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Dear Willamette Valley Little League Participants:
Welcome to another fun and exciting season of Little League Baseball!
Willamette Valley Little League’s Board of Directors has focused on the improvement of the overall safety of our league. We are addressing the well being of our Players both from a physical and psychological standpoint. From the physical standpoint, we are improving our fields, and we are purchasing new player equipment to keep our players safe. From the psychological standpoint, this will be the second year of implementation of the Zero Tolerance Policy to emphasize the need for respect and good sportsmanship for all individuals involved.
The entire Willamette Valley Little League family, from the many volunteers consisting of the Board of Directors, Managers, Coaches, to the Umpires, and Parents, knows that the greatest treasure we have is our children. As adults, we want to insure that these young people are able to grow up happy, healthy and above all, safe. Whether they are our children, or the children of others, each of us has a responsibility to protect them. They are our future, and an endless source of joy.
In an effort to help our managers and coaches comply with our safety standards, the Board of Directors has put forth a mandate of safety rules to be followed as outlined in our Willamette Valley Little League Safety Manual. All managers and coaches will insure that the safety guidelines are met whether at practice or during a game.
We all must work as a TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) as it pertains to everyone involved with WVLL. As we all know ‘I’ is the least most important word in the English language and ‘We’ is the most important. So, WE ALL must always be thinking of SAFETY.
Tips for Preventing Baseball and Softball Injuries:
To help your child avoid injuries while playing baseball or softball, follow these safety tips.
· Before your child starts a training program or plays competitive baseball or softball, take him or her to the doctor for a physical exam. The doctor can help assess any special injury risks your child may have.
· Make sure your child wears all the required safety gear every time he or she plays and practices.
· Teach your child not to play through pain. If your child gets injured, see your doctor. Follow all the doctor's orders for recovery, and get the doctor's OK before your child returns to play.
In closing, remember that safety rests with all of us! Always use common sense, never doubt what children tell you, and report all accidents or safety infractions. Now, let’s play ball and play it safe!
Sincerely,
Chris Lindfors, Safety Officer WVLL
ACCIDENT / INJURY REPORTING PROCEDURES
An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpires, or volunteers to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must be reported to the League Safety Officer. Such incidents will be reported within 24 hours of the incident. The Safety Officer for Willamette Valley Little League is Chris Lindfors, and he can be reached at the following:
Willamette Valley League Phone: 747-9774. This will be checked frequently. Calls will be returned as soon as possible.
Reporting the incidents may come in a variety of forms. Most common is via the phone, and the manager, coach, who is making the report, should at a minimum provide the following information:
1. The name and phone number of the individual and/or individual[s] involved.
2. The name and phone of the reporting manager/coach.
3. The date, time and location of the incident
4. As detailed a description of the incident as possible.
5. The preliminary estimation of the extent of the injuries.
Check here for what to do in various WEATHER CONDITIONS
The managers will determine if the field is playable. If they cannot agree, they will follow the umpire’s direction.
RAIN: Managers, coaches, and umpires if it begins to rain will do the following:
1. Evaluate the strength of the rain. Is it a light drizzle or is it pouring?
2. Determine the direction the storm is moving.
3. Evaluate the playing field as it becomes more and more saturated.
4. Stop play if conditions become unsafe. Consult with the other manager
and umpire to formulate a decision. The umpire has the final decision.
5. Wait 20 minutes from this point before making the decision to cancel
the game.
THUNDERSTORMS and LIGHTING: The average lighting stroke is 5-6miles long. Once the leading edge of a thunderstorm approaches to within 10 miles, you are at risk due to the possibility of a lighting strike. If you HEAR or SEE a thunderstorm do the following:
1. Suspend all games and practices immediately.
2. Do not hold metal bats
3. Stay away from metal including fencing and bleachers
4. Get the players to walk to their parent’s car and wait inside for
the Manager’s decision on whether to continue the game or practice.
Rule of Thumb: The ultimate truth about lightning is that it’s unpredictable and cannot be prevented. Therefore, a manager, coach or umpire who feels threatened by an approaching storm should stop play and get the kids to safety. When in doubt, the following rule of thumb should be applied:
WHEN YOU HEAR IT – CLEAR IT · WHEN YOU SEE IT – FLEE IT
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