PLEASE SIGN IN Agenda Sign In ELLL Board
***PLEASE SIGN IN***
Agenda • • • Sign In ELLL Board Introductions ELLL Announcements Safety Awareness Training Wrap Up
Your ELLL Board Members ELLL Board Position Name Associated Team(s) President Joel Farrior Braves (M), Royals (AAA) Vice President – Baseball John Glover Giants (AAA) Vice President - Softball Kevin Robinson Smith Insurance (M), Equipment Manager Joe Siragusa Cardinals (AAA) Player Agent - Baseball David Resetar White Sox (M) Player Agent - Softball Julie Donahue Dairy Queen (AAA) Coaching Coordinator Andrew Cellemme Dodgers (M), Royals (AAA) Fields Supervisor Kurt Hayes White Sox (M) Safety Officer Tom Chantrell Giants (AAA), TBD (A) Secretary Max Ruzzo TBD (A) Treasurer Walt Gwisc Blue Jays (AAA) Concession Stand Manager Annette Mc. Donald Royals (AAA) Scheduler/ Umpire-in-Chief Dave Madole Athletics (M) Fundraising Manager Pat Papuga Nationals (M) Information Officer RJ De. Costa White Sox (M)
Safety Awareness Training March 28, 2019
Safety Awareness is a LL Requirement • A Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) was introduced by the Little League International in 1995. • Mission: To create awareness of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all participants of Little League Baseball • At least one manager/coach from each team must attend this meeting annually. – Every manager/coach must attend this meeting once every 3 years. • There are 15 requirements of the ASAP Plan.
1 -Have an Active Safety Officer ELLL Safety Officer Tom Chantrell tchantrell@yahoo. com (860) 917 -0466 (cell)
2 -Publish and Distribute Safety Manual • Online: ELLL Homepage > Coaches/Parent Corner • Every coach is required to have a copy per Little League International Regulations.
3 -Post and Distribute Emergency Numbers • At least one coach should have a cell phone with them at all times. • Call 911 for Medical Emergency. • Call (860) 739 -5900 for East Lyme Police Department. ELLL Board Position Name Contact* Safety Officer Tom Chantrell 860 -917 -0466 President Joel Farrior 860 -857 -1891 Vice President – Baseball John Glover 860 -460 -8922 Vice President - Softball Kevin Robinson 860 -941 -5797 Equipment Manager Joe Siragusa 860 -271 -1515 Player Agent - Baseball David Resetar 860 -861 -0468 Player Agent - Softball Julie Donahue 860 -405 -4246 Coaching Coordinator Andrew Cellemme 860 -287 -4651 Fields Supervisor Kurt Hayes 860 -625 -5243 *All league contacts can be found on Website to the ELLL
4 -Check Volunteers on National SOR • Any adult on the field or in the dugouts with the players MUST be an approved volunteer • Returning and new volunteer applications are available on East Lyme Little League website. • ELLL Homepage > ELLL Forms • Email/submit applications to Joel Farrior.
5 -Provide Fundamentals Training • Player Clinics – ELHS Varsity Staff – Pre-Season Hitter’s Clinic 3/10, 3/13, 3/17 – Pre-Season Pitcher’s Clinic TBD – Pre-Season Catcher’s Clinic TBD • District 10 Coaches Clinic – April 8, 2018 District 10 – Clark Lane Middle School, Waterford, CT. • ELLL Coaches Clinic – Tips for Running an Efficient Practice – For A & AA coaches – Date & Time: TBD
6 -Provide First-Aid Training • I am NOT a medical professional • This training will cover basic first-aid and safety information as outlined in the ELLL Safety Plan – First Aid Kits & Universal Precautions (plastic gloves) – Reporting of Injuries (Injury Tracking Form) – Bat Safety (swinging, holding, dugouts) – Helmets and Facemasks – Concussions (link to concussion education on ELLL website) – Heat Stress – Chest injuries – CPR/AED Certification (email me if you have this certification) – In case of lightning – Driving by fields & parking regulations – Approved Bat List (posted on ELLL website—verify with families also)
6 -Basic First Aid Tonight is NOT certification for CPR, AED, or any other medical certification. • Use common sense. • In more severe, emergency situations, you are simply trying to do what you can until help arrives. • Follow the “RESPONSE TO AN INJURY” protocol (upcoming slides)
6 -Response To An Injury 1. Stop Play 2. Assess severity to determine whether to continue play 3. Evaluate the injured person – Minor or Major injury? 4. Use common sense
6–Minor Injury Aid Immediate Response • • • First Aid Kit & Universal Precautions Bandage, hydration, etc. Have child sit Notify Parent(s) / Guardian(s) Use common sense Next Steps • Fill out Injury Tracking Form – Online: ELLL Homepage > ELLL Forms
6 -Major Injury • Major Injuries Include: – – Head Chest Possible Fracture Allergic Reaction • Medical Release Forms – Must be returned by each player’s family and kept onhand at all practice & games – Online: ELLL Homepage > ELLL Forms
6 -Get Help! • Ask if there any healthcare providers available • Ask for assistance – Pick someone to call 911 • List of CPR/AED coaches: – Posted on website – On concession stand door.
6 -Head Trauma Response • • Is injured person conscious or unconscious? – If unresponsive, CALL 911 Concussion Signs Observed: – Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall. – Appears dazed or stunned. – Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position, or is unsure of the game, score, or opponent. – Moves clumsily. – Answers questions slowly. – Loses consciousness (even briefly). – Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes. Signs and symptoms generally show up soon after the injury. However, you may not know how serious the injury is at first and some symptoms may not show up for hours or days. For example, in the first few minutes your child or teen might be a little confused or a bit dazed, but an hour later your child might not be able to remember how he or she got hurt. You should continue to check for signs of concussion right after the injury and a few days after the injury. If your child or teen’s concussion signs or symptoms get worse, you should take him or her to the emergency department right away.
6 -Don’t Minimize Head Injury • Do not allow victim to leave scene • Do not allow an upset parent to take player from fields to hospital • Wait for EMS!! If in doubt, CALL 911
6 -Chest Injuries Are Serious • Are they conscious? Unconscious? – Assess The Impact • Was It A Hard Hit Ball Back To The Player? • Dangerous arrhythmia can be caused by even relatively slow balls – Have player sit out and assess • Chest Pain? • Difficulty Breathing? If in doubt, CALL 911
6 -Other Injuries • Tooth trauma (store in milk or saliva) • Lacerations (Cuts, Scrapes, etc) – – Universal Precautions, if possible Plastic Gloves Player applies firm pressure with clean cloth Wounds covered (clothing changed) before return to play • Most baseball-related lacerations likely minor • Rest the player • Direct the parent to seek medical treatment If severe, CALL 911
6 -Sprains or Possible Breaks Minor: • Assess: If pain and swelling, consult with parents. They can take player to seek medical attention. • If in doubt, sit the player. Don’t take a chance of playing an injured player. Major: • Is bleeding associated with a bone injury? • Is it a possible fracture? If possible fracture, CALL 911
6 -Heat/Sun Exposure • Can be a serious medical emergency! • Prevention is best medicine! – Drink break every 15 – 20 minutes – Get players in the habit early in season before weather gets hot! – Short breaks in dugout (shade) to cool the body. Learn to recognize early signs of heat exhaustion.
6 -Minor Heat Stress Early Signs: • Muscle cramps • Prickly heat (itchy rash) • Dizziness First Aid: • Rest player • Hydrate • Notify parent, and consider “calling it a day”
6 -Moderate Heat Stress Signs of Heat Exhaustion: • • • Sweating profusely Clammy skin Weakness Dizziness Normal body temperature First Aid: • • Shade Lie on back with feet elevated Water Seek medical help
6 -Severe Heat Stress Signs of Heat Stroke => Emergency! • • • No sweating High body temp Hot/dry flushed skin Confused / delirious Loss of consciousness Treatment • CALL 911 • Cool cloth to head/wrists • Hydrate, if conscious If severe, CALL 911
6 -When 911 is called… • Send adults to road to create a chain of direction for EMS • Contact parents/guardians • Clear the area around the player • A coach or parent must accompany child to the hospital
6 -Keep Fire Lanes Clear! • Fire lanes are for access during any emergency • Coaches must communicate to help keep fire lanes clear. – Parents don’t know • It’s a problem every year. Everyone pushes limits of the rules as season progresses. Rules to Communicate and Enforce: • No parking in the fire lanes! • Don’t park on sidewalks either • Handicapped spots are available and designated
7 -Field Safety • Assess the fields before each practice or game • Report problems to Safety Officer & Field Maintenance Coordinator • If a problem is encountered that could be a serious threat to players, stop play until the threat can be resolved. – Collapsing dugouts, backstops or other structures – Wildlife on the field – Serious holes or trenches in the field. NO CLIMBING ON FENCES NO CLIMBING ON ROOF OF DUGOUT NO CLIMBING OR SITTING ON EQUIPMENT NO CLIMBING OR SITTING ON PRESS BOXES
8 -Complete Annual Facility Survey • Conducted by League President and/or League Safety Officer • Submission via the Little League International Data Center • Fields are 1, 2, 3, 4 (in order as you come around back of ELMS. Football Field immediately after Field 4.
9 -Use Concession Stand Procedures • League Concession Stand Manager: Annette Mc. Donald • Procedures are available in the Concession Stand.
10 -Regularly Inspect, Replace Equipment • League Equipment Manager: Joe Siragusa • Has completed an off-season evaluation of all league equipment. • Contact Equipment Manager during season with any equipment safety concerns.
11 – Report Accidents • “When in Doubt Fill it Out” • Promptly fill out Injury Tracking Form an return w/in 24 hrs – Online: ELLL Homepage > ELLL Forms • Any player, manager, coach, umpire, volunteer, or spectator to receive medical treatment and/or first aid w/in ELLL complex • Important For Our League Insurance • What Might Seem “Minor”, May Turn Out To Have Long-Term Consequences
12 – Provide First Aid Kits • Each team will be issued a First Aid Kit. • Concession Stand has First Aid Kits available at all times.
13 -Enforce all LL rules • Rule books will be distributed to Managers • Rules are posted online: 1. ELLL Homepage > Coaches/Parents Corner 2. Little League International website.
14 -Report League Player Registration Data & Coach/Manager Data • ELLL submits league player registration data, player roster data and coach/manager data
15 -Answer Survey Questions • “How many background checks did your league perform? ” • “How did you conduct your background checks? ” • Submitted by ELLL President
Other Safety Topics Batting and Cage Safety • Single greatest threat on our fields is a swinging bat • Hold bat by barrel unless in batters box. • Never Hold Bats In Swinging Position • Think Defensively! Look for other players holding bats, and expect them to do the unexpected Teach Your Players!
Other Safety Topics Batting & Cage Safety (Cont. ) • • • Only Swing Bats In Batters Box No on-deck batters. No bats in hands in dugout Careful swinging in practice; check area before swinging No bat swinging outside of fields/cages/bullpens – Especially in area between Fields 2 & 3 by concession stand Batting Cage Safety • • • Careful with swings, soft toss & tee work outside of cages Helmets are required in cages No playing in cages, soft toss, tee areas or bullpens. – Only Little League players should be in them • No kids under 9 should be in hitting areas without an adult.
Other Safety Topics Helmet Safety • Face Protection is Strongly Recommended • ELLL Policy change in 2019: Mask Jawguard – Individual players have the choice to install approved face masks, flaps/jawguards, or nothing at all. – ELLL is following the lead of the District and surround towns by not requiring the use of face protection. – League provided team helmets will still have face masks. ELLL strongly recommends the use of face protection.
Other Safety Topics Coaches, Be Safe! • Watch where you stand! • Common for coaches to be hit by passed ball while speaking with other coaches. Stay out of the “line of fire”. • Coaches are not allowed to get into a “crouch” and warm-up / practice for pitchers. NO EXCEPTIONS! LEAGUE INSURANCE ISSUE • Umpires MUST wear the appropriate safety gear including chest protector (in garage behind concession stand).
Other Safety Topics Playing Conditions • We do play in rain until it becomes a legitimate safety hazard. • Darkness or Rain – Majors/AAA – It’s the Ump’s call with coach’s consultation – AA/A/T-Ball – It’s the coaches decision • Lightning/ Thunder – Rules of Thumb: • “WHEN YOU HEAR IT CLEAR IT” • “WHEN YOU SEE IT, FLEE IT” – AVOID METAL; MOVE TO UNDER THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR PARENT VEHICLE • Cancellations will be sent via ELLL / SI Play App
Other Safety Topics Night Games • Everyone needs to pay closer attention to spectators – Horseplay/vandalism on other fields and on grounds – Presence of older players who are not involved in game play • Inform parents to assist in being vigilant and reporting any unruly or unsafe behavior
Other Safety Topics Other Automobile Safety • Drive SLOWLY! • Players can jump into road at any time • Poor visibility due to all the parked cars
Other Safety Topics Coaches, Be Responsible • Coaches provide “child care” during practice and games • Therefore, the players are the coaches responsibility Rules to Follow: • Be the last to leave – account for all players • Don’t be left alone with a child – Ask other coaches or parents to stay
Other Safety Topics Protection in the Field • Athletic Cups are strongly recommended in AAA and Majors – Obvious protection – Promotes good fielding form – Eliminates hard-to-break fear when fielding • Broken-in Gloves! (T – AA) – – – Provides face protection Promotes good fielding form Eliminates hard-to-break fear when fielding Chronic problem in lower levels Communicate the importance to parents
ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? THANKS FOR HELPING KEEP EVERYONE SAFE
- Slides: 46