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Oxford Little League
Safety Awareness Program
Covid-19 Mitigation Protocol (included as part of overall Safety Plan)
General Guidance
· Wash Hands Often
· If soap and water are not available use hand sanitizer
· Players are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer
· Should cover mouth and nose with Cloth Face Covering when around others
· All players, coaches, volunteers and spectators should practice social distancing wherever possible
On-Field Guidance
· No Handshakes/Personal Contact Celebrations
· Managers/coaches/umpires and players should bring their own personal drinks to all team activities – labeled with the person’s name
· No team shared beverages allowed
· No sharing of any snacks or food
Personal Protective Equipment
· All managers/coaches/volunteers/umpires should wear face coverings when in close contact areas – including dugouts
· Players should not wear protective medical gloves on the field
· Players are not required to wear a cloth face covering while on the field during game play
· A player is permitted to wear a cloth face covering on the field based on a directive of medical provider/parent/guardian or caretaker
Dugouts
· Managers/coaches and players should maintain social distancing in the dugout
· Managers/coaches and players should wear a cloth face covering while in the dugout
Equipment
· Players should have their own helmet/gloves/bat and catcher’s equipment
o Any division with a catcher, the catcher should provide their own personal gear and NOT share.
· No equipment sharing, this includes hats, helmets, bats and gloves.
· Players should not share towels/clothing or other items
Baseballs and Softballs
· Should be rotated through every two innings. Defensive team provides the baseball for each half inning.
· Umpires should limit their contact with ball
· No spectators should retrieve foul balls
Spitting & Chewing
· No seeds allowed
· No gum allowed
· Refrain from spitting
Game Operations and Umpire Guidance
Pre-Game
· Eliminate plate meeting if possible – if held minimum number of people
· Maintain separation between individuals – no players
· Everyone should wears face covering
Equipment Inspection
· Umpires should avoid direct contact with equipment
· If required – use hand sanitizer
Umpire Placement
· It is the umpire’s discretion to be behind the mound or the catcher to call balls and strikes
· Umpires are encouraged to wear face coverings while umpiring
Facility Fan and Administrative Guidance
Cleaning and Disinfecting
· Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily and in between all facility uses
· Spread out scheduling of practices and games
· Schedule arrivals so that no large groups are congregating at one time
· Determine current – County/State requirements for maximum number of people allowed to gather at one place
· Allow time between games/practices for cleaning and disinfecting
Limiting Spectator Attendance
· All spectators should follow social distancing
· Members of the same family who traveled together may sit together
· Face covering should be worn – avoid direct hand or other contact
· Bringing your own seating or portable chairs is encouraged
· Spectator should not attend a game/practice if they have an active Covid-19 infection/Fever or Cough/or a known direct contact with an individual testing positive for Covid-19
Public Restrooms
· Only one individual permitted within the restroom at one time
· Prior to and after any league activity restrooms should be disinfected
Concession Stands
· Follow local/state guidance for operations
· Wear face coverings and gloves at all times
· Disinfect area regularly
Post Information
· Display posters and signs throughout the complex to frequently remind visitors to take steps to prevent spread of Covid-19
o Stay home if you are sick or do not feel well
o Social Distancing
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