NBLL NORTH BOTHELL LITTLE LEAGUE

BOTHELL, WA

Safety Manual 2021 NBLL Content Page Table of Contents Mission Statement 3 Emergency Phone Numbers 5

Field Addresses 6-7

Emergency Procedures 8

Safety Code for Little League 9

Managers, Coaches, and Safety Parent 10 Responsibility

Ten Commandments of Safety 11

First Aid Training and Information 12-17

Fundamental Training and Coaches 18-21 Information

Umpire Training 22

Concession Stand Safety 23-24

Medical Release 25

Little League Accident Form 26-27

Northshore School District Accident Form 28

Volunteer Application 29-30

Parent Code of Conduct 31 2 Volunteer Code of Conduct 32 NBLL Mission Statement

The mission of the North Bothell Little League (NBLL) is to function as a volunteer organization which fosters the development and expression of competitive baseball and softball skills. Our League, as embodied by its volunteers, strives to have its players intertwine sportsmanship, cooperative interaction, wholesomeness, and safety consciousness with the acquisition of athletic proficiency in the games of baseball and softball. To further this mission, NBLL is striving to adopted a culture of safety in all its baseball and softball activities.

3 NBLL A Culture of Safety

North Bothell Little League has always taken safety seriously. To further our commitment to safety and to further our stated mission, NBLL is working to creating and maintain a culture of safety within our organization. With the full support of our board, NBLL has adopted a SAFETY-FIRST approach toward all our activities.

We achieve a culture of safety through the following: • Safety Discussions at all Meetings • Emphasis on our Annual Safety Clinic • Incident Tracking and Reporting • Periodic Safety Updates to our membership • A commitment to the Safety Code 4 NBLL Emergency Phone Numbers

League President: Drew Bruns (425) 343-3219 League VP Baseball: David Eakin (206) 498-9394 League VP Softball: Susan Tait (425) 985-5536 League Player Agent: Mike Doyle (425) 772-2342 League Treasurer: Cord McCormick (206) 465-3939 League Safety Officer: Stacey Van de Mark (206) 799-5809 Umpire-In-Chief: Phil LeJune (425) 318-2386

In case of emergency call 911 Non-Emergency Police: 425-486-1254 Non-Emergency Fire: 425-486-1678

5 NBLL Field Addresses (Should a Call to 911 Become Necessary) Field Address Bastyr University 14445 Juanita Dr NE Kenmore 98028 Bothell High School 9130 NE 180th St. Bothell 98011

Canyon Creek Elementary 21400 35th Ave SE Bothell 98021 Canyon Park Middle School 23723 23rd Ave SE Bothell98021 Cedar Grove Park 22421 9th Ave SE Bothell 98021 Crystal Springs Elementary 21615 9th Ave SE Bothell 98021 D-Bat 18421 Bothell Everett Hwy Ste 150 Bothell 98012 Doug Allen Field 19515 88th Ave NE Bothell 98011 EL1 (Formely Rijo) 22620 State Route 9 SE Woodinville 98021 EL1 (Formerly Northshore Sports Complex) 14220 NE 193rd PL Woodinville 98072 Fernwood Elementary 3933 Jewell Road Bothell 98012 Forsgren Park 23709 Carter Road Bothell 98021 Inglemoor High School 15500 Simonds Road Kenmore 98028 Kenmore Middle School 20323 66th Ave NE Kenmore 98028 Kokanee Elementary 23710 57th Ave SE Woodinville Leota Middle School 19301 168th Ave NE Woodinville Lynnwood High School 18218 North Rd Bothell 98012 Marymoor Park 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE Redmond 98052 6 Mill Creek Sports Park 13903 North Creek Drive Mill Creek 98012 NBLL Field Addresses Continued… Field Address North Creek Fields 1,4 19016 North Creek Parkway Bothell 98011 North Creek Fields 2,3 11800 North Creek Parkway S Bothell 98011 North Creek High School 3613 191st St Place SE Bothell 98012 Northshore Middle School 12101 N.E. 160th Street Bothell 98011 Northshore Athletic Fields (NAF) 14700 NE 145th St Woodinville 98072 Ruby Bridges Elementary 4709 Maltby Road, Woodinville, 98072

Skyview Middle School 21404 35th Ave SE Bothell 98021 Silver Firs Elementary 5909 146th PL SE Everett, WA 98208 Tambark Creek Park 17217 35th Ave SE Bothell 98012 Timbercrest Jr. High 19115 215th Way NE Woodinville 98077 Woodinville High School 19819 136th Ave NE Woodinville 98072 Westhill Elementary 19515 88th Ave NE Bothell 98011 (Should a Call to 911 Become Necessary) Woodinville Sports Field 17400 131st Ave NE Woodinville 98072

7 NBLL Emergency Procedures

• Give first aid and have someone call 911 immediately if an ambulance is necessary (The address of each playing field is located in the lid of the first‑aid kit.). • Notify parents immediately if they are not on the scene. • Notify league Safety Officer by phone within 24 hours. (Stacey Van de Mark 206.799.5809)

• Fill out a North Bothell Little League Injury Report form and a Northshore School District Accident Report form if the accident occurred on Northshore School District property. Deliver these accident reports to the Safety Officer within 24 hours. • Talk to the team about the event and why the situation occurred and how it might have been prevented. • Talk with anyone else in North Bothell Little League (President, Vice-President, or your own division, etc.)

• North Bothell Little League insurance is supplemental to parents’ own insurance policy. Claims must be filed with the League Safety Officer.

• Forms are available through the Little League Website https://www.littleleague.org/forms-publications/#asap

• REMEMBER: Safety is everyone's job. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents to a minimum. Report all hazardous conditions to the North Bothell little League Safety Officer or any board member immediately. Do not play on a field that is unsafe or use unsafe playing equipment. Be sure your players are fully equipped at all times, especially catchers and batters. Check your team’s equipment often!

8 NBLL Safety Code for Little League

Responsibility for safety procedures should be that of an adult member of Catchers must wear a catcher's helmet, face mask and throat guard in the local league. warming up pitchers. This applies between innings and in bull pen practice. Skull caps are not permitted. Arrangements should be made in advance of all games and practices for emergency medical services. Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls batted out of the Managers, coaches and umpires should have some training in first aid. A playing area. fully equipped first aid kit should be available at the field. During practice sessions and games, all players should be alert and watching No games or practices should be held when weather or field conditions are the batter on each pitch. not good, particularly when lighting is inadequate. Play area should be inspected frequently for holes, damage, glass and other During warm up drills, players should be spaced so that no one is endangered foreign objects. by errant balls. Dugouts and bat racks should be positioned behind screens. Equipment should be inspected regularly. Make sure it fits properly.

Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing Pitching machines, if used, must be in good working order (including extension field during play and practice sessions. cords, outlets, etc.) and must be operated only by adult managers and coaches. Responsibility for keeping bats and loose equipment off the field of play should be that of a regular player assigned for this purpose. Batters must wear protective NOCSAE certified helmets during practice, as well Parents of players who wear glasses should be encouraged to provide as during games. "Safety Glasses". Catchers must wear a catcher's helmet (with face mask and throat guard), Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry or other metallic items. chest protector, and shin guards. Male catchers must wear long‑model chest protector (divisions below Junior/Senior League), protective supporter, and During sliding practice, bases should not be strapped down. hard cup at all times. At no time should "horse play" be permitted on the playing field. Except when a runner is returning to a base, head-first slides are not permitted.

9 NBLL Managers, Coaches, and Team

Safety Parents’ Responsibilities • Have medical release forms present at all practices and games. • Inspect equipment before each practice and game (See inspection guidelines) • Inspect fields for hazards before each game or practice. • Have First‑Aid Kits and ice or cold packs present at all practices and games (Chemical cold packs should not be used on the face). • Have a cellular phone available for use at all games and practices. • Warm‑up your team with stretching exercises before practice and games. • Take care of all minor injuries. • Talk to the team and keep them aware of safety hazards on or off the field. • Keep the First‑Aid kit fully stocked with supplies. (Contact Stacey Van de Mark 206.799.5809 for items that need to be restocked.)

10 NBLL Ten Commandments of Safety

I. BE ALERT! II. CHECK PLAYING FIELD FOR SAFETY HAZARDS III. WEAR PROPER EQUIPMENT IV. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS IN GOOD SHAPE V. ENSURE FIRST AID IS AVAILABLE VI. MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE SITUATION VII. MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE VIII. SAFETY IS A TEAM SPORT IX. BE ORGANIZED X. HAVE FUN!

11 NBLL First Aid Training/Safety Clinic

March 14, 2021

North Bothell Little League will require at least one manager/coach/safety parent from each team to attend.

Training will be held via online conference from 7-8:30pm.

12 NBLL First Aid Kit

• First-aid kits will be inspected and updated by league Safety Inspector prior to beginning of the season • First-aid kits much be present at each game and practice • Please call Stacey Van de Mark (206.799.5809) with any questions or requests for additional supplies. • Kits must be returned at the end of the season with the team gear.

13 NBLL First Aid Kit Supplies FIRST AID BOOKLET 6 TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT

1 STAINLESS STEEL SCISSORS 3 ACETAMINOPHEN PACKET

1 TWEEZERS 3 IBUPROFEN PACKET

2 PAIR VINYL GLOVES 15 3/8” X 1-1/2” BANDAGE

3 SAFETY PIN 20 3/4” X 3” BANDAGE

5 COTTON TIPPED APPLICATOR 3 KNUCKLE BANDAGE

2 EYE PAD 3 KNEE/ELBOW BANDAGE

2 GALLON SIZED ZIPLOCK BAGS 10 WOUND CLOSURE STRIP

4 WOOD FINGER SPLINT 3 2” X 2” STERILE GAUZE PAD

2 2” X 3” MOLESKIN 3 3” X 3” STERILE GAUZE PAD

3 SMALL INSTANT COLD PACK 1 5” X 9” COMBINE DRESSING

1 PACK POCKET TISSUE 3 3” X 4” NON-ADHERENT DRESSING

1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL BAG 2 2” CONFORMING GAUZE ROLL

6 ALCOHOL PREP PAD 1 2” ELASTIC BANDAGE

6 IODINE PREP PAD 1 TRIANGLE BANDAGE

3 STING RELIEF PAD 2 CO-FLEX BANDAGE ROLL

6 ANTISEPTIC TOWELETTE 1 PRE-WRAP ROLL

2 HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 2 1” ADHESIVE TAPE ROLL

2 POCKET-SIZE PACKAGES OF KLEENEX 14 NBLL

15 https://www.littleleague.org/forms-publications/#asap NBLL

TheThe Heimlich Maneuver Heimlich Maneuver The Heimlich maneuver is an emergency method of removing food or foreign objects from the airway to prevent suffocation When approaching a choking person, one who is still conscious, ask. "Can you cough? Can you speak?“ If the person can speak or cough, do not perform the Heimlich maneuver or pat them on the back. Encourage them to cough. To Perform the Heimlich Maneuver: o Grasp the choking person from behind; o Place a fist, thumb side in, just below the person's breastbone (sternum), but above the naval; o Wrap second hand firmly over this fist; and o Pull the fist firmly and abruptly into the top of the stomach. o II is important to keep the fist below the chest bones and above the naval (belly button).

o The procedure should be repeated until the airway is free from obstruction or until the person who is choking loses consciousness (goes limp). These will be violent thrusts, as many times as it takes. For a Child: o Place your hands at the top of the pelvis;: o Put the thumb of your hand at the pelvis line; o Put the other hand on top of the first hand; and o Pull forcefully back as many times as needed to get object out or the child becomes limp. Most individuals are fine after the object is removed from the airway. However, occasionally the object will go into one of the lungs. If there is a possibility that the foreign object was not expelled, medical care should be sought.

If the object cannot be removed completely by performing the Heimlich maneuver, immediate medical care should be sought by calling 911 or going to the local 16 emergency room. NBLL Communicable Disease Procedures • 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 infectious diseases can be transmitted. For example, Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as in other body fluids. Procedures for reducing the potential for transmission of these infectious agents should include, but not be limited to the following:

• The bleeding 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 body fluids is anticipated.

• Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (i.e., in contact) with blood or other body 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 for use. • Athletic trainers or coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain from all direct athletic care until the condition is resolved. • Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of or disinfected.

• Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body fluids.

*In the past, a solution of one-part chlorine bleach to ten parts water was considered an appropriate disinfectant. However, the use of blood pathogen kits is presently being recommended. The kit contains a liquid antiviral/antibacterial agent which safely neutralizes and kills all blood borne viruses and bacteria that might be present in blood and other bodily fluids. It is to be used on uniforms and other contaminated surfaces. There is also a blood pathogen powder used to neutralize and remove blood and other bodily fluids from field dirt. These agents are much more effective than the bleach mixture, do not damage uniforms and have a "shelf life" of 2 years, whereas the bleach mixture must be prepared on a 17 daily basis. NBLL COVID-19

• Due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic, participation in activities involving other people may put you at risk for contracting COVID-19.

• People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea

• Three Important Ways to Slow the Spread • Wear a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you, particularly in crowded areas. • Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• If you are experiencing any symptoms on the list above or have known exposure to someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19, you must stay home and refrain from participation which puts others risk for contracting the virus.

18 NBLL Fundamental Training Dates

For the 2021 Season, virtual trainings will be made available by NBLL and District 8 LL.

19 NBLL Warm-Up Exercises

Players should warm up before they play at home, at a practice, or before a game. Start every practice or game with a team warm‑up routine so that players build the habit at an early age. The warm‑up should not last longer than 8 to 10 minutes. As a team, jog out to the outfield and form a circle for the exercises. Once you have taught the team the series

of exercises, have each player take on a leadership role by leading one of the exercises ‑ during the team warm up.

1. JUMPING JACKS 4. ARM CIRCLES • Start with feet together, hands at side, legs slightly flexed • Feet comfortably apart, begin to rotate arms forward with no bend in the elbows, then • On first jump, hands go above the head and feet wide apart rotate them backward • On 2nd jump, return to beginning position repeat without stopping 10 to 20 times • 10 to 15 each way 2. TOE TOUCHES • For fun, try rotating one arm each way • Feet wide apart, legs slightly flexed, upper body bent over with eyes looking at ground 5. ELBOW PULLS • Arms straight out from shoulders • Bring one elbow in front of neck with hand on opposite shoulder • Keeping head still, rotate arms to one up and one down position • Take free hand, grab behind the elbow and pull for 5 second count • Repeat 20 to 30 times • 3 times each way for 5 second count 3. SPIDER PUSHUPS 6. ELEPHANT STRETCH • Feet wide apart standing in upright position • Feet comfortably apart, lock hands out front with reversed grip • On command, players walk out on hands to pushup position, do 1 pushup and walk back to standing position without moving feet • Stretch arms and hands over and behind the head, if possible, and squeeze elbows together • 2nd time out do 2 pushups, then three, etc. • Then lean side to side at the waist for a full body stretch • 11 to 12 year olds could go out 5 times • Repeat 4‑5 times

20 NBLL Warm-Up Exercises Cont…

7. FLAMINGO STAND 10. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING • Stand on one foot and grab your other foot with either hand • Move to a push‑up position with thumbs touching and stretch one leg straight back, the other is bent and both are on the ball of the foot • When in the proper stretch, the knee of the bent leg will point to the ground • Point the bent knee outside the same side elbow • 3 times each way holding for a 5 second count • On the command "switch", reverse positions of the legs

• After 4 switches, repeat 10 times without, stopping 8. LIGHT BULB TURN

• Standing on tiptoes and stretching as high as possible with one arm 11. CORK SCREW TWIST • Use a turning in and out motion 10 times each way • While sitting with outstretched legs, lift one leg and place it on the opposite • Work both arms side of the other knee

• Hook with the opposite side elbow putting pressure on the bent knee and 9. ROCKING SIT‑UPS turn your body to face backwards • From a sitting position, rock back on your shoulders and bring knees up to • Place the other hand behind you for balance the chest • Do 3 times to each side, holding for a 5 second count • In one continuous motion, rock back to a sitting position and straddle your

legs 12. MUSCLE BEACH • Pivot at the waist doing a toe touch each way • Lock your hands together over your head • Repeat at least 10 times • Feet wide, squat down by bending your legs • Pull your arms to one side and then the other • Start facing forward, then turn to face right and left • Have fun flexing your muscles as you warm up 21 NBLL Equipment

• Coaches and Umpires should inspect all equipment before each use. Bats: • The League President and Equipment Coordinator will inspect all • Must be inspected before each game or practice for dents, cracks, and flat spots. equipment in the pre-season. • No altered bats, this includes painted or engraved bats. • Coaches will be required to walk/inspect the fields prior to practices and • Baseball - games. Umpires will also be required to walk the fields for hazards before • Tee Ball – No more than 26” in length and text which reads “ONLY FOR USE WITH each game. APPROVED TEE BALLS” ‑ • Little League Baseball No more than 33 in. in length, not more that 2 5/8” in diameter. • Junior and Senior Baseball ‑ No more and 34 in. in length, not more than 2 5/8” in Helmets: diameter. • Must be N.O.C.S.A.E. approved and the approval seal must be visible. • Little League and Senior Softball ‑ Same dimensions as Little League baseball and Senior League baseball. • Must not be painted ‑ this includes nail polish or white‑out. • Any bat that meets these specifications and is stamped with the “USA Baseball” logo by the manufacturer is acceptable. • Must have a fully readable exterior warning label that must be legible (Clear tape over the label will help). • Softball – • Must be inspected before each game or practice for cracks and proper • The bat shall be no more than 33 inches (34 inches for Junior/Senior League) in length, not padding. more than two and one-quarter (2¼) inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenth (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30 inches) at its • Must have a chin strap (minors and above, the strap is optional). smallest part. Non-wood bats shall be printed with a BPF (bat performance factor) of 1.20. Catcher’s Gear: Shoes: • Must include a chest protector with neck collar (long model required in • No metal spikes or cleats are permitted. Rubber or molded plastic soles are acceptable Little League baseball), shin guards, catcher’s helmet, mask and throat (Junior, Senior and Big League players may wear metal cleats). protector at all times (Check to make sure the straps are not loose or torn).

All Players: • Must wear athletic supporter with protective hard cup (male players). 22 NBLL Umpire Training

March 6th and March 7th, 2021 • Intended for ALL umpires, managers, and coaches • Clinics will be located at Tambark Creek Park from 10am - 12pm 17217 35th Ave SE Bothell, WA 98012 Contact Phil LeJune at [email protected] with questions

23 NBLL Concession Stand Safety

24 NBLL Concession Stand Safety

25 NBLL Medical Release

26 *click on form to be directed to webpage NBLL COVID-19 Waiver

27 *click on form to be directed to webpage NBLL

28 *click on form to be directed to webpage NBLL

29 *click on form to be directed to webpage NBLL Northshore SD Injury Report Form

30 *click on form to be directed to webpage NBLL Volunteer Application Form

*click on form to be directed to webpage 31 NBLL Volunteer Application (Returning)

*click on form to be directed to webpage 32 NBLL Parent Code of Conduct

33 NBLL Volunteer Code of Conduct Contract The board of directors of North Bothell Little League has mandated the following Code of Conduct. All coaches and managers will read this Code of Conduct and sign in the space provided below acknowledging that he or she understands and agrees to comply with the Code of Conduct. Tear the signature sheet on the dotted line and mail to Shannon Daniel, Safety Officer.

North Bothell Little League Code of Conduct: No board member, manager, coach, player, or spectator shall at any time: Lay a hand upon, push, shove, strike, or threaten to strike an official. Be guilty of heaping personal verbal or physical abuse upon any official for any real or imaginary belief of a wrong decision or judgment. Be guilty of using unnecessarily rough tactics against the body of an opposing player in the play of a game. Be guilty of an objectionable demonstration of dissent at an official's decision by the throwing of gloves, helmets, hats, bats, balls, or any other forceful unsportsman‑like action. Be guilty of a physical attack upon any board member, official manager, coach, player, or spectator. Be guilty of the use of profane, obscene, or vulgar language in any manner at any time. Appear on the field of play, stands, or anywhere on the NBLL complex or fields while in an intoxicated state. Intoxicated will be defined as an odor or behavior issue. Be guilty of gambling upon any play or outcome of any game with anyone at any time. Smoke while in the stands or on the playing field or in any dugout. Smoking will only be permitted in designated areas which will be twenty (20) feet from any spectator stands or dugouts. Be guilty of publicly discussing with spectators in a derogatory or abusive manner any play, decision, or a personal opinion on any players during the game. As a manager or coach, be guilty of mingling with or fraternizing with spectators during the course of the game. Speak disrespectfully to any manager, coach, official, or representative of the league. Be guilty of tampering or manipulating any league rosters, schedules, draft positions, or selections, official score books, rankings, financial records, or procedures. Challenge an umpire's authority. The umpires shall have the authority and discretion during a game to penalize the offender according‑to the infraction, up to and including expulsion from the game. The Board of Directors will review all infractions of the Code of Conduct. Depending on the seriousness or frequency, the Board may assess additional disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the league.

I have read the North Bothell Little League Code of Conduct and promise to adhere to its rules and regulations.

______Print name of Manager Team name and division

______Signature of Manager Date

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