Practices and Games
- Hand sanitizer will be placed in all common areas off-field for easy use. Players are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer for personal use.
- If possible, players should bring their own helmet, glove, bat, and catcher’s equipment labeled with their name for each game. Equipment will be made available for players who need it. Coaches are responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment after each session.
- Helmets - assigned for each practice / game and cleaned at the end of each session.
- Bats and Balls - shared and cleaned at the end of each session.
- Catcher’s equipment - cleaned when the gear changes players.
- Players should stay 3ft apart from each other when in the dugout. If the dugout cannot fit all players, then players can stand outside/behind the dugout and OFF the field of play. For Majors, players that can’t fit in the dugout will need to be outside the fenced-in area.
- Players should bring their own personal drinks labeled with their name, no sharing.
- Players will wear a face mask (no gaiters) at all times.
- All participants will abide by current CDC social distancing guidelines when possible.
- All players and coaches are to refrain from spitting at all times, including in dugout areas and on the playing field.
- Refrain from handshakes, high fives, fist/elbow bumps, chest bumps, group celebrations, etc..
- After the game, players will line up outside the dugout and tip caps to the opposing team as a sign of good sportsmanship.
- Catchers should retrieve foul balls and passed balls where possible to limit contact with Umpires and Spectators.
- Practices will be limited to the managers/coaches and players except for T-ball.
Officials and Administrators
- Coaches, umpires, volunteers will wear face masks at all times.
- Umpires should limit their contact with the ball, and catchers should retrieve foul balls and passed balls where possible.
- Plate meetings will only consist of one manager or coach from each team, and game umpires, no players. Meetings on the pitcher's mound are allowed. Again, masks required at all times.
- Umpires will avoid direct contact with equipment where possible but, when required, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol after the inspection of each individual piece of equipment.
- For each game, only the required team managers/coaches, umpires, and one (1) league administrator (i.e. Safety Officer, player agent, etc.) should attend.
- Scorekeeping should be done by team coaches and updated to website by winning coach after the game.
- Press boxes should not be utilized unless there is ample room for social distancing to occur within them.
- Fields will be mowed, raked, and lined prior to teams and spectators arriving at the complex and after they depart. It is encouraged that volunteers already participating in the game (managers/coaches, umpires, and league administrator) perform these tasks to limit individuals at the site.
- League administrators should schedule sufficient time between practices and games to facilitate the complete cleaning, evacuation of individuals from a previous practice or game from the premises before the next group enters.
- One-in, one-out policy for public restrooms. If bathrooms are occupied please wait outside the building.
- Public water fountains should be avoided if possible.
Spectators
- All spectators should follow best social distancing practices — stay six feet away from individuals outside their household and wear a cloth face covering at all times.
- Families and spectators are encouraged to stay in their vehicles or at recommended social distances until 10 minutes prior to the start of their game to prevent overcrowding of spectator spaces and walkways.
- Practices will be limited to the managers/coaches and players for all age groups, with the exception of Tee-ball. Tee-ball parents can help support their child during practices/games.
- Foul balls landing outside the field of play will be retrieved by participating players, coaches, and umpires. No spectators should retrieve the ball.
- Players and families should vacate the field within 10 minutes of the conclusion of their game to minimize unnecessary contact with participants of the next game.
All Participants - Players, Coaches, Officials and Administrators
- Individuals with the following conditions should not attend a practice or game until evaluated by a medical provider and given clearance to do so:
- Active COVID-19 infection
- Known direct contact with an individual testing positive for COVID-19
- Any confirmed Covid cases with players, coaches or league officials, the league will follow CDC guidelines to prevent exposure to others. Any person that has come into close contact will need to quarantine per CDC guidelines.
- We will follow LL and CDC protocols: https://www.littleleague.org/help-center/coronavirus-covid-19-local-league-and-district-support-faqs/