Capitol Little League, Olympia, Washington: News & Info

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Telephone number: 877-474-8246 ext 22755 | Dial by letters: 877-Is-It-A-Go CapLL

On July 26, 2009, House Bill 1824 – also known as the Zackery Lystedt Law – became effective.  The law will directly affect youth sports, head injury policies and future Washington Little League player registration processes.

Since the law has passed, all Washington District 3 Little Leagues must follow all steps outlined below to ensure they are compliant with the law.  The three requirements that directly affect registration processes include:

1. An informed consent must be signed annually by parents and youth athletes acknowledging the risk of head injury prior to practice or competition.
2. A youth athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury must be removed from play – “when in doubt, sit them out”
3. A youth athlete who has been removed from play must receive written clearance from a licensed health care provider prior to returning to play.

Capitol Little League has developed the guidelines, pertinent information and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes, and their parent(s)/guardian(s) of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including continuing to play after concussion or head injury.

What is needed to be in compliance?

Capitol Little Leagues:

• Shall adopt policies for the management of concussion and head injuries in youth baseball.
• Shall ensure that all coaches are educated in the nature and risk of concussion or head injury prior to the first practice/competition. This education shall include signs and symptoms of concussion/brain injury. 
• Shall annually require all players and the parent(s)/guardian(s) of those players to sign and return an informed consent form relating to the nature and risk of concussion or head injury. This information sheet shall include the signs and symptoms of concussion/brain injury and will be provided my your manager.
• Shall ensure that any player showing signs or symptoms of concussion/brain injury is removed from participation/competition immediately, and not allowed to return to play until they have written clearance from a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion/brain injury.
• Shall submit a Compliance Statement for HB 1824, Youth Sports-Head Injury Polices to the School District when using School District facilities along with proof of insurance.  

Coaches:

• Shall be educated as to the nature and risk of concussion and head injuries including continuing to play after concussion or head injury. This education shall include signs and symptoms of concussion/brain injury. Education materials are available at no charge.
• Shall educate their athletes on the signs and symptoms of concussion and encourage athletes to notify a coach if they or a teammate exhibits those signs or symptoms.
• Shall immediately remove from participation/competition any athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury.
• Shall not allow an athlete who has been removed from play because of a suspected concussion/brain injury to return to play until the athlete has received written clearance from a licensed health care provider trained in the evaluation and management of brain injuries.

Parents/Guardians:

• Shall annually review, sign and return to Capitol Little League an informed consent form on concussion and head injury prior to the youth athlete's initiating practice or competition.

Athletes:

• Shall annually review, sign and return an informed consent sheet on concussion and head injury prior to initiating practice or competition.
• Athletes are encouraged to notify a coach if they or a teammate exhibit signs or symptoms of a concussion/brain injury.

What licensed health care providers are trained in the evaluation and treatment of concussions/brain injuries and authorized to allow the athlete to return to play?

Licensed Health Care Providers

• Medical Doctors (MD)
• Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
• Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
• Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Licensed Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC)

The Challenger Division welcomes players with physical and mental challenges.

For more information email:
safety@capitollittleleague.com

Tryout/Player Evaluation Process (Ages 8-12)

When: Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2012
Where: Sports Perfected Training Center (2500 Mottman Rd, Tumwater, WA, 98512)
What to Wear:  Comfortable clothes and tennis shoes (no cleats please)
What to bring:  Glove.  We will have some bats and helmets but feel free to bring your own

We will be taking the players in groups based on their age on 4/30/2012 and the first letter of their last name.  Please make sure we have a copy of the player's birth certificate and proof of residency. Here is the schedule for Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2012:

Arrive a few minutes early so the player will have some time to warm-up their arms.  Once the group is warmed up they will line up and take turns performing various tasks (fielding, throwing and hitting) so the managers and coaches will be able to evaluate the player.  Every player will be placed on a team.

Congratulations to all those selected to represent Capitol Little League in the 2011 Tournament Season!

See the handout for all of the teams and players for our 7 Tournament Teams.  Keep an eye on this news entry and we will update the bracket as the tournaments progress.

Click here to see the bracket.

District Tournament Locations and starting dates:
11/12 District: Yelm High School beginning Friday, July 8th
10/11 District: Chehalis Advances to State
9/10 District: Capitol Advances to State in Redmond!

9/10 TOC: Capitol wins Championship!
10/11 TOC: Capitol takes 4th place!
11/12 TOC: Capitol takes 2nd and 4th place!

Good Luck and Go Capitol!!!

TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL PRODUCTS PROHIBITED

Just a reminder: Little League, Inc. regulations prohibit alcohol and tobacco products of any type on our property.  Please:  NO ALCOHOL; NO SMOKING; NO DIPPING.  Set a good example for the children. 

Pets Prohibited in the Field Complex

Please remind everyone that only service pets are allowed inside the fences at the Field Complex.

2010 Batting Cage Access Rule

Field #4 has the newer batting cage on the first base line and the team with that evening has access to that cage.  Another manager may request the use of this at anytime but the scheduled manager may opt to use it the entire time.

Fields #3 has the older batting cage closest to the parking area near the playground.  The same rules apply to this cage.

Field #2 will have a new batting cage (installed in March).  There is aslo a possibiity of a 4th cage!  Thank you to all of our sponsors!

Once the games begin the cages will be used by the Home team for 30 minutes starting 60 minutes before the game starts and the visiting team will have the 30 minutes immediately before the game begins. 

Please work together, remember; we are out there for the kids!