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2015 - 2016 Edition
Virginia Beach Little League
Safety Plan
Making It Safe
League ID#
346-08-16
Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
“Safety is Everyone's Responsibility"
Virginia Beach Little League's highest priority is for the safety of our kids. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents. At Virginia Beach
Little League we are committed to encouraging and providing a safe environment. In order to succeed we need your commitment to become
our Safety Advocates for Virginia Beach Little League.
The purpose of this manual is to provide important safety information to Virginia Beach Little League. While specifically written for
Managers, and Coaches the information contained in this document can be a useful resource for all participants of Virginia Beach Little
League. Please take the time to review this manual in its entirety.
We request your assistance, and guidance in making Virginia Beach Little League a great program.
If you have any concerns, or suggestions for improvement, you may email the safety officer at [email protected]
For additional information visit our website at vbll.org
Thank you for your commitment to Virginia Beach Little League.
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
2016 Virginia Beach Little League Board Officers
BOARD POSITION
President
VP - Baseball
VP - Softball
VP - Challenger
Secretary
Treasurer
T-Ball Director
Coach Pitch Director
Minor Farm Director
Minor Director
Major Director
Sr. Director
Softball Director
Facilities Director
Facilities Coordinator
Team Parent Coordinator
Information Officer
Equipment Officer
Umpire-in-Chief
Safety Officer
Sponsor Coordinator
Fundraiser Coordinator
Player Agent (Minor, Major Senior & Big League)
Player Agent (Softball)
Player Agent (T-Ball, Coach Pitch & Minor Farm)
Snack Bar Coordinator
Volunteer Badge Coordinator
BOARD MEMBER
Kevin Quinn
Mike Cress
Rich Baker
Kate Quinn
Brynna Lane
Jason Bozard
Pat Dixon
Reese Parker
Scott Levine
Dennis Davey
Todd Scanlon
Paul Eubanks
Donny Floria
Bob Brinson
Brad Massa
Norma Szczepankiewicz
Mark Lovering
Mark Lovering
Ed Gonzalez
Jen Cardona
Jen Cardona
Don Kerrigan
Doug Will
Kristina Townsend
Stacey Turnage
Richard Collins
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Safety Plan Information
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Safety Plan:
The enclosed Virginia Beach Little League’s Safety
Manual will be distributed in paper copy to all Board
members, Managers/Coaches, Volunteers and
District Administrator.
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Safety Officer (SO):
Ed Gonzalez
(757) 6319-7547(Cell)
Email: [email protected]
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Emergency Procedures
Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
3. Contact Information:
Virginia Beach Little League teams are to have a plan on who will
call 911 incase of an emergence; that person shall have a cell
phone.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency:
Emergency ...................................................................... 911
Virginia State Police ...............................................424-6800
Emergency from Cell Phone ........................................... #77
Non Emergency:
Virginia Beach – Non Emergency Police ...............427-5000
Virginia Beach – Sheriffs Office .............................427-4555
Norfolk – Non Emergency Police ...........................441-5610
Norfolk – Sheriffs Office .........................................664-4700
Chincoteague Non Emergency Police ...................336-3155
Accomack County Sherriff .....................................824-5666
Poison Center ............................................. 1-800-552-6337
Dental:
Tidewater Dental Association ................................491-4626
There is no organized dental emergency service
for the City of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and
Eastern Shore. Notify the child’s parent(s)
immediately so they can obtain Emergency Dental
Service for their child from the family dentist.
This list will be posted in the concession area and dugout areas
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Mandatory Background Checks
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Background Checks:
Virginia Beach Little League will use the Official Little
League Volunteer Application form to screen all
Volunteers. It is understood that the LexisNexis-only background check does NOT meet the
minimum standard for checks according to Little League regulation I(c) 8. In addition to meeting the minimum
requirement of checking the United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Registry,
(www.nsopr.gov) will be used.
Screening includes but not limited to:
Board Members
Volunteer Umpires
Concession Volunteers
Managers / Coaches
All Volunteers having access to the players:
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Prevention and Emergency Management of
Injuries Training
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
First Aid Training:
First Aid training sessions are scheduled for the start of the spring ball.
First Aid training was conducted Feb 18, 2016
Virginia Beach Little League requires that at least one Manager/Coach
from each team attend First Aid Training.
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Concussion Training:
Managers will need to complete: Concussion Training available at:
http://www.nays.org/additional-training/preview/concussion-training.cfm
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Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
Training:
Managers will need to complete: Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse &
Neglect, available at:
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cps/mandated_reporters/cws5692/index.htm
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Pre-Game/Practice Field
Inspection
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Field Inspection:
Virginia Beach Little League requires Managers/Coaches and
Umpires to walk the field to inspect for hazards before every game
or practice.
PRE-GAME CHECKLIST
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Inspect infield for foreign objects, holes and dampness.
Inspect outfield for foreign objects, holes and dampness.
Inspect fencing for holes and sharp metal.
Inspect catcher’s gear for wear and proper fit.
Inspect helmets for wear
Inspect bats for LL specifications and wear
Check first aid kit, contact SO if refill is required
Assign foul ball retriever
Check male catcher’s for protective cup
Check uniforms for uniformity and proper fit
Check for jewelry of any kind
Fill out lineup and submit to home plate umpire.
Line the field to Little League specifications
Perform stretching and calisthenics warm-up exercises.
Perform Warm-up drills and skills
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Facility Survey
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Facility Survey:
Virginia Beach Little League conducts a yearly Facility
Survey on all fields, see 2014 Facility Survey
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Concession Stand Safety
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Concession Stand Safety Information:
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Menu shall be posted
Concession Safety Procedures shall be posted in
the Concession Stand
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Equipment Inspection
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Inspection of Equipment:
The equipment manager will inspect all equipment
in the pre-season.
a. Managers/Coaches will inspect equipment
prior to each game and practice.
b. Umpires will be required to inspect equipment
prior to each game.
Any equipment not meeting Little League Safety
standards will not be used and will be replaced
promptly by the equipment manager.
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Accident Reporting
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Prompt Accident Reporting:
All teams will use the provided incident tracking form and will provide
completed Accident report forms to League SO within 24-48 hours of the
incident. Please see copy of accident reporting form attached.
When to report: Report any incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer to receive
medical treatment and/or first aid to League SO. This includes even passive treatments such as the elevation
and diagnosis of the extent of the injury or period of rest.
Safety Officer (SO):
Ed Gonzalez
(757) 319-7547 (Cell)
Email: [email protected]
How to make the report – An Accident Report Form (available at: http://vbll.org/vbll/safety/ ) must be
completed with the following information:
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The date, time, and location.
The name and phone number of the person reporting the accident.
The name and phone number of individual involved.
The Division Big League Baseball/Softball, team name, and Manager’s phone number.
How did accident occur?
The preliminary estimation of the extent of injuries.
The type of first aid given.
Was 911 called.
Response time for emergency medical personal if 911 called
Position of person when injured (batting, first base, etc.).
What caused the injury (sliding, fly ball, etc).
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Accident Report From is available at: http://vbll.org/safety/
VIRGINIA BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE
ACCIDENT REPORT FORM
DATE/TIME OF ACCIDENT INFORMATION
INJURY CATEGORY CODES
BODY PART
INJURY
CAUSE OF INJURY
POSITION WHEN INJURED
CODE
ABDOMEN
ABRASION
BATTED BALL
FIRST BASE
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ANKLE
BITES
BATTING
SECOND BASE
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ACCIDENT DATE:
TIME OF ACCIDENT:
ARM
CONCUSSION
CATCHING
THIRD BASE
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REPORT DATE:
LOCATION OF ACCIDENT:
BACK
CONTUSION
COLLIDING
BATTER
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FILER NAME:
PRACTICE/GAME:
CHEST
DENTAL
COLLIDING W ITH FENCE
BENCH
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EAR
DISLOCATION
FALLING
BULL PEN
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ELBOW
DISMEMBERMENT
HIT BY BAT
CATCHER
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EYE
EPIPHYSES
HORSEPLAY
COACH
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FACE
FATALITY
PITCHED BALL
COACHING BOX
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FATALITY
FRACTURE
RUNNING
DUGOUT
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FOOT
HEMATOMA
SHARP OBJECT
MANAGER
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HAND
HEMORRHAGE
SLIDING
ON DECK
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INJURED PERSON INFORMATION
INJURED NAME:
INJURY INFORMATION
HOW DID ACCIDENT OCCUR:
PLAYER/ADULT?:
AGE BRACKET:
PARENT NAME:
RELATIONSHIP:
PHONE NO.:
EXTENT OF INJURIES:
LEAGUE INFORMATION
HEAD
LACERATION
TAGGING
OUTFIELD
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LEAGUE ID NUMBER:
346-08-16
HIP
PUNCTURE
THROWING
PITCHER
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LEAGUE:
VBLL
KNEE
RUPTURE
THROWN BALL
RUNNING
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LEG
SPRAIN
OTHER
SCOREKEEPER
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LIPS
SUNSTROKE
UNKNOWN
SHORTSTOP
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MOUTH
OTHER
DIVING FOR BALL
TO/FROM GAME
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NECK
UNKNOWN
HIT BY THROWN BALL
UMPIRE
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NOSE
PARALYSIS/PARAPLEGIC
UNKNOWN
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SHOULDER
OTHER
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SIDE
WARMING UP
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DIVISION:
TEAM NAME:
TYPE OF FIRST AID GIVEN:
COACH/MANAGER NAME:
PHONE NO.
COMMENTS:
SAFETY REVIEW:
INJURY CATEGORY INFORMATION
TEETH
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TESTICLE
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POSITION:
BODY PART:
WRIST
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INJURY:
CAUSE:
UNKNOWN
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FINGER
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First Aid Supplies
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
First Aid Kits:
First Aid Kits are located in the: major, and minor field press box;
and in the concessions stand:
Refills for team first aid kit items can be obtained by contacting the Leagues SO.
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Enforcement of Rules
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Virginia Beach
Little League
Safety Plan
Rule Enforcement:
Virginia Beach Little League will ensure that all
teams enforce ALL Little League Rules. Including
proper equipment for catchers.
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Skull caps are not permitted; Catcher helmet must
provide full head protection and meet Little League
Safety standards.
On Deck position is not permitted for Majors and
below
Dangling throat guard shall be used on all
Catchers masks
Breakaway bases will be used on all fields.
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