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Woodbridge Little League

2024 Safety Plan

Woodbridge Little League
PO Box 29 Bridgeville, DE 19933
Little League ID: 2080309
Delaware District 3
woodbridgeLL.com

Safety Plan Requirements

1) Safety Officer: Amber Bataille (Contact @ 302-245-1629 or [email protected])

Updated league officials are on file in the LL Data Center.

2) Safety Manual Distribution: Woodbridge Little League will distribute a copy of the 2024 Woodbridge Safety Manual to all volunteers (board members, managers, concession workers). A copy of the Safety Manual will be posted on our website (woodbridgeLL.com). A copy of the plan will also be provided to the District Administrator and/or District Safety Officer.

3) Emergency Plan: For Emergencies: Dial 911

Non-emergency numbers:

Bridgeville Police Dept: (302)-337-8302 Greenwood Police Dept: (302)-349-4822 Bridgeville Fire Dept: (302)-337-7272 Greenwood Fire Dept: (302)-349-4529

2024 Woodbridge Little League Officials

President: Chris Haymond (302) 212-8230 [email protected] Vice President Matt Taylor (302) 270-5506 [email protected] Player Agent: Christina Haymond (302) 396-2113 [email protected] VP Baseball: Eddie Wroten (302) 270-1062 [email protected] VP Softball Anna Durham (843) 323-2804 [email protected] Treasurer: Brittany Hearn (302) 430-3393 [email protected] Chief Umpire Baseball:

Chief Umpire Softball: Amber Tucker (302) 381-6829 [email protected] Safety Officer: Amber Bataille (302) 245-1629 [email protected] Equipment Manager: GL Jefferson (302) 542-2173 [email protected]

2024 Woodbridge Little League ASAP Qualified Safety Plan

Secretary:

Signs & Sponsorship: Dave Rust (302) 236-3486 [email protected] Fundraising: Casey Tindall (302) 535-6389 [email protected] Concession Manager: Ronnie Fensick (302)-448-5821 [email protected] K&R Concessions LLC Kris Ryan (302)-632-9666

4) Volunteer Applications: All volunteers are required to fill out the 2024 little league volunteer application form and provide a valid ID or register through the website (www.woodbridgell.com) under volunteer opportunities. (Link below). A secure electronic background check file will be emailed to the volunteer shortly after applying on-line. Paper forms will still be accepted for those who cannot perform it electronically. Anyone who refuses to fill out the application is ineligible to be a league member. For background checks we will utilize either the JDP National Criminal File Database provided through Little League International or Sports Connect via online applications. The safety officer will review all background checks and will notify the volunteer, League President, and District Administrator of any conflicts.

https://www.woodbridgell.com/Default.aspx?tabid=716518

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/returning-volunteer-application/

All volunteers are required to complete Abuse Awareness training every year before contact with players. The Woodbridge Little League has selected the Abuse Awareness for Parents course provided by USA Baseball as the preferred course for all volunteers. The course can be accessed after creating a user account at https://usabdevelops.com/memberships/131/login. Completed certificate are to be provided to the Safety Officer after completion. In addition, an Abuse Awareness Training may be offered in a group setting using the USA Baseball as a template. Attendance will be taken and Certificates will be offered for all volunteers that attend the complete session.

Volunteers are encouraged to complete the Little League Diamond Leader Training offered at https://www.littleleague.org/diamondleader/.

2024 Woodbridge Little League ASAP Qualified Safety Plan

5) Fundamentals Training: Woodbridge Little League will provide fundamentals training and require one manager or coach from each team to attend this year at the managers’ meeting on 3/18/23 @ 6:30PM at the Bridgeville Library.

6) First Aid Training: Woodbridge Little League will provide first aid training and require one manager or coach from each team to attend this year at the managers’ meeting on 3/18/23 @ 6:30PM at the Bridgeville Library.

7) Check Field Conditions: Umpires and coaches are required to walk & inspect the fields prior to play or practice. Please remove any trash or debris. Notify concerns to the safety officer or any board member present. A checklist will be provided to managers / umpires and will be filled out before every game.

https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/improve-aptitude-confidence-with-7-pregame-to-dos/

8) Facility Survey: The annual facility survey must be completed or updated on the Little League Data Center. Due date: April 1st. Fields to be reviewed for changes or needs.

9) Concession Stand Safety: Woodbridge Little League will have our concession stand operated by K&R Concessions LLC. Safety procedures will be posted inside each concession stand and provided in the safety manual. The following links have been printed and posted at our concession stands.

https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/concession-stand-inspection-checklist/

https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/concession-stand-safety-tips-12-steps-to-safe-sanitary-food-service/ https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/index.html

10) Equipment Check: The league equipment manager will inspect all equipment for damage and compliance prior to the 2024 season. Managers, coaches, and umpires are required to inspect all equipment for safety and compliance before each game. If it is broken or non-compliant, do not use and notify the equipment manager. All broken equipment shall be discarded properly. When it is necessary to share critical or limited equipment, all surfaces of each piece of shared equipment should be disinfected.

https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/playing-equipment-inspection-baseball-softball-bats/ https://www.littleleague.org/university/articles/playing-equipment-inspection-batting-helmets-and-catchers-gear/

11) Accident Reporting: Accident Forms are to be submitted to the safety officer within 48 hours of the incident. Accident claim forms and instructions will be provided in the managers’ league packet. Near misses should be tracked with staff.

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/accident-claim-form/

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/accident-claim-form-instructions/

https://www.littleleague.org/downloads/incident-injury-tracking-form/

2024 Woodbridge Little League ASAP Qualified Safety Plan

12) First Aid Kits: Woodbridge Little League will provide first aid kits located in the dugout equipment boxes at all fields as well as the storage sheds at each field. We have an AED defibrillator inside the storage area of MM2 and inside the equipment storage shed in Bridgeville (Signs posted). Instant cold compress packs can be found in the storage areas near the AED boxes.

13) Enforcing Little League Rules: Woodbridge Little League requires all volunteers (Board Members, Managers, and Coaches) to enforce all International Little League rules at games and practices. We encourage everyone to download the official little league rulebook app. The app is free.

https://www.littleleague.org/playing-rules/rule-changes/

Rules including, but not limited to:

● All players must utilize approved proper safety equipment.

● Require catchers to wear proper safety equipment during warm-ups and games.

● No jewelry (unless used for medical reasons), candy, or cell phones on the field or in the dugout ● No smoking in or around dugouts, ball fields, and bleachers.

● No batters on deck.

● Require gates to dugouts and fields to be closed during game play.

● Require bases that disengage from the anchor on all fields.

● Batters are required to have face guards attached to their batting helmets. (Parent / guardian must submit a signed waiver if they wish not to use it) Waiver is found on website.

● Show respect to the umpires

14) Player / Coach Data: Submit league player registration data or player roster data and coach and manager data by April 1st. (Must be submitted through the Little League Data Center or Sports Connect) Safety manual will not be approved until registration data has been fully submitted.

15) Answer Survey Question: posed in Data Center as Requirement #15.