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ASAP PLAN

Lake Stevens, WA

Important Phone Numbers

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Lake Stevens Police 911 425-334-9537

Lake Stevens Fire 911 425-334-3034

LSLL President Jimmy Lampinen 206-793-0724

LSLL Vice President Jason Cantu 206-660-9719

LSLL Vice President – Softball Tiffanie Daer 425-268-9430

LSLL Secretary Michelle Van Winkle 425-275-1136

LSLL Treasurer Michelle Riddle 425-418-7534

LSLL Safety Officer Ron Anderson 425-308-2722

VolunteersLSLL is required by Little League Baseball Incorporated regulations to conduct annual national background checks ofvolunteer individuals as a condition of our charter. Completion and verification of the Volunteer Form for one yearDOES NOT automatically carry over into the next season. Our year is defined as October 1 to September 30.

This requirement was implemented to protect our children from those who would seek to do them harm, to protectLSLL from possible loss of league or personal assets because of litigation, and to take advantage of current technologyand laws that have made background check information accessible to LSLL.

The Volunteer Application can be scanned and emailed to our volunteer email at volunteerslsll@gmail.com.

Or, it can be mailed to the league address:Lake Stevens Little LeagueP.O. Box 716Lake Stevens, WA 98258

The Volunteer application process is not complete without all required information, and under no circumstances areparents able to participate in team activities or practices without being approved.

Fundamentals TrainingPlayer and coaches/managers are at risk when the fundamentals of good playare not adhered to. For everyone’s safety, A minimum of one participant perteam must attend training annually. Every Manager/Coach are required toattend a training at least once every 3 years.

Various training opportunities are scheduled for coaches both prior to andduring the season to enhance skills and focus on sound fundamentals.

Lake Zone Facility2629 N. Machias Rd. Suite B, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

First Aid Kits & TrainingLake Stevens Little League will require at least onemanager/coach from each team to attend First Aid Training.Every manager/ coach must attend this training once every3 years. Date, time and Location TBD.

Every team will be provided a first-aid kit to be present at allgames and practices.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest & ConcussionOn July 24, 2015, a new State of Washington law the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Actwent into effect.

Coach Training and Certificate of Completion Every Three Years - every three years, coachesand managers must complete an online sudden cardiac arrest prevention program and submit acertificate showing completion of the program to the league. The training takes approximately15 minutes and is available for free at https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61032.

On a yearly basis, a concussion and head injury information sheet shall be signed and returnedby the and the player’s parent and/or guardian prior to initiating practice or competition

A player suspected of sustaining a concussion must be removed immediately from play and maynot return until evaluated by a licensed health care professional trained in the evaluation andmanagement of concussions and cleared in writing.

It is recommended that coaches and managers download the “HEADS UP” app for quickreference/study.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest & ConcussionDangerous Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion

One pupil larger than the other.

Drowsiness or inability to wake up.

A headache that gets worse and does not go away.

Slurred speech, weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination.

Repeated vomiting or nausea, convulsions or seizures (shaking or twitching).

Unusual behavior, increased confusion, restlessness, or agitation.

Loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out). Even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously.

Field InspectionsBefore every game a manager or coach must walk the field for potential hazards◦ Holes, damage, rough or uneven spots◦ Slippery areas, long grass◦ Glass, rocks and other debris & foreign objects◦ Damage to screens, fence edges or sharp fencing◦ Unsafe conditions around backstop, pitchers mound◦ Warning track condition ◦ Dugout condition before and after game◦ Make sure there is a telephone available◦ Area around bleachers clear of debris◦ After game clean up plan enacted and carried out

Concession Stand SafetyAll concession stand volunteers must adhere to thefollowing safety standards for food handling andhand washing.

Safety procedures and hand washing protocol will beposted in every stand.

Equipment InspectionManagers/Coaches must inspect equipment to maintain safety.◦ Be sure equipment is Little League approved◦ Inspect all bats, helmets and other equipment on a regular basis◦ Dispose of unsafe equipment properly◦ Keep loose equipment stored properly◦ Have all players remove all personal jewelry◦ Parents should be encouraged to provide safety glasses for players who wear glasses◦ Helmets

◦ Inspect for proper fit◦ Dispose of helmets that have sustained a hard hit. Don’t wait for it to crack. ◦ Don’t allow modifications like paint or stickers.

◦ Catchers Gear◦ Must have dangling throat guard◦ Chest protector, shin guards, and cup (for males) must be worn at all times while playing the position of catcher, including warm-

ups

Umpires will conduct routine inspections prior to and throughout each game.

Accident ReportingLake Stevens Little League will use the provided incident trackingform.

Accident forms must be filed with the safety officer within 24-48hours of an incident.

An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, orvolunteer to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must bereported to the league safety officer within 48 hours of incident. Thisincludes even passive treatments such as the evaluation anddiagnosis of the extent of the injury or periods of rest.

Facility SurveysSafety takes effort!

Lake Stevens Little League executive board completes an annualcomprehensive facility survey to document the as is condition of thefields and facilities we host our games and activities at. Issuesidentified from the surveys are discussed and worked to resolutionas part of normal business operations performed by the executiveboard.

Little League RulesLake Stevens Little League will require ALL TEAMS to enforce ALL LITTLE LEAGUE RULES including…1. Proper equipment for catchers2. No On-Deck Batters3. Coaches will not warm up pitchers4. Bases will disengage on all fields

League Player Registration & Coach/Manager Data

League Player Registration Data or Player Roster Data, which also includes Coach and ManagerData, must be submitted separately through the Little League Baseball® Data Center on orbefore April 1, 2017 to meet requirement 14 of ASAP. This ASAP requirement is an effort toprovide coaches with important Little League information and initiatives prior to and during thecurrent playing season.

Player, manager and coach data must be supplied to Little League International annually.Leagues may submit information from registration by April 1, 2017. It is highly recommendedthat data be supplied electronically in approved formats to Little League International via theLittle League Data Center. Look for related information online at LittleLeague.org/DataCenter.

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