers will have and display a badge indicating they have passed a background check and wear badge for all RLL events.
Ø One person on each team should have training in First Aid. Each team has a First Aid kit in their equipment bag and additional kits are located in the concession stand and the score booths. If additional First Aid supplies are needed, contact the Safety Director.
Ø No games or practices should be held when weather or field conditions are not good, particularly when lighting is not inadequate.
Ø Play area should be inspected frequently for holes, damage, stones, glass, and other foreign objects.
Ø All team equipment should be stored within the team dugout, or behind the screens, and not within the area defined by the umpires as "in play."
Ø Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing field or in the dugout during games and practice sessions.
Ø 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's manager and coaches.
Ø Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls batted out of playing area.
Ø During practice and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch.
Ø During warm-up drills, players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by wild throws or missed catches.
Ø All pre-game warm-ups should be performed within the confines of the playing field and not in areas that are frequented by, and thus endanger spectators
Ø Drive Slowly
Ø No Alcohol, Smoking or Vaping allowed on the premises of the RLL Complex or park per the City of Troutdale
Ø No Dogs allowed on the premises of the RLL Complex or park per the City of Troutdale
Ø No Playing in parking lot area
Ø No Profanity
Ø No swinging bats or throwing baseballs, softballs within the walkways and common areas of RLL complex.
Ø No throwing rocks
Ø No horseplay
Ø No climbing fences
Ø After each game, each team must clean up trash (in dugouts).
Ø No practices, or playing near or around the batting cages
Ø Except when a runner is returning to a base, head first slides are not permitted.
Ø At no time should “horseplay” be permitted on the fields.
Ø On deck batters are not permitted.
RLL SAFETY DIRECTOR DUTIES
The Reynolds Little League (RLL) Safety Director is a board member position that is voted on annually by the RLL Board members. The Safety Director will submit and have an annual Safety budget in which to purchase First Aid Supplies and other items as deemed necessary by approval from the RLL Board.
The Safety Director is responsible for submitting an annual Safety Plan into the National Little League with a copy submitted to the District Safety Officer, the League President, and a copy provided to each team manager. The Safety Director also confirms the league roster submission to Little League International for insurance coverage purposes.
Injury related duties:
Within 24 hours of receiving the Accident form, the RLL Safety Director will contact the injured party or the injured party's parent and division director to:
Ø Verify the information received
Ø Check on the status of the injured party; and in the event that they received medical treatment, will advise the parent or guardian of the RLL insurance coverage and the provision for submitting any claims.
If the extent of the injury requires medical attention, the RLL Safety Director shall periodically call the injured party to:
Ø Obtain any additional information deemed necessary
Ø Check on status of the injured
Ø Offer assistance, if needed, with submission of insurance forms. Until such time as the incident is considered “closed”
Facility related duties:
Ø inspect fields before season and once weekly during the season with RLL Field Directors
o All teams are asked to check infield and outfield before games
o All teams are responsible for field maintenance before and after games (opening & closing fields)
Ø Complete annual Little League Facility Survey and update National Database
Ø Work with Concession Directors and local Health Officer/Fire Inspector to inspect the concessions
Ø Replace all defective equipment and machines as necessary
Ø Complete annual test/verification of Fire extinguishers
o Extinguishers are located in the concession stand and both score booths
Any facility concerns should be addressed with the any of the Field Directors and/or Safety Director.
Storage shed information and related duties:
Ø Keys to the equipment sheds will be issued and recorded by RLL field directors, and are to be returned immediately once someone ceases to have responsibilities for equipment sheds
Ø Storage sheds will be kept locked at all times
Ø Individuals with keys to the sheds are responsible for the orderly and safe storage of heavy machinery, hazardous materials, fertilizers, poisons, tools, etc. Return items to their proper place after use.
Ø Chemical or organic materials stored in storage sheds shall be properly marked and labeled and stored in its original container if available, including use of poison symbols where appropriate
Ø Dispose of outdated products as recommended
First Aid and Concussion Education related information and duties:
Little League International is requiring all leagues to have mandatory first aid and baseball fundamentals training for Managers and Coaches. One representative from each team MUST attend. You CANNOT field a team without a representative attending one of these meetings; again this includes previous managers, coaches and board members.
Oregon law now requires all managers, coaches, and umpires receive concussion awareness training. This training will be mandatory prior to participation. Training can be achieved via online through the CDC. A web link has been provided on the Reynolds Little League website (www.rllb.org).
In addition, at least one parent/guardian and players (majors and higher) must receive concussion awareness fact sheet prior to participation.
All coaches and managers are required to:
Ø attend first aid training meetings
Ø take on-line CDC Concussion training, supply course completion documentation to RLL Safety Officer
Ø provide concussion information to parents of players (majors and higher)
Ø attend the pre-season umpire clinics
Ø follow proper safety procedures explained at all trainings, clinics, this safety manual and provided rule books
Ø report all injuries to the director of their division and the safety director within 24 hours of injury
Volunteer Application related information and duties:
All league volunteers are required to complete the Little League Volunteer Application form and provide a photocopy of your Driver’s license or other valid Government Issue identification to become a member of Reynolds Little League. The Safety Director is required to perform a background search using Dept. of Justice Nationwide Sex Offender Registry and First Advantage.
The RLL membership cost is $5.00. We will have these available during the Coaches Meeting and you may contact the Safety Director at any time to obtain an application.
We cannot and will not approve anyone as a Manager or Coach without these items completed, this includes previous managers, coaches and board members. Individuals without completed successful Background check will not be issued League ID and will not be allowed on the field or be allowed to interact with children on the team.
EQUIPMENT
The Equipment Director is an elected RLL Board Member and is responsible for purchasing and distributing equipment to the individual teams. Prior to the start of the season, the equipment is checked and tested before it is issued and it is the Manager's responsibility to maintain it. Managers should inspect equipment before each game and each practice.
The RLL Equipment Director will promptly replace league owned damaged and ill-fitting equipment. Equipment supplied by the player or player’s family can only be used if it meets the requirements as outlined in this Safety Manual and the Official Little League Rule Book. If a piece of equipment is defective and cannot be repaired to meet Little League International’s safety guidelines, it is to be destroyed and made unusable to avoid a child trying to rescue it from the trash and play with it. It can also be donated to other non-league non-profit organizations.
At the end of the season, all RLL owned equipment including First Aid kits must be returned to the RLL Equipment Manager.
Additional equipment information:
Ø Use of a helmet by the batter and all base runners is mandatory
Ø Use of a helmet by an adult coach is optional
Ø All male players must wear athletic supporters
Ø Male catchers must wear the metal, fiber or plastic type cup and an Ion-model chest protector
Ø Female catchers must wear chest protectors (long or short models)
Ø All catchers must wear chest protectors with neck collar, throat guard, shin, guards and catcher's helmet, all of which must meet Little League specifications and standards
Ø All catchers must wear a mask, "dangling" type throat protector and catcher's helmet during practice, pitcher warm-up, and games
Ø If the gripping tape on a bat becomes unraveled, the bat must not be used until it is repaired