District 8 ASAP LEAGUE PRESENTATION 2009 Little League ASAP Program.

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District 8 ASAP LEAGUE PRESENTATION 2009 Little League ASAP Program

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District 8

ASAP LEAGUE PRESENTATION

2009 Little League ASAP Program

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ASAP:Making an Impactfor Little League

A Safety Awareness Program of Little League Baseball® and Softball

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The ASAP Mission:

To increase awareness of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all Little League participants

Why ASAP?

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Awards, Incentives, Recognition• League cash award rewards safety

– $629,825 given to Leagues in 2008– $57,050 given to DA’s ($350 or $150)– Over $3 million given to Leagues in all

• Musco Lighting system, World Series trip, cash awards, and ASAP News

• Musco, AIG contribute over $1 million annually supporting safety awareness

Why ASAP?

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Why We’re Here…

New for 2009Equipment Improvements

• Make sure all fields have bases

that disengage from their anchors, as mandatory in 2008.

• This needs to be included in your ASAP plan.

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Pre-ASAP, Little League Injuries Were Steady, But High

• 5,790 Annual Injuries, 1991-1995• 11.5 Annual Injuries per District; or a Team

ASAP’s Impact

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With Safety Awareness, ASAP Reduces Injuries

• 1,346 Annual Injuries, 2004-2007• Equals 2.7 Annual Injuries per District• But do you want ANY of your kids being hurt?

ASAP’s Impact

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ASAP Participation and Injuries

Comparing Injury Reduction to Safety Plan Growth in Little League

Pre-ASAP Injuries

‘91-’95, 5790 avg.81%

2004-2007

1,346 avg.

2001-2003

1,409 avg.

1996-2000

2,497 avg.

23%

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77% Reduction in LL Injuries

Comparing Injury Reduction to Safety Plan Growth in Little League

Pre-ASAP Injuries

‘91-’95, 5790 avg. 81%77% Drop in Injuries

23%

1996-2000

2,497 avg. 2001-2003

1,409 avg.

2004-2007

1,346 avg.

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ASAP Growth and Injuries

Comparing Injury Reduction to Safety Plan Growth in Little League

??%

86%?

1996-2000

2,497 avg.

Pre-ASAP Injuries

‘91-’95, 5790 avg.

2001-2003

1,409 avg.

2004-2007

1,346 avg.

??% Drop in Injuries

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ASAP’s Impact

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Where Would We Be without ASAP?

ASAP’s Impact

• Millions saved annually in insurance

– 91-95- 5,790 injuries ---- $465/injury

– 2007- 1,289 injuries ---- $1,204/injury

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DA’s, States Leading Safety Effort

• West Virginia’s DA’s Lead Nation– 2004 to 2008 100%

West Virginia is first state to 100%!

• 2006: Maryland & Oregon join W.V. at 100%

• 2007: Oregon and Delaware hit 100%

• 2008: West Virginia, Delaware, Oregon,

Rhode Island, Montana, Wyoming – all 100%

• Who will be NEXT?

District Administrators’ Impact

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District Administrators’ Impact

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District Administrators’ Impact

Eastern Region at 78%

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State District League Name 2008

NY 8 A P W LL ***SEE NOTES APPROVED

NY 8 BALDWINSVILLE LL APPROVED

NY 8 CENTRAL SQUARE LL APPROVED

NY 8 CICERO AMATEUR SPORTS LL X# APPROVED

NY 8 CROWN CITY LL ***SEE NOTES NOT RECEIVED

NY 8 EAST SYRACUSE-MINOA LL APPROVED

NY 8 EASTWOOD LL APPROVED

NY 8 EASTWOOD SOFTBALL LL ***SEE NOTES APPROVED

NY 8 FAYETTEVILLE-MANLIUS LL APPROVED

NY 8 FULTON LL X# APPROVED

NY 8 GEDDES LL APPROVED

NY 8 HOMER LL APPROVED

NY 8 INNER CITY LL APPROVED

NY 8 JAMESVILLE-DEWITT LL APPROVED

NY 8 LAKELAND LAKESIDE LL ***SEE NOTES APPROVED

NY 8 LIVERPOOL LL APPROVED

NY 8 LYNCOURT-LEMOYNE LL X# APPROVED

NY 8 MATTYDALE-HINSDALE LL APPROVED

NY 8 MEXICO LL APPROVED

NY 8 NORTH SYRACUSE LL APPROVED

NY 8 OSWEGO AMERICAN LL APPROVED

NY 8 OSWEGO NATIONAL LL APPROVED

NY 8 PHOENIX LL APPROVED

NY 8 SALT CITY LL APPROVED

NY 8 SENECA RIVER NORTH LL APPROVED

NY 8 SENECA RIVER SOUTH LL APPROVED

NY 8 SOLVAY TIGERS LL APPROVED

NY 8 SOUTH SIDE AMERICAN LL APPROVED

NY 8 VALLEY LL APPROVED

NY 8 WEST END PBA LL ***SEE NOTES APPROVED

District 8

97%

2008District 8

?%

2009

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ChoicePoint Background Checks Raise Bar on Safety

• 125 FREE background checks per League & District, paid for by Little League International

• Over 250,000 background checks conducted on potential volunteers in 2008

• Criminal records: sex offenders, registered & not; all types of felonies & Misdemeanors

• Only $1 per background check after free 125

Making it ‘Safer for the Kids’

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•Photo ID

Little League Volunteer Application

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Implement and Enhance -- Can’t ‘Fix’ Just One Spot

• Go beyond 13 minimum requirements• Many risks require many solutions, not just

a copied safety plan from another League

• Leagues need to create own plans for:– Inspections of Equipment and Facilities,

Ongoing Training, Maintenance Guidelines, Equipment Improvements, Facilities Upgrades, Concessions Guidelines, etc.

Making it ‘Safer for the Kids’

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Ideas Prove Valuable• Fence top was early ASAP idea,

keeps players safe from wire tops

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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Ideas Prove Valuable• Ball return keeps out-of-play balls

out-of-play until players ready

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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Ideas Prove Valuable• Overhead screens protect

spectators better than yelling ‘heads-up!’

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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Ideas Prove Valuable• Leagues address local

conditions - like extreme heat in south/southwest

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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Getting Everyone Involved

• Involving players in safety with tokens or other incentives gets everyone thinking ‘safety’

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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Sharing Is Still Working

• New ideas continue for new needs like badges for approved volunteers

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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Why We Care:

• Reducing avoidable injuries like this player hit by a bat in the dugout

ASAP – Sharing Ideas

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1. Have active safety officer on file with HQ– Just like DSO, this needs to be a

dedicated safety position– May have more than one SO– Some use team SO’s to form

safety committee

Requirements

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2. Have published league safety policy or manual in paper form

– Include emergency procedures– Give appropriate sections to all

• Coaches and managers• Post in concession stand• Parents, volunteers• League officials, umpires• Facility workers

– Submit by April 1 / May 1 to LLHQ

Requirements

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3. Post, distribute emergency numbers– Emergency services (911)– Key league officials

Requirements

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4. Volunteer Application & Background Checks

• New in 2009! National Background Checks required and Little League International provides 125 free checks to each league and district through ChoicePoint.

– Consult LLB Operating Manual & Website

– Use of Little League Volunteer Application Form is required for key individuals – manager, coaches, league officials, elected members (per Reg. 1(b)

Requirements

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4. Volunteer Application & Background Checks

• Background checks help kids• Just asking applicants to fill out form may

eliminate problems• ChoicePoint is an option to leagues. First

125 checks free to leagues and districts; add’l checks available for a low fee of $1.00 per name checked. Instant nationwide internet check including SOR and criminal data.

Requirements

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4. Volunteer Application & Background Checks

– If a league learns of an individual such as a volunteer, player or hired worker that has been convicted of, or pled guilty to, a crime involving or against a minor, then the league must inform the applicable government agency for confirmation. Once confirmed, that individual may not participate with Little League in any manner. No Exceptions.

Requirements

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5. Provide coaches and managers with fundamentals training– I.e.: batting, fielding, sliding– High school, college coaches may do to help young

players– Use veteran League coaches– Must require date, location, and who is

required to attend.– Mandatory for at least 1 coach per team to attend

each year– Mandatory that each coach attend at least once

every 3 years

Requirements

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6. Require training in first-aid for coaches• Doesn’t have to be paid• MandatoryMandatory for at least 1 coach per team to attend each yearfor at least 1 coach per team to attend each year• Mandatory that each coach attend at least once every 3 Mandatory that each coach attend at least once every 3

yearsyears• Look for qualified parents in community• Nurses, Doctors; Paramedics; Athletic Trainers• Must require date, location, and who is required to attend.• Leagues may exempt licensed Medical Doctors, RN’s, LPN’s &

licensed Paramedics from attending training• Those who attend “other” First Aid training or courses are not

exempt.

Requirements

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7. Require field inspections before games, practices– Look for hazards– Fix before playing– Inspections common in other sports

• Football/Basketball– Coach/umpire/team safety officer

could be responsible

Requirements

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8. Complete ANNUAL Little League Facility Survey

• Keep copies• Must complete 2009

form; five pages • Forces Leagues to

evaluate facilities each year, on-going

Requirements

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9. Have written safety procedures for concession stand– Put signs up reminding workers– Train workers in proper food handling– Set minimum age for workers– Safety Plan must contain written procedures

for safe food handling and preparation and care & use of equipment

– If your league does not have a concession stand, please note this in your Safety Plan.

Requirements

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10. Require regular inspection and replacement of equipment– Beginning of season

– Before each use

– Inspect facilities, facilities’ equipment, and playing equipment

Requirements

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11. Have a method to report, track injuries– Many leagues require

notification within 24-48 hours after incidents

– Report ‘near-misses’, too

Requirements

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12. Provide teams with well equipped First Aid Kits

– Local sponsors/medical providers/manufacturers are good resources

Requirements

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13. Enforce rules

• Include wearing catchers gear and helmet rules during practice and warm-up

• Coaches are not catchers

• Make sure all fields have bases that disengage from their anchors, as required starting in 2008.

Requirements

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With Everyone’s Help, ASAPHas Made a Difference:

• Almost 29,000 injuries avoided in Little League in the last 8 years

• $20 million in savings due to reduced injuries, keeping insurance affordable

Thank You!

How You Can Help

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With Your Help, ASAP Is STILL Making it

‘Safer for the Kids’

THANK YOU!