Octorara Area Little League 2019 Safety Program PA District 23 Ron Deeter 2019 OALL Safety Officer Octorara Area Little League 1 Safety Program Saturday, March 2, 2018 Presented By Phillip Capotrio – President & Ron Deeter – Safety Manager Cell 610-529-0713 2 Table of Contents Page 3 Table of Contents Page 4 Program Outline Page 5 League Phone Numbers Page 6 Situation Lab Page 7 S.T.E.P.S. Page 9 Policy Statement Page 10 Emergency Procedures Page 12 The P.R.I.C.E. is right Page 13 Universal Precautions Page 14 Facilities and Equiptment Page 15 Weather Page 16 Warm-Up/Stretching Procedures Page 18 Miscelaneous Rules Page 19 Code of Conduct Page 20 Manager Checklist Page 24 First Aid Responsibilities Page 25 Emergency Information Card Page 26 Tips for the Field Page 34 Types of Sports Injuries Page 39 First Aid for Sports Injuries Page 46 Heat Illness (Stroke vs Exhaustion) Page 49 Home Care Instructions Page 52 First Aid for the Eye Page 53 First Aid for Teeth Page 54 Suggest Practice Skills/Enhancements Page 56 Game Reschedule Process Page 57 Instructional Guides for Players Page 72 Lightning Safety Page 75 Claim Form Instruction Page 79 Concession Guidelines Addendum Little League Facility Safety Survey Octorara Little League Safety Plan Conflict Resolution Code of Conduct 3 Prevention & Emergency Management of Little League Baseball Injuries MARCH 2, 2018 Program Outline Time Topic 8:00-8:10 Welcome Introduction 8:10-8:15 Overview/Information 8:15-8:25 Sports Liability/Lab 8:25-8:40 Safety is everyone’s responsibility Coaching Safety List 8:40-8:55 Evaluation of Sports Injuries Role Play Lab 8:55-9:00 Break 9:00-9:10 PRICE: First Aid for Sports Injuries 9:10-930 Types of Sports Injuries and Managements Techniques 9:30-9:45 Head & Neck Injuries 9:45-9:55 Heat Illness 9:55-10:00 Questions & Answers *Distribution of Cards 10:00-11:00 Coaches Clinic 4 2018 Season Octorara Area Little League Phone Numbers Board Positions 2019 Board Members Email Phone President Phil Capotrio [email protected] 610-529-0713 Vice President Jason Wiley [email protected] 484-798-7926 Player Agent JR Scott [email protected] 484-645-2735 Treasurer Jenn Foster [email protected] 610-908-7042 Safety Ron Deeter [email protected] 570-205-0503 Sponsorship Nicole Naggy [email protected] 724-787-8408 Field Manager Jon Palmos [email protected] 717-756-5534 Equiptment Manager Denim Kurtzhal [email protected] 610-563-6323 Information Officer N/A Events Jackie Stine [email protected] 484-645-9148 Concessions April Pidgeon [email protected] 610-656-4583 Umpire In Chief Denim Kurtzhal [email protected] 610-563-6323 Softball Liaison Todd Lease Ambulance/Fire/Police (Emergency) 911 Christiana Police (Non-Emergency) 610-593-2234 Location: Christiana Park, Bridge Street, Christiana PA 17509 Highland Township Park, Five Points Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320 3095 Limestone Rd, Cochranville, Pa 19330 5 SITUATION LAB SPORTS LIABILITY During a practice one of your players becomes upset and leaves the field. You leave the field briefly to help him, and in your absence another player severely twists his ankle while “playing around” on the bleachers. Can you be held liable for this player’s injury? Why or Why not? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 6 S.T.E.P.S. Sports Trauma Emergency Procedures Safety Manual 2019 7 Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility Little League Baseball has an outstanding safety record. Each season fewer than 2 out of 100 players have accidents requiring medical attention. This record has been possible because safety is a priority throughout the entire Little League organization. Make Safety a priority. Remember, you are responsible for your players’ safety. General Guidelines 1. Properly plan the activity Teach players skills in a progression so that they are adequately prepared to handle more difficult skills. Teach basic fundamentals first. Progress to more advanced skills when they are ready 2. Provide proper instruction Keep up-to-date on better and safer ways to performing skills Teach players the rules, correct skills, and strategies 3. Provide a safe physical environment Periodically inspect playing fields for uneven spots, holes, rocks, glass, etc. Check fences for holes and sharp edges. Remove all potential hazards 4. Provide proper equipment Be sure players are using good quality equipment Inspect equipment regularly Discard unsafe equipment. Notify Equipment Director and Safety Officer 5. Supervise the activity closely Do not allow athletes to practice difficult or potentially dangerous skills without proper instruction and supervision. *Forbid Horseplay Do not allow athletes to use the facility unsupervised 6. Evaluate athlete for injury or incapacity If an athlete is not able to compete without pain or loss of function, i.e., inability to walk, run, jump, throw, etc. immediately remove them from the activity 7. Provide appropriate emergency assistance Apply basic first aid Know your limitations. Use only those skills that you have been trained to administer 8 Policy Statement The purpose of this manual is to communicate the safety policies of the Octorara Area Little League. The primary focus of our league is to insure the physical, emotional, and social development of our players. In order to achieve this goal, safety must be our number one priority. The most important job that you have as a coach is to provide for your player’ safety. A child’s parents are entrusting the care of their son/daughter to you. During the several hours that it takes to practice or play a game the safety of that child is completely your responsibility. As a Little League coach, you are protected by the liability insurance coverage that the league provides for you. However, you are not protected against gross negligence. It is up to you to act responsibly and provide a good, safe program for your player. Good planning and organization are the essential keys to help ensure the safety of your players. It is often said that “people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.” Here are some suggestions to help you plan a safe program for your players: Make sure that you have your practices and game days well planned. Know what drills you will be doing ahead of time. Take time to evaluate each of them to be sure they will accomplish what you want and that they are safe. Be sure that your players are ready to do the skills you have planned. Teach them skills in progression so that they will be prepared to handle more difficult skills. Know where each of you players are at every minute. It’s your responsibility to supervise them from the time they arrive at a practice or game until mom or dad picks them up. Keep up to date on better and safer ways to performing skills. Be sure to look over the “coaching tips” section of this manual. Attend the coach’s clinics provided by the league. The clinic this year is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Octorara High School. Our league has coaching videotapes and books that you can look at. Talk to other coaches in our league and other leagues and share ideas with them. Talk to an experienced in the league and make arrangements to observe his/her practice. Remember, the goal of this league is to provide a successful and enjoyable experience for every player. The only way that this can happen is if all of our coaches are well prepared and trained. It is our league policy that every coach must complete the Emergency Management Training Course. The course will be held on March 2, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Dutchway. Additionally, we recommend that coaches repeat this course every 3 years for review purposes and because information is updated frequently. We also try to set up CPR training for our coaching staff every few years. 9 Emergency Procedures Keep everyone informed. Provide parents and players with a list of team rules/policies. It is a good idea to have the player and parent review and sign indicated that they have read and understand them. In this way everyone will know what is expected of them and you will be less likely to have situations occur that may result in injury. Be prepared for an emergency. Be sure to have a well-stocked first aid kit, ice and water at all practices and games. A first aid kit should be provided with your equipment. If not, tell your Equipment Manager or Safety Officer and they will get one for you. Check and restock your first aid kit regularly. Extra first aid supplies and chemical cold packs are available in the snack shop at the Christiana Field. There are also additional first aid supplies there such as crutches, slings and knee immobilizers that can be signed out to players if needed. Be certain that you have a completed and signed copy of each players emergency form with you at all times. You should have a cell phone with you at all practices and games. In an emergency, if at all possible, stay with the injured athlete. Follow the instructions on the player’s emergency form. Ask an assistant coach or parent to make the phone call. Know your limitations. Unless you have the training, limit yourself to basic first aid. Do not move an injured player unless you are confident it is safe to do so.