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2016 SAFETY PLAN

Senior/Big League Softball World Series Sussex County, Delaware

July 31 to August 7, 2016

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Table of Contents Contact Numbers .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Emergency ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Non‐Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Big League World Series: .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Field Locations: ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

Safety Code ....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Additional Recommendations To Managers And Coaches .............................................................................................. 7

Background Checks ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Communicable Disease Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 8

First Aid Kits: ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Some Important First Aid Do's And Don'ts ................................................................................................................... 8

Health And Safety Issues: ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Hotel Information: .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Concession Stand Safety And Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 11

12 Steps To Safe And Sanitary Food Service Events ................................................................................................... 11

Security ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Concussion Management 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Danger Signs ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

Lightning Procedures ...................................................................................................................................................... 17

Lightning Facts ........................................................................................................................................................ 17

Skin Cancer Prevention Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 19

Jellyfish Stings And Other Beach Hazards ...................................................................................................................... 21

Coping With Stings ..................................................................................................................................................... 21

Rip Currents .................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Don't Panic! ............................................................................................................................................................ 22

Appendix A Parent’s Guide To The Little League Child Protection Program .................................................................. 25

Appendix B Evacuation Information .......................................................................................................................... 29

Appendix C ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Facility And Field Inspection Checklist............................................................................................................................ 44

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ContactNumbers

Director Martin B Donovan

Assistant Director Nick Lloyd

Secretary Marcia Wilson

Treasurer Debbie Hartstein

Purchasing Dawn Breasure (Uniforms)

Kelly Kruger (Souvenirs)

Umpire In Chief Jim Briden

Security Specialist Steve Smyk Jeff Hudson

Media Roy Lamberton

Safety Officer David Hare

Safety Plan Paul Scovell

Lower Sussex Complex 302‐732‐1115

Comfort Inn Atlantic Inn

302‐854‐9400 302‐934‐6711

Scheduling Lisa Stevenson; Photographer Ronnie Atkins, Bruce and Sue Walls; Press box Eschol Mariner, Barbara Berkley; Bus Ed Dutton; Data Debbie Hartstein, Sue Atkins; Volunteer Coordinator Program Book Mary Cahill; Housing Coordinator Dawn Breasure; Do All’s Nelson Donovan, Bill Drummond, Al Townsend.

Emergency

There will be two certified sports trainers, two Sussex County paramedics with duty vehicle and ambulance with EMTB’s from Local fire departments on site for the entire World Series, the on‐site game or tournament director will notify them in case of an emergency.

Fire, Police Ambulance 911

Delaware State Police (302) 337‐1090 (Bridgeville) (302) 855‐2980 (Georgetown)

Delmarva Power 800 898‐8045

Poison Control Center 800 222‐1222

Non‐EmergencyNumbers

Roxanna Fire Department 302 436‐2300

Dagsboro Police Department 302‐732‐3777

Frankford Police Department 302 732‐6244

Georgetown Police Department (302) 856‐6613

Millsboro Police Department (302) 934‐8174

Little League Web Site www.littleleague.org Senior League World Series www.seniorsoftballws.org Big League World Series: http://www.bigleaguesoftballws.org/

FieldLocations: All fields are located at the Pyle Center, the specific address is: 36548 Hudson Road, Selbyville, DE. Evacuation and emergency sites: State of Delaware Evacuation Plan, http://www.sussexcountyonline.com/news/hurricanes.html

A manager’s copy of the safety plan will be provided during the opening meeting. The plan will also be available in the tournament office above the concession stand and in the safety office.

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SAFETY CODE

Keeping Them Safe SAFETY CODE – Dedicated to Injury Prevention The following information is taken from a variety of sources, including the Little League Rule Book. The safety code

and procedures listed here are dedicated to the prevention of injuries and the safety of the players under our care.

First‐aid kits will be given to each manager and must be carried to all practices and games. Let the safety officer know if replacement items are needed. The trainers available for all games will also have first aid kits in their possession.

No games or practices should be held when weather or field conditions are marginal, particularly when lighting is inadequate or when lightning storms are nearby. Play must be suspended if lightning is in the area. The lightning detector must be on whenever the fields are in use.

Play area will be inspected before each game for holes, damage, stones, glass and other foreign objects.

Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing field or in the dugout during games. There must be at least one adult in the dugout when players are present.

Responsibility for keeping bats and loose equipment off the field of play should be that of a player assigned for this purpose or the team’s manager and coaches. All equipment must be kept off the top of the dugouts. No one is allowed on the top of the dugouts or fences. A player must retrieve bats and helmets left on the field after a batter has completed a time at bat. They shall not go on the field until all play has stopped.

Adult spectators will be responsible for the retrieval of balls batted out of the playing field. Players may not climb over fences to retrieve a ball.

During practice and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch. During warm‐up drills, players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by wild throws or missed catches. Any player acting as catcher during infield practice must have a catcher’s helmet with dangling throat protector.

All pre‐game warm‐ups should be performed within the confines of the playing field and not within areas that are frequented by, and thus endanger spectators (i.e., playing catch, swinging bats, etc.)

Equipment should be inspected regularly for the condition of the equipment as well as for proper fit. Cracked and damaged helmets must not be used. Little League batting rings must be used to check bats prior to each practice and each game. Remove damaged equipment from the field and place in the equipment sheds. Let the equipment manager know about the any damaged or broken equipment.

Composite bats (except those approved by Little League International) must not be used at any level.

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Helmets must meet the NOCSAE specifications and standards and bear the NOCSAE stamp and exterior warning label. For purposes of safety, the definition of a player required to wear a helmet will include any player who, for any reason, is attempting, or intending to attempt to strike a thrown, pitched, tossed or T‐mounted ball, whether or not within a marked batter's box on a practice or a game playing field, or any base runner or any base coacher (players only).

Catcher must wear catcher’s helmet, mask, throat guard, chest protector and shin guards at all times for all practices and games. NO EXCEPTIONS.

All catchers must wear the facemask and helmet to warm up pitchers, even when standing, at all games and practices as well as for all infield warm‐ups prior to a game and during any practice. This applies between innings and in the bullpen. The entire catcher's gear must be worn if in the crouch position at any time. For purposes of safety, the catcher during infield warm‐ups is defined as anyone playing the catcher’s position OR anyone catching the ball near a manager/coach swinging a bat.

Managers are not to warm‐up pitchers before or during any game.

During sliding practice, bases must not be strapped down or anchored. All bases used in the World Series are disengage‐able.

Players must not wear any jewelry of any type during play.

Jewelry includes watches, rings, pins or metallic items, plastic or rubber wrist bands, or other items on the wrist, neck or fingers during games and practices.

o JEWELRY RULE: Pursuant to LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL®, INC., rules, all players at all

levels for both baseball and softball, shall not wear watches, rings, pins, earrings or other jewelry or metallic items, except eyeglasses, during a games or practice. Medical alert bracelets may be worn if taped to the body. Rule 1.11 (j)

o For safety reasons and to set the proper example for the players, managers coaches and umpires, on the field of play or acting as base coachers, should not wear watches, pins, jewelry, etc. The only exceptions are eyeglasses and wedding rings.

o Players may be removed from the field of play to the dugout without warning if they are found to have any of the above‐restricted items on their person while on the playing field.

o Umpires are advised to reiterate to the managers, coaches and players, prior to the start of each game, the need to remove such items. New earring posts cannot be merely taped down but must be removed. When in doubt – remove the item.

Treat any head injury as a possible emergency, even if the person refuses treatment.

Coaches should use protective screens during batting practice and wear helmets when coaching on the bases.

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Do not use any power equipment ‐ lawn mowers, etc., when players are present.

All injuries must be reported on the report form attached and given to the safety officer within 24 hours after an injury.

Please drive carefully around the ballpark areas. There are many individuals moving about the area and may not be alert to danger. Please park in designated parking areas and be courteous. Vehicles parked illegally are subject to being ticketed and towed by local law enforcement.

During games, pitcher warm up areas are in the left and right field outfield areas. A catcher with helmet, pitcher and spotter only will be allowed in the warm up areas.

The on‐deck position is located between the dugout and home plate. Teams may use the on‐deck position on either side of the field. Batters will not cross behind or in front of home plate to use the opposite site on‐deck position and may not cross when the pitcher is in the ready position.

Players should never travel or swim alone, use the buddy system at all times during the tournament.

2016 Volunteer Application: Fill in the attached form or go to http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/VolunteerApplication16.pdf and fill in online. Medical Release: http://www.littleleague.org/Assets/forms_pubs/asap/Medical_Release_Form.pdf

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Additional Recommendations to Managers and Coaches

Become Certified in First Aid and CPR.

Encourage Softball Players to Wear Face Masks at All Levels.

Encourage Pitchers at All Levels to Wear a Heart Guard.

Check player’s equipment, especially bats and helmets, often to ensure they are safe.

Check the field before a game or practice for unsafe conditions.

Know the signs of a concussion.

Use dynamic stretching techniques.

Assign a coach or parent volunteer to act as the team safety coordinator who will remind members of the team to practice safety procedures.

Background Checks

Little League uses the official LLB volunteer application to conduct background checks. All managers and volunteers must submit a copy of their drivers’ license with the 2013 application. The form can be obtained from www.littleleague.org or safety officer. All Volunteers must have a background check completed before taking the field or working with any of the players. The background check will be conducted by the Safety Officer or Tournament Director using the online sex offense registry ‐ http://www.nsopr.gov and Lexis/Nexus online database. Anyone refusing to fill out the Volunteer Application is ineligible to serve as a volunteer for the tournament. Once a background check has been completed, all volunteers will be issued a picture ID for the 2013 World Series. This tag must be displayed while on or near the fields and in and around the practice fields and dorms. If you do not have your ID you will be asked to leave the complex. Q: What type of offenses are we screening for when we conduct a background check? A: Local leagues are conducting a nation‐wide criminal background check that includes sex offender registries from all 50 states. (Please note: historical data may only be available in some states) An individual who has been convicted or pled guilty to charges involving or against a minor, no matter when the offense occurred, must not be permitted to work or volunteer. Q: How do volunteers get copies of their background report? A: Volunteers may receive a copy of their full report by contacting LexisNexis at 866‐312‐8075. If a negative record is reported on a volunteer's background report, they will automatically receive a copy via U.S. Mail. If a volunteer wants to dispute a criminal record associated with their report, they may call the LexisNexis Consumer Disclosure team at 800‐845‐6004. Local Little League will supply the volunteer with a copy of the report if they intend to take adverse action based on the information in the background report.

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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 born 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: 1. 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. 2. Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous‐membrane exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated. 3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with blood or other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves. 4. Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant before competition resumes. 5. Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles, scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices. 6. 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. 7. Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain from all direct athletic care until the condition resolves. 8. Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected. 9. Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body fluids.

First Aid Kits: The first aid kits provided to all managers contains all the material you will need for most

situations requiring first aid. They contain bandages, gloves, compresses, antiseptic, Scissors, and a variety of dressings. Ice is available in the concession stand or the trainer. Let the safety officer know if you remove anything from the kits so they can be replaced. First aid kits will be given to each manager for the tournament. Additional first aid kits can be found in the concession stand and the security trailer. Please return the kits at the end of the tournament.

Some Important First Aid Do's and Don'ts

Do reassure and aid those who are injured.

All managers should have a cell phone available during practices to be able to call 911. If you don’t have one, ask a coach or parent. During games, contact the trainer or on site paramedic

Do provide or assist in obtaining medical attention for those who require it.

Do not be afraid to cut uniforms, socks, shoe laces, etc. to expose injuries. Remember to LOOK for signs of injury (blood, bruising, deformity of joints, etc.). If the injured is conscious, LISTEN to the injured describe what happened and what hurts. Before questioning, you may have to calm and soothe an excited child. FEEL gently and carefully the injured area for signs of swelling or grating of broken bone.

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Do know your limitations.

Do carry your first‐aid kit to all games and practices and have the medical release form readily available.

Do not hesitate to give aid when needed.

Do not administer any medications. Anyone with allergies, especially bee, should have their epi pens readily available for their use. Coaches should not administer the EpiPen unless instructed to do so by emergency personnel or are trained in their use.

Do not move an injured person who may have a broken limb. Stop the game and await the arrival of emergency personnel.

Do not provide any food or beverages other than water. Do not attempt to give liquids to an unconscious or semi‐conscious patient.

Do not be afraid to ask for help if you are not sure of the proper procedures (i.e., CPR)

Do not leave an unattended child at the end of a practice or game.

Anyone struck with a ball in the chest or head area should be carefully watched over the next several hours. When in doubt contact the tournament director, game director or EMT.

During periods of inclement weather, you should avoid the following:

Bodies of Water

Golf Carts

Isolated Trees

Hilltops & High Places

Open Areas

Wire Fences

Metal Bleachers & Rails

If you see lightning or hear thunder, suspend the game or practice immediately, stay away from all metal ‐ including fences and bats, players should walk to the nearest safety area. Play may not begin again until 30 minutes after the last lightning is seen or thunder is heard.

Health and safety issues:

There are 10 tips you should know to help keep your players healthy.

1. "The number one tip coaches should remember is that children are not miniature adults and shouldn't be treated as such," says Jim Rogers, a certified athletic trainer in Temple University Hospital's Sports Medicine Center.

2. "This may seem obvious, but many adults don't realize children's bodies can't take the same

amount of physical stress adult bodies can take. That's because children are still growing and therefore are more susceptible to injury."

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3. A good warm‐tip is just as important as stretching. A warm‐up can involve light calisthenics or a

short jog. This helps raise the core body temperature and prepares all the body's muscles for physical activity. Stretching the muscles related to the activity is very important, but should be done after warm‐up activities. For example, if a child is pitching, she should concentrate on stretching her arm and back muscles. If a child is catching, the focus should be on the legs and back.

4. Children should not be encouraged to "play through pain." Pain is a warning sign of injury.

Ignoring it can lead to greater injury.

5. Swelling with pain and limitation of motion are two signs that are especially significant in children – don't ignore them. They may mean the child has a more serious injury than initially suspected.

6. Rest is by far the most powerful therapy in youth sports injuries. Nothing helps an injury heal

faster than rest.

7. Children who play on more than one team are especially at risk for overuse injuries. Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stress put on the same part of the body over and over again.

8. Injuries that look like sprains in adults can be fractures in children. Children are more susceptible

to fractures, because their bones are still growing.

9. Children's growth spurts can make for increased risk of injury. A particularly sensitive area in a child's body during a growth spurt is the growth plate ‐ the area of growth in the bone. Growth plates are weak spots in a child's body and can be the source of injury if the child is pushed beyond her limit athletically.

10. Ice is a universal first‐aid treatment for minor sports injuries. Regular ice packs ‐‐ not chemical

packs ‐‐ should be available at all games and practices. Ice controls the pain and swelling caused by common injuries such as sprains, strains and contusions.

HotelInformation:

Comfort Inn & Suites 20530 DuPont Blvd, Georgetown, DE, US, 19947 Phone: (302) 854‐9400 Fax: (302) 855‐9121 Atlantic Inn 28534 DuPont Boulevard Millsboro, DE 19966 Phone: (302) 934‐6711

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Safety tips: •Check the windows and doors to make sure they are secure including the lock on the door of an

adjoining room. •Read the fire safety instructions in your hotel room. Know how to report a fire. Be sure you know

where the nearest fire exits and alternate exits are located. Count the doors between your room and the nearest exit. Do the same for an alternate exit. This will allow you to reach the exit if the corridor is dark or filled with smoke. Consider traveling with an emergency escape hood.

•Don’t open the door to anybody unless you are familiar with him or her. Talk through the door without opening it. Hotel door chains are practically useless.

•Keep your hotel door locked at all times. •Do not leave money and other valuables in your hotel room while you are out. Use the hotel safe. •Let someone know when you expect to return if you are out late at night. •If you are alone, do not get on an elevator if there is a suspicious‐looking person inside. •Use the buddy system, never go anywhere alone. •Do not swim in the motel pool alone.

Concession Stand Safety and Procedures

No children under the 16 years old are permitted to work in the concession stand

No one under the age of 18 can cook on the grill or use the deep fryer.

Cooking grease will be stored safely in containers away from open flame.

Carbon dioxide tanks will be secured with chains so they will not fall over

A certified fire extinguisher ABC type will be placed in plain sight at all times

A fully stocked First Aid Kit will be in plain sight.

No doorways will be blocked

Wash hands before handing food

12 Steps to Safe and Sanitary Food Service Events

Following these simple guidelines will help minimize the risk of foodborne illness. This information was provided by District Administrator George Glick, and is excerpted from "Food

Safety Hints" by the Fort Wayne‐Allen County, Ind., Department of Health. 1. Menu Keep your menu simple, and keep potentially hazardous foods (meats, eggs, dairy products, protein

salads, cut fruits and vegetables, etc.) to a minimum. Avoid using precooked foods or leftovers. Use only foods from approved sources, avoiding foods that have been prepared at home. Complete control over your food, from source to service, is the key to safe, sanitary food service.

2. Cooking Use a food thermometer to check on cooking and holding temperatures of potentially hazardous

foods. All potentially hazardous foods should be kept at 41º F or below (if cold) or 140º F or above (if hot). Ground beef and ground pork products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 155º F, poultry parts should be cooked to 165º F. Most foodborne illnesses from temporary events can be traced back to lapses in temperature control.

3. Reheating

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Rapidly reheat potentially hazardous foods to 165º F. Do not attempt to heat foods in crock pots, steam tables, over sterno units or other holding devices. Slow‐cooking mechanisms may activate bacteria and never reach killing temperatures.

4. Cooling and Cold Storage Foods that require refrigeration must be cooled to 41º F as quickly as possible and held at that

temperature until ready to serve. To cool foods down quickly, use an ice water 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. Check temperature periodically to see if the food is cooling properly. Allowing hazardous foods to remain unrefrigerated for too long has been the number ONE cause of foodborne illness.

5. Hand Washing: Frequent and thorough hand washing remains the first line of defense in

preventing foodborne disease. The use of disposable gloves can provide an additional barrier to contamination, but they are no substitute for hand washing!

6. Health and Hygiene: Only healthy workers should prepare and serve food. Anyone who shows

symptoms of disease (cramps, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, etc.) or who has open sores or infected cuts on the hands should not be allowed in the food concession area. Workers should wear clean outer garments and should not smoke in the concession area. The use of hair restraints is recommended to prevent hair ending up in food products.

7. 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. 8. Dishwashing. Use disposable utensils for food service. Keep your hands away from food contact surfaces, and never reuse disposable dishware. Wash in a four‐step process:

1. Washing in hot soapy water; 2. Rinsing in clean water; 3. Chemical or heat sanitizing; and 4. Air drying. 8. 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 foodborne illness.

9. Wiping Cloths: Rinse and store your wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizer (example: 1 gallon of

water and 1⁄2 teaspoon of chlorine bleach). Change the solu on every two hours. Well sani zed work surfaces prevent cross‐contamination and discourage flies.

10. Insect Control and Waste Keep foods covered to protect them from insects. Store pesticides away from foods. Place garbage

and paper wastes in a refuse container with a tight fitting lid. Dispose of wastewater in an approved method (do not dump it outside). All water used should be potable water from an approved source.

11. Food Storage and Cleanliness Keep foods stored off the floor at least six inches. After your event is finished, clean the concession

area and discard unusable food.

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Security

While the Senior and Big League Softball World Series is a family friendly event a visible security presence will be provided to ensure peace‐of‐mind to visitors and spectators as well as to act as a deterrent to would‐be troublemakers. Uniformed police officers, Little League security officers, and other law enforcement officials patrol the Lower Sussex complex and the hotels. All backpack and coolers may be subject to inspection and there will be an increased observation of the public and the complex. Safety and security personnel will be posted throughout the complex as well as at each of the fields during ball games. There are cameras in place throughout the Lower Sussex Complex and will be monitored throughout the tournament. All coaches are asked to keep any unauthorized personnel from entering the dugouts and play areas.

The following list of items will be PROHIBITED on the premises: Alcohol or Illegal Drugs

Large Coolers

Pets

Fireworks

Skateboards

Bicycles

Rollerblades

Scooters

Noisemakers (ex: vuvuzelas, thunder sticks, air horns, etc.)

Tarps, Tents or Canopies

Flammable materials or Incendiary devices

Beach Umbrellas (small umbrellas 42” or less will be permitted)

Large Bags or Containers

Solicitation

Laser Pointers

Roller Blades

Weapons of any kind

Pocket Knives or Guns

Utility Tools (blades longer than 3”)

Containers with Liquid (cans, plastic and aerosol containers)

Aerosal containers

Smoking and use of smokeless tobacco products are prohibited on the Little League International complex.

We reserve the right to remove from or deny access to Little League property any item, individual, or group whose actions are deemed inappropriate.

All items brought to the complex are subject to inspection. There will be no claim check for prohibited items at the entry points. Personal items are to be removed daily from the complex.

Security gates open daily at 9AM (time is subject to change)

Stadiums will open 1 hour prior to game time. There will be NO claim check for prohibited items at the entry points.

All permitted items will be subject to search.

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Concussion Management

The Facts • A concussion is a brain injury. • All concussions are serious. • Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. • Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation activity. • Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further

injury or even death. A bump, blow, or jolt to the head can cause a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.

During sports and recreation activities, concussions may result from a fall or from players colliding with each other, the ground, or with obstacles, such as a goalpost. The potential for concussions is greatest in athletic environments where collisions are common.1 Concussions can occur, however, in any organized or unorganized sport or recreational activity, as well as outside of sports from events such as a motor vehicle crash.

Sometimes people do not recognize that a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body can cause a

concussion. As a result, athletes may not receive medical attention at the time of the injury, but they may later report symptoms such as a headache, dizziness, or difficulty remembering or concentrating. These symptoms can be a sign of a concussion.

Recognizing a Possible Concussion To help recognize a concussion, you should watch for and ask others to report the following two

things among your athletes: 1. A forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that results in rapid movement of the head.

‐‐and‐‐

2. Any concussion symptoms or change in the athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. Athletes who experience one or more of the signs and symptoms after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body should be kept out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says they are symptom‐free and it’s OK to return to play.

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Danger Signs

One pupil larger than the other Appears dazed or stunned

Is drowsy or cannot be awakened Is confused about assignment or position

Headache or “pressure” in head

A headache that not only does not diminish, but gets worse

Nausea or vomiting

Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination

Forgets an instruction Balance problems or dizziness

Repeated vomiting or nausea Is unsure of game, score, or opponent

Double or blurry vision

Slurred speech Moves clumsily Sensitivity to light

Convulsions or seizures Answers questions slowly Sensitivity to noise

Cannot recognize people or places Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows mood, behavior, or

personality changes

Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy

Concentration or memory problems

Becomes increasingly confused, restless, or agitated

Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall

Confusion Just not “feeling right” or is “feeling down”

Has unusual behavior Can’t recall events after hit or fall

Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously).

Among high school athletes, girls who suffer concussions may have different symptoms than boys;

new findings suggest that boys are more likely to report amnesia and confusion/disorientation, whereas girls tend to report drowsiness and greater sensitivity to noise more often.

"The take‐home message is that coaches, parents, athletic trainers, and physicians must be observant for all signs and symptoms of concussion, and should recognize that young male and female athletes may present with different symptoms," said R. Dawn Comstock, an author of the study and an associate professor of pediatrics at the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus.

Read more: 1http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay647082_20111102_Concussion_Symptoms_Can_Differ_for_Boys_and_Girls.html#ixzz1jvQbScCC http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Coach_Guide‐a.pdf

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When a Concussion is Suspected

1. Remove the athlete from play. Look for signs and symptoms of a concussion if your athlete has experienced a bump or blow to the head or body. When in doubt, sit them out.

2. Ensure that the athlete is evaluated by a health care professional experienced in evaluating

concussions. Do not try to judge the severity of the injury yourself. Health care professionals have a number of

methods that they can use to assess the severity of concussions. As a coach, recording the following information can help health care professionals in assessing the athlete after the injury:

• Cause of the injury and force of the hit or blow to the head or body • Any loss of consciousness (passed out/knocked out) and if so, for how long • Any memory loss immediately following the injury • Any seizures immediately following the injury • Number of previous concussions (if any) 3. Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion and give them the fact

sheet on concussion. Make sure they know that the athlete should be seen by a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion.

4. Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury and until a health care professional,

experienced in evaluating for concussion, says s/he is symptom‐free and it’s OK to return to play. A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first—usually within a short period of time (hours, days, or weeks)—can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long‐term problems. In rare cases, repeat concussions can result in edema (brain swelling), permanent brain damage, and even death.

When in doubt, sit them out.

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Lightning Procedures

Weather Conditions Before the Storm 1. Check the weather forecast before leaving for a game or practice 2. Watch for signs of an approaching storm 3. Postpone outdoor activities if storms are imminent 4. Play is to be suspended for no less than 30 minutes from the last occurrence of thunder or

lightning.

Approaching Thunderstorm

1. Take caution when you hear thunder. If you hear thunder, you are close enough to get struck by

lightning. During a game, the umpire will clear the field in the event of an approaching storm. 2. Move to a safe environment immediately. Do not go under a tree or stay in the dugout. 3. If lightening is occurring and there is not sturdy shelter near, get inside a hard top automobile and

keep the window up. 4. Stay away from water, metal pipes, and telephone lines. 5. Unplug appliances not necessary for obtaining weather information. Avoid the telephone except

for emergency use only.

If caught outdoors & no shelter exists

1. Find a low spot away from trees, fences, light poles, and flagpoles. Make sure the site you pick is

not prone to flooding. 2. If in the woods, take cover under shorter trees. 3. If you feel your skin begin to tingle or your hair feels like its standing on end, squat low to the

ground, balancing on the balls of your feet. Make yourself the smallest possible target, tuck your head between your legs, and minimize your contact with the ground.

What to do if someone is struck by lightning

1. The person who has been struck will carry no electrical charge; therefore, they are safe to touch. 2. Call 9‐1‐1 as soon as possible for help. 3. Check for burns to the body. 4. Give first aid as needed. 5. If breathing and/or heartbeat have stopped, perform CPR until EMS arrives. 6. Contact the Safety Officer or tournament director ASAP.

Lightning Facts

WHEN YOU HEAR IT ‐ CLEAR IT WHEN YOU SEE IT ‐ FLEE IT Consider the following facts: The average lightning stroke is 6 ‐ 8 miles long. The average thunderstorm is 6 ‐10 miles wide and

travels at a rate of 25 miles per hour. Once the leading edge of a thunderstorm approaches to within 10

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miles, you are at immediate risk due to the possibility of lightning strokes coming from the storm’s overhanging anvil cloud (for example, the lightning that injured 13 people during a concert at RFK occurred while it was sunny and dry). On the average, thunder can only be heard over a distance of 3 ‐ 4 miles, depending on humidity, terrain, and other factors. This means that by the time you hear the thunder, you are already in the risk area for lightning strikes.

“Flash‐Bang” Method One way of determining how close a recent lightning strike is to you is called the “flash‐bang”

method. With the “flash‐bang” method, a person counts the number of seconds between the sight of a lightning strike and the sound of thunder that follows it. Halt‐play and evacuation should be called for when the count between the lightning flash and the sound of its thunder is 15 seconds or less.

Lightning Detector A lightning detector that detects bursts of electromagnetic radiation ‐ in the forms of very low

frequency radio signals ‐generated by lightning flashes up to 40 miles away. It is located at the security trailer along with a computer monitoring the weather. The detector is automatically set to detect lightning up to 40 miles from the device. When the lightening detector’s alarm sounds, immediately halt‐play and evacuate the fields.

Rule of Thumb The ultimate truth about lightning is that it is unpredictable and cannot be prevented. Therefore, a

manager, coach, or umpire who feels threatened by an approaching storm should stop play and get the kids to safety ‐ regardless of whether or not the lightning detector goes off, or if the “flash‐bang” proximity measure applies. When in doubt, the following rule of thumb should be applied:

Where to Go? No place is absolutely safe from the lightning threat, but some places are safer than others. Large

enclosed shelters (substantially constructed buildings) are the safest (like our concession stand and press boxes). For the majority of participants, the best area for them to seek shelter is in a fully enclosed metal vehicle with the windows rolled up. If you are stranded in an open area and cannot get to shelter in a car, put your feet together, crouch down, and put your hands over your ears (to try and prevent eardrum damage).

Where NOT to Go!! Avoid high places and open fields, isolated trees, unprotected gazebos, rain or picnic shelters,

dugouts, flagpoles, light poles, bleachers (metal or wood), metal fences, and water. First Aid to a Lightning Victim Typically, the lightning victim exhibits similar symptoms as that of someone suffering from a heart

attack. In addition to calling 911, the rescuer should consider the following: The first tenet of emergency care is “make no more casualties”. If the victim is in a high risk area (open field, isolated tree, etc.) the rescuer should determine if movement from that area is necessary ‐ lightning can and does strike the same place twice. If the rescuer is at risk, and movement of the victim is a viable option, it should be done.

If the victim is not breathing, start mouth‐to‐mouth resuscitation. If it is decided to move the victim, give a few quick breaths prior to moving them. Determine if the victim has a pulse. If no pulse is detected, start cardiac compressions as well.

Note: CPR should only be administered by a person knowledgeable and trained in the technique. ASAP Newsletter January‐February 2004 See the attached lightning brochure for more information

http://www.shadefoundation.org/

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SkinCancerPreventionRecommendations

Protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is important all year round, not just during the summer or at the beach. UV rays from the sun can reach you on cloudy and hazy days, as well as bright and sunny days. UV rays also reflect off of surfaces like water, cement, sand, and snow. Indoor tanning (using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan) exposes users to UV radiation.

The hours between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. daylight savings time (9 a.m. to 3 p.m. standard time) are the most hazardous for UV exposure outdoors in the continental United States. UV rays from sunlight are the greatest during the late spring and early summer in North America.

CDC recommends easy options for protection from UV radiation—

Seek shade, especially during midday hours. Wear clothing to protect exposed skin. Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade the face, head, ears, and neck. Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays as

possible. Use sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and both UVA and UVB protection. Avoid indoor tanning.

Shade: You can reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree, or other shelter before you need relief from the sun. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you're outside—even when you're in the shade.

Clothing Loose‐fitting long‐sleeved shirts and long pants made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection from the sun's UV rays. A wet T‐shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one. Darker colors may offer more protection than lighter colors.

If wearing this type of clothing isn't practical, at least try to wear a T‐shirt or a beach cover‐up. Keep in mind that a typical T‐shirt has an SPF rating lower than 15, so use other types of protection as well.

Hats: For the most protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears, and the back of your neck. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection.

If you wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade.

Sunglasses: Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure.

Sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays offer the best protection. Most sunglasses sold in the United States, regardless of cost, meet this standard. Wrap‐around sunglasses work best because they block UV rays from sneaking in from the side.

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Sunscreen The sun's UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Put on sunscreen before you go outside, even on slightly cloudy or cool days. Don't forget to put a thick layer on all parts of exposed skin. Get help for hard‐to‐reach places like your back.

The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced significant changes to sunscreen product labels that will help consumers decide how to buy and use sunscreen, and allow them to protect themselves and their families from sun‐induced damage more effectively.

How sunscreen works: Most sun protection products work by absorbing, reflecting, or scattering sunlight. They contain chemicals that interact with the skin to protect it from UV rays. All products do not have the same ingredients; if your skin reacts badly to one product, try another one or call a doctor.

SPF: Sunscreens are assigned a sun protection factor (SPF) number that rates their effectiveness in blocking UV rays. Higher numbers indicate more protection. You should use a sunscreen with at least SPF 15.

Reapplication: Sunscreen wears off. Put it on again if you stay out in the sun for more than two hours and after you swim or do things that make you sweat.

Expiration date: Check the sunscreen's expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years, but its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures.

Cosmetics: Some make‐up and lip balms contain some of the same chemicals used in sunscreens. If they do not have at least SPF 15, don't use them by themselves.

Avoid Indoor Tanning: Using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan is called "indoor tanning." Indoor tanning has been linked with skin cancers including melanoma (the deadliest type of skin cancer), squamous cell carcinoma, and cancers of the eye (ocular melanoma)

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http://www.beach‐net.com/Oceanjfishstings.html

JellyfishStingsandOtherBeachHazards

Jellyfish can be more harmful than they appear with long, spindly tentacles that can inflict red welts and severe pain. If you should happen to come into unfriendly contact with one, however, here are some remedies to ease your pain, provided by Beebe Medical Center Emergency Department.

Wash the area with sea water Apply vinegar, or if it is unavailable, rubbing alcohol or baking

soda Remove tentacles with tweezers Apply shaving cream and shave area with a butter knife or

tongue blade. Reapply vinegar and apply cortisone cream A physician should be contacted immediately if any of the following symptoms develop:

nausea, vomiting, joint pain, headache, and shortness of breath or a stumbling gait.

One of our visitors raves about the benefits of pressing a fresh slice of papaya on the sting. Welts are supposed to disappear within minutes.

Coping With Stings

Bees, hornets and wasps are among the more common stingers in our area and their stings can cause pain, swelling and redness for up to 2 days. Here are some ways to relieve the discomfort. To avoid stings, walk calmly away from insects and avoid wearing perfume or bright yellow clothes when outdoors.

Drag the stinger and sting sac out of the wound with a needle. As a last resort, a credit card can be used. Do not use tweezers because they could cause more venom to be squeezed out.

Wash the wound with soap and water and apply cold compresses to reduce the swelling. Take an aspirin or Tylenol if you feel continuing discomfort. If you experience dizziness or difficulty breathing, get emergency help immediately.

Please Note: This information is provided as a guideline and not intended as medical advice. If complications arise due to a jellyfish or insect sting, contact your

doctor immediately.

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RipCurrents

Don't Panic!

Many visitors to beaches underestimate the danger of rip currents or attempt to swim where there

are no lifeguards. These tips from Florida Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration’s National Weather Service (NWS) can help you survive rip currents and surf conditions.

What Are Rip Currents?

How Do I Escape a Rip Current?

Tips for Swimming Safely

"Break the Grip of the Rip!" Poster

What Are Rip Currents?

Rip currents are formed when water rushes out to sea in a narrow path. They may form in a break in

a sandbar near the shore, or where the current is diverted by a groin or jetty. Most trouble spots are less

than thirty feet wide. Many rip currents are temporary, but others are permanent, and they often occur

after storms.

According to the U.S. Lifesaving Association

statistics, rip currents cause more than 100

drowning fatalities each year and 80% of all rescues

on surf beaches nationwide are rip current related.

Read more:

http://www.wjla.com/blogs/weather/2013/06/rip‐currents‐a‐deadly‐ocean‐phenomenon‐

18989.html#ixzz3565YVuOE

Follow us: @ABC7News on Twitter | WJLATV on Facebook How Do I Escape a Rip Current?

First of all, don't panic! If you get caught in a rip current, try to escape it by moving sideways across

it‐‐parallel to shore‐‐until you are out of the current. If you can't break out of the current, float calmly

and let it carry you 50 to 100 yards from the shore until it dissipates. Then swim back to shore at an

angle away from the rip current.

Rip currents are powerful enough to pull even experienced swimmers away from the shore. Do not

try to swim straight back to the shore against the current.

Tips for Swimming Safely

You can swim safely this summer by keeping in mind some simple rules.

Choose Carefully When & Where to Swim

Swim only in areas protected by lifeguards who can provide advice and rescue in times of need.

Always pay attention to beach warning flags.

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Learn to recognize dangerous ocean conditions and rip currents. As waves pile up onto the beach, the

water forms rip currents as it heads back out to sea. These powerful currents usually look like rivers of

white water flowing away from the beach

Do not overestimate your swimming abilities. If you are not experienced with large waves, stay out of

the water while the surf is up. If you are not an experienced swimmer and cannot keep yourself afloat

for extended periods, do not enter the water when the surf is running.

Use Safe Swimming Techniques

Duck under the waves. Breaking waves pack a pretty good punch when they hit a floating object. By

submerging yourself only a few feet under the water, you will avoid almost all of a wave's impact and

safely pop back up on the other side. You will only have to hold your breath a few seconds and this

simple maneuver‐‐routinely used by surfers and experienced swimmers‐‐can save your life.

Swim out past the breaking waves. Waves usually break in an area known as the "Impact Zone", which

is not a safe place for swimmers or someone caught in a rip current. On the other side of the zone,

conditions are generally calm, the rip current fades, and you can easily float over the waves while

keeping your head above water.

Stay Calm & Don't Fight the Current

Stay calm; do not panic. Your chances of surviving a rip current‐‐or any swimming experience‐‐are

drastically improved by staying calm and maintaining your ability to assess the situation.

Never fight the rip. If you find yourself being pulled out to sea, do not fight the current by trying to

swim back to shore. Stay calm and go with the flow. Keep yourself afloat by treading water or

swimming parallel to the beach. In a few minutes, the current will dissipate.

Catch your breath, then try to call for help. After you have allowed the rip current to carry you out past

the Impact Zone, you can catch your breath and signal for help. It may seem like you are very far from

the beach, but you are generally safe here as long as you can tread water and keep yourself afloat. At

this point, you can swim parallel to the beach to a calmer area to wait for help to arrive.

Let the waves do the work. If help is not available, and you need to get back to the beach on your own,

swim with the waves back toward the beach. Take your time and remember to duck under the larger

waves. Again, go with the flow, and soon, the waves will push you back toward the beach.

http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/rip_currents.html

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The information in this manual was compiled from a variety of sources, including the following web

sites: http://www.fairfaxll.com/index.html http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/news/baseball.3.11.html http://www.ansll.org/html/safety.html http://www.eastramapolittleleague.com/Safety.pdf http://www.littleleague.org http://www.beach‐net.com/Oceanjfishstings.html http://www.shadefoundation.org/ http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay647082_20111102_Concussion_Symptoms_C

an_Differ_for_Boys_and_Girls.html#ixzz1jvQbScCC http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/pdf/Coach_Guide‐a.pdf http://www.concussiontreatment.com/concussionfacts.html http://burbankayso254.clubspaces.com/object.aspx?id=88&o=420559 http://solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_topics/environment/rip_currents.html http://www.sussexcountyonline.com/news/hurricanes.html For copies or for additional information, contact Paul Scovell (302)846‐2860

[email protected].

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Appendix A

AppendixAParent’sGuidetotheLittleLeagueChildProtectionProgram

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A Parent’s Guide to the Little League Child Protection Program

Introduction The backbone of Little League® is the adult volunteer. One million strong, it is this corps of

dedicated people who coach the teams, umpire the games, work in the concession stands, serve on the local board of directors, and serve at the District level. These people, who live in every U.S. state and more than 100 other countries, make Little League the world’s largest and most respected youth sports organization.

We know that the greatest treasure we have is children. As adults, we must ensure that these young people are able to grow up happy, healthy and, above all, safe. Whether they are our children, or the children of others, each of us has a responsibility to protect them.

The Little League Child Protection Program seeks to educate children and volunteers in ways to prevent child abusers from becoming involved in the local league. Part of that education has been to assist local Little League volunteers in finding effective and inexpensive ways to conduct background checks. Little League regulations now say: “No local league shall permit any person to participate in any manner, whose background check reveals a conviction for any crime involving or against a minor.” (Reg. I [c] 9.)

Background checks were optional until the 2003 season. Effective in 2007, the local league must conduct a nationwide search that contains the applicable government sex offender registry data. Advances in computer technology – allowing greater access to public records – make it possible for background checks (at a minimum, to see if an individual is a registered sex offender in any given state) to be conducted in every U.S. state. Local Little League programs are now required to annually conduct a background check of Managers, Coaches, Board of Directors members and any other persons, volunteers or hired workers, who provide regular service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams. (Reg. I [b], Reg. I [c] 9.)

The purpose of these background checks is, first and foremost, to protect children. Second, they maintain Little League as a hostile environment for those who would seek to harm children. Third, they will help to protect individuals and leagues from possible loss of personal or league assets because of litigation.

The United States Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Registry is free and available at www.nsopr.gov.

What Can Parents Do? Most children have been warned about the dangers of talking to strangers. But for many children,

sexual molestation is committed by someone they know. In fact, 80 to 85 percent of all sexual abuse cases in the U.S. are committed by an individual familiar to the victim, according to statistics compiled by Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America.

The truth is, child sex offenders can come from every background, every occupation, every race, and every level of education. They may be married, and they may have children of their own. It is dangerous to believe that the only threat is the stranger in a long raincoat, lurking behind a tree.

In fact, the promotion of this myth may contribute to the problem. Sometimes, a child who is molested by a known and “trusted” person will feel so guilty about not reacting the “right” way that he or she never reports the problem.

Sadly, we have all seen too many reports in which teachers, police officers, clergy, youth sports volunteers, etc., trusted by all, have violated that trust and molested children in their care. Of course, this must never be tolerated in Little League or anywhere else. In many of these situations, the young victims are actually seduced, sometimes over a period of months or even years. The child’s family is lulled into believing the unusual attention being lavished is a bond of friendship between the adult and the child. In fact, the adult abuser often uses gifts, trips, attention and

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affection as part of a courtship process. Sometimes, the courtship process extends to the child’s parent(s), but the real target is the child. Often, but not always, the victim of this type of child sex offender is the child of a single parent. In these cases, the single parent sees the child’s adult friend as a surrogate parent – a Godsend. The very opposite is true.

Two good rules of thumb for all local Little Leagues and parents Generally, a person involved in a local Little League program should not put himself or herself in a one‐on‐one situation involving a child who is not their own. Of course, some isolated situations may arise where one‐on‐one situations could take place. However, a one‐on‐one situation should not be actively sought out by the adult, and should not be an ongoing occurrence.

Generally, a person involved in a local Little League program should not provide unwarranted gifts,

trips, attention and affection to individual children who are not their own. The key word is unwarranted.

Warning Signs of a Seducer

While it remains important to teach young children about the dangers of accepting items from strangers, or talking to them, we should all beware of the danger posed by the “seducer‐type” child sex offender.

Each of the individual signs below means very little. Taken as a group, however, the signs MAY point to this type of child sex offender, and should be applied to anyone who has repetitive access to, or contact with, children. ∙ Provides unwarranted gifts, trips, affection and attention to a specific child or small group of children ∙ Seeks access to children ∙ Gets along with children better than adults ∙ “Hangs around” children more than adults ∙ Has items at home or in vehicle specifically appealing to children of the ages they intend to molest,

such as posters, music, videos, toys, and even alcohol or drugs ∙ Displays excessive interest in children (may include inviting children on camping trips or sleepovers) ∙ Single, over 25 years old (but could be married, sometimes as a “cover,” and could be any age) ∙ Photographs or videotapes children specifically ∙ Lives alone, or with parents ∙ Refers to children as objects (“angel,” “pure,” “innocent,” etc.) ∙ Manipulates children easily

Again, each of these items, by themselves, is relatively meaningless. Taken together, however, they may indicate a problem.

What to Watch For in Your Child

We’ve seen the signs that could point to a child sex offender, but what about the signs a child might display when he or she has been sexually abused or exploited? Some of these symptoms may be present in a child who has been or is being sexually abused, when such symptoms are not otherwise explainable: sudden mood swings, excessive crying, withdrawal, nightmares, bed‐wetting, rebellious behavior, fear of particular people or places, infantile behavior, aggressive behavior, and physical signs such as pain, itch, bleeding, fluid or rawness in private areas.

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Getting More Information

These items are meant solely as a general guide, and should not be used as the only means for rooting out child sex offenders. Parents can access more information on child abuse through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (a non‐profit organization founded by John Walsh, http://www.missingkids.com/) and the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information (part of a service of the Children’s Bureau, within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, http://www.calib.com/nccanch/).

How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment The National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information advises this: If you suspect a child is being maltreated, or if you are a child who is being maltreated, call the Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline at 1‐800‐4‐A‐CHILD (1‐800‐422‐4453; TDD [text telephone] 1‐800‐2‐A‐CHILD). This hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Hotline can tell you where to file your report and can help you make the report. Or, for a list of states’ toll‐free telephone numbers for reporting suspected child abuse, visit the “Resource Listings” section at this site: http://www.calib.com/nccanch/pubs/prevenres/organizations/tollfree.cfm, or call the Clearinghouse at 1‐800‐FYI‐3366.

Talk to Your Kids;

Listen to Your Kids It is important that you as a parent talk frankly to your children. If a child reports sexual abuse, statistics show he or she is probably telling the truth. Unfortunately, the sexually molested child often sees himself or herself as the one “at fault” for allowing abuse to happen. Your children MUST know that they can come to you with this information, and that you will support them, love them, and believe them. If there is an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor, the crime should be reported immediately. These criminals who steal childhood MUST BE STOPPED. This brochure was produced by Little League Baseball, Incorporated; P.O. Box 3485; Williamsport, PA 17701

Little League Baseball and Softball does not limit participation in its activities on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual preference or religious preference.

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AppendixB

EvacuationInformation

Photo DelDot

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Sussex County is vulnerable to seventeen of the twenty‐one hazards defined by the federal government, including flood and hurricanes. Exacerbating this vulnerability is the fact that coastal beaches are a significant focus of Delaware’s tourist industry; a large percentage of hotel/motel units are located in or near Sussex coastal storm vulnerable areas. The largest threat facing the tournament would be a hurricane and subsequent storm surge. While any the events associated with any hazard is extremely small, tournament personnel, players, coaches, umpires and parents should be aware of the potential dangers and possible evaluation orders that may be given by the State of Delaware Department of Transportation, Sussex County Transportation Management Team and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency. The tournament director will be responsible for communicating any evacuation order for the World Series.

Evacuation centers will be announced and directions will be provided if evacuation orders are given.

This information will be posted at the security office and on the World Series web sites. When a major storm such as a hurricane, a nor'easter or a blizzard is headed our way, you can visit

the Sussex County Online Weather Page for details on approaching storms and reports on any storm damage.

You can tune to your NOAA Weather Radio, your local radio or television stations, or the NWS web

site at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/phi. If you must evacuate, you should take the following with you to the shelter:

Bedding (sleeping bags, pillows, blankets)

Medications

Important documents

Change of clothes

Flashlight in case power goes out in shelter

Battery‐operated radio to keep track of storm

Game or book to pass the time

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Appendix C Posters and Signs to Placed in Appropriate Areas

Posters Included: 2016 Volunteer Form Incident/Injury Tracking Form Fight BAC fightbac1.pdf Volunteers Must Wash Hands washhands1.pdf Lightning Brochure lightningsafetyflyer1.pdf See It‐Flee It See+It+Flee+It.pdf Drink before You’re Thirsty drink1.pdf Concussion Feel like sizzling Rip Currents Facility and Field Inspection Checklist

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Figure 1Incident/Injury Tracking Form

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Figure 2 Lower Sussex Complex

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Facility and Field Inspection Checklist

Facility Name __________________________________ Inspector ______________________________________ Date ___________________ Time___________________ Holes, damage, rough or uneven spots Slippery Areas, long grass Glass, rocks and other debris & foreign objects Damage to screens, fences edges or sharp fencing Unsafe conditions around backstop, pitcher’s mound Warning Track condition Dugouts condition before and after games Make sure telephones are available Area’s around Bleachers free of debris General Garbage clean—up Who’s in charge of emptying garbage cans Conditions of restrooms and restroom supplies Concession Stand inspection NOTES/ HAZARDS Signature ______________________________________

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Figure 3 Sussex Central High School

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