Rising Sun Community Little League Inc.

Safety Awareness Program

Covid-19 Mitigation Protocol (included as part of overall Safety Plan)

General Guidance

• Wash Hands Often
• If soap and water are not available use hand sanitizer
• Players are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer
• Cover mouth and nose with Cloth Face Covering when around others
• All players coaches volunteers contractors and spectators should practice social distancing of six feet apart wherever possible

On-Field Guidance

• No Handshakes/Personal Contact Celebrations
• Managers/coaches/umpires and players should bring their own personal drinks to all team activities – labeled with the person’s name
• No team shared beverages allowed
• No sharing of any snacks or food

Personal Protective Equipment

• All managers/coaches/volunteers/umpires should wear face coverings when in close contact areas – including dugouts
• Players should not wear protective medical gloves on the field
• Players are not required to wear a cloth face covering while on the field during game play
• A player is permitted to wear a cloth face covering on the field based on a directive of medical provider/parent/guardian or caretaker

Dugouts

• Managers/coaches and players should maintain social distancing in the dugout
• Managers/coaches and players must wear a cloth face covering while in the dugout

Equipment

• Players must have their own helmet/gloves/bat and catcher’s equipment
  • Any division with a catcher, the catcher must provide their own personal gear and NOT share.
• No equipment sharing, this includes hats, helmets, bats and gloves.
• Players should not share towels/clothing or other items

Baseballs and Softballs

• Should be rotated through every two innings. Defensive team provides the baseball for each half inning.
• Umpires should limit their contact with ball
• No spectators should retrieve foul balls

Spitting & Chewing

• No seeds allowed
• No gum allowed
• Refrain from spitting

Game Operations and Umpire Guidance

Pre-Game

• Eliminate plate meeting if possible – if held minimum number of people
• Maintain 6 feet separation between individuals – no players
• Everyone wears face covering

Equipment Inspection

• Umpires should avoid direct contact with equipment
• If required – use hand sanitizer

Limit League/Game Volunteers

• During game/practices

   

  Umpire Placement

• It is the umpire’s discretion to be behind the mound or the catcher to call balls and strikes
• Umpires are encouraged to wear face coverings while umpiring

Facility Fan and Administrative Guidance

Cleaning and Disinfecting

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily and in between all facility uses
• Spread out scheduling of practices and games
• Schedule arrivals so that no large groups are congregating at one time
• Determine current – County/State requirements for maximum number of people allowed to gather at one place
• Allow time between games/practices for cleaning and disinfecting

Limiting Spectator Attendance

• All spectators should follow social distancing – 6 feet away
• Members of the same family who traveled together may sit together
• Wear face covering at all times – avoid direct hand or other contact
• Bringing your own seating or portable chairs is encouraged
• Spectator should not attend a game/practice if they have an active Covid-19 infection/Fever or Cough/or a known direct contact with an individual testing positive for Covid-19

Public Restrooms

• Only one individual permitted within the restroom at one time
• Prior to and after any league activity restrooms should be disinfected

Concession Stands

• Follow local/state guidance for operations
• Wear face coverings and gloves at all times
• Disinfect area regularly

Post Information

• Display posters and signs throughout the complex to frequently remind visitors to take steps to prevent spread of Covid-19
  • Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well
  • Social Distancing – 6 feet apart
  • CDC has downloadable resources for posting in public places