News and Announcements
While the 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:
• 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.
• Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.
• Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with blood or other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves.
• Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate Disinfectant before competition resumes.
• Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles, scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices.
• 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.
• Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain from all direct athletic care until the condition resolves.
• Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected.
• Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body fluids.
Revised March, 1994
Natural Disaster / Civil Unrest Policy and Procedure
In the event of a natural disaster (e.g., earthquake), or if the potential for civil unrest is present, no game, practice or other league or team event shall take place or continue if there is the slightest risk of danger. Managers at any team event will implement their team's pre-arranged pick-up procedure. All managers must call the league Field HotLine for updated league information.
Before the Game - Remember the Ten Rules of Safety. Home Team prepares the field 45 minutes before the game time (chalk field, set out bases, rake sliding areas, tamp mound, water infield dirt and inspect and correct any field hazards), provides the scorekeeper, umpire(if applicable) and game balls. Visiting Team has the first 15 minute in-field warp-up and the Home Team has the second 15 minute infield warm-up. Umpires and managers meet at home plate and exchange lineup cards and review local playing rules (e.g., strike zone, field of play, infield fly, etc.) and calling the game due to darkness, time or weather. Clarify legal pitching motions and innings pitched by any pitcher rules. Inspect equipment and remove players jewelry, candy or gum and be sure that all players are wearing complete uniforms (including caps and rubber cleats) with shirts tucked in. Games should start and end on time. Remember to smile and have fun.
During the Game - Remember the Ten Rules of Safety. Encourage everyone to play SAFE, have FUN and try their best. Limit a new pitcher to 10 warm-up pitches. Speed inning changes by having pitchers warm-up in designated areas, using a spotter if necessary and have catchers wear full protective equipment. Umpires should be in proper position to safely and correctly make the call in a loud clear voice. The umpire's right to err on a judgement call, without challenge, is absolute. It is the responsibility of the Managers to control their spectators. Positive chatter only- cheer the effort, not the result - even for the other team (a good effort is a good effort regardless of who is making it). Remember, we're here for the kids (all of them) - they're all winners always. Keep smiling and keep it fun.
After the Game - Remember the Ten Rules of Safety. Cheer your opponent. Both teams should line up for "high fives". Thank the umpire (and remind him that he gets free snackstand meal). Tell your players how good they did (Keep it POSITIVE!) and remind them to go tooth snackstand and receive a free treat. Collect and inspect the equipment. Cleanup and inspect the dugout field and bleachers. Leave with a smile.
TEN RULES OF SAFETY
1. Be Alert! - Safety First!
2. Check playing field and equipment for safety hazards.
3. Wear proper fitting equipment.
4. Insure that a first aid kit is available.
5. Know where the nearest phone is located.
6. Maintain discipline while remembering to keep it safe and fun.
7. Safety must be a TEAM EFFORT!
8. Be Organized.
9. Personally see that each player leaves every practice and game with an authorized adult.
10. Have FUN!
Preparation Preparation Preparation
A. Your possible role as a manager and Coach
1. First Person to see the injury
2. Parents have expectations that their children can depend on the judgement of the manager and coach when they are not present.
3. If no health professional in attendance, you may be responsible for administering first aid.
4. You may have to decide whether an injured athlete can return to play or seek medical attention.
B. Other safety expectations
1. Properly plan games and practices in safe environments.
2. Provide proper instruction.
3. Provide adequate and proper equipment.
4. Match athletes properly in terms of age and abilities.
5. Evaluate athletes for injury and incapacity.
a. Discuss with parents potential health problems, (e.g., diabetes, allergies, heart ailments).
b. When injured, if athlete can't participate without pain or loss of function (inability to walk, run, jump, throw without restriction,) immediately remove from practice or game.
6. Supervise the game or practice closely.
7. Provide appropriate emergency assistance.
a. Know sport first aid.
b. Use only skills you are qualified to administer.
c. Develop an emeregency plan for reaching paramedics (cellular phone, directions for entrance for ambulance).
8. Good Samaritan Law.
9. Informed consent from parents or guardians.
Sport First Aid Game
A. Proper Warm-up:
1. General Body Warm-up.
2. Stretching and exercises.
3. Sport Specific Drills.
B. Protective Equipment:
C. Ban on horseplay
D. Develop emergency plan (cellular phone)
1. Who should care for injured athlete?
2. How do we activate the emergency medical system?
a. Never leave an injured athlete.
b. Delegate responsibility of seeking medical help to someone else.
3. Make a list of emergency telephone numbers and take the list to every practice and game.
4. Know your athletes emergency information. (parents phone)
Sport First Aid Priorities
A. Maintain Life Support - know CPR, ABC's of Life.
1. Airway
2. Breathing
3. Circulation
B. Bleeding
1. First Aid:
a. Cover wound with seterile gauze.
b. Apply direct pressure.
c. Elevate injured part if possible.
d. Send for medical assistance if uncontrolled.
C. Unconscious athlete
1. Do not move unless absolutely necessary.
2. Assume head or neck injury untill ruled out.
3. First Aid:
a. Send for emergency medical assistance.
b. Stabilize athelete's head and neck.
c. Monitor airway, breathing, circulation and provide CPR if necessary.
D. Head Injuries (Concussion)
1. Causes:
a. Direct impact to head or jaw.
2. Symptoms:
a. Dizziness, ringing in ears, headache, nausea, blurred vision and blurred speech.
b. Loss of balance, confused, memory loss and disoriented.
c. Pupils unequal in size and no not constrict when subjected to light.
3. First Aid:
a. If any of above symptoms present and persist, call for medical assistance.
b. Remove athlete from game or practice.
c. Athlete cannot return to competition until released by physician.
4. Prevention
Wearing of helmets.
E. Asthma
1.Causes:
a. Allergic reaction to dust or molds.
b. Exposure to cold environments.
c. adverse response to strenuous exercise.
2. Symptoms:
a. Tightness of chest.
b. Inability to breathe.
c. Wheezing, trouble exhaling.
3. First Aid:
a. Reassure the athlete and place in a comfortable position.
b. Ask, "Do you have any asthma medication?"
c. Assist with medication.
d. Monitor athlete for improvement.
e. Send for emergenmcy medical assistance if athlete does not improve.
f. Begin CPR if necessary.
4. Prevention:
a. Be aware of athletes who may have asthma.
b. Remind them to bring medication.
c. Give athletes with asthma frequent rests after exertion.
F. Diabetes (Insulin Shock)
1. Definition:
a. Low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia).
2. History:
a. Know which of your athletes are diabetic.
3. Symptoms:
a. Dizziness, headache, hunger, weakness,
b. Perspiration, pale cold skin, rapid pulse, confusion, disorientation which may
progress to unconsciousness.
4. First Aid:
a. Give complex carbohydrates, crackers, fruit, sugar, candy, pop, or fruit juice.
b. Send for emergency medical personel if athlete does not recover within minutes.
G. Sprained Ankle
1. Causes:
a. Direct blow to ankle.
b. Twisting or torsion injury to ankle.
2. Signs:
a. Swelling.
b. Possible discoloration.
c. Pain
H. Knocked out permanent teeth
1. First Aid
a. Rule out possible head injury or concussion.
b. If concussion present, treast concussion first.
c. Place wet gauze over the tooth socket and have the athlete bite down and put pressure on area to control bleeding.
d. Find tooth and place tooth in the best possible transport medium available and immediately see a dentist without delay. Preferably within 30 minutes to have the best chance for success.
e. Handle the tooth by the crown portion of the tooth only. Do not touch or handle the root. Do not place tooth in gauze, tissue, or tap water for transport to dentist.
f. The best transport medium in order of preference are:
1. Cold whole milk.
2. Saline Solution
3. Place back in mouth and keep moist with saliva.
2. Prevention
a. Custom made mouth guard, made by health professional, not over the counter store bought variety, worn during athletic participation.
Each team shall have a First Aid kit on hand and the snack bar will have complementary kits.
QTY 1st AID KIT Contents (1 per team)
1 Emergency Phone list
2 Cold packs (Chemical Ice)
3 large bandages 4" X 3"
9 small bandages
6 skin wipes
2 Fabric wipes (Removes Blood from clothes)
1 1st aid pack
2 Sterile pad
1 ACE bandage wrap
1 1st aid tape (roll)
QTY Snack Bar 1st AID KIT Contents
5 Cold packs (frozen peas in freezers)
10 large bandages 4" X 3"
20 small bandages
10 skin wipes
10 Fabric wipes (Removes Blood from clothes)
2 1st aid pack
10 Sterile pad
2 ACE bandage wrap
2 roll 1st aid tape
1 1st aid cream (tube)
1 Eye wash (squirt bottle)
Only Tee-Ball, California and American Softball divisions will receive participation trophies from the league. All other divisions will receive trophies as determined by playoffs for champion and runner-up. Teams not receiving a placement trophy can purchase their own trophies. We recommend Paradise Awards in El Segundo. They are a sponsor of our little league and have serviced us very well over the years. Their phone number is 322-3181. Check out their web site at www.paradiseawards.net
