The following are some general rules that we would like the coaches and
league officials to follow when dealing with equipment, facilities, and
uniforms. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents. Please report all
hazardous conditions to the Safety Officer or to a Board member immediately.
 | One of the home team coaches will walk the field prior to game time to
inspect the field for hazards – including problems with fences, rocks,
glass, holes, etc. |
| Check home plate and the base areas for proper landscaping and
connections. |
| Inspect the dugout area and benches for hazardous items. |
| When equipment is issued, the coach will inspect the equipment for
defects. |
| Coaches will inspect their team’s equipment on a regular basis during
the season to ensure that everything is in good working order. |
| All batters will wear Little League Approved protective equipment. |
| All helmets must have the NOCSAE seal, which can be found on the outside
back of the helmet. |
| If a player chooses to wear a personal helmet it must be NOCSAE
approved. |
| Bad, unrepairable equipment will be destroyed. |
| Ensure that all players have and use required equipment at all times. |
| Any adult warming up a pitcher will use a catcher’s mask. |
| Team catchers will wear catcher’s gear and helmet when warming up
pitchers. |
| All catchers’ masks will have a "dangling" type throat protector. |
| All catchers will wear appropriate chest protectors. |
| Proper equipment will be used at all games and practices. |
| Coaches will teach the players about the proper use of equipment. |
| Coaches will teach the player about proper throwing, hitting, and
catching skills. |
| Coaches will teach the player about warm-up and conditioning techniques. |
| Only the player at bat can swing a bat. |
| Coaches will encourage batters not to throw bats as a part of the follow
through on a swing or in frustration. |
| All batting and catching helmets will be inspected regularly during the
season. |
| All batting and catching helmets will be reconditioning during the
off-season. |
| Each league will use appropriate balls and bats. |
| Reduced impact balls will be use by the lower divisions. |
| Metal spikes are not permitted. |
| Jewelry is not to be worn by players during games. |
| Coaches will encourage the use of protective cups, especially
infielders. |
| Coaches will suggest the use of mouth guards, especially corner
infielders. |
| Coaches will monitor the weather for storm situations. |
| Player base coaches will wear helmets. |
| Only 3 adult coaches are permitted on the field for each team. |
| Games will not be started unless the safety of the participants can be
assured. |
| Lightning rules will be followed when appropriate. |
