2014 Board Contact Information

President Sara Thurston 763-971-0549 crystalllbaseball@gmail.com

Vice President Bob Cronin 763-544-5861 Cronin226@aol.com

Treasurer Judy Perttula 952-484-9047 JPerttula@comcast.net

Assistant Treasurer Adam Wodtke 763-592-9532 awodtke@westmetrofire.com

Secretary Pam Primmer 763-536-1115 QamQrimmer@hotmail.com

Fundraising/Public Relations Stacie Jones 612-618-3613 Stacie.jones39@gmail.com

Information Officer Jacob Leider 612-987-7239 jacobleider@gmail.com

Registrar/ Volunteer Linda Tang 612-244-0702 Registrar4cll@gmail.com

::oordinator

Assistant Registrar Julie Barich 763-242-9228 Julesandjb@comcast.net

Concession Stand Sarah Larson 612-709-7817 sarahdlarson@live.com

Coordinator

Team Parent Coordinator Amy Kurtz 612-964-3792 jandakurtz@msn.com

B Minor and Rookie Bob Cronin 763-544-5861 Cronin226@aol.com

Coordinator

Player Agent Adam Delcambre 763-542-9497 lanelandon@msn.com

Coaches Coordinator Aaron Olmanson 763-772-6956 aolmanson@kog-els.org

Umpire Coordinator Mike Norling 763-535-1941 crystallittleleague@yahoo.com

Equipment Manager Dan Enna 763-464-3197 Danenna55@gmail.com

Field Maintenance Jason Dow 612-816-3223 dowslawn@comcast.net

Safety Officer Eric Wilhelm 612-599-2008 Eric.c.wilhelm@gmail.com

Tournament Director Doug Suckerman 612-719-4324 dlsuckerman@comcast.net

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

2mergency - Police, Fire, and Medical............................. 911

Crystal Police- Non-Emergency...................................... 763-525-6215

Crystal Fire- Non-Emergency.......................................... 763-230-7000

Poison Control................................................................. 800-222-1222

North Memorial Medical Center...................................... 763-520-4261

Center Point Energy-Emergency..................................... 612-342-5471

Xcel Energy- Emergency................................................. 800-895-1999

Crystal Park and Recreation.............................................. 763-531-0052

Crystal Little League web site: www.crystallittleleague.com or www.cllbb.com

In case of unsafe playing conditions, weather, playing field conditions or other issues or questions on game ··~latus, our web site will be updated on the home page with the latest infonnation. Look for "news" of any

changes to be posted on the web site. Game change information will be posted before 3:00pm, whenever possible. If your games(s) is canceled your manager will be notified of the rescheduled date(s) and time(s). Team managers are responsible for letting teams know the rescheduled date(s) and time(s).

Crystal Little League Safety Officer

The league safety office is Eric Wilhelm. Eric can be reached at 612-599-2008 or via email at eric.c.wilhelm@gmail.com.

All managers have copies of accident forms and instructions. Additionally they can be found on the league's website. If there is an injury, parents should receive the fonns and complete them as soon as possible. It is the responsibly of the parent/guardian and manager to make sure the forms are completed and forward to the safety officer in a timely manner. There is a time limit to submit forms to insure Little League supplemental insurance will be valid. Contact the safety officer within 24-48 hours of any injury. It is our goal that all injuries are reported and all claim forms be submitted to the safety officer and they will be then transmitted to Little League Headqumier. When in doubt, fill it out! Even if you choose not to bring your player to the doctor, dentist or emergency room right away, complete the fonns. If your player needs medical or dental attention later, having the completed reports on fill will ensure that deadlines are not missed

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1. Safety Officer Eric Wilhelm- 612-599-2008 email eric.c.wilhelm@gmail.com

2. A safety manual is distributed to each team manager at the mandatory coaches meeting for each playing level. This meeting will be held at the Crystal Connnunity Center prior to the start of the regular season. There is also a small informational booklet included by the manufacture of the safety kit with basic first aid instructions for quick reference.

3. Emergency contact information can be found within this book. Duplicate safety manuals can be found in the concession stand, in the concession stand garage, and in PDF format on the league's web site.

4. All Managers, Coaches, Umpires, Team Parents and Board Members must fill out the Little League "Volunteer Application". A background check is required on each volunteer every year.

5. As required by the State of Minnesota, all managers, coaches, umpires team parents, and board members must take the concussion certification. Concussion training for team parents is optional, however, is strongly encouraged.

6. All coaches are required to attend coaching fundamental training. The first meeting with the coaches coordinators will be at the mandatory coaches meeting for their levels of play, prior the opening day. All coaches are also required to attend first aid training prior to the start of the season. We compile a list of members in the league that already have first aid training, or certification, including first responders, EMT' s, nurses, doctors, and any other trained medical personal that would be willing to be called on in an emergency.

7. Each coach and the umpires are required to "walk the field" prior to the start of each night's games. Any safety issues should be reported to the field workers for repair prior to the stmi of games.

8. All players and parents are required to assist with "field clean up day". Players and parents are asked to bring marked rakes and shovels and repmi the player's field of play. Other cleaning supplies will be supplied by the City and the league.

9. Safety procedures for the concession stand are located in this manual. They are also posted in the concession stand.

10. League Equipment Manager will inspect all equipment prior to the stmi of the season and will repair or replace any equipment that is deemed to be "un-safe". During the season it is the responsibility of each team Manager to contact the Equipment Manager for any equipment that becomes unsafe during the season.

11. The Safety Officer must be contacted as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours) after an injury. Managers are to carry accident report fonns, and instructions with them at all times. Additional copies of these forms can be found in the concession stand in the front pocket of the concession stand copy of the safety manual. This is located on the cart by the back door of the concession stand.

12. Each team is issued a basic tirst aid kit at the start ofthe year. Refills for used items can be found in the first aid bin, located in the concession stand garage. Ice packs are located in the score booths behind each field either in the cabinet or on the shelves, with additional ice packs located on the cart in the concession stand and in the concession stand garage.

13. Contact information for board members is located in the front of this manual and in the League Booster Book that is handed out to each player on opening day at team pictures. Contact information is also located in the concession stand.

14. All parents, managers, coaches, and board members are required to fill out and sign a "code of conduct" form at the stmi of each season as part of the registration process

15. Enforcement and compliance of Little League rules during games, practices and any authorized activities, along with proper use of all equipment is the responsibility of each player, parent, manager, coach, umpire and board member.

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Child Safety on and off the field! Help children use social networking sites safely, by going over the following tips and discussion starters.

• Know your child's sign on and password on all sites . • Check your child's friend lists to see who has access to his or her profile. Make sure your

child knows all friends in person. • Teach your child to set profiles to private-but be aware that privacy settings do not

guarantee complete privacy. • Have your child remove any inappropriate content and photos and delete any personal

information including phone numbers and birth dates with year listed. • Check the profiles of your child's friends to see if there is revealing information or photos

about your child. • Report inappropriate or criminal behavior to the appropriate authority. Most sites have a

reporting mechanism for non-criminal behavior. Criminal behavior should be reported through law-enforcement agencies.

Volunteer Application

A COPY OF VAliD GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO IDENTIFICATION MUST BE ATTACHED TO COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION. Name ______________ Date _____ _

Address---------City ____ State ___ np -----

Sofia! SBcmity II (m~ndot<><y ,~iH' '"'t h:i-·~"'"*" '" ''f.i'"" '"'•'-'E>t) -···~ --~-~"-------··--Cell Phone Business Phone -------

E-mail Address:-------------------Date of Birth _____ _

Occupation-------Employer ______ _

Address -cc----,--c'C"'-:-:: Special professional training, skllls, hobbies:--------

Community affiliations (Clubs, Service Organizations, etc,):

Previous volunteer experience (including baseball/softball and year):

Do you have children in the program? Yes D NoD tf yes, list f\1ll name and

what level? .;:-.,--c=-:c"'C':-~--c-;---------Special Certification (CPR, Medical, etc.)::=--;--;:::-------Oo you have a valid driverS license: Yes D NoD Driver's License#: State ___ _

Have you ever been convicted of or plead guilty to any crlme(s) involving or against a minor?: Yes 0 No D If yes, describe each in full: _______________ _

Are there any criminal charges pending against you reg<Jrding any crime{s) involving or against a minor? 0 Yes 0 No If yes, describe each in full:

Have you ever been refused participation in any other youth programs? VesD NoD If yes, explain: __________________ ,

tn which of the following would you like to participate? {Check one or more.)

League Offi,ial 0 Coach 0 Umpire 0 Field Maintenance 0

Manager D Scorekeeper D Concession Stand D Other D

Please list three references, at lea~ one oc.! which ha~ knowledge of your participation as a volunteer In a youth program·

Na1ne/Phone

AS A CONDITION OF VOlUNTEERING, I give permis5iOn for the Uttle League organi~tion to conduct background <heck(s) on me now ami as long as I conhnue to be active with the organllation, whkh may Include a review of sex offender registries jsome of which contain name only sean:hes which may result in a report being generated that may or may not be me), <:hHd abuse and criminal hi~orv records. I understand thot, if appointed, my position is conditional upon the league receiving no inappropriate lnformotion on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liabilitv the lm:a! Little League, Little League Baseball, Incorporated, the officers, emp!cyt:es and IIO!unteErs thereo~ or any other per.;o.'l or orga11ization that may provide sud1 information. I also understand that, regardless of previous appointments, Utile League is not obligated to appoint me to a voluntl:'er pmition. If appointed, I understand that, prior to the expiratioo of my term, I am 5ubject to suspension by the President and removal hy th-e Board of Directors for violatlorrof little leagu.: pol ide~ or princ!piB. ApplfamtSignature _____________ Date

ff Minor/Parent Sign~ture Date

Applkar.t Name{pleaS<l print or type)-------------

NOTEo Th-e /ceo/ til:rl~ tl.'<lgue Md Lirrle Lecgu~ Baseball, lr.carparCied will nat discriminate again;r an,-p~rson on :hPbasis afroce, Ctfi£d, calor, na~onol origin, rnori:alsrotus, gende'- sexual o · timuu:.di.o

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Volunteers must fill out and submit the required "volunteer application" prior to the start of each season.

Who is required to fill out the fonn? EVERY manager, coach, team parent, umpire, field workers, and board member. No one is allowed to work with players even to "help out fi"om time to time" without having a background check being done. No exceptions.

• The information officer will process the background checks using the LexisNexis system approved by Little League International. This is a Little League requirement; 125 checks are included in our charter. The league will pay for any additional background checks needed to make sure that everyone has had a check. The information officer will then transmit the information to Little League Intemational.

• Information Officer is responsible for transmission of all player infonnation to Little League Intemational along with coach information as registrations are processed.

Once all background checks have been completed a "badge" will be issued to the volunteer. The badge is indication that the person has passed the background check and is anthorized to have contact with the youth players in our program. Badges should be wom when the volunteer is on the field or with players.

• If you lose your badge contact the Infonnation Officer for a replacement as soon as possible.

• In case of an unforeseen emergency and the parent is not available to secure the player the Team Manager will take the responsibility for the player. Team manager's phone numbers are listed in the booster book. Managers and coaches are asked to give the parents on their team contact information, phone numbers, to their team's parents at their first team meeting.

• The manager must also request a volunteer to be a Team Parent if one has not stepped forward prior to this first meeting. Any "new" coach or team parent that steps forward to volunteer at the I st team meeting must fill out a volunteer application and have the background check completed before taking over any responsibility with the team.

• The next responsible person after the manager to take charge of a player in the absence of a parent is the team parent. We ask that parents not leave players at the field during practices or games; but understand that this may happened. In the case of sudden change in weather or another situation, parents should know who will be the "responsible adult" in charge of their child. No player should ever be left unattended at the field.

• Again, NO ONE is allowed to be on the field with players unless they have completed the volunteer applications and been issued a badge. You must have had a background check completed and been issued a badge by the league to be allowed to wait with a child at the field for the player's parentis in the case of emergency.

• The league is committed to keeping players safe. We welcome feedback on any safety improvements that members may see to insure that the players have a safe and fun time while they are players in our league.

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General Little League Rules

• Coaches should not leave the dugout or field during a practice or during a game. Players need to be supervised at all times by the manager, coach, or team parent.

• No smoking on the fields, in the scorer's box, in the dugouts, or on the Crystal Little League complex grounds.

• No alcohol allowed in any parking lot, field, or common areas within the Crystal Little League complex grounds.

• No throwing balls against dugouts or against the Crystal Community Center.

• No throwing the small rocks that are around the walking paths. • No climbing on the fences. • No profanity. • No playing on or around the lawn and field equipment. • Outside of the playing field or warm up areas there is no swinging bats or

throwing baseballs at any time • Speed limit is 5 mph in the parking lot. • Watch for small children both on the field and around the parking areas. • Watch at all times for foul balls and errant throws. • Observe all other posted signs at the fields

Anyone not observing these rules or any additional rules posted at the field or stated in the Yearly Little League rule book will be requested to leave the Crystal Little League Facility.

Please remember that you signed a conduct agreement at the time you signed your player up to play.

Repeated infractions could result in being asked to leave the facility or being banned from the league for the remainder of the season

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Training is for Everyone!

.!;oaches Coordinator: The coaches' coordinator( s) will work to provide

training for all coaches at all levels. The coaches'

coordinator will compile information and training too Is for use by all coaches. The first meetings will be held prior to opening day each season. After these meetings there will be training sessions that coaches will be invited to attend during the season. Some of the training sessions will be held on the Major Field run by all the coaches. These sessions will be held to give coaches the tools to use with their teams during the season. Topics will include; how to run an efficient practice, working with catchers and pitchers, and other positions players

All managers and coaches are welcome to attend the additional training sessions that will be held during the season. In addition, all Major division coaches invite coaches from our minor divisions to come and watch any of their practices.

We want to encourage coaches to share knowledgeand learn from each other. Together we can help to make sure that our players improve while having fun

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Coaches: Warm Up and Cool Down Tips

Children are naturally flexible, with young muscles still growing and developing. This being said, stretching is still very important. We encourage coaches to begin any practice or game with a warm up session.

Rookie and B Minor League -suggested warm up session is a minimum of 10 minutes

A Minor division and Major Division -suggested warm up session is a minimum of 15 minutes.

Start by having players run from foul pole to foul pole, then do some agility exercises: • High knees (short jog, lift knees high) • Butt kicks (short jog, try to kick feet backwards up toward bottom) • Karaoke run (crossover steps laterally) • Jumping jacks (standard) • Arm windmills (forward and reverse) • Neck Circles (left and right, full rotation)

The goal is to work all body parts: trunk, arms, legs and neck. If muscles are still tight after the dynamic warm-up, then do specific stretching for the area(s) that is still tight.

All players, but especially pitchers, need to work on their shoulder muscles; to make sure they are loose before throwing. Coaches should remind players to do stretching and warm-up exercises any time they have been idle for a period of time.

Some coaches have players warm up their arms, do a few defensive drills, stand around waiting to hit and then back to throwing. Instead, start players with hitting, and then throwing drills; making sure they stretch out their arms before throwing. This will save time stretching and will save injuries to arms. In addition, warm_ up and stretch the trunk before hitting or players risk injuries like groin pulls.

After a practice or game, don't just send your players home. Muscles need to be worked a little to get new oxygen in, to remove the waste by-product of exercising. Have players run a lap around the field, then sit in a circle and stretch muscles to get fresh blood in them, this will also help strengthen them.

A good cool down will help cool the muscles and slow the heart rate. It is important to not over-stretch in the cool down phase. This is also a good time to have players take note of the areas that might be sore, and encourage them to apply ice to those areas.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Baseball Warm-Ups

1. Plan for Distractions During warm-up, the activity level increases. More balls are present and distractions include other players, friends, family and coaches. A ball hopping across the ground could break a kneecap. A ball striking a player in the temple could kill him. During practice, use a reduced injury factor (RIF) ball to prevent serious injuries. RIF balls look like baseballs and have the same weight and size, but they are softer than baseballs. The level of the RIF ball indicates softness, with level 1 the softest and level 10 the hardest.

2. limit Practice Pitches Pitchers should warm up to reach optimal performance before the game. While some coaches suggest pitching until you break a sweat, no studies support this theory. Studies do prove that every pitch thrown before the game reduces the amount of accurate throws a pitcher makes during the game. To keep pitchers from tiring out their arms, limit preteens to eight warm-up pitches. As muscles develop, increase the amount, but stick with a limit of 20.

3. Hit Some Balls Position batters close to the fence and soft toss balls. Let players bat until they have hit two line drives. NO REGULAR BALLS ARE TO BE HIT INTO THE FENCING. To limit injuries, use poly balls or rolled socks in place of baseballs. Players should focus on swinging the bat and watching the ball, not hitting the ball out of the park.

4. Toss the Ball To warm up your infield, toss the ball. You have more control over where the ball goes. Have players catch the ball, get grounders or catch pop-ups. Incorporate tossing the ball to first base to simulate game play. Include pitchers and catchers in infield warm­ups. Each team gets time to warm up when they take the field, so you may want to focus more on other areas of play. While infield players practice, outfielders should toss each other pop-ups, flies and grounders.

5. Get the Blood Pumping Calisthenics like toe touches and jumping jacks help stretch the body and increase the heart rate, which often energizes players. Keep exercises to a 10-count for each activity. Incorporate stretches like shoulder rotations and leg stretches to reduce the risk of a pulled muscle. When lead by the captain or co-captain, the exercises help reinforce the idea of working as a team

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Protect the pitcher during warm-ups

Warm-ups should be the least worrisome time for a coach.

After all, the players are taking it easy, throwing the ball around, and generally getting loose to be able to play more effectively when the time comes. Right? But with multiple balls in action at one time, the risk multiplies, too James Murtha, District Safety Officer, Pennsylvania District 27, knows how dangerous the infield can be between innings. "We had a severe accident when a pitcher was hit in the head by a thrown ball while a team engaged in field warm-ups between innings", Murtha explained.

His potentially life saving tips are: 1. Make the pitcher wear a helmet during warm-ups

2. Cut the infield in half (Diagram 1) To do this, have the third baseman stand about where the shortstop normally would be, and the shortstop stand behind second base. Then the balls thrown back and forth to third and shortstop will not have the possibility of hitting the pitcher.

3. Create infield partners for warm ups (Diagram 2) Have the first and second basemen and the shortstop and third baseman pair up and throw back and forth along the base paths. The fielders can take turns throwing grounders to each other, but again the pitcher will not be in danger from off -target throws

Tips for Preventing Baseball Injuries To help our child avoid injuries while playing baseball, follow these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Make sure your child wears all the required safety gear every time he or she plays and practices. Insist that your child wear a helmet when batting, waiting to bat, or running the bases. Shoes with molded cleats are recommended (most youth leagues prohibit the use of steel spike). If your child is a catcher, he or she will need additional safety gear: catcher's mitt, face mask, throat guard, long-model chest protector, and shin guards. The league will provide and maintain this gear. Any player that wants to have their own gear must make sure that this is Little League approved.

• If your child is a pitcher, make sure pitching time is limited. Little League mandates pitch count limits by age and requires rest period for young pitchers.

• Insist your child warm up and stretch before playing • Make sure first aid is available at all games and practices • Keep baseball fun. Putting too much focus on winning can make your child push too hard and risk injury. • Crystal Little League uses a pitching machine for players 8 years old and under. This gives the younger arms

time to grow before taking the next step of pitching, which starts at our A-Minor level with players 9 years of age. A -Minor league has more restrictive guidelines for the numbers of pitches thrown and rest than the Major Division teams.

• Remember you don't have to be on a baseball diamond to get hurt. Make sure your child wears safety gear and follow safety rules during informal baseball games too.

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little League: Pitching Rule Saves Arms VI • Pitchers

(a) Any player on a regular season team may pitch. Exception: Any player, who has played the position of catcher in four (4) or more innings in a game, is not eligible to pitch on that calendar day.

(b) A pitcher once removed from the mound cannot return as a pitcher.

(c) The manager must remove the pitcher when said pitcher reaches the limit for his/her age group as noted below, but the pitcher may remain in the game at another position League age: 11-12 85 pitches per day

9-10 75 pitches per day 7 -8' 50 pitches per day

'Crystal Little League 7 and 8 year olds play in the B-Minor division. Crystal Little League 5-6 year olds play in the Rookie Division. Each league uses a pitching machine. Rookie league players are allowed to use a tee in order to put the ball into play after being given a chance to hit the ball from the pitching machine

Exception: If a pitcher reaches the limit imposed in Regulation VI (c) for his/her league age while facing a batter, the pitcher may continue to pitch until any one of the following conditions occurs:

1. The batter reaches base 2. That batter is put out 3. The third out is made to complete the half-inning

Note: • A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of the

day. • If the pitcher reaches more than 20 pitches during a batter, after the outcome of that batter the pitcher will need no

rest.

Pitch Count Limits

• If a player pitches 66 or more pitches in a day, four (4) calendar days of rest must be observed • If a player pitches 51-65 pitches in a day, three (3) calendar days of rest must be observed • If a player pitches 36-50 pitches in a day, two (2) calendar days of rest must be observed • If a player pitches 21-35 pitches in a day, one (1) calendar days of rest must be observed • If a player pitches 1-20 pitches in a day, no (zero 0) calendar days of rest must be observed

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Curveballs, Catchers, and fatigue

":Zesearch continues on the links between overuse injuries and the two hottest topics; curveball and catchers joining the growing number of players needing arm surgery.

Dr. Andrews stated that while most recent studies "can't show in the lab that the curveball causes more damage" than the fast ball or other pitches, he does not advocate teaching or throwing curveballs until a player's arm is close to fully developed, at age 3-15.

For this reason it is Crystal Little League policy that coaches are not allowed to teach or allow pitchers to throw a curveball at any level.

Fatigue still the key Risk:

"We still believe the two major pitches to throw are the fastball and the change-up", Dr Andrews said. "My personal opinion is fatigue is the highest risk factor in youth baseball related injuries. If you can prevent fatigue, then you will have done 95% of what you can do to keep these kids healthy."

"So how does the curveball interact with fatigue? If you are playing competitively they want to win, and the curveball is in major factor" in winning games, Dr. Andrews said. "Fatigue comes from the inability of a young player to throw the curveball property with good mechanics. That's the whole key."

Dr. Andres stated he does not call curveballs "safe" for younger players. "However, if you throw "the curveball with good mechanics, there are not greater forces on the shoulder or elbow than throwing the fastball, apparently, from what we can measure in the lab."

He also explained that throwing a curveball requires a great deal of control, and "is not an easy pitch to throw, and certainly not everyone can throw it properly."

Catchers at Increasing Risk

When the most talented and athletic players are catchers, a coaches natural desire is to make that player a pitcher, too. But, Dr Andres warned that catchers, good catchers who are mirroring every throw from the pitcher as well as being asked to throw long, fast , accurate throws to the first, second and third bases are at increased risk of arm fatigue and subsequent injury.

Improve dialog between coaches, players, and parents to catch arm injuries earlier.

Recognize Signs Early

If coaches are to avoid overuse injuries, they need to know how to recognize the signs of a developing problem. According to the USA Baseball Medical and Safety Advisory Committee report, " Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Baseball," Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stresses on the muscles and supporting structures of youngsters that are not given sufficient time to heal after pitching.

In the study "Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Players," published in The Physician and Sports Medicine, the damage starts innocuously:

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• Arm Fatigue- First sign of impending injury; • Local Soreness - if an injury is developing this will follow fatigue; and • More Severe Pain- persisting into the next day (or longer) after initial pain.

A more erect delivery, poor arm positioning I low elbow height, poor or no follow through, and improper foot positioning are some signs a coach can use to recognize fatigue in a pitcher. Coaches cannot count on the player to tell them when the player's arm is fatigued.

Additional studies have shown that when youth pitch with arm fatigue, they have a much higher risk of surgery later in their careers.

Wear and Tear Progresses Over Time

Many times a pitcher coming to him requiring surgery will have years of accumulated damage, as the micro-tears from individual, distinct traumas that never healed property, Dr. Andrews caution. "The coaches say, 'I've never seen a youth injured under my watch,' Dr Andrews explained of these early un-rehabilitated injuries." You didn't see (an injury), but it saw you."

Authors of "Elbow Injuries in Youth Baseball Players, "James Whiteside MD, Dr. Andrews and GlennS Fleisig PH.D., wrote that a player may initially indicate an arm injury by saying his arm is "stiff", or he has difficulty "getting loose" or the player may not say anything, and the injury may demonstrate as inaccurate throws producing more pain or other symptoms.

The authors warn that according to their research, players usually only seek medical attention · '(Vhen arm pain impairs the player's throwing or hitting ability. Players recounted that local soreness in the arm began after repeated hard throwing but went away after rest, only to flare up again during throwing.

Ask Player if Pitching is "off"

"Coaches and parents can help prevent more serious injuries by investigating when players exhibit abnormal mannerisms while fielding, throwing or batting, " the report states. And if the player waits for the injury to be determined a clinical diagnosis, meaning a separation is developing between key parts of the elbow, the amount of time needed for the arm to heal is often season ending if not worse. Catching the injury early is imperative.

The new position statement on pitching suggests pitchers throw no more than 1000 pitches per season and stay within the limits imposed by their league per game. It also recommends against pitching on more than one team overlapping season.

If a pitcher's am does not get time off from competitive throwing, the stresses put on the pitcher's arm - the micro-tears - could combine to the point that a single throw can cause damage requiring surgery to repair. ·

Dr Andrews explained that often pitchers talk about a pop or snap sound in their arm as the injury occurs. But that throw was just "the straw that broke the camel's back," and not a single event that cause injury. "I've said for years that we take better care of our professionals than we do our youth players," Dr. Andrews said in issuing the pitching guidelines. "Those injuries (of Dlder pitchers) don't begin at 26 years of age."

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Treatment and Rehabilitation

The study suggests coaches can follow some simple advice to help reduce the inflammation that hastens the onset of the development of the damage to thrower's elbows: ice. Apply ice for 15 minutes per hour for three or four hour after hard throwing to protect the muscles of the arm, either shoulder or elbow or both. If soreness develops, take it to the next step: RICE- Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. That can mean stopping play for the player to rest the muscles, either for a few days or longer. Go see a sports physician at the first signs of arm injury to determine the correct course of action, whether simple rest and anti-inflammatory actions 9ice, medications) or more extensive treatment.

Dr. Andrews, medical director at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala., is the first surgeon to perform ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, or as it is better known, Tommy John Surgery. In 2008, he was elected as the 23rd member of the Little League International Board of Directors

Crystal Little League has instructed all Major Division and A-Minor Division coaches they are not allowed to teach the curve ball to players. Coaches are to instruct pitchers to throw a fastball and a change-up only.

If coaches see players warming up or experimenting on their own with this pitch we ask that the player be told not to continue trying to "work on" this pitch. We encourage the coach to talk to the parent and explain the risk and potential problems and try to come together to enforce the League policy to the player. The League feels strongly that players under the age of 13 have not yet developed enough arm strength to throw this pitch without putting too much stress on the players arm.

Crystal Little League wants to see players continue to play for many years after they leave the program and be able to have success at the next level and beyond

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who should make the ploy,

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collisions betw1:en players,

Call Defensive players should be trained early to "call the ball" when going for a catch. Don't have two players collide because neither knew the other was trying to make the play. Fielders should be taught which player has priority tor fly balls on the various areas of the field, unless called off by another player (i.e., on the third base side of the diamond, the shortstop has priority for fly balls, while on the first base side, the second baseman has priority, and outfielders generally should give ground to the center fielder).

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Base runners and fielders: Only a player with the ball, or making a play on a batted ball should be in the base paths. Avoid injuries on the base paths by making it clear to offensive players that runners must slide or avoid a tielder with the ball and avoid a fielder making a play on a batted ball. For defensive players, tell them that fielders without the ball must vacate the base paths for 1unners.

7.08: "Any runner is out when · (a)(3) the runner docs not slide or attempt to get around a fielder who has the ball and is waiting to make the tag; ... (b) intentionally interferes with a thrown ball; or hinders a fielder attempting to make a play on a batted ball (NOTE: A runner who is adjudged to have hindered a tielder who is attempting to make a play on a ball is out whether it was intentional or not)."

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a batter or runner when (f) the runner fails to avoid a tickler who is attempting to ticld a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball ... "

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OBSTRUCTION is the act of a tielder who, while not in possession of the ball, impedes the progress of any runner. A fake tag is considered obstruction. (NOTE: Obstruction shall be called on a defensive player who blocks off a base, base line or home plate from a base runner while not in possession of the ball.)

Afielder without the ball should make way/or the advancing base runner; a runner .\'eeing a fielder with the ball IIIIlS/ slide or avoid. Don't allow collisions on the base paths Ji-om over/y-agg1·essive phty.

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Fundamen l und Ball

Make sure to teach your coaches

the fundamentals of good play, for everyone's safety.

One of the comcrstoncs of any safety plan is the training your league provides to its volunteers. Every year, the potential is present for new volunteers with minimal cx.pcJicncc to step into an imp011ant role.

Coaching is a prime example, and this training should be a focus of your league each spring.

If you don't have a standard fundamentals training clinic for your coaches, start one now. Whether you plan one for next ycHr or implement yet this spring, a fundamentals clinic is key to your league providing an environment that is as safe as possible for everyone.

Don't Be lulled by History Some Jeagucs make the mistake of thinking because they have not had injuries, they arc a "safe" league, and don't need training. Any league's injury rate can be low, either through good luck or because coaches already have a good foundation of skills. But without a set fundamentals clinic to ensure coaches, and so their players, arc receiving quality and appropriate skills development. that league's good foltune cun quick!); cvapon~lc. ....

Create an outline for the safety and fundamentals topics to be discussed, and make sure your trainer, whether an ouL.;;idc tminer- like a hi~h school/ college coach or pn;fessional trainer~ or an experienced league coach, goes over all of them. The league sakty representative can discuss issues not addressed by the trainer, as necessary.

Ideas for Safer Practices If you can, break up your training to specific divisions of play. This aliO\vs the more skill-specific training that is

appropriate by division (Tee Ball, Minors, Little League, J lllliors, Seniors, Big League). Then train your coaches to those appropriate skills for the level of play ror the children. An otherwise excellent coach can put players nt

risk by teaching advanced skills to children who cannot yet correctly pctform the skills.

The reverse is also true. If a coach docs not teach the proper skills, such as sliding or proper catching, players arc at risk when they arc in game situations and can't pcrfonn as they need to, both to play the position/skill and protect themselves. As just one example, facial injuries to defensive players can be reduced by proper hand positions. If a player doesn't have their non-glove hand between the glove and their htcc, a "bad hop" can do serious damage.

Use Just One Ball Coaches often get caught up in trying to maximize practice or pn.>game infield time to the extent safety is the first casualty. Make sure you emphasize the need to keep safety as a priority, even to the drills the coaches run.

Teach players to focus on the ball, and keep drills at one baiL If a coach introduces two or more balls during a drill, players arc put in a situation lhcy never 1-~1cc in a game; having to focus on two halls. If the player watches the wrong ball, it is easy to sec after the fact how the player was injured, and unnecessarily so. Make sure coaches understand the danger of multiple halls with any player drill.

Use Coiinlnon Sense Make sure the drills arc age specific and appropriate for the players. Have several coaches watch the players during practice for form, but also safety. If not, when the coach is focused on a specific player, other players are then at risk of unintended actions from unsupervised players (swinging bats, throv·m halls, horse-play).

\Vith some planning, your league can provide a high-quality training program that will increase the playing ability of and reduce the injury risk to your players, while providing a safer environment for your players, volunteers, and spectators.

Qualified safety plans must require coaches to attend training once every three years, and for every team to have a representative- at each annual fundamentals training. This approach will spread the information out to the coaches, and not just team managers, so all activities me being planned and operated with sal~ty in mind. By spending the time to make your fundamentals training worthwhile for all coaches. and you won't have any difficulty in getting your volunteers to attend.

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Catchers must wear helmets during warm-ups and infield/outfield practice.

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• ... All catchers must wear a mask, 'dangling' type throat protector and catcher's helmet during infield/ouffield practice, pitcher warm-up and garm~s."

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Coaches and managers must not warm up pitchers. Let Players Catch.

" ... Managers or coaches must not warm up a pitcher at home plate or in the bull pen or elsewhere at any time. They may, however, stand to observe a pitcher during warm-up in the bull pen."

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Walked field for debris/foreign objects

Inspected helmets, bats, catchers' gear

Made sure a First Aid kit Is available

Checked conditions of fences, backstops, bases and warning track

Made sure a working telephone Is available

Held a warm-up drill

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FIELD AND GAME SAFETY CHECKLIST

All umpires, managers, and coaches are responsible for checking field safety conditions before each game

Repair Repair Needed Needed

Field Condition Yes No Catchers Equipment Yes No Backstop repair Shin Guards Ok Home Plate repair Helmets OK Bases secure Face masks OK Bases repair Throat Protector OK Pitcher's mound Catchers Cup (boys) Batter's box level Chest Protector Grass surface (even) Gopher holes Infield fence repair Outfield fence repair Safety Equipment Foul ball net repair First Aid Kit each team Foul lines marked Medical Release forms Sprinkler condition Ice (packs) for injuries Warning track Blanket for shock Coaches boxes level Safety Manual Coaches box marked Injury report forms Dirt Needed

Dugouts Players Equipment Fencing needs repair Batting helmets Ok Bench needs repair Jewelry removed Roof needs repair Bats inspected Bat racks Shoes checked Helmet racks Uniforms checked Trash cans Athletic cups (boys) Clean up needed Little League patch

Spectator Areas Bleachers need repair Hand rails need repair No smoking Parking area safe Protective screens OK Bleachers clean Garbage cans

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Equipment Safety Team Bag:

• Catcher's equipment must have throat protector. Leg gear must have all clips in working order

• Batter's helmets and all other protective equipment must be checked before each game to make sure they are in good condition. If not, report need for replacement to Crystal Little League Equipment Manager. Contact information for Equipment Manager is in the front of this manual and on the league website.

• Make sure batting helmets fit your players

• Each team is issued a First Aid Kit. As items are used, refill them. Replacement supplies are located in the concession stand and in the garage near the concession stand.

• Each team should carry a minimum of 2 ice pages in their equipment bags. Replacements are located in the garage by the concession stand.

• Each team manager should have at least one accident report form. Forms must be completed and turned into the Safety Officer within 24 hours of the accident.

• If the safety officer cannot be contact, completed accident form should be turned in to the board member on duty.

Safety Procedures - Coaches Must: 1. Have all players' medical release forms with them at every practice and every game.

2. Have a fully stocked first aid kit with them at all practices and games.

3. Have access to a telephone in case of emergencies

4. Know where the closest emergency shelter is in case of severe weather

5. Ensure warm-up procedures have been completed by all players

6. Stress the importance of paying attention, no "horse playing allowed"

7. Instruct the players on proper fundamentals of the game to ensure safe participation

8. Each practice should have a least two (2) coaches present, in case of emergency

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Equipment checklist KEEP YOUR PLAYER SAFE, CHECK LIST!

Required player equipment when on defense:

1. Athletic supporter "cup" - for all male players

2. Pelvic protector- any female player, especially when catching

3. Any player in the catching position must have a protective cup at any level, no exception. Coaches should make sure that all

players follow this rule at every practice and game.

4. Catchers must wear the full catching gear any time they are in the catching position. This includes: catching mitt, chest protector, this is the required long version, leg protectors, catching helmet with a dangler throat protector.

Required player equipment when on offense: 1 . Helmet meeting NOCSAE standards. All batters, base runners, and if there is any player in the

coaches boxes. Helmets are made to have chin straps. (contact the equipment manager if you need additional chin straps during the season.

2. All batters should also be wearing protective equipment. 3. Little League regulation sized balls are required.

4. Little League regulation sized bats. All team bags have a bat in the equipment provided by the

league. The bat is on the approved list for the level of the team. Any additional bats used by players will be checked to insure that they are on the "Approved" bat list located on the Little League web site. If a bat is not on the approved list the manager of the team will inform the player and the parent that this bat is not approved and why, and will ask them not to bring the bat back to

the field. This bat should be removed from the player's bag.

1. First base will have an additional orange runner's base. Used on the B-M4nor/Rookie division field only.

2. Second and third base on all fields have the required break away bases.

3. Dugouts are behind protective fences

4. Protective backstop and sideline fences

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Bat racks and helmet holders As seen in the picture above, even with our youngest players in the dugout it is congested. Keeping everything in it's place and organized is the best way to insure that players and adults in the dugouts stay safe. Bat racks and helmet holders have been installed in all the dugouts. There is also a place to store baseballs, as seen in the picture. Bats are not to be in a players hand until they are going up to bat. Helmets should be stored in the rack while the players are in the field. Coaches should make sure that the players know that they are responsible for team equipment. Do not allow players to have the bat on their shoulder. "Don't Swing it"! The rule is one end of the bat must be iouching the ground at all times.

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Bat bags and equipment bags Some players have bat bags and equipment of their own. Players should hang up their bags and keep their equipment inside their bag when not in use. Team equipment bags should be emptied into the racks, and the bags stored under the benches. Make sure straps are tucked in and out of the way so that no one will trip. Any additional baseballs that do not fit in the ball rack should be kept in the zipped up, equipment bag. The Catcher's equipment bag should be stored under the bench with the straps tucked under so no one will trip. The only beverages allowed in the dugouts are water and sports drinks, no soda or slushies No food or candy are allowed in the dugouts.

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Batting cage rules- MAJORS AND A-MINOR

I. Batting cages are used primarily by the Major Division and the A-Minor divisions. The cages are scheduled to work with the practice schedules of the teams. When teams are scheduled for practice, part of the time will be assigned in the batting cage and the other time will be scheduled on their field. Before games each team is allotted I /2 hour in the batting cages.

2. There are currently 2 cages. Cage# I is the cage closest to the Major field, and this is the cage that is to be used for this division. Cage# 2 is the cage closest to the walking path and hill. This is the cage that is to be used by the A minor division.

3. There is an area outside the cages with 2 Swing Masters. These are also assigned one to each level of play. An adult coach must supervise this area at all times.

4. Inside the batting cages: Players must wear helmets, coaches must use a pitching "L" fence.

5. The coach that is pitching must focus on the batter that is being pitched to, and not on the other wann up activity outside the cage. The assistant coaches will work with the players not batting. Only one batter and one coach are allowed in the cage at a time.

6. There are 2 open areas located outside the cages for teams to do some warm ups. No regular baseballs will be used as part of soft toss against any fencing.

7. Be a good Neighbor, our cages are also located close to houses. "The Blue House" - If a ball is hit into a private yard, coaches should instruct their players NOT TO GO INTO THEY ARD. The neighbor will return any ball hit into his yard to the league. The homeowner has requested of the league to instruct all teams to not come into his yard. The home owner has been a huge supporter of the league; we ask that everyone honor his request.

8. Coaches instruct players not to swing bats until it is their turn in the cage, and they are in the cage ready for their turn in the cage.

9. Coaches are responsible for locking the cages after they are done using them if they are the last teams scheduled for the day.

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PITCHING MACHINES- B-MINOR AND ROOKIE DIVISIONS

1. Crystal Little League uses hand operated pitching machines for both the B-Minor and the Rookie Divisions. There are two machines; each is set for the speed for each division. We ask that the coaches make sure that the correct pitching machine is used for the level of play.

2. Rookie division; players in the division are 5 and 6 years old. This division is very "drill orientated". Drills are done first and followed by a controlled game. After the batter has been pitched 4 pitches. the batter hits off a tee in order to put the ball in play during games. We have found by the end of the season, players no longer need the tee and can hit the ball from the pitching machine.

3. Rookie division only: The scoreboard is not used until the end of season tournament.

4. Rookie and B-Minor divisions: The coach of the player batting is the coach that pitches to the batter. This way the coach will be able to correct his/her own player as they bat.

5. Rookie division: all players will bat one time through the batting order, once the last batter has reached base safely or been put out, they will switch into the field.

6. B-Minor Division: the pitching machine is set at a faster pitch speed for this level than the Rookie division

7. B-Minor division players will play a modified game, and will use the scoreboard. There is a limit on runs allowed each inning. Once the limit is reached, the teams switch from offense to defense or vice versa

8. No on deck batter is allowed on the field. Batters should wait in the dugout behind the fence until it is their turn to bat.

9. Players should have their bat ready, but should not have their bat in their hands

10. There will be one coach located near the back stop. This coach will assist the batter with the placement in the batter's box. This coach should wear a helmet if possible. They are in charge of the "bucket". Balls that are not hit or that are fouled off should be picked up and put in the bucket. Once the pitching bucket is empty the batter bucket will be moved to the pitching mound.

11. There are 2 coaches located in the field to instruct the players on defense. These coaches will be from the defensive team. Location of these coaches should be near the center of the field on either inside of second base on the outfield grass area.

12. Coaches of the defensive team will be the "umpires" on the field. Coaches there are to be no arguments on calls. Please remember this is an instructional league for both divisions.

13. We will allow 9 defensive players: 3 outfielders, 4 infielders, 1 pitcher and 1 catcher. One player is allowed to stand near the pitching machine mound to play the "pitcher" position. Any ball this is hit off the pitching machine or the ball buckets, is a dead ball and the player is awarded 1' base, all other players will advance only 1 base

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... Until You're Up to the Plate!

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Don't let this happen to you, or to a teammate.

Don1t pick up you• bat until you leave the dugout, to approach the plate.

u1. The on-deck position ls not permitted in Tee Ball, Minor league or Little League (Majors) Division. 2. Only the first batter of each half·inning will be allowed outside the dugout between the half·innings in Tee Ball, Minor league or little League (Majors) Division:•

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Use good sportsmanship on the field, even to your language~ ~liltklri XlV- Fil!lld m

a) "The actions of players, managers, coaches, umpires and league officials must be above reproach .. :·

b) ''The use of tobacco and alcoholic beverages in any form is prohibited on the playing field, benches or dugouts."

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losing with Dignity A Checklist for Responsible Coaches and Responsible Sport Parents

We all know the adage: "It's not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game." We remember being told this as a kid, and we know we've probably said it as hundred times to our young athletes. If you're like us, sometimes you even have to remind yourself, in everything from sports our work life. And if you truly are like us, you might also think, "It's easier said than done!" In the heat of the moment and with the emotions of a tough loss or a tough season, even the best of us have a hard time practicing this adage. It's easy to get caught up in the scoreboard and let the disappointment of a loss cause us to suffer an even worse loss - loss of sight of what's truly important. So this month, we turned to the experts at Positive Coaching Alliance to help us develop a quick checklist for coaches, parents and athletes to help process a scoreboard loss with dignity.

Losing with dignity -- whether as a child or an adult- is not an easy thing to do. The experts at Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) have helped the team at Responsible Sports put together this handy checklist of things you and your athletes can do to help "Honor The Game" and practice Responsible Sports in the face of losses and adversity.

Congratulate your opponents Shake hands with the other team. Tell the other team's player's "Good Game." Congratulate the opposing coach on a well-played game. Celebrate an opponent who made a great play. Congratulate the fans of the opposing team sitting in the stands with you. We know: it's sometimes not easy to do. But they deserve both congratulations and respect for the win.

rhank the officials - even if you think they got the calls wrong It's tough to be an official. They are human and sometimes make mistakes. But they officiate because they love the game and want o be a part of it. And if you're honest with yourself, you have to admit that in the hundreds of calls they have to make in any given game, they got most of them right. Thank them for being a part of the game and helping to ensure both players' safety and upholding the rules of fair play in the game.

Refocus on goals If you're practicing a "mastery Approach" instead of a scoreboard or outcome approach, then at the beginning of the season, you helped your young athletes set goals that focused on giving 100% effort, learning as much as possible and bouncing back from mistakes. (This is was PCA calls the ELM Tree of Mastery for Effort, Learning, and Mistakes.) In the face of a loss or a disappointing season, it's important to return to take stock relative to these goals and not just the scoreboard. Even top coaches, like Roy Williams at the University of North Carolina, are facing this situation. With a win-loss record under .500 and the prospects of participating in postseason play slim, Coach Williams continued all the way through to the end of the season, coaching and pushing his athletes to work on free-throw percentage, hustling on defense, and making better shot selections.

Pick up your teammates Even the best athletes need help from teammates, coaches, parents and fans to stay positive. Take Ryan Miller, MVP Olympic Goalie for Team USA Ice Hockey. After allowing the game Ninning overtime goal to sneak by, Miller was quoted as saying: "I'm just very frustrated. We

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got ourselves in a position to win from two goals down. Sudden death kind of stings, especially in this situation."

But Millers teammates - and fans - were quick to jump in and remind the star goalie of all that he had accomplished "[Miller is] pretty down, but there's no chance we're here without the way he played the whole tournament," said Chris Drury, Miller's former teammate with the Sabers. "It's heartbreaking to lose in OT of a gold-medal game, but he should be proud of everything he did the last two week." "He was unbelievable all week, all day today, all tournament, " teammate Zach Parise said. "He was awesome. He was a lot of the reason we were here tonight."

And Miller returned to regular play for the Buffalo Sabers in a tough away game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the fans greeted him with a standing ovation louder than the applause for Penguins star Sidney Crosby who had scored the game-winning goal in the Olympics for Team Canada.

Remember the rules During the Olympics, U.S. speed skater Apollo Anton Ohno was disqualified when an official determined that he interfered with a fellow competitor. Ohno disagreed with the call, believing his hand did not cause the competitor to fall. Sven Kramer was disqualified when he improperly changed lanes during his race. Both men we understandably disappointed and took it out their frustration and anger on referees and coaches, respectively. But in hindsight both admitted that their disqualifications were part of honoring the rules of the sport. It's an important reminder that "Honoring The Game," including the rules and traditions, are an essential part of losing with dignity.

Brush It Off Last but not least, help young athletes to "brush off"" losses and move forward. Take the lessons that are provided from losses and adversity and focus on the future - the next game or the next season.

Teaching our young athlete -and reminding ourselves as youth sport adults - how to manage losses and disappointments with dignity is an important role we play as Responsible Sports Parents and Responsible Coaches.

Have any tips or strategies for helping kids - and adults - lose with dignity? Share them with us and follow sports parents and coaches! Email us at team@responsiblesports.com. We'll post them to our website. As always, thank you for your feedback. We enjoy hearing from you!

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irst 1 lini First aid training

Crystal Little League is fortunate to have a close relationship with the local fire department and medical community. We have several volunteer firefighters, first responders, EMT's, and nurses that are members of our league. The current safety officer has Red Cross Certification for CPR, infant, child, adult, first aid, and AED.

All teams are issued first aid kits at the start of the season. We have added this year to each kit, a onetime use CPR kit. We also have had a sponsor, Park Dental, donate "Save-A-Tooth-Kits" to the league. One is kept in

the large first aid kit in the first aid cabinet, and a second one stored in the concession stand. The "manager on duty" will know where it is located. We are required to have one person !minimum) from each tean1 to volunteer as the "go to" person in the case of an emergency. After teams are formed, the manager requests one person from their team to step forward as the team's first aid person.

It can be a coach or even the team parent. It is acceptable if it is a parent from the team, as long as they fill out a volunteer application.

"Team first aid" training date is scheduled before the start of regular season play. Details will be given to all the managers at the managers meetings each year.

Location will be at the Crystal Community Center. The following pages contain safety infonnation for possible situations that could come us during the season.

Managers compile and supply the name (s) and contact information of their team's representative to the safety officer right after their first team meeting.

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Before Giving Care

Recognizing and responding to an emergency: Emergencies are often signaled by something unusual that catches your attention, such as

" Unusual sights " Unusual appearances or behaviors " Unusual odors .. Unusual noises

It may be hard to recognize an emergency or sudden illness in some cases. The signals are not always easy to see or identify. If you think something is wrong, check the person. Ask questions. Questions might help you find out what is wrong. A person may deny anything is seriously wrong

Good Samaritan laws and obtaining consent (Minnesota 604A.01) All 50 states have enacted Good Samaritan laws that give legal protection to people who willingly give emergency care to an ill or injured person without accepting anything in return. These laws differ from state to state; usually protect citizens who act the same way that a "reasonable and prudent person" would if that person where in the same situation.

Developed to encourage people to help, these laws require the "Good Samaritan" to: • Act in good faith " Not be deliberately negligent or reckless • Act within the scope of his or her training • Not abandon the person after starting to give care.

Obtaining Consent Before giving first aid to a conscious adult, you must obtain his or her permission to give the care. This permission is referred to as consent A conscious person has the right to either refuse or accept care. To obtain consent:

1. State your name 2. Tell the person you are trained in first aid or the level of training you have 3. Ask the person if you can help 4. Explain what you plan to do

Important points to remember include " DO NOT give care to a conscious person who refuses it • If a person does not give consent, you should still call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number • If the conscience person is an infant or child, get permission to give care from the parent or guardian, if

present " If the person is unconscious or unable to respond due to the illness or injury, consent is implied. Implied

consent means you can assume that if the person could respond, he or she could agree to be cared for • Consent is also implied for an infant or child if a parent or guardian is not present or immediately available

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Emergency Procedure

The most important help you can provide to a victim who is injured or is in need of help is to call for professional medical help. Make the call quickly preferably from a (cell) phone near the injured person. If this is not possible, send one person to the concession stand. Be sure that you or another caller follows these steps.

1. Dial 9-1-1

2. Give the dispatcher the necessary information. Answer any questions that he or she might ask The exact location or address of the emergency. Include the name of the city or town, nearby intersections, landmarks, etc. as well as the field name and the location of the facility.

• Crystal Little League field address : 4800 Douglas Drive North • Cross streets are: Douglas Drive and 48th Ave North " Crystal Little League is 4 blocks south from Broadway Avenue fire station, and 6 blocks north of

the Crystal Police Station on Douglas Drive and 42nd Ave North • Telephone number from which the call is being made • Caller's name " What happened- i.e., a baseball related accident, bicycle accident, fire fall, etc. • How many people are involved. • The condition of the injured person - i.e. unconscious, chest pains, or sever bleeding • What help is being given- i.e. first aid, CPR, etc.

3. Do not hang up until the dispatcher hangs up. The dispatcher may be able to tell you how best to care for the victim until professional help arrives.

4. Continue to care for the victim until professional help arrives.

5. Appoint someone to go to the street and look for the ambulance or the fire truck and flag them down if necessary. This saves valuable time. Remember every minute counts.

Crystal Little League is fortunate to have several "First Responders" as board members, coaches, or volunteers. The concession stand has a list of the First Responders and the name of the team that the First Responder is associated with. The concession stand director or board member on duty will locate a First Responder from the list and send them to you if they are at the facility at the time of the injury or emergency.

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Medical Release Form and

League Requirements

Crystal Little League requires each parent or guardian to fill out a medical release form at the time of registration. Additional copies of the Medical Release form can be found in the forms section on the league website. Completed forms are carried by the manager of each team.

Most hospitals will not treat a player who does not have a life-threatening injury without the completed form.

If a parent or guardian is not available at a game or a practice and a player has an injury that requires the player to be transported to the hospital, the manager will leave the assistant manager in charge of the balance of the team and go with the injured player.

Managers: Having the medical forms at practices and games will insure that all the critical information is available to medical professionals whether called to the site or when transported to the hospital

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little League. Baseball and Softball MEDICAl RElEASE

NOTE: To be carried by arvy R<e:golar Season or Tournament Team Ma.nager togetlhe.r o.vrth team roster or !ntemationalli Tournament affidavit.

Player: Oste of Birth:-----

Parent {s)/Guardian Name:c ____ _ Relationship: ________ _

Parent {s)/Guardiian Name: Relationship:

Player's Address:. ____ . Crty: ______ State/Country: ____ Zip: __ _

Hoffile Ph-one: ________ _ Work Pho-ne: _____ _ Mobiilie Phone:

PARENT OR GUARDIAN AUTHORIZATION:

ln caose of emergenc!f, if family physician cann-ot be reache-d, I hereb'~i author1ze m-; c!'>.ild to be treated bv- Certified Emergency PersonneL (Le-. EMT, F1rst Fl.esponder" E.R Phvsklan)

Phone: __________ _

Address: City: _______ State/Count:'l"y: ________ _

Hospital PKeference:

Parent Insurance Co: _________ _ Policy Nc.: ________ ,Grcup tD#: __________ _

teague tnsurance Co: ------·---- Poli-1:f' No.: ______ _ league/Group 10#: ___ _

If parent(s}/guardi:an cannot be reache-d in case of e-mergency¥ contact:

Phone Reiationzhip to Prayer

Phone: Relationship to Pl.a~r

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Medk:al Diag;nosis Medkstfnn Do-sage Frequency of Dosage

Date of la:st Tetanus Toxoid Boo-ster:

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General Safety

Coaches must carry all players' medical release forms and first aid kits at every practice and games. Forms are distributed to coaches by the registration coordinator after the teams are formed.

First Aid Kit

All teams are issued a first aid kit when the coaches get the team equipment bag. Coaches should make sure that the equipment they receive is in good safe condition, and report any unsafe equipment to the equipment manager to be repaired or replaced.

First Aid Kits are a 1 time use, and include CPR protective masks with gloves. During the season. as supplies in the team kits are used, the manager is responsible to replace the supplies. First aid supplies as well as ice packs are in the concession garage, in the concession stand, and in each of the booths located behind each field. If you are unable to find supplies contact the safety officer.

Head Gear

Probably the most obvious way to prevent head injuries in baseball is to wear proper head gear. Make certain that the helmet fits properly and securely before taking the field. Not only should players wear helmets when they are batting and running the bases, but when taking batting practice as well.

Crystal Little League supplies each team with helmets. If any helmet needs to be replaced due to it being unsafe contact the equipment manager for replacements

Mouth Guard

Most people associate a mouth guard with the high contact sports of football or hockey. However, a mouth guard helps cushion the blow of sudden jarring head contact that can cause a concussion. It also protects the teeth from damage during a collision. A player may be uncomfortable when they first wear a mouth guard, but after a while, they will not even notice it. Park Dental as provided Crystal Little League with "Save-a-Tooth" kits should a mouth injury occur. The kits are located in the concession stand. Crystal Little League does not require players to use mouth guard, but suggest they they should be used.

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Concussion and Concussion Training

The State of Minnesota requires ALL Coaches be certified in Concussion Training. In addition to coaches, Crystal Little League requires all managers, assistant coaches and board members to be certified in Concussion Training. It is strongly recommended for team parents to obtain certification as well. The link for the certification program is on the league website

A concussion is a minor traumatic brain injury that may occur when the head hits an object, or a moving object strikes the head. It can affect how the brain works for a while. A concussion can lead to a bad headache, changes in alertness, or loss of consciousness.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors A concussion can result from a fall, sports activities, or car accidents. A big movement of the brain (called jarring) in any direction can cause a person to lose alertness (become unconscious). How long the person stays unconscious may be a sign of the severity of the concussion.

Concussions do not always result in loss of consciousness. Most people who have a concussion never pass out. But they may describe seeing all white, black, or stars. A person can also have a concussion and not realize it.

Symptoms of a concussion range from mild to severe. They can include: • Acting confused, feeling spacey, or not thinking straight • Being drowsy, hard to wake up, or similar changes • Headache • Loss of consciousness • Memory loss (amnesia) of events before the injury or right after • Nausea and vomiting • Seeing flashing lights • Feeling like you have "lost time"

The following are emergency symptoms of a concussion. Seek medical care right away if there are:

• Changes in alertness and consciousness • Confusion that does not go away • Convulsions (seizures) • Muscle weakness on one or both sides • Persistent confusion " Pupils of the eyes that are not equal in size • Remaining unconsciousness (coma) • Repeated vomiting " Unequal pupils • Unusual eye movements • Walking or balance problems • Unconsciousness (coma) that continues

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Head injuries that cause a concussion often occur with injury to the neck and spine. Take special ·Jare when moving people who have had a head injury

While recovering from a concussion the person may: Be withdrawn, easily upset, or confused, have a hard time with tasked that require remembering or concentrating, have mild headaches, be less tolerant of noise, be sensitive to light, or be very tired.

Treatment • A more serious head injury that involves bleeding or brain damage must be treated in a

hospital • For a mild head injury no treatment may be needed. But be aware that the symptoms of a

head injury can show up later • Parents or caregivers of children need to keep an eye on a child for symptoms after a head

injury • Both adults and children should follow the health care provider's instruction about when the

person can return to sports.

After even a mild concussion: • Do not do activates that could cause further head injury • Avoid tasks that require concentration or complicated thinking. These include reading,

homework, and preparing reports • Avoid bright lights and loud sounds. These can over stimulate the brain.

~xpectations (prognosis) Recovering from a concussion takes time. It may take days, weeks, or even months. The person may have trouble concentrating and may be unable to remember things. The person may be irritable, have headaches, dizziness, blurry vision, and nausea that comes and goes. In a small group of patients, symptoms of the concussion may not go away. The risk of long-term changes in the brain is high if the person has more than one brain injury. Seizures may occur after more severe head injuries. Call the health care provider if a head injury causes changes in alertness or produces any other worrisome symptoms. If symptoms do not go away or are not improving after 2 or 3 weeks, talk the doctor.

Call the doctor right away if the following symptoms occur Changes in behavior or unusual behavior, changes in speech (slurred, difficult to understand, does not make sense). Confusion, difficulty waking up or becoming more sleepy, double vision or blurred vision, fever, fluid or blood leaking from nose or ears, headache that is getting worse, lasts a long time or does not get better with over-the-counter pain relievers, problems walking or talking, seizure (jerking of the arms or legs without control), vomiting more than three times.

Prevention Not all head injuries can be prevented. But the following simple steps can help keep you and your child safe. Always use safety equipment during activities that could cause a head injury. These include seat belts, bicycle helmets, and batting helmets

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Heat Exhaustion Coaches inform parents and players no matter what the weather; each player should bring a water bottle to every practice and game. This will get the players in the good habit of bringing water to the fields. The Crystal Little League concession stand in open only on game days. Only water and sports drinks are allowed in the dugouts.

The concession stand is not allowed to fill water bottles by the order of the Hennepin County Health Department. Crystal Little League does not supply water jugs in the dugouts during the regular season.

Heat exhaustion is one the heat-related syndromes, which range in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion to potentially life-threatening heat stroke. Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes after excessive exercise, heavy perspiration and inadequate fluid intake. Signs and symptoms resemble those of shock and may include:

Symptoms of dehydration • Fatigue • Dizziness • Confusion • Light-headedness • Thirst • Dry mouth and mucous membrane • Dry skin • Increased heart rate, increased breathing • Less -frequent urination

Additional symptoms for children • High fever • Irritability • Restlessness • Tearless crying • No wet diapers for more than three hours • Dry mouth and tongue • Sunken eyes, cheeks, or abdomen

Heat-Related Emergencies

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Heat-related emergencies are progressive conditions caused by overexposure to heat. If not recognized early, they may progress to heat stroke, a life-threatening condition

There are three types of heat-related emergencies

Heat Cramps are painful muscle spasms that usually occur in the legs and abdomen. Heat cramps are the least severe of the heat-related emergencies. Heat exhaustion (early stage) is an early indicator that the body's cooling system is becoming overwhelmed.

Signals of heat exhaustion include: • Cool, moist, pale, ashen or flushed skin • Headache, nausea, dizziness

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• Weakness, exhaustion • Heavy sweating

Heat stroke (late stage) is when the body's systems are overwhelmed by heat and stop functioning. Heat stroke is a life­threatening condition.

Signals of heat stoke include • Red, hot, dry (or moist) skin • Changes in the level of consciousness • Vomiting

Care for heat related emergencies-Take the following steps to care for someone suffering from a heat-related emergency • Move the person to a cool place • Loosen tight clothing • Remove perspiration-soaked clothing • Apply cool, wet towels to the skin • Fan the person • If the person is conscious, give small amount of cool water to drink. If the person refuses water, vomits or starts to

lose consciousness • Call 911 or the local emergency number • Place the person on his or her side • Continue to cool the person by using ice or cold packs on their wrists, ankles, groin, neck and armpits • Continue to check for signs of life (movements or breathing)

Drinking Guidelines for Hot Day Activities

Before: Drink 8 oz immediately before exercise During: Drink at least 4 oz every zo minutes After: Drink "6 oz for every pound of weight lost Dehydration signs: Fatigue, flushed skin, light-headed What to do: Stop exercisinq, qet out of the sun, drink

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Common baseball injuries for kids The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that close to 5 million children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old play in baseball or softball leagues. Injuries and sports go hand in hand, and common baseball injuries for kids often stem from inadequate protection, lack of pre-game stretching and repetitive motion. Pediatric baseball injuries can be prevented in part by implementing stretching exercises and adhering to safety regulations, especially concerning young pitchers.

Parents and coaches need to keep each other informed about any changes they may notice with their player. Communication is the key to making sure that players will be able to have fun and be safe for their players whole baseball career. It is our goal to have all of our players continue on playing long after they leave Crystal Little League.

Eye Injuries Blows to the Eye Make sure that you have clean hands

Apply a cold compress without putting pressure on the eye. Crushed ice in a plastic bag can be taped to the forehead to rest gently on the injured eye. Make sure that the ice is not applied directly on the skin. There should be a cloth barrier or gauze placed between the ice bag and the skin.

In cases of pain, reduced vision, or discoloration (black eye), seek emergency medical care. Any of these symptoms could mean internal eye damage.

Dirt in the Eye It does get windy in Minnesota, even in Crystal. If a player should get dirt in their eye while playing do not allow them to rub their eye. This could cause more damage. Instead try to assist the player to remove the dirt Make sure your hands are clean!

Your first aid kit should have gauze that can be used to assist in the removal of the item in the eye. There should be a small bottle of eye wash drops that can be used to assist in the removal of dirt as well.

Sprains and strains Your ligaments are tough, elastic-like bands that connect bone to bone and hold your joints in place. A sprain is an injury to a ligament caused by tearing or stretching of the fibers of the ligament The ligament can have a partial tear, or it can be completely torn apart

Of all sprains, ankle and knee sprains occur most often. Sprained ligaments swell rapidly and are painful. To reduce swelling apply ice.

Generally, the greater the pain and swelling, the more severe the injury is. For most minor sprains, you probably can treat the injury yourself.

If the injury is to the back, neck or head do not attempt to move the injured person. The only reason to move the player is if they are danger. The injured person must be immobilized completely and moved as a unit

Follow the instructions for R.I.C.E.

1. Rest the injured limb. Your doctor may recommend not putting any weight on the injured area for 48 hours. But don't avoid all activity. Even with an ankle sprain, you can usually still exercise other muscles to minimize de-conditioning. For example, you can use an exercise bicycle with arm exercise handles, working both your arms and the uninjured leg while resting the injured ankle on another part of the bike. That way you still get three-limb exercise to keep up your cardiovascular conditioning.

2. Ice the area. Use a cold pack, a slush bath or a compression sleeve filled with cold water to help limit swelling after an injury. Try to ice the area as soon as possible after the injury and continue to ice it for 15 to 20 minutes, four to eight times a day, for the first 48 hours or until swelling improves. If you use ice, be careful not to use it too long, as this could cause tissue damage.

3. Compress the area with an elastic wrap or bandage. Compressive wraps or sleeves made from elastic or neoprene are best.

4. Elevate the injured limb above your heart whenever possible to help prevent or limit swelling.

After two days, gently begin using the injured area. You should feel a gradual, progressive improvement. Over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), may be helpful to manage pain during the healing process.

See your doctor if your sprain isn't improving after two or three days.

Get emergency medical assistance if:

1. You're unable to bear weight on the injured leg, the joint feels unstable or numb, or you can't use the joint. This may mean the ligament was completely torn. On the way to the doctor, apply a cold pack.

2. You develop redness or red streaks that spread out from the injured area. This means you may have an infection.

3. You have re-injured an area that has been injured a number of times in the past.

4. You have a severe sprain. Inadequate or delayed treatment may contribute to long­term joint instability or chronic pain.

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Injuries to Muscles, Bones and Joints

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Overuse injuries The goal for parents is to prevent overuse injuries before they occur. The AAP has released a sel of guidelines to prevent overuse injuries in youth athletes. The guideline include: Limiting each sport activity to flve days a week (including competitive play, sports specific training) and scrimmages). Resting one day a week from all physical

activity. Crystal Little league will not schedule any activity on any Sunday for this purpose. We encourage our coaches to leave this day open for players to take a break fi·om baseball. Taking two or three months off of a spmt per year is also recommended. h1crease the weekly training time, number of repetitions, and total distance by no more than ten percent each week. Due to the short time we can play during the season, this is a very difficult thing to do. Parents and coaches must keep a close watch on players for signs that they are over training. Communication between parents and coaches is critical. Coaches should start each season laying the gronnd work for this.

Type of injuries: The four basic types of injuries to muscles, bones and joints are fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains. They occur in a variety of ways.

"Jammed finger", is simply a finger which has a sprain, strain, or dislocation of one of its joints. Jamming may result from an impact with an opponent of teammate, sudden contact with a ball, a fall, or any sudden stretching of a finger. In a typical jam, a finger joint is forced together, with twisting of the joint involved as well.

What to look for: If your normally straight finger is suddenly crooked, that's clearly on obvious sign of jamming. If your finger joints are not dislocated but your finger is severely painful, swollen,

discolored, and/or relatively immobile, you probably have a jam. and you should stop your sporting activity and seek medical help.

Not surprisingly, many athletes react to jammed appendage by saying, "it's just a finger; it will get better on its own in a day or so" The reality, however, is that untreated jam often get worse over time, with pain and swelling increasing over a period of several days, especially if the finger receives further contacts dming training or competition.

Icing should occur in 12-minute intervals, with 20-minute breaks between ice applications for at least the first 24 hours after injury. Do not place packs directly on the skin make sure that there is a barrier between the ice pack and the skin. The injured finger should be elevated, and compression (via an elastic wrap) can be applied; the compression bandage can remain in place continuously. There is a splint in

each first aid kit and tape to splint the injury. However, you should be ceriain that the compression is not too great by noting the coloration of your finger nails; if even a faint blue color appears, the compression is to tight. Re-wrap more loosely.

Fractures: A fi·acture is a complete break, a chip or a crack in a bone. A fall a blow or sometimes even a twisting movement can cause a fracture. Fractures are open or closed. An open fracture involves an open wound. It occurs when the end of the bone tears through the skin. In a closed fracture the skin is not broken. Because you cannot see a fracture, if you suspect one you should have your player looked at by a professional if you suspect one.

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Dislocations:

Dislocations usually are \lore obvious than a fracture. A dislocation is the movement of a bone "''"""' · lnfcrlo!ly ;

at the joint away from its

Sprains:

normal position. This usually is caused by a violent force tearing the ligaments that hold the bones in place. When a bone is moved out of place, the joint no longer functions. The displaced end of the bone often forms a bump, a ridge or a hollow that does not normally exist.

A sprain is the tearing of ligaments at the joint. Mild sprains may swell but usually heal quickly. The person might not feel much pain and is active again soon. If a person ignores the signals of swelling and pain and becomes active too soon, the joint will not heal properly and will remain weak. There is a good chance that it will become reinsured, only this time more severely. A severe sprain can also involve a fracture. The joints most easily injured are at ankle, knee, wrist and fingers.

Splinting an injury: Splinting is a method of immobilizing an injured part to minimize movement and prevent further injury and should be used only if you have to move or transport the person to seek medical attention and if it does not cause more pain. Splint an injury in the position you find it. For fractures, splint the joints above and below the site of the injuries, splint the bones above and below the site of the injury. For sprains or joint injuries, splint the bones above and below the site of the injury. If you are not sure if the injury is a fracture or a sprain , splint both the bones and the joints above and below the point of injury. Splinting materials should be soft or padded for comfort. Check for circulation (feeling, warmth and color) before and after splinting to make sure that the splint is not to tight.

There are many methods of

splinting, including:

Anatomic splints. The person's body is the splint. for example, you can splint an arm to the chest or an injured leg to the uninjured leg.

Soft splints. Soft materials, such as a folded blanket, towel, pillow or folded triangular bandage, can be use for the splint. A sling is a specific kind of soft splint that uses a triangular bandage tied to support the injured arm. waist or hand.

Rigid splints. padded boards, folded magazines or newspapers, or padded metal strips that do not have any sharp edges can serve as splints.

The ground. An injured lag stretched out on the ground is supported by the ground.

Call 911 if: there is obvious deformity, there is moderate or severe swelling and discoloration. Bones sound or feel like they are rubbing together. A snap or pop was heard or felt at the time of the injury. If there is an open wound at, or bone piercing through, the injury site.

After you have splinted the injury, apply ice to the injured area. Keep the person from getting chilled or overheated and be reassuring.

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Insect Bite and Stings

Coaches are given medical information forms for each of their players by the registrar. The forms are completed by the parents at the time of registration. We also suggest that the coaches ask if there are any players that use inhalers or use Epi-Pens.

Signs and symptoms of severe reaction include: nausea, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, deterioration of blood pressure and circulation (shock).

If the player knows they are allergic, check for medication they may have. Call g11, have the person lie down, do not give them anything to drink.

What to look for and what to do Signals of an insect sting include: presence of a stinger, pain, swelling, and signals of an allergic reaction.

If someone is stung by an insect: remove any visible stinger. Scrape it away from the skin with a clean fingernail or a plastic card, such as a credit card. We do not recommend using a tweezers, because It could force venom into the person that was sung. Use the tweezers only if you grab the stinger and not the venom sac. Wash the site with soap and water. Cover the site and keep it clean. Apply a cold pack to the area to reduce pain an swelling. Call 911 if the person has any trouble breathing or any other signals of anaphylaxis.

Swelling and other reactions The severity of an insect sting reaction varies from person to person. There are three types of reactions-normal, localized, and allergic:

• A normal reaction will result in pain, swelling, and redness around the ting site. • A local reaction will result in swelling that extends beyond the sting site. For

example, a person stung on the ankle may have swelling of the entire leg. While it often looks alarming, it is generally no more serious than a normal reaction.

• Symptoms of a severe insect sting allergy (called anaphylactic reaction) may include one or more of the following;

o Difficulty breathing o Hives that appear as a red, itchy rash and spread to areas beyond the

sting o Swelling of the face, throat, or mouth tissue o Wheezing or difficulty swallowing o Restlessness and anxiety o Rapid pulse o Dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure 0

Although severe allergic reactions are not common, they can led to shock, cardiac arrest, and unconsciousness in 10 minutes or less. This type of reaction can occur within minutes after a sting and can be fatal. Get emergency treatment as soon as possible.

A mild allergic reaction to an insect sting may cause one or more of the following symptoms at the site of the sting; pain, redness, pimple-like spots, mild to moderate swelling, warmth at the sting sight, itching.

People who have experienced an allergic reaction to tan insect sting have a 60% chance of similar or worse reaction if they are stung again.

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Save-A-Tooth Sponsor, Park Dental, is committed to the oral health of the communities we serve. Park Dental now offers Save-A-Tooth kits to high school sports teams and youth sports association in the Twin Cities area. In 2013, Crystal Little League was offered a chance to take part in the program. There is a kit located in the concession stand and a backup kit in the large care kit located in the first aid master kit pack. This is located in the first aid cabinet in the concession stand storage garage in the first aid cabinet.

If you are not familiar, Save-A-Tooth is the only tooth saving system scientifically proven to work, and has been FDA approved and received the ADA seal of acceptance. It uses a Hanks Balanced Salt Solution, a non-abrasive net, and a shatterproof case to safely hold and preserve knocked out teeth until a dentist can be seen, for up to 24 hours.

These kits are increasingly seen in trainer bags of pro and college teams. but have yet to make their way to high schools and youth sports. Park Dental is committed to changing that and are providing up to 500 Save-A-Tooth kits free to local high schools and sports associations, along with training for how to use them.

Each kit comes with instructions and frequently asked questions, as well as a 24/7 phone number that you can contact for emergency dental care.

Save-A-Tooth kits are intended for teams and sports associations. Individuals seeking a kit for your family first aid box, or if you would like more information, we recommend that you visit www.saveatoooth.com

It's another example of how Park Dental is .... with you every smile of the way

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Injuries to Teeth

A dislodged baby tooth cannot be replaced and does not need to be put back in. On the other hand, a permanent tooth, which is more sharply defined than a baby tooth, can often be saved if prompt action is taken and the tooth is handled carefully. A permanent tooth has the best chance of survival if replaced within 30 minutes.

When a Baby or Toddler Insures Gums or Teeth • If there is bleeding, put cold water on a piece of gauze and apply pressure to the site. • To reduce swelling, offer the child an ice pop to suck • Call a dentist. He or she will probably want to see the child to assess the need for realignment

or removal of a very loose tooth. If the child is very young, the dentist may recommend a spacer to keep the rest of the teeth in place until the permanent tooth appears. Over the following week, parents should watch for signs of abscess such as fever and swollen, tender gums next to the injury site.

If a Permanent Tooth is Chipped or Broken • Collect all the pieces of the tooth • Rinse the damaged area of the mouth with warm water • Give the child a cold compress to hold on the injured tooth are • See a dentist right away

fa Permanent Tooth is Knocked Out • Hold the tooth by the crown (the top), not the root. • Rinse the tooth immediately with a saline solution or milk. Tap water should be used only as a

last resort as it contains chlorine, which may damage the root. Do not scrub the tooth. • The best place to preserve the tooth on the way to the dentist is in the socket. If your child is

old enough and mature enough not to swallow it, replace it gently then have the child bite down on a gauze pad to keep it in place. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, put it in milk. Milk is a good preservative because its chemical makeup is compatible with teeth. If milk isn't available mild saltwater solution (1/4 teaspoon salt to 1 quart water).

• Give the child a gauze pad or handkerchief to bite down on, which will help lessen bleeding and ease the pain.

• Have the parent take the child to the dentist or a local children's hospital - most have dental services for children.

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Children and falling

Falls are common in young children who are walking, running and climbing. The playground at the complex is City of Crystal property. Crystal Little League is not responsible for injuries in this area. We will render aid for anyone that is hurt, however, PARENTS must watch their children and not leave them unattended

What to do: Do not move the child and call for emergency help (911) if the child:

may have seriously injured and head, neck, back hipbones, or thighs. If

the child is unconscious or was briefly unconscious or is having difficulty breathing. If the child isn't breathing (start CPR). If the child has a seizure or has clear fluid or blood coming from the nose ears or mouth.

Call a doctor or seek medical attention if the child:

After a fall if a child won't stop crying, or becomes very sleepy and is difficult to wake up, if the child vomits, or complains of neck or back pain, complains of increasing pain or is not walking normally, doesn't seem to be focusing his or her eyes normally. These are all signs that the child should been seen by a doctor or another medical professional. The child could have a concussion or other trauma.

If vou think the child is safe to move:

Hold the child and comfmi him or her until crying stops, place a cold compress or ice pack on any bumps or bruises. Let the child rest, as needed for the next few hours, but watch the child closely for the next 24 hour for any unusual symptoms or behavior.

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Nosebleed: First Aid

Nosebleeds are common. Most often they are a nuisance and not a true medical problem. But they can be both. Why do they start, and how can they be stopped? Among children and young adults, nosebleeds usually originate from the septum, just inside the nose. The septum separates your nasal chambers. In middle aged and older adults, nosebleeds can begin from the septum, but they may also begin deeper in the nose's interior. This latter form of nosebleed is much less common. It may be caused by hardened arteries or high blood pressure. Thee nosebleeds begin spontaneously and are often difficult to stop. They may require a specialists help.

To take care of a nosebleed: • Sit upright. By remaining upright, you reduce blood pressure in the veins of our nose. This

discourages further bleeding. • Pinch your nose. Use your thumb and index finger and breathe through our mouth. Continue

the pinch for five to ten minutes. This maneuver sends pressure to the bleeding point on the nasal septum and often stops the flow of blood.

• To prevent re-bleeding after bleeding has stopped, don't pick or blow our nose and don't bend down until several hours after the bleeding episode. Keep your head higher than the level of our heart.

• If re-bleeding occurs, sniff in forcefully to clear your nose of blood clots, spray both sides of your nose with a decongestant nasal spray containing oxymetazoline (Afrin, Dristan, eg). Pinch your nose again in the technique described above and call your doctor.

Seek medical care immediately if: • The bleeding lasts for more than 20 minutes • The nosebleed follows an accident, a fall or an injury to your head, including a blunt force to

the face that may have broken your nose

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Accident Reporting Procedure

Accident Reporting Procedures: What to report

• An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpires, or volunteers to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must be reported to the safety officer. This includes even passive treatment such as evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury or periods of rest.

When to report • All such incidents described above must be report to the safety officer within 24 hours of the incident. The Safety

Officer is Eric Wilhelm and can be ready as follows: Phone 612-599-2008 Email eric.c.wilhelm@gmail.com

How to make a report- reporting incidents can come in a variety of ways. Most typically they are via telephone conversations. At a minimum, the following information must be provided:

• Name and number of the individual involved • The date, time and location of the incident • A detailed description of the incident • The preliminarily estimation of the extent of any injuries • Name and phone number of person reporting the incident

Safety Officer Responsibility • Within 24 hours of receiving the accident investigation form, the safety officer will contact the injured party or the

party's parents and • Verify the information received and obtain any other information deemed necessary • Check on the status of the injured party, in the event that the injured party required other medical treatment (i.e.

emergency room visit, doctor's visit, etc) safety officer will advise the parent or guardian of the Crystal Little League insurance coverage and provisions for submitting any claims.

• The safety officer will also make additional inquiries • Check if any other assistance is necessary in areas such as submission of insurance forms, etc. until such time as

the incident is considered closed (i.e. no further claims are expected and/or the individual is participating in the league again.

Insurance Policies • Little League accident insurance covers only those activities approved or sanctioned by Little League Baseball, Inc. • Crystal Little League members should not participate with other teams, other programs, or in tournaments except

those authorized by LLB, Inc. • Crystal Little League insurance policy is designed to supplement a parent's existing family policy

How the insurance works 1. First have the child's parents file a claim under their insurance policy 2. Should the family's insurance plan not fully cover the injury treatment, the Little League CGO policy will help pay the

difference, after the required deductible per claim, up to the maximum state benefits.

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3. If the child is not covered by any family insurance, the Little League policy becomes primary and will provide benefits for all covered injury treatment cost, after the deductible per claim, up to the maximum benefits of the policy.

4. Treatment of dental injuries can extend beyond the normal fifty -two week period if dental work must be delayed due to physiological changed of the growing child. Benefits will be paid at the time treatment is given, even though it may be some yeas later. Maximum dollars benefit is $500.00 for eligible dental treatment after normal fifty-two week period, subject to the deductible per claim.

Explanation of Coverage • The CGI insurance policy (policy #00081810358) is designed to afford protection to all participants at the most

economical cost to Crystal Little League. It can be used to supplement other insurance carried under a family policy or insurance provided by a parent's employer. If there is no other coverage, CGI Little League insurance -which is purchased by Crystal Little League, not the parent- takes over and provides benefits after a deductible per claim, for all covered injury treatment cost up to the maximum stated benefits.

• This plan makes it possible to offer exceptional, low cost protection with assurance to parents that adequate coverage is in force at all times during the season.

Filing a Claim • When filing a claim, (see claims form in appendix) all medical costs should be fully itemized. If no other insurance

is in effect, a letter from the parent's! guardian or claimant's employer explaining the lack of Group or Employer insurance must accompany the claim form

• On Dental claims, it will be necessary to fill out a Major Medical Form, as well as a Dental form; then submit them to the insurance company of the claimant, or the parent/guardian if claimant is a minor. "Accident damage to whole, sound normal teeth as a direct result of the accident" must be state on the form and bills. Forward a copy of the insurance company's response to Little League Headquarters. Include the claimant's name, League ID, and the year of the injury on the form.

• Claims must be filed with the Crystal Little League Safety Officer. He or she will forward them to Little League Baseball, Incorporated, 539 US Route 15 Highway, PO Box 3485, Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 326-1921, Fax (570) 326-2951

Contact the Crystal Little League Safety Officer for more information

Protective equipment cannot prevent all injuries a player might receive while participating in Crystal American Little League

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LITTLE LEAGUE® BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS

Send Completed Form To: Ltltie Leaguer International 539 us Roulo 1 & H"Y· PO Box 24 85 Williamsport PA 11701-0485 Accident Claim Contact Numbers: Phone: 570·327-1674 Fax: 570-326-9280

1. This form must oo <>.."'llplated by parents (d claimant" ur.der 19 years of age} aro a league offic1a1and forwarded to little League HeadquartetS '11i1!'Mf1 20 days after the srov..}ent A photocopy of this form should be ma.cte and Kept b;,• the c!strnam/parent. ln11ial medicaU d""tal treat!'l'.ent must be reroered w1thin 30 days of the L1ttie league aooident

2. llerniz.e-:1 bills indiJdf'!g descrip.ti-Orf of service, date of serv1ce. procedure and ch&goosis codes fer medica! serviceslsupplies and tor other <:o-:Ufl'l.e(11Btf0n related to c!amt for benefits are to be provided Viithm 90 days after the tu:ctdent tlate. In no event shaH such proof be fum!~ later than 12 mooths from the date the methcal expense was incurred.

3. \'Vhen other msurance Is pres·enl parents or cf&lroant must forward copies of the Exptanation of Benefits or Notice.,tetter of Denial fer e:.a-eh charge djrec1Jy lo L!ltier League Headquarters. even if the charge-s do not exceed lhe .OOOuct!b!e of the primary msurance. program.

4. Po\cy prov,de~ benefits for ejigrb!e mm.lH:al expenses m:oorred -witliir162 "W'eeks of the accii:fenl., sub;ect to Excess Co·.·erage and Exdusion pem·i~oo s of the pian.

S. Llmhed deterred mootcalldental benefits may be available for neeessar,• treatment !r;Wrred after 52 Vle:eksc Refer to ;nsurance brochure pey.•ided to the league pres>dent, or oontactlittle League Headquarters Within the year of InJury.

c. Aooident Cla,m Form must be fully completed· mcluding Social Seoority Number (SSN) ·for processing,

League Name League I.D,

PARTl .L o~r;·;;;·s~lh'(l.rM::oo:;vv; · · Age ~; >

I I 0 Female 0 Male Name of Parent/G~.um:t-ian, d Claimant >S a M~oor Home Phone (Inc, Area Code) Bus. Phone (Inc. Area Code)

( ) ( )

Address of Claimant Address of ParentJGuartlll!n, d different

The utve League Master Acddent PoliC'~ !XO\•ides benefits in excen of beneflls from other Insurance programs subject to a $50 <ieducN:ole p& injury. ·other insurance Pf09"<UnsM indude tamily"s p-ersons.! insurance. student insurance through a school or insuranoo tri'009f'\ an

: employet foe employees and faiT•IY mell'l:>e!s. Please CHECK 1M appropriate boxes ooow. If YES, fOllow ,r,struc~oo 3 abo\le.

Does 1M insure<! PersoniParenUGuardian have any tosurnnoo tr'~<>Jgi'\: Employer Pian DYes ONo School Plan LJYes ONo lnd•vidual Plan DYes ONo Denial Plan LJYes DNo

Date of Accident T1me ol Aooident

DAM DPM

Describe exactty I'KIW acca:!ent happened. mduding playing posit!On at the t1me of acctdent

Check all applicable responses in each column: 0 BASEBALL 0 CHALLENGER (A,18) 0 PLAYER 0 0 SOFTBALL 0 T-BALL (4· 71 0 MANAGER COACH D 0 CHALLENGER D MINOR !(1,12} D VOLUNTEER UMPIRE D 0 TAD (2NO SEASON) 0 LITTLELEAGUE(9·12) 0 PLAYER AGENT D

0 l\1<.4'''.w.TE ;00/:Culn>, 0 OFFICIAL SCOREKEEPER 0 D Ji.INIOR!12·14) 0 SAFETYOFFICER 0 D SENIOO (13· 16) D VOLUNTEER WORKER D D

TRYOUTS D SPECIAL EVENT (NOT GAMES) SPECIAL GAMEIS) (SubiTil a oopy o 'f"NT approval from

PRACTICE SCHEDULED GAME 0 TRAVEL TO TAAVELFROM TOURNAMENT OTHER (Describe)

LiUie LeagoJe Incorporate<!)

I hereby 00<1if)' that I have read the answes to a!! palts of this form aro to the best of m;• knowledge aro belief toe informat<>o oonlained 1s complete and correct as hefen giVEfl. I understand that it is a crime 101' any person to inte<~tionally attempt to defraud or koo,..ingly facilitate a fraU<i against an insurer by &.Jbrnitting an application or fi!mg a claim OC¢'ltaining a false or deceptive s:tatemem(s). See Remarks seu.tOn on reverse slde of form. I hereby auf.!1.:l0ze any p(lySician, hosp~tal or Otl'>et me<IICally related facility, 1nsuranoo company or other oegamzaton, !MStluLoo or person mat has any re-::ords or knO\\i~g.e of me, andlor the above ne.med claimant, Of our health, to disclose. whenever requested to do so by LIUie Le<!goJe andiOl' National Union Fire Insurance Co~any of Prltsbul'lJh, Pa. A photoslatJC oopy of thiS authcrizatioo shall be considered as effective and valid as the oog<nal.

Date Claimant'ParentJGoar6ie.n Signature (fn a tY.o.o parent hoosehOiO, both parents mvst s+gn trus form.)

I Date ClaimanL'ParenllGu.sltitan Signature

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For Residents of California: Any perro1 \\'l'"<O knO'IJiflgl)· pre~ts a fals.€' or fraudulent c!atm for the payment of e less IS gui\t;.' of a crime and ma;• be subject to fines and (lO(lfinet'l"'e1'1t tn state pnsoo.

For Resident• of Now York: Any persoo \\00 knowingly and with the intent 10 aefraud any m-surance compan:,• or other person files an apphcation for insurance or s1atement of d.a1m contammg any rr.aterislly false mformation, or ooocea!s far the purpose_ of mis.Ieeom.g, !f'lfonnabon C.Qf'lcerrung any fact material thereto, commits a fra!JC.~odoot msumnce act wh1ch 1s a cr,;me. and shall also be subJect to a dv11 penalty not to exceed frve tf'<.QIJSand ddfars and !he s1ate<:1 va.fue- at the clatm far eactt such vtOt.ation,

For Residents ot Pennsylvania: Any persoo wn.o kttowingly and with_ intoot to defraud tmy ~nsurance compan;• or other person files an spplicatoon for insurance or statement of datm conta1run9 any materially farse 1nforma1ion or OYt<:eals for tM purpose of misleading, informattOn concerning any fact mater~a! ttkEnm1o .::onvnits a frau<iutent H1Suranoo. act \\'hl<:h 1s a Cf\me and sub;eCJ:s such person to cnminal and crvll penalties.

For Resident• of All Other States: Any persoo \\00 kt'tO'Ningly presoo1s a false or fraudulent clai-!'11 faf payment of a loss or benef1t or kna .. ,ingly presents fa.tse mfcrrnst.ion 1!"1 an application for insurance is guilty of a cr1me art<l may be sub;ect to ftnes and confinement m prison.

PART 2- LEAGUE STATEMENT (Otnor than Parent or Claimant) ""'''"'' ''"''"'''''" '''''''""'"'''M"'' Name of Le-ague Name of Injure<! PetSI.X'I!C!.aimant League LO. Number

Name of Leagu-e Offie:ID Posttlon m: League

Address of Le-.agtJe Offio:al Telephone Numbers (tnc. Area Codes} Restdenoo: ( ) Business: ( ) Fax: ( )

Were you a wrtness to the acc!dent? DYes ONo Pro..,t<!e names and addres.-ses of any Mown witnesse-s to 1he r~ooed acc<:E-nt.

ChE>:k tne boxE-S for an appropriate items below. At te.ast one item in each colurrt1 rffJSt be selected. POSITION WHEN INJURED INJURY PART OF BODY CAUSE OF INJURY 0 01 1ST 0 01 ABRASION D 01 ABDOMEN D 01 BATTED BALL D 02 2ND 0 02 BITES 0 02 ANKLE 0 02 BATIING 0 03 3RD 0 03 CONCUSSION 0 03 ARM D 03 CATCHING 0 04 BATTER 0 04 CONTUSION D 04 BACK 0 04 COLLIDING 0 05 BENCH 0 05 DENTAL D 05 CHEST D 05 COLLIDING WITH FENCE 0 06 BULLPEN 0 06 DISLOCATION 0 OS EAR D 06 FALLING 0 07 CATCHER 0 07 DISMEMBERMENT D 07 ELBOW 0 07 H1T BY BAT 0 08 COACH 0 08 EPIPHYSES D OS EYE D OS HORSEPLAY 0 09 COACHING BOX 0 09 FATALITY 0 09 FACE 0 09 PITCHED BALL 0 10 DUGOUT 0 10 FRACTURE D 10 FATALITY D 10 RUNNING 0 11 MANAGER 0 11 HEMATOMA 0 11 FOOT 0 11 SHARP OBJECT 0 12 ON DECK 0 12 HEMORRHAGE D 12 HAND D 12 SLIDING 0 13 OUTFIELD 0 13 LACERATION D 13 HEAD D 13 TAGGING 0 14 PITCHER 0 14 PUNCTURE 0 14 HIP D 14 THROWING 0 15 RUNNER 0 15 RUPTURE 0 15 KNEE 0 15 THROI'IN BALL 0 16 SCOREKEEPER 0 16 SPRAIN 0 16 LEG 0 16 OTHER 0 17 SHORTSTOP 0 17 SUNSTROKE 0 17 LIPS 0 11 UNKNOWN 0 18 TO/FROM GAME 0 16 OTHER 0 1B MOUTH 0 19 UMPIRE 0 19 UNKNOWN 0 19 NECK 0 20 OTHER D 20 PARALYSIS/ 0 20 NOSE 0 21 UNKNOWN PARAPLEGIC 0 21 SHOuLDER 0 22 •,•,'ARMING UP D 22 SIDE

D 23 TEETH 0 24 TESTICLE 0 25 WRIST D 26 UNKNOWN 0 27 FINGER

Does ~·our tea~e use batting n.e:imets with attaQ'1.e.:l face g.sards? DYES ONO I! YES. are they OMandatory or OOp~ooaJ At what levels are they urea?

I hereby oottrfy that the above named daimant V~as injured v,hile CO\'BU!td by the UUJe League Sasebal! Ao:identlnsuranoo Policy a! the lime of the reported accident. I a!so certd;• that the mformalion oontatneo in the Claimant's Noliflcatmn is true and c.orrect as stated. to the best of my knowled{Je. Date League Offldal Stgn.aturo

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Evacuation Plan

Minnesota weather can turn deadly very quickly. Severe storms, lightning, high winds, straight line winds and even tornadoes are all possible in Minnesota For this reason Crystal Little League must have an evacuation plan.

An emergency system is in place. An announcement will be made on the public address systems on the A-Minor and Major Fields. A "coaches" whistle will sound. Verbal instructions will be given over the public address systems

1. At the time of the alarm (whistle) all players will return to the dugout and wait for their parents to come and get them 2. If a player's parents are not in attendance the manager will take responsibility for evacuating that child. 3. Parents, players and spectators will be informed if they should go to their cars or move to the Crystal Community

Center. 4. A decision to wait out the weather and resume play or cancel games will be made by the board member on duty 5. When leaving the facility driers will proceed slowly and cautiously out of the facility, observing the 5 mph speed

limit 6. Drivers should also watch for other parents and players moving to safety. 7. Once outside the facility, drivers should observe the posted speed limits

Lightning Safety for Outdoor Athletic Events When severe weather moves in managers, coaches, volunteers and parents know the procedures and follow them.

1. A board member will be designated to monitor weather conditions. Local weather forecasts from the Weather Channel, NOAA Weather Radio, or local TV stations will be observed 24 hours prior to athletic events. There is an electronic lightning detector and a weather radio located in the concession stand.

2. Understanding of SAFE shelters is essential SAFE evacuation sites include Fully enclosed metal vehicles with windows up Enclosed buildings The Crystal Community Center

3. UNSAFE shelter areas include all nearby outdoor metallic objects like flag poles, fences, high mast light poles, metal bleachers, golf cars, gates, etc. Avoid trees. Avoid water. Avoid open fields Avoid using the telephone

4. Crystal Little League umpires will be responsible if a board member cannot be located to make the decision to stop games on all playing fields or to cancel the games

5. In case of sudden weather change a whistle will be blown, the managers for each team should take their players off the field; have them go directly to the nearest dugout One coach or manager from each field should then go to the concession stand where a decision on the continuation of the games will be made. It is recommended that a minimum of 15-30 minutes passes from the last lighting strike before resuming activities. This will be taken into consideration when deciding to on the continuation of play.

6. While there is a storm delay players should be instructed to stay until the game is cancelled, so all players are account for while the the game is in delay.

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7. Reference Information Lightning's distance from you can be referenced by noting the time from its FLASH to the BANG associated with thunder. For each five second count from Flash to Bang (F-B), lightning is one mile away. Thus an F-B of ten= 2 miles, fifteen= 3 miles.

8. If you feel your hair standing on end and/or hear crackling noises you are in the lightings electric field. Immediate remove metal objects (including baseball cap), place our feet together, duck your head, and crouch down with hand on knees.

9. People who have been struck by lightning do not carry an electrical charge and are safe to handle. Apply CPR immediately if you are qualified to do so. Get emergency help promptly

10. Crystal Little League fields are located on the Crystal Community Center grounds. The building is only open and available during posted hours determined by the City of Crystal. If the building is open and weather approaches players, coaches and spectators will be directed to move inside the building

11. If the building is not open, players should move with their parents to their own car with the window rolled up and wait for the all clear of for the announcement of the game or practice cancellation. DO NOT REMAIN IN THE BLEACH RES!

12. If the game is canceled your team manager will be contacted to reschedule the game

Status of games will be updated on the Crystal Little League web site at www.crystallittleleague.com, distributed through the roster emails, and emailed given to coaches.

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do if someone

li>" Lightning victims do not carry an clectrk:al charge, are safe to handle, and need immediate medical attention.

II> Call for help. H.avc someone csll9-1-l or your local ambulance service. Medical ancntion is ntlcdcd as quickly as possible.

II> Give lirst aid. Cardiac arrest is the immediate cause of death in lightning fatali tics. However. some deaths can be pr•'Vented if the victim receives the proper first aid immediately. Chc'Ck the victim to SL'C that they arc breathing and have a pulse and continue to monitor the victim until hcl p arrives. Begin CPR if necessary.

II> lf possible, mon the victim to a saf•r place. An active thunderstorm is still dangerous Don"t let the rescuers become victims Lightning CA"l strike the same place twice.

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Listen to NOAA Weather Radio for the latest forecast and for any severe thllndcrstorm WATCHES or WARNINGS. Severe thunderstorms produce winds of 58 mph or greater, or hail 3/4 of an inch or larger in diameter.

A ""ver• thundentorm WATCII is issued when conditions arc favonlblc for SL'Vcrc weather to develop.

A ""vere tbundentorm Wli.Rl""ING is issued whL'Il severe weather is imminent. National Weather Service personnel usc information from weather radar, satellite. lightning detection. spotters, and other sources to issue these w·,;mings.

:'OOAA W'EA 1UER RADIO IS TJU; m;sr WAV TO IU:CEIVE FORl:(:ASTS ANI) WARNI.N(;s •"ROM TilE NATIO.'iAL WEA111ER SERVICE.

Remember ib~l oil lbund•ntorm.s Dr•~<l•~»<• lightning :IIHIIIIII Cll.ll be lc lho!l>1 oulside.

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Umpire Safety Umpires should walk the field before each game along with the coaches. Any safety issues with the field need to be reported to the field maintenance crew and corrected before the start of the games. Umpires arc required to use protective equipment; CALL has equipment available if needed.

Umpires should be aware of all rules used by Little League lntl. and any "modified" rules use by the minor league divisions, on time limits and runs scored per inning limits.

Umpires should verify that each team's catching equipment is in

Crystal Little League umpires are led by the umpire coordinator. Crystal Little League umpires are all of adult age and are required to have backgrounds checked. All umpires have copies of the Little League rule book, they also have been instructed of modified rules we used for the A-Minor division.

Umpires are required to wear protective equipment during the games. If they do not own equipment of their own Crystal Little League will provide equipment to them. Umpires should contact the equipment manager if any equipment needs replacement.

good condition, each team should have Little League approved bats in their bags.

Pitchers warming up in "foul territory" must have a spotter, and that spotter must be wear fi.1ll catcher equipment.

Major division pitchers must be warmed up between innings by another player if there is a delay getting the regular catcher into his/her equipment. Every attempt should be made by the coaches to have the catcher ready to go, but if the catcher was a base runner, another player should warm up the pitcher. No coaches arc allowed to warm up pitchers.

There will be 2 umpires used during Major division games, and I umpire used during A-Minor division games. The B-Minor Division and the Rookie division arc instructional and the managers and coaches will call the game on the honor system.

The Rookie division will use the hand operated pitching machine, and will use a tee that will allow batters to put the ball into play, but no score board.

B-Minor division will also use a hand operated pitching machine and the score board.

No on deck batters are allowed in any division.

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Concession Stand

Nelcome to another season of baseball and the concession stand. The concession stand is run by a team of volunteers, headed by the concession stand coordinator. The concession stand coordinator, along with other board members, will coordinate parent volunteers to work shifts in the concession stand. We all look forward to working and having a fun time doing it. The concession stand coordinator works with the Hennepin County Health Inspector to arrange the inspections and certification for each season

It's all about the kids

Inspection by Hennepin County Health Department

The concession stand is inspected annually, and the license/permit is granted for the duration of the season and tournaments hosted by Crystal Little League.

Each family is required to work in the concession stand or pitch count booths during the season. A deposit is required; if the shifts are not met the deposit is cashed. If all shifts are worked the deposit will be destroyed.

Working in the concession stand helps support the field improvements and upkeep needed to run the league. We also support the players by working as each player gets a "treat ticket" after each game played.

More than just being open for "treat tickets" the concession stand is open to make sure that players and fans have a place to go if they need food, water, soda, sports drinks or first aid!.

Located in the center of the complex this is where most of the off field action happens. Extra ice packs, first aid kits and refill are located near the back door. Safety manuals, additional accident reports and paperwork are also found in the concession stand. A list of all first aid certified members in the league; first responders etc are on a list located on the freezer door. There is also a board member on duty located in or near the concession stand along with the field maintenance crew if there are issues on the fields

Saturday Grilling!

Saturdays, special events, and tournaments the grill is staffed by our volunteers. Special care should be taken around the grill area. The area is blocked off to make sure we are keeping everyone safe. While the grill is located outside of the actual concession stand, all health and food safety rules apply here too. The grill area is part of the inspection performed by the Hennepin County Health Inspector during the season.

No one under the age of 18 is allowed to work the grill. Concession stand workers must be 16 or older

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· Concession Stand

The concession stand is inspected each season by the inspector from Hennepin County. We have a simple standard concession stand menu. During the week we have hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, a variety of sodas, sport drinks, water, nachos, pretzels and candy. Pizza is held in a warmer, hotdogs are all "pre-cooked". We have a hot dog roller that the hot dogs are "cooked" on. Temperature on the hot dogs is required to be 160 degrees. The thermometer is located right above the machine. The concession stand has a large refrigerator, and large freezer. The freezer holds all of our frozen items. We also have two slushie machines, these machines are set at the beginning of the season by the manufacture and provider of the slushie mix!

Weekends, we roll out the tent outside the concession stand and our large grill. The health department inspects the grill prior to the start of the season. We follow the set up direction of the health department on how to set up the outside grill area, staying within these safety requirements as all times. The grill is set up just on the edge of the covered tent, with a large table located in front of the grill that will keep people away from the hot grill. We also have 3 other tables set up that "close off" the cooking area so that there is no walking traffic able to be in the grill area.

We update our menu on Saturdays and add pre-cooked brats, polish sausage, and burgers. As directed by the health department all burgers will be cooked from frozen, and also must be held at 160 degrees. We sell all food from the window area only. Customers will be given a bun and will go back to the grill area to pick up their "meat".

Health and Hygiene

The concession stand meets the requirements for hand washing by having a sink that is strictly for hand washing only. All volunteers are required to wash their hands prior to starting their shift, and should wash their hands often. Plastic gloves are required to be worn by anyone handling food. We have a 3 bowl dish washing sink. Sink 1 for hot soapy water, sink 2 for rinsing, sink 3, is for bleach water, and there is a area to dry dishes.

We have dish towels that are used for cleaning. There is a small white cabinet that clean towels clean towels are stored in, and a large bleach bucket the "dirty" towels are placed in that will be taken out and cleaned and returned. Each night all trash will be removed from the concession stand. Buns will be stored in the refrigerator overnight to insure that no pests will be tempted to enter the concession stand. Chips are stored in sealed plastic containers and counter candy will is moved off the window counter and moved to the back table each night.

No ice will be handed out from the concession stand window and no water bottles are allowed to be filled. This is the health department directive. No food will be "re-heated", any food that is cooked but not sold at the end of the night will be thrown away. Because of this volunteers will be instructed by the concession stand manager of the night what level of food will be cooked later in the evening. We will try to have as little amount of food tossed at the end of the night as possible.

All counters and table tops will be washed with bleach water, and all dishes will be done every night before closing. All machines will be washed down as directed by the supplier and floors will be swept each night. Each Saturday the floors will be power washed after closing.

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Clean hands = "clean food" The concession stand is staffed by volunteers. Wash your hands using soap and water

• Rub your hands vigorously as you wash them wrists, between fingers and under fingernails. • Rinse your hands well • Dry hands with a paper towel • Turn off the water using a paper towel, instead of your bare hands • Wash your hands in this fashion before you begin each shift especially after performing any of

these activities: • After touching bare human body part other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. • After using the restroom • After coughing, sneezing using a handkerchief or disposable tissue • After handling soiled surfaces, equipment or utensils • After drinking, using tobacco or eating • During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent

cross-contamination when changing when changing tasks • We don't work with "raw" food in our concession stand, however, if you do work with any raw food

you should wash your hands between handling as well as ready-to-eat foods. • Directly before touching ready-to eat food or food-contact surfaces • After engaging in activities that contaminate hands. Concession stand workers are requested to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to scheduled time to receive

any instructions and any additional information. The information will be given to you by a member of the concession stand team. A member of the concession stand team should be available for any questions that will arise.

Concession Stand Tips 1. Only healthy workers should prepare and serve food. 2. First thing a new worker must do is wash their hands at the white hand washing sink. 3. Workers must store any of their personal items on the purse hooks behind the concession stand

door. 4. Workers should wear clean outer garments and should not smoke in the concession stand or on

our Little League grounds. 5. Dishwashing: Wash in the triple sinks, sink 1 is hot soapy water , sink 2, is the bleach water rinse,

and in sink 3 in the rinse sink. 6. Wiping Cloths: Rinse and store wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitized water. Change solution after

every 2 hour shift. New cleaning towels are found in the white storage drawers. 7. Storage and Cleanliness: All food, Pop and water, must be stored off the floor at least six inches. 8. All food must be stored either in the stand up freezer or the refrigerator. 9. Workers are only allowed to drink water in the concession stand, and are not allowed to eat while

working. This is a health department rule. 1 O.AII trash must be removed from the concession stand each night. 11. Trash should be stored as far from food preparation and service areas as possible.

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Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. STOP if anyone enters the area.

Never carry passengers.

4. Do NOT mow in reverse.

ALWAYS look down and behind BEFORE and WHILE backing.

Remove rocks, tree limbs, cans, etc. before mowing.

Always check the oil in the mowers before use.

8. ONLY adults operate mowers. NO children/others allowed to ride along with operator of riding mowers.

9. Please report damage or trouble with the mowers so they can be repaired.

You MUST wear safety glasses when using weed eater.

Modified from plan

This was the old storage shed, now the "new" concession stand storage shed!

All of the following apply to the storage areas located next to the concession stand and the new garage.

This area has been converted to store items for the concession stand and umpires. No more field equipment will be stored in this location

• Keys to sheds will only be issued by the president of Crystal Little League • A record will be kept of all individuals possessing keys • Keys will be returned to the league president immediately once person ceases to have responsibilities for

equipment sheds • All individuals with keys to the equipment shed are aware of their responsibility for the orderly and safe storage

of heavy machinery, hazardous materials, fertilizers, poison, tools, etc. • All storage sheds will be kept locked if there is not a field maintenance person on duty. • Before the use of any machinery located in the garage (lawn movers, weed whackers, etc,) locate and read the

operating procedures for the equipment. • All chemicals or organic materials tosred in storage sheds shall be properly marked and labeled and stored in

its original container, if available. Any loose chemicals or organic material in the shed should be cleaned up and disposed of immediately to prevent accidental poisoning

• Disposal of outdated products as required • Wear proper protective clothing such as gloves or a mask when handling toxic substances • NO ONE under the age of 16 will use any of the riding lawn movers • Equipment cannot be operated under the influence of alcohol or drugs including medications • Equipment must not be operated in a reckless or careless manner • Equipment must be stored appropriately when not in use with brakes in the on position, the blades retracted,

the ignition locked and the keys removed and stored in the lock box. This will insure that the equipment not be accessed by anyone but authorized personnel

New equipment and field storage garage

This was built after the 2012 season and is the storage area for field equipment and team gear.

There is a built in locked area that has our PA equipment along with extra baseballs are stored. There are a limited number of people that have access to the building. Only the equipment manager and the president have the key to access the locked area.

During the season there is a lockbox on the door. The field workers have access to the code; the code is changed each season. Field workers do not have access to the locked storage area. The area is to be kept organized at all times. Diamond dry and field chalk are stored on skids. Equipment not being used is stored on the shelving built for that purpose. The garage is cleaned out and swept each Saturday during the season by the field maintenance crew. NO food is stored in this garage

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Crystal Parent Code of Conduct

league Baseball

Administrato(s code of Ethics

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Facility surveys may also be entered online at: http://facilitysurvey.musco.com.

liTTlE lEAGUE BASEBAll® Jk SOFTBAll NATIONAl fACiliTY SURVEY

2014

President: Sara Thurston

Address: 5362 Perry Circle

Address:

City: Crystal

State: MN ZIP: 55428

Phone (work): 763-971-0549

Phone (home):

Phone (cell):

Email: crystalllbaseball@gmail.com

League Name:

District#:

ID #:

(if needed) ID #:

(if needed) ID #:

City: Crystal

Crystal American Little league

01 123-01-22

State: MN

Safety Officer: Eric Wilhelm

Address: 5441 Scott Ave North

Address:

City: Crysta I

State: MN ZIP: 55428

Phone (work): 612-599-2008 Phone (home):

Phone (cell):

Email: eric.c.wilhelm@gmail.com

PlANNING TOOl FOR FUTURE lEAGUE NEEDS

What are league's plans for improvements? Indicate number of fields in boxes below. Next 12 mons. 1-2 yrs. 2+ yrs.

a. New fields 0 0 0

b. Basepath/infield 0 0 0

c. Bases 3 0 0

d. Scoreboards 0 0 0

e. Press box 0 0 0

f. Concession stand 0 0 I

g. Restrooms 0 0 0

h. Field lighting 0 0 0

i. Warning track 0 2 I

j. Bleachers 2 I 0

k. Fencing 0 0 0

I. Bull pens 0 0 0

m. Dugouts 0 0 3

n. Other (soecifv): 0 0 0

2014 LL Season

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Field # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 .

(For the following questions, if the answer is "No" please leave the space blank.)

1. How many cars can park in designated parking areas? None

1-50

51-100 X

101 or more X

2. How many people can your bleachers seat? None/NA

1-100 X X X

101-300

301-500

501 or more

3. What material is used for bleachers? Wood

Metal X X X

Other

4, Metal bleachers: Ground wire attached to ground rod? Yes X X X

5, Wood bleachers: Are inspected annually for safety? Yes

6. Is a safety railing at the top/back of bleachers? Yes X X X

7, Is a handrail up the sides of bleachers? Yes

8, Is telephone service available? Permanent

Cellular X X X

9, Is a public address system available? Permanent

Portable X X X

10. Is there a press box? Yes X X

11. Is there a scoreboard? Yes X X X

12. Adequate bathroom facilities available? Yes X X X

13. Permanent concession stands? Yes X X X

14. Mobile concession stands? Yes -

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17. What base path material is used?

18. What is used to mark basellne?

Please indicate month/year testing was done (example: 3/

Fields tested/inspected by qualified technician?

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a. Amount of tirre for practice'

b. Number of teams or garres? IYes Jx Jx

c. Scheduling and/or timing'

141. Who owns the field?

142. Who is responsible for operational energy costs?

143. Who is responsible for operational maintenance'

144. Who is responsible for puchasing improvements

for the field - ie bleachers, fences, lights?

145. What divisions of baseball play on each field?

146. What divisions of softball play on each field'

147. Do you plan to host tournarrents on this field?

!Yes Jx Jx

Municipal lx Jx lx School

"League

I Municipal

!school

League 1x Jx lx Municipal

School

League JX lx IX

Municipal

I school

League lx Jx Jx !other

IT -Ball & Minor Jx Jx Major JX

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fiElD DIMENSION DATA

Please complete for each field. Use additional space if necessary.

Height Distance from home plate to: Foul territory distance from:

of Outfield fence Left field line to fence at: Right field line to fence at:

Field outfield Back Outfield Outfield

No. fence Left Center Right stop Home 3rd foul

Home 1st foul

pole pole

1 8 200 200 200 12 25 25 20 25 25 20

2 8 180 180 180 200 25 25 20 25 25 20

3 8 160 160 160 12 20 20 15 20 20 15

4

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6

7

8

9

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11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Return completed survey with safety program registration and supporting materials by April 1, 2014 to:

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Who to Call:

If you have a safety idea to contribute ... If you have questions about ASAP ...

Call the ASAP Hotline: 800-811-7443 or send an email: asap@musco.com

If you have questions about Little League Insurance ... If you want to order safety materials ...

Call Little League Headquarters: 570-326-1921

Crystal Little League Safety Officer Eric Wilhelm 612-599-2008

Crystal Little League President Sara Thurston 763-971-0549

Police Department Emergency ................... 911 Non Emergency .......... 763-525-6215

Fire Department Emergency .................. 911 Non Emergency .......... 763-537-2323

PLAY SAFE PLAY HARD HAVE FUN!

TEN COMMANDMENTS OF SAFETY

1. Be Alert 2. Check playing field for safety hazards 3. Wear proper equipment 4. Ensure equipment is in good condition 5. Ensure first aid is available 6. Maintain control of the situation 7. Maintain discipline 8. Safety is a team sport 9. Be organized 10.Havefun!

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