Temple Terrace Little League: A Safety Awareness Program
Sunday, August 91. Must have drawing or painting submitted by October 30 2009.2. Draw or paint a picture with a baseball related theme.3. Theme must include a SAFETY message of any nature.4. No offensive material will be accepted.5. Parents may advise, but must be player’s work
Winner’s Circle:
1. All participants will be acknowledged at Closing Ceremony.
2. 1st Place will receive “1st Place” gift certificate from an area business.
3. 2nd Place will receive “2nd Place” gift certificate from an area business.
4. 3rd Place will receive “3rd Place” gift certificate from an area business.
5. 1st Place winner’s artwork will be on cover of 2010 Safety Awareness Program.
6. Top 5 winners will be recognized on Temple Terrace Little League Website through the 2010 Spring Season.7. Winners will be announced in local newspaper.
Five judges will select the winners at the November 1st Board of Director’s meeting.
Saturday, August 1
Safety Awareness Can Save Lives!
Child Killed By Lightning, Another Injured In Spotsylvania, Virginia
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June 4, 2009
Child Killed By Lightning Strike
Tragedy hit a local Baseball Field Wednesday night when two boys were struck by lightning as they tried to get in a game of catch before thunderstorms rolled in. One was killed. The other is in grave condition. The call to 911 came in at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday from the baseball field behind Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County, VA. According to investigators, a Little League game had been called off early because of the approaching storms, but the 11- and 12-year-old boys had gone back onto the field to play catch while their parents looked on. Shortly thereafter, witnesses said, lightning struck 12-year-old Chelal Matos, a sixth grader at Chancellor Middle School, and transferred to the other boy. As horrified spectators and teammates looked on, both boys fell to the ground and went into cardiac arrest. Two nurses who were at the field performed CPR until rescue workers arrived. Chelal died on the field. The other boy was taken to Mary Washington Hospital and then flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond. He was last listed in critical condition. Like most baseball diamonds, the field behind Lee Hill Elementary has a metal backstop, metal benches and metal bleachers that could easily conduct electricity.
Dear Little League Volunteer:
You may have heard about the tragic accident last night during a weather-related delay in a Spotsylvania County (VA) Little League game. One child died as a result of a lightning strike, and another was injured. We at Little League International extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Little Leaguer Chelal Matos. Our thoughts and prayers also are with the child who was injured, and with his family. As you know, Little League International has provided extensive information to its member leagues on lightning safety, in conjunction with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. We are taking this opportunity to remind all parents and volunteers to review the information linked below.
http://www.littleleague.org/Learn_More/programs/asap/lightning.htm
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/newsletters/ASAP/May-June+2008+ASAP+Newsletter.pdfhttp://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/asap_signs/See+It+Flee+It.pdf
http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/newsletters/ASAP/March+2009+ASAP+Newsletter.pdf
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Keener
President and Chief Executive Officer
Little League International
P.O. Box 3485
539 US Route 15 Hwy
Williamsport, PA 17701-0485
Phone: 570-326-1921
Fax: 570-326-1074
Tuesday, June 24
Temple Terrace Little League takes great pride in providing a safe and fun experience for the youth of our community. Our mission is to increase awareness of safety opportunities and to always provide a safe environment for all players and participants.
Please direct any safety concerns or inquiries to Wesley Fricks, Safety Director.