DUMONT LITTLE LEAGUE ASAP 2006
ASAP started in Little League in 1995 and it stands for A SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM.  The program’s main objective is to create awareness of dangerous situations so we can correct them and prevent accidents from occurring.  

Safety Committee     
     Majors/Minors: Gerry Tonner                           201-384-1428 
     Challenger/Farm: Joe Reissner                   201-384-0299         
     Coach Pitch -   Brian Joyce                201-501-8002              
     T-Ball:  Joe Reissner                            201-384-0299 
                                

To report an accident, call the Dumont Police at 201-387-5000.
Emergency number 9-1-1

First Aid Kits are mandatory at each game and practice. If you need supplies contact your Safety Officer at once.   

Remember Your First-Aid Training   
DO…        Reassure and aid children who are injured. 
                  Know where phones are.                           
                  Know your limits. 
                  Look for signs of injury:  Blood, Black and Blue, etc.
                  Listen to the injured describe what hurts.
                  Feel the injured area gently and carefully for signs of swelling or broken bones.
                  Have medical forms with you at all times.     

Don’t...     Transport Injured.
                 Leave children alone at anytime.
                 Give medications.
 

Accident Report Procedures:
Any player, manager, coach, umpire or hut volunteer who requires First-Aid must be reported to a Safety Committee member.

To Report All Accidents:
Call Joe Reissner at 201-384-1851 within 24 hours. 
Give name of injured party, phone number where injured party or other informed person can be reached, date and time of injury, location where injury occurred, detailed description of injury, name and phone number of person reporting injury.

Accident Reports:
Managers must fill out a standard report to help us track injuries so that we can try to prevent them in the future.

Dumont Little League Board of Directors:

President:                             Frank Masella    

Minor League management:                           
Gerry Tonner                                                           201-384-1428

Challenger Division management:
Kathleen Costantino, Vice President                201-387-9302

Auxiliary (Hut):
Janet Galligan                                                         201-387-0006
Dumont Recreation Commission                      201-384-1453

Buildings / Grounds Committee:
Gerry Tonner                                                           201-384-1428
Rich Burd                                                                 201-385-7304
Mike Foti                                                                   201-538-2859

Rules & Umpiring Committee:
John Monteverde                                                   201-385-2576

Child Protection Program:
As adults of the league, we want to insure that the young people of our organization are able to grow up happy, healthy, and above all, safe!  Whether they are our children, or the children of others, each volunteer in the league has the responsibility to protect them.
Unfortunately, there are those among us who would seek to do harm to these children, to rob them of their right to feel safe and grow up in a free and healthy environment.  These are child abusers, and although it isn’t an easy or pleasant topic for any of us to think about, the fact remains that child abuse happens.  Like many national youth organizations, Little League Baseball seeks to attract the most qualified and enthusiastic volunteers to assist our programs.  At the same time, we must be aware that this could make the league a target for child abusers.  Clearly, dealing with child abuse is a major concern for everyone involved in our league.

All volunteers MUST fill out a 2006 Volunteer Application, and must pass a mandatory background check (done using RapSheets.com database).  This is to protect our children from sexual predators, and possibly any other known criminals that may pose a threat to their safety and well-being.

In addition, all volunteers MUST have been certified through the Dumont Coaches Certification class (or provide proof of equivalent training), and must be fingerprinted with the Dumont Police Department.

Don’t go on  the field or work with any players without having submitted a Volunteer Application for 2006, been certified, and been cleared/approved by the Board of Directors.

Children should be encouraged to take an active role in protecting themselves, but ultimately the responsibility for ensuring their safety rests with the grown-ups.  The welfare of the children is the highest priority in any situation.

Buddy system:  Encourage the children to use the buddy system when traveling, leaving the field, going to rest room areas, or playing.

PRE-GAME SAFETY CHECKS:
Managers, coaches, and umpires are responsible for walking the field before using it to look for rocks, holes, glass, etc. and make sure the field is safe for play.

Umpires are in charge of the game.  Before the game starts, umpires should check all bats, catcher’s equipment and players for a protective cup. Once the game starts, umpires are responsible for the safety of the game!!!!        In the event of rain or lightning, remember it is safety first. A game can be re-played or continued. The Safety of all involved comes first.

First Aid Kits are mandatory at each game and practice. If you need supplies contact your Safety Officer at once.   

Dumont Police on Alert:
            Patrols watching park area closely;
            Cameras in use in the park for after hours; 
            Patrols are always present while park is being used.

Lightning Facts                 
Umpires, managers and coaches are instructed in the flash-bang method.  A person counts the number of seconds between the sight of lightning and the sound of thunder that follows.  15 seconds or less you must halt play right away.
All players and spectators should wait in cars or in buildings during electrical storm activity. 

Batting Cage Use                                                                                                        
Cage must be locked when not in use.
One batter at a time.
Gate must be closed.
Batter must have an approved batting helmet on.
Protective net must be in place.
Check pitching machine before batter gets in cage.

Safety Code
Know your Little League 2006 Rules.
Warm up before playing.
Follow all Little League rules at all games and practices.
Make sure proper equipment is worn at all times.
Catchers must wear a mask when warming up in bullpen and on mound.
During practice a mask must be worn.
Helmets must be worn by players warming up outfielders during games.
No swinging bats except when up at bat.
No throwing balls except on the field.
No horseplay.
No fence climbing.
Observe crosswalks.
No running after foul balls.
No foul language.
Win or lose - always shake hands and show sportsmanship.
Respect umpire's calls.
Be alert at all times.
Play hard - be safe - have FUN!

Safety Committee Members:
Make sure you have a volunteer release from each manager, coach, umpire, and volunteer in your division. You must not let them on field until we get the OK from Dumont Police Department.  These forms go to the Safety Officer.  The Board of Directors maintains a Master Index of all Volunteer Applications, background checks, coaching certifications, and membership dues paid.  Check with your Safety Officer or Safety Committee member to make sure any new coaches are certified, finger printed, and Volunteer Applications for 2006 (with picture ID) are approved! 

All Medical Release forms must be turned in before any child may play.  Bring any problems/concerns/issues to your Safety Officer’s attention.
 This newsletter is to be released to all members of Dumont Little League at the mandatory Parents Meetings.

Hut Auxiliary                              
County Board of Health gives the OK. 
County speaks with officers about a safe, clean operation.
No one under the age of 18 can work at hut.                                       
Fire extinguishers are at each door.
Cleaning chemicals are locked. 
First aid kits are by doors.
All workers have been trained in first aid and the use of all equipment. Equipment is checked regularly.
Grease is to be removed by a qualified company.
Safety systems are checked by fire inspector.

Food Hut
Will not sell any items except from approved menu.  
Cooking will be done by trained Hut Auxiliary only.
Hot foods must be kept at least 140* for beef and 155* for pork.
Cold food must be kept at 41* or below.
Reheating must be done to 165*
Ice machine is to be scooped with proper scoop and not your hands.
Ice for First Aid will be made in ice trays only and kept in proper freezer clearly marked.
Cleaning of hands must be done by all, working the hut touching foods.