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Franklin Little League 2018 Safety Manual

P.O. BOX 320301 Franklin, WI 53132

Wisconsin, District 6 League Id #1490611

www.franklinll.org

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Dear Coaches and Managers, Welcome to the 43rd season of Franklin Little League. This manual is designed as a guide to make sure your following Little League International rules as well as making sure you have a safe and fun season. This includes guidance on and off the fields during games and practices To help our coaches understand the Safety Standards set forth by Little League International, Franklin Little League has developed safety rules, policies and procedures to follow during the Little League season. The goal of Franklin Little League is to have each child enjoy their Little League experience. Our commitment to Safety is only one step, but an important step, to ensure this happens. Franklin Little League appreciates all you do for the children in our community Sincerely, John Bogues Franklin Little League Safety Director

Little League Pledge I trust in God

I love my Country And I will respect Its Laws

I will play fair And strive to win But win or lose

I will always do my best

Franklin Little League Parent / Volunteer Pledge I will teach all children to play fair and do their best

I will positively support all managers, coaches and players I will respect the decisions of the umpires

I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game.

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Code of Ethics

Franklin Little League Board of Directors has mandated Little League Internationals Parent Code of Conduct. The code of conduct can be found at the following website: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/asap/Parent_Code-of-Conduct.pdf

This is also the code of conduct that you agreed to at during this season’s registration process. Any violation of the Parent Code of Conduct will be referred to the Franklin Little President and Player Agent based on the circumstances. They will review the circumstances, and determine if the inappropriate behavior by Anyone is severe enough to cause a suspension of said violator and or additional disciplinary actions.

Franklin Little League

Complex Code of Conduct

Speed Limit 5 mph No Alcohol Allowed No Playing in Parking Lots No Swinging Bats or Throwing baseballs- at any time within the

walkways and common areas of Franklin Little League No throwing rocks No Horseplay in walkways at any time No climbing fences No pets No on deck batters Observe all posted signs During Game – players must remain in the dugout area in an orderly

fashion at all times. Only rostered managers and coaches are allowed in the dugout once the game begins.

After each game, each team must clean up trash – in dugout and around benches

Failure to comply with the above may result in expulsion from FLL Fields

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Table of Contents

Mission Statement …………………………………………................... 5 Follow the Rules …………………………………………………………... 6 General Safety Policy……………………………………………………… 6 League Safety Policy ……………………………………………………… 6 Key Safety Points ………………………………………………………….7-9

Franklin Little League Complex Ground Rules …………………………9-10

First Aid Kit Availability …………………………………………………….11

AED Availability ……………………………………………………………. 11

Emergency/Safety Procedures ……………………………………………12

Fire Procedures ……………………………………………....................... 13

Franklin Little League Emergency Numbers …………......................... 13

Safety Education and Training …………………………………………… 14

Back Ground Checks/Volunteer Applications ………………………….. 15

Medical Release Forms …………………………………........................ 16

Reporting Injuries …………………………………………....................... 16

Fields ……………………………………………………………………….. 17

Equipment …………………………………………………………………. 17

Dangerous Weather Procedures

Hot Weather ………………………………………………………... 18

Hydration ………………………………………………………………….. 18

Wet Conditions ……………………………………………………. 19

Rain Lightning

Concession Stand Guidelines ………………………………………….20-22

Communicable Disease Prevention ………………………………….......23

Conditioning and Stretching ……………………………………………….24

Franklin Little League Pitch Count Policy …………………………… 25-27

Wisconsin Act 172: Youth Athlete Concussion Law…………………… 27

Emergency/Non-Emergency Contacts………………………………… 28

Board Members ………………………………………………………… 29 Franklin Challenger Division ……………………………………………30-31 Buddy Registration………………………………………. Appendix A New Volunteer Background Check Form …………….. Appendix B Returning Volunteer Background Check Form ……….. Appendix C Accident Reporting Form………………………………… Appendix D

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Franklin Little League Mission Statement

The objective of Franklin Little League is to encourage fun, sportsmanship and healthy competition through teamwork in baseball and softball. We promote positive attitude and a genuine feeling of success now and into the future.

We believe the foundation of the league are the T-Ball and Rookie Divisions, which provide an instructional background to develop skills to successfully transition to the Minors Division where we build on those skills, promote team and support a strong platform for the future.

In the advanced and more competitive Major, Junior and Senior Divisions, these skills will be polished for future growth and opportunity in baseball and softball while fostering healthy competition, teamwork and camaraderie for years to come. Our Challenger Division will foster opportunities for those wishing to play baseball while allowing them the positive support and guidance needed to succeed. We believe these principles to be true and that these goals and qualities will help provide athletes success both on and off the field.

“Remember, it’s for the kids!”

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General Safety Policy

The General Safety Policy purpose of our Safety Plan is to promote a safe environment for all Franklin Little League members. All board members, managers, coaches, volunteers, and league members are responsible for ensuring compliance with the Safety Plan. It is the Safety Directors duty to ensure all Franklin Little League members have general knowledge of our safety policy.

League Safety Code

In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was introduced to emphasize safety. ASAP’s goal is to create awareness through education and information to provide a safer environment for kids and all participants of Franklin Little League Baseball and Softball. This code is offered as a tool to place important safety information to our Managers and Coaches and dedicated to injury prevention.

Follow the Rules

It is imperative that all Little League game rules, local league rules, and all safety regulations be followed and adhered to at all Little League games and practices without exception.

All teams manager are responsible to ensure the highest level of safety themselves, their players, and their coaching staff. Please read and review all league safety policies and game rules before the start of each season. Be certain to pass this valuable information to your coaching staff.

Little League rule books are distributed each year to the managers by the Divisional Vice Presidents. Additional Safety policies are contained herein and in the Little League Rule Book. Franklin Little League Safety Manual will be available on the Franklin Little League public website. Also, a hard copy may be requested from the Safety Director.

At the discretion of the Franklin Little League Board any managers and/or coaches not adhering to the rules and policies may have their league duties suspended or terminated.

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Key Safety Points

Responsibility for safety procedures should be that of an adult member of Franklin Little League.

Arrangements should be made in advance of all games and practices for emergency medical services.

Managers, coaches and umpires should have first aid training. First aid kits are provided to every team and are located in the concession stand.

No games or practices should be held when weather or field conditions are not good, particularly when lighting is poor.

Play areas should be inspected frequently for holes, damage,

stones, glass and foreign objects.

Only players, managers, coaches and umpires are permitted on the playing field or in the dugout during games and practices.

Responsibility for keeping bats and other loose equipment off the field of play should be that of a player assigned for this purpose or the team’s manager and coaches.

Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls out of the playing area.

During warm up drills, players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by wild throws or missed catches.

During practice and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch.

All pre-game warm-ups should be performed within the confines of

the playing field and not within areas that are frequented by spectators.

Equipment should be inspected regularly for the condition of the

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equipment as well as proper fit. Any concerns should be brought to the attention of the Equipment Director.

Batters must wear Little League approved helmets during practice

and games.

Catchers must wear helmet, mask, throat protector, shin guards, long model chest protector and protective cup with athletic supporter at all times for all practices and games. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet and mask with throat protector

when warming up pitchers. This applies between innings and in the bullpen during a game and practices.

If pitcher has longer hair it must be tied back for safety around the pitching machine.

During sliding practice, base should not be strapped down or

anchored.

At no time should “horse play” be permitted on the playing field.

Parents of players who wear glasses should be encouraged to

provide “safety glasses”.

Players may not wear watches, rings, pins, earrings or metallic items during practices and games.

Managers and coaches may not warm up pitchers before or during a

game.

On deck batters are not permitted. Therefore there is no swinging of the bat allowed unless you are in the batter’s box or inside the batting cage.

Teams must have a league first aid kit with them at all games and practices and should have a “Prevention and Emergency Management of Little League Baseball and Softball Injuries” booklet with the first aid kit.

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Managers and Coaches must have player’s medical release forms with them at all games and practices.

Make arrangements to have a cell phone available at the game or practice.

Reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened or lost.

Assist those who require medical attention – and when

administering aid remember to:

o LOOK for signs of injury (blood, black – and – blueness, deformity of a join, etc.)

o LISTEN to the injured to describe what happened and what hurts. Before questioning, you may have to calm and soothe the excited child.

o FEEL gently and carefully the injured area(s) for signs of swelling or a broken bone.

League Complex Ground Rules

Use of the batting cage requires a manager or coach supervision for all players and their families.

Never hit baseballs into any of the fencing around the complex,

including the batting cage.

No player may exit the dugout during the game unless excused by

the manager or coach.

No open toe shoes or sandals allowed during practice or games for players, coaches and adult volunteers.

There is no on-deck batter circles provided on the diamonds.

Therefore, there is no swinging of the bat allowed unless you are in the batter’s box or inside the batting cage area.

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No head first slides allowed, except when going back to base.

Pitching machines should be handled with care. Please utilize the pitching machine cart/wagon for transportation to and from fields.

The home team manager/coach is responsible for the set up prior to game time and return of the pitching machine to the FLL shed.

Only the FLL Manager/Coach is allowed to use the pitching machine. No exceptions.

Alcohol consumption and foul language is strictly prohibited.

Players and youth umpires may not be transported to games, practices or be returned home by coaches or other adults unless prior permission was received by the parent or guardian of the involved child.

Managers and Coaches should not administer medications to

players and should not provide food or beverages other than water.

Managers and coaches must not leave a child unattended after a

practice or game.

Any party wanting to utilize the fields for practice must receive prior permission from the field coordinator to do so. It is your responsibility to put the entrance gate back up at the end of your session. Failure to do so may result in a loss of field privileges.

Any one asked to leave the park by an umpire or a league official must do so immediately. The game will not continue until the ejected party has left the premises. Most commonly, an eject means leave the immediate area.

Managers, coaches and Board members should report potential

safety hazards to the League Safety Director.

If you see a need to add a safety code or see a potential safety

hazard, please contact the League Safety Director

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First Aid Kit Availability

A well supplied first-aid kit is permanently mounted on the north wall of the concession stand, near the exit.

Additionally, portable first-aid kits are stored in the back of the concession stand on the shelf. Each kit is assigned to a specific ball diamond. Each first –aid kit must be taken to each field before each game. This is the responsibility of the home manager.

Return the kit to the concession stand following the completion of the

game, or at the end of the day on Saturday. Document any supplies used on a piece of paper and place the note inside the kit. The Safety Director will handle the restocking of the kit.

Each team should have a well-supplied first-aid kit and a cell phone

at all games and practices.

AED Availability

There are two AEDs on the Little League Complex. One AED is mounted on the north wall in the coaches’ area of the concession stand. The Second is in the Announcers Tower by Field 6. Please use in emergencies only (suspected heart attack or stroke) Follow the AED audible instructions for proper use.

Emergency/Safety Procedures

Managers/Coaches must have the original “Player Medical Release” forms and the team first-aid kit with the team at all times.

The following procedures must be followed in case of a medical emergency:

Give first aid and have someone call 911 immediately if an

ambulance is necessary (severe injury, neck or head injury, not breathing). When in doubt error on the side of caution.

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Notify parents immediately if they are not on the scene. Notify League Safety Director, John Bogues (414-704-2928), by

telephone within 24 hours.

Managers will complete an “Injury Tracking Form” (Appendix D) and provide it to the League Safety Director within 48 hours. If necessary, Safety Director and the Parents shall then complete the “Accident Notification Forms” and submit to Little League Headquarters. “Injury Tracking Forms” are provided in the first aid kit, online at FLL website and within the concession stand.

Managers/Coaches should talk to the team after a player sustains a

significant injury. Often players are upset and worried about the injured player. They need to feel safe and understand why the injury happened.

The League Safety Director shall notify the League President and

District Safety Officer of the injury/claim.

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Fire Procedures

Upon discovering fire or smoke, move away from the fire area. If there is smoke or fire in the concession stand, immediately evacuate the building. If it is safe and time permits, close all doors and alert others nearby. Dial 911 and state as follows:

1. “ I am reporting a fire” (give description) 2. Let the dispatcher know you are at the Franklin Little League

Complex. 3. Answer all the dispatcher’s questions and follow his/her instructions. 4. DO NOT hang up until told do so by the dispatcher

Attempts to extinguish small fires should only be done when it can be safely contained. If smoke begins to spread, ensure all individuals are evacuated. Call out to make sure no one is in the building. Contain the fire if possible by closing doors and windows to keep the toxic fumes in.

Do not panic and managers/coaches should account for their team members.

Franklin Little League Emergency Numbers

Emergency (Police, Fire, Medical) 911

Franklin Police/Fire Dispatch 425-2522

St. Luke’s Medical Center – Franklin 529-9200 9200 W. Loomis Road, Franklin, WI.

Wheaton Franciscan Hospital – Franklin 10101 S. 27th Street, Franklin, WI.

325-4700

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222

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Safety Education and Training

All managers/coaches must attend the safety/coaches clinic yearly, which is sponsored by Franklin Little League. The clinic focuses on injury prevention and injury management of the Little League Player. The majority of the clinic involves a presentation that allows for open class room discussion following each individual injury assessment segment.

Safety Clinics are held twice a year before opening day. This year’s dates are:

March 14th 6:30 - 7:30pm Franklin High School RM C212

March 21st 6:30 - 7:30pm Franklin High School RM C212

All rostered managers and coaches are required have current certification, then he/she will not be given equipment to start the season. To start practices or games.

Training/Coaches Clinics are held twice a year with the safety clinic. The training focuses on the fundamentals of pitching, hitting, fielding, base running, throwing, etc. This year the dates for the Training/Coaches Clinic is:

March 14th 7:30 – 8:30 pm Franklin High School RM C212

March 21st 7:30 – 8:30 pm Franklin High School RM C212

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Background Checks/Volunteer Applications

It is important to note that any and all volunteers, which work closely with Franklin Little League players on a regular basis, must complete and sign the 2018 Little League Volunteer Application. Additionally, in order to process the application, we must have a copy of a valid id and your social security number. The directive includes team managers, coaches, board members and anyone else working closely with players as determined by the Franklin Little League Safety Director. Any volunteer who refuses to complete a volunteer application will not be eligible for the position they are seeking.

Once signed, the information on the volunteer application is used by First Advantage or JDP to conduct criminal and sex offender history background checks. Each applicant acknowledges and approves of these background checks by signing the volunteer application.

Any fees associated with the background checks are the responsibility of Franklin Little League and not the volunteer applicant.

Forms may be completed at our annual player registration in January. If you are unable to complete the volunteer form at player registration, you can use the one included in this document or obtain one on-line at www.franklinll.org.

In order to make our files complete you must send all information including a copy of your driver’s license and your social security number to:

Franklin Little League PO Box 320301 Franklin, WI 53132

If you have any questions regarding your need to complete a volunteer application, please contact John Bogues at (414) 704-2928 or email

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Medical Release Forms

The medical release forms are completed each year when you register.

Completed forms are distributed to the team managers following registration or player draft for the older teams.

Managers and coaches should have the forms in their possession

during all games and practice sessions.

Federal laws (HIPPA) dictate that all personal medical information be kept confidential. This means by law you cannot share this information with anyone other than the involved medical personnel.

All-Star managers will need to obtain a copy of the medical form from

your player’s respective league manager.

Reporting Significant Injuries

Report all significant injuries to any player, manager, coach, umpire or volunteer who seeks medical treatment and/or first aid to the Safety Director within 24 hours.

This includes passive treatments such as the evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury.

To report an injury, complete the Incident Tracking Form which is available online, within first aid bags or can also be found in the concession stand folder.

It is a good idea to have medical forms and incident tracking forms in hand prior to your first practice. Remember: keep all medical information confidential and concealed always. Send or hand deliver the completed report within 24 hours to the Safety Director.

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Fields

Prior to a scheduled game or practice managers and coaches from both teams must walk the field looking for potential safety hazards (glass, holes, rocks, and protruding objects from the field, fences and posts).

All safety hazards must be rectified prior to playing or practicing on the field. If a more involved repair or correction is needed, please contact the field coordinator for repair.

In the Rookie Divisions, closely monitor the pitching machine extension cord placement so it does not become a trip hazard for players. Regularly inspect the machine and extension cord for defects, which may lead to electrical shock.

Equipment

Team equipment and gear is issued by the Equipment Director prior to the seasons start. The Equipment Director will notify divisional VP’s regarding the equipment pick-up date, time and location. The VP’s will in-turn notify all managers.

Team Managers will be advised of the equipment turn-in date by their respective Division VP, following the conclusion of the season.

It is the Equipment Directors responsibility to inspect all equipment for defects prior to annual distribution.

It is the Team Managers responsibility to inspect the equipment periodically throughout the season, taking damaged equipment out of service and reporting it to the Equipment Director for final determination.

Any questions of equipment serviceability should be referred to the Equipment Director for final determination.

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Dangerous Weather Procedures Hot Weather

Precautions must be taken in order to make sure the players on your team do not dehydrate or hyperventilate.

Suggest players take drinks of water after coming off the field and before going on the field between innings.

If a player looks distressed while standing in the hot sun, substitute a player and get him/her into the dugout shade ASAP. Cool him/her down with the instant ice bags in your first- aid kit.

If a player should collapse as a result of heat exhaustion, call 911 immediately.

Get the player to drink water and use the instant ice bags supplied in your first-aid kit to cool him/her down until emergency medical treatment arrives.

Hydration Keeping children well hydrated is important. When children are physically active, their muscles generate heat which increases their body temperature. This can lead to children becoming overheated and dehydrated. Water is an excellent fluid to keep the body well hydrated. Flavored fluids like sports drinks or fruit juice can help encourage children to drink. Sports drinks should contain between 6 and 8 percent (15 to 18 grams per cup) carbohydrates or less. If the carbohydrate levels are higher, the sports drink should be diluted with water. Fruit juice should also be diluted (1:1 ratio). Beverages high in carbohydrates like undiluted fruit juice may cause stomach cramps, nausea and diarrhea when the child becomes active. Caffeinated beverages (tea, coffee, colas) are diuretics and should be avoided because they can dehydrate the body further. Avoid carbonated drinks which can cause gastrointestinal distress and may decrease fluid volume.

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Wet Conditions Rain:

Evaluate the strength of the rain. Is it a light drizzle or is it pouring?

Determine the direction the storm is moving.

Evaluate the playing field. Determine level of saturation. Is there standing water on the field or is the grass soggy?

Stop playing if the playing conditions become unsafe – Use common sense.

Consult with the other managers and the umpire to formulate a decision.

Lightning:

If you see, hear or feel a thunderstorm the following procedures shall be followed:

Suspend all games and practices immediately and get to a safe place such as a metal topped car or the concessions building and wait for a decision on whether to continue the game or practice.

Stay away from metal (including fencing) and bleachers.

Stay away from trees, towers and utility poles.

Do not hold metal bats.

Do not resume activities until 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder was heard.

o If you feel your hair stand on end; this is a sign lightning is about to strike. If you are in the open, do the following:

o Crouch down on the balls of your feet, put your hands over your ears and bend your head down.

o Do not lie flat on the ground

If someone is struck by lightning: o Lightning victims do not carry an electrical charge, are

safe to handle and need immediate medical attention. o Call 9-1-1 o Give first aid

o Check if the victim is breathing o Check if there is a pulse o Monitor breathing until help arrives o Do CPR if need

o If possible, move the victim to a safe place. Lightning can strike the same place twice.

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Concession Stand Guidelines

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention lists the following circumstances as most likely to lead to illness:

Inadequate cooling and cold hold

Preparing food to far in advance for service

Poor personal hygiene and infected personnel

Inadequate reheating

Inadequate hot holding

Contaminated raw foods and ingredients

The following steps are to be followed for safe and sanitary food service and to eliminate/minimize the above risk factors:

Menu – Keep the menu simple and keep potentially hazardous foods (meats, eggs, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, etc.) to a minimum. Use only foods from approved sources, avoiding foods that have been prepared at home. Complete control over food, from source to service, is the key to safe, sanitary food service.

Cooking – Use a food thermometer to check on cooking and holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods. All potentially hazardous foods should be kept at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below (if cold) or 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above (if hot). Ground beef, ground pork and poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Most food borne illnesses from temporary events can be traced back to lapses in temperature control.

Reheating – Rapidly reheat potentially hazardous foods to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not attempt to heat foods over sterno units or other holding devices. Slow cooking mechanisms may activate bacteria and never reach killing temperature.

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Cooling and Cold storage – Foods that require refrigeration must be cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit as quickly as possible and held at that temperature until ready to serve. To cools foods down quickly, use an ice bath (60% ice to 40% water), stirring the product frequently, or place the food in shallow pans no more than 4 inches in depth and refrigerate. Pans should not be stored one atop the other and lids should be off or ajar until the food is completely cooled. Allowing hazardous foods to remain un-refrigerated for too long has been the number ONE cause of food borne illness.

Hand Washing – Frequent and thorough hand washing remains the first line of defense in preventing food borne disease. The use of disposable gloves can provide an additional barrier to contamination, but they are no substitute for hand washing.

o Those working in the Concession Stand should be thoroughly instructed in the proper method of washing his/her hands (soap and water, rub hands together vigorously while washing, wash entire hand including the back, wrists between fingers and under fingernails).

o Hands should be washed after toileting, handling animals,

sneezing (even if you use a tissue or handkerchief) or coughing, after handling soiled surfaces, equipment or utensils, after drinking or eating, after/before working with raw and ready to eat food, after handling money and after engaging in any other activity that may contaminate hands.

o Hands should be washed as often as possible during food preparation to remove soils and contamination and to prevent cross contamination.

Health and Hygiene – Only healthy workers should prepare and serve food. Anyone who has open sores, or infected cuts on the hands should not be allowed in the concession stand to prepare food.

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Food Handling – Avoid hand contact with raw, ready to eat foods and food contact surfaces. Use an acceptable dispensing utensil to serve food. Touching food with bare hands can transfer germs to food.

Dishwashing – Use disposable utensils for food service. Keep your hands away from food contact surfaces, and never reuse disposable dishware.

Ice – Ice used to cool cans/bottles should not be used in cup beverages and should be stored separately. Use a scoop to dispense ice; never use the hands. Ice can become contaminated with bacteria and viruses and cause food borne illnesses.

Wiping Clothes – Rinse and store wiping clothes in a bucket of sanitizer (1 gallon of water to ½ teaspoon of chlorine bleach). Change the water every 2 hours. A well sanitized work surface prevents cross contamination and discourages flies.

Insect Control and Waste – Keep foods covered to protect them from insects. Place garbage and paper wastes in a refuse container with a tight fitting lid.

Food Storage and Cleanliness – Keep foods stored off the floor at least six inches. After your event is finished, clean the concession stand and discard unusable food.

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Communicable Disease Prevention

While risk of one athlete infecting another with HIV/Aids during competition is close to non-existent, there is a remote risk that other blood borne pathogens can be transmitted. For example, Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as other bodily fluids. Procedures for reducing the potential for transmission of these infectious agents should include, but not be limited to the following:

When a player is bleeding it must be stopped, the open wound covered and if there is an excessive amount of blood on the uniform it must be changed before the athlete may participate.

Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure when contact with blood or other bodily fluids are anticipated. Gloves are provided with first-aid kits.

Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with blood or other bodily fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.

Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant before competition resumes.

Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles, scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices.

Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the need for emergency mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, or other ventilation devices should be available to use.

Managers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin shall refrain from direct care until the condition resolves.

Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of or disinfected.

Follow accepted guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and disposal when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing bodily fluids.

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Conditioning and Stretching

Conditioning is an important part of accident prevention. Studies on the effect of conditioning (warm-ups) have demonstrated that:

The stretching and contracting of muscles just before athletic

activity improves general control of movements, coordination and alertness.

Warm-up drills also help develop the strength and stamina needed to compete with minimum accident exposure.

The warm up period should last between 5-15 minutes depending on the intensity of the activity to follow.

A rest period of 5-10 minutes should follow the warm up prior to the game.

The benefit of stretching is to:

Decrease risk of injury

Improves performance

Increases flexibility within the various muscle groups.

Prevents tearing from overexertion.

Should never be done forcefully.

Should be done gradually to encourage looseness and flexibility.

Stretching properly:

Stretch neck, back, arms, thighs, legs and calves.

Don’t ask a child to stretch more than they are capable of.

Hold the stretch at least 10 seconds.

Don’t allow bouncing while stretching. This tears down the muscle rather than stretching it.

Have one of the players lead the stretching exercises.

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Effective February 1, 2007

Introduction

Starting with the 2007 season, Little League Baseball & Softball, Inc. (Williamsport) has mandated that each league use a pitch count policy for pitcher eligibility instead of going by the number of innings a pitcher throws in. The Pitch Count policy is for all baseball players between the ages of 7 and 18. The policy does not affect the softball division.

Franklin Little League Pitch Count Policy

1. Each manager or designee is responsible for tracking the total number of pitches thrown by every pitcher in a game.

2. The Home team scorebook is the official scorebook. In the event the home team is short a coach and cannot accurately keep the scorebook, the Visiting team’s scorebook will become the official scorebook for that game.

3. The scorebook must be kept by a coach in the dugout. It cannot be kept by a parent, or anyone else, in the stands, outside the dugout, etc.

4. Balls and strikes are to be recorded in the scorebook in the area provided. It is recommended that foul balls are recorded next to the strikes. When calculating the number of pitches thrown to a batter, the ball that was batted into play must be counted as a pitch as well.

5. It is highly recommended that a coach from each team briefly meet between each half inning to verify the number of pitches thrown by any pitcher that half inning.

6. The umpires will be instructed to use the Home team scorebook in the event of any discrepancies, unless the Visiting team’s scorebook has been declared the official scorebook prior to the start of the game due to the proviso set forth in item #2 above.

7. The Scorekeeper involved in tallying the pitch count must inform the home plate umpire and manager when the maximum number of pitches has been thrown by a particular pitcher. Note: the failure by the Scorekeeper to notify the umpire and manager does not relieve the manager of the responsibility to remove a pitcher when the limit is reached

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8. At the end of the game, the manager must enter the following

information into the Pitching log that is attached to the back of the scorebook.

a. Date b. Opponent c. Pitcher’s Name d. League Age e. Jersey Number f. Total number pitches thrown g. Team Manager’s signature h. Opposing Manager’s signature i. Date the pitcher is next eligible to throw.

Rules explaining the maximum number of pitches a player can throw will be provided on the Pitching Log.

9. In the event of any disputes, the situation will be reviewed and resolved by the Divisional Vice President of said Division.

Notes:

The Franklin Little League will provide each manager with a scorebook that has the appropriate design to record balls and strikes.

Wisconsin Act 172: Youth Athlete Concussion Law

Wisconsin has joined 31 other states enacting formal legislation dedicated to the safety of youth participating in sports. Wisconsin Act 172 relates to concussions and head injuries sustained in youth activities. The bill was supported by a large coalition including: Marshfield Clinic, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, the National Football League, the Green Bay Packers, the Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Association, Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, Wisconsin Chiropractic Association and many others.

Each year, more than 3 million student athletes suffer a concussion. Female athletes are more susceptible than males. Most of these athletes return to their sport within a week or two. However, others may not be able to return for months or at all. Some suffer from chronic post-concussion headaches, or long-term learning and memory problems.

It is important that a concussion is diagnosed early and treated by a professional skilled in the management of concussions and head injuries. Of greatest importance is that athletes not return to play until they are without symptoms and cleared by a health care provider. Wisconsin Act 172 requires the state Department of Public Instruction, in consultation with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, develop guidelines and other information for educating athletic coaches, student athletes and parents or guardians, about the nature and risk of concussion and head injury in youth athletic activities. The Act states, “at the beginning of a youth athletic season, the person operating the youth athletic activity shall distribute a concussion and head injury sheet to each person who will be coaching that youth activity and to each person who wishes to participate in that youth athletic activity. No person may participate in a youth activity unless the person returns the information sheet signed by the person and, if he or she is under the age of 19, by his or her parent or guardian.”

The Act also states that a coach or official involved in a youth athletic activity, or a health care provider, will remove a participant from the activity if the coach, official or health care provider determines that the athlete exhibits signs, symptoms or behavior consistent with a concussion or head injury. A key aspect of the legislation provides that “a person who has been removed from a youth athletic activity may not participate in a youth athletic activity until he or she is evaluated by a health care provider and receives written clearance to participate in the activity from the health care provider.” Health care provider is defined as a person who holds a credential that authorizes the person to provide health care, is trained and has experience in evaluating and managing pediatric concussions and head injuries, and is practicing within the scope of his or her credential.”

A complete summary of Wisconsin Act 172 is available at: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2011/related/acts/172

Non – Emergency contact Numbers

- Franklin Police: 414-425-2522 - Fire Department: 414-425-1420

Utilities – Emergency

- WE Energies: 1-800-662-4797 - Gas Leaks: 1-800-261-5325

Utilities – Non-Emergency - WE Energies: 1-800-558-3303

Hospital - Wheaton Franciscan Franklin

10101 S. 27th St 414-325-4700

Franklin Little League - Safety Director

John Bogues: 414-704-2928 (cell) District 6 Staff

- Administrator Dave Douglas : 414-397-8010 (cell)

- Safety Director

Bob Manke: 414-429-1733 (cell)

2018 FLL Board Members

Position Name Email

President Greg Johnson fllpresident@yahoo.com

Vice President Chris Budnik chrisbudnik13@yahoo.com

Secretary Matt Grant mgrizant34@gmail.com

Treasurer Ron Leipzig fractured51@Yahoo.com

Player Agent Bill Shema brshema@yahoo.com

VP Jr/Sr Baseball Kevin Megow kevin.megow@yahoo.com

VP Majors Baseball Mark Lewandowski markle@eua.com

VP Minors Baseball Jolene Nell inv.jolene@yahoo.com

VP Rookie Baseball Chris Mueller mistercmueller@gmail.com

VP T-Ball (all) Kenny Wilka krwilka@gmail.com

VP Intermediate Baseball Kevin Renken renken@uwm.edu

VP Softball (all) Mike Brewer brewha10@hotmail.com

VP Challenger Joey Merchan joeymerchan@gmail.com

Technology Director Greg Strowig gstrowig@wi.rr.com

Concessions Director Beth Castleman jcastlemanf@aol.com

Equipment/Uniform Director Mike Thomas jacob72197@aol.com

Facilities/Field Director Justin Castleman castlemanplmb@aol.com

Fundraising Director Heather Herling heatherherling@gmail.com

Public Relations/Social Media Director Jen Budnik jennimichalak@gmail.com

Safety Director John Bogues johnbogues@gmail.com

Scheduling Director Mike Brewer brewha10@hotmail.com

Umpire Director Larry Victory lawrencevictory@gmail.com

Franklin Challenger Division

NO SCORE IS KEPT DURING THE GAMES. This prevents the players from being placed in a win or lose situations. The emphasis is on have fun and interaction.

NO PLAYER WILL STRIKE OUT AT BAT. After a designated number of missed pitches, the ball will be placed on a tee for the batter.

BUDDIES are on the field with the players during all practice sessions and games. As the need arises, parents/adult guardians will be asked to assist on the field.

Franklin Challenger Division Buddies

The use of buddies is critical to our program. Their duties include helping a player to bat, pushing a player in a wheelchair around the bases, and helping to keep players “on track”. Buddies are given a handout on what is expected. Many buddies volunteer for their needed community service hours for scouts, school or church.

All Buddy Volunteers must fill out both the Registration Form (Appendix A) and an annual approved background check form (Appendix B). If this is your first year as a buddy, then you need to fill out the New Volunteer Background Check form. If you have volunteered prior years, then you need to fill out the Returning Volunteer From. (Appendix C).

Game Play Guidelines for Challenger Buddies

The role of a Challenger Buddy during game play is to protect the Challenger player and to assist in any

way necessary. Below are some general guidelines for assisting players while playing in the field, while at

bat and while running the bases. These guidelines are intended to give general instruction on how to assist

Challenger players, but do not cover every situation. It is important to remember that each Challenger

player will need a different level of assistance and may face unique challenges while participating.

Fielding

Position & Readiness: ,· . !

• Make sure fielders are a safe distance from the batter. No fielder should be located in front of the pitcher’s mound

• Avoid standing in the base paths • Stand near your player in a position that will allow you to protect him or her from a batted or

thrown ball if necessary

• When your player is ready to throw a ball, be sure the receiver is ready to receive the throw Softly Hit Ball Hard Hit Ball

Player ·with • Allow the player to field the ball alone

• Direct the player with respect to where to throw the ball

if the ball is heading to the outfield, let it go

• If the ball is in the infield, knock it down, if necessary, and then

allow the player to field the ball

unlimited mobility

Player with limited

mobility

(walker,

wheelchair, etc.)

• Reid the ball, or ask another player to field the ball and hand it to your player to allow them to throw it or hold it momentarily

• Assist the player in throwing the ball, if necessary • When talking with a player using a wheelchair, always position yourself at

their eye level and talk face-to-face

At the end of an inning, all players and buddies should remain on the field until the last base runner

scores.

Batting

• If necessary, help your player choose a bat and put on their helmet and get into batting position

• Some players may also need guidance on where to run after they hit the ball. In this case move

towards first base and encourage the player to follow you

Thrown Pitch • Allow the player to swing at the pitch and assist if needed

• If the player is not successful at hitting a thrown pitch, encourage them to use the

tee

Tee • Set the ball in place when the fielders are ready and get the player into

batting position

• Assist the player in swinging the bat if needed

Note: Make sure the player drops the bat before running.

Base Running

Appendix A

BUDDY REGISTRATION

Are you performing community service for an organization, i.e., scouts, church group, or

school? Yes ______ No______

If yes, a letter will be provided to you at the end of the season. Or, a letter can be provided to

you for your resume. Make sure you sign the sheet before every game you participate in.

Franklin Little League also requires an Annual Background check for the Safety of all our youth

and young adult players

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D