Safety
Safety is Everyone’s Job, remember prevention is the key to keeping accidents to a minimum. Parents, please don’t let your children play on a field that is not safe or with unsafe equipment. Be sure your players are fully equipped at all times,
especially catchers and batters.
Please report anything you feel is unsafe
to the officials (umpires, coaches or managers) on the field.
Little League Child Protection Program:
All local Little Leagues are required to conduct background checks on managers, coaches, board of directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams. Individuals are also required to complete and submit a Little League Volunteer Application to their local league. Select from the links below to learn more about this vital aspect of Little League’s mission.
Accidents:
In the event of an accident, CWLL requires an accident report form
to be completed and submitted to the Safety Officer.
Please be patient, the questions asked help us learn
from the accident and prevent future occurrences.
If your child requires medical attention,
a doctor’s release will be required before they can
return to active participation in league activities.
The Ten Commandments Of Safety:
- Be alert
- Check fields for safety hazards
- Wear proper equipment
- Make sure equipment is in good shape
- Ensure that First Aid is available
- Maintain control of the situation
- Maintain discipline
- Safety is a team sport
- Be organized
- Have Fun!!!
Safety Tips for Parents:
- Please bring your cell phone
to games or practice.
- Promptly pick up your child
from practice and games.
- Make sure the coach has your
current contact information.
- Be Prepared!
Many of the fields have limited
facilities.
- Bring water for both
you and your child.
- Remember the weather changes,
bring jackets and rain gear.
- During warm weather,
wear sunscreen and a hat or sunglasses.
Player’s Safety Gear:
- Properly fitted rubber soled cleats
- Baseball Cap
- Batting Helmet
- REMOVE ALL JEWELRY
- For Boys: Hard Cup
For Girls: Sports Bra
- Sunscreen
In warm weather,
please encourage children to wear sunscreen.
- Bottle of water,
Bring extra water for hot days.
- For warmth,
long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts may be worn
UNDER the uniform.
- No hooded jackets, hoods pose a visibility and strangulation danger
and cannot be worn.
Catchers Safety Gear:
- Catcher’s Mitt
- Catcher’s Helmet
- Face Mask
- Throat Protector
- Chest Protector
- Catcher’s Cup
- Shin Guards
If you have any Safety questions or concerns please contact Chris Tumblin at:ctumblin@whidbey.net |
