Blue Flames

To keep our fields in good condition, managers and Team Dads must assure that the following tasks are done every game. Pre-Game - both teams

1. Walk entire field and dugout areas to ensure all areas are safe and the field is safe to play on.
   1. Correct all unsafe conditions immediately.
   2. If there are any unsafe conditions that cannot be immediately corrected the umpire and both Managers must be informed of the safety issues.
   3. The Managers and the Umpire have the responsibility to cancel the game if any safety issues pose an unacceptable risk to anyone in attendance.
   4. Inform your division commissioner about any safety issues as soon as possible.

Pre-Game - home team

1. Rake, drag, and water the dirt in the Infield, Home Plate area, and Base Paths. (See separate instructions for watering and using the hose caddy)
2. Check Batters Boxes to ensure there are no low spots. Rake additional dirt into the Batter?s Box area and compact Batter?s Box area as required.
(If required, lightly water the Batter?s Boxes to help compact the ground.)
3. Rake Pitchers Mound filling all holes and smoothing out the mound. (If required, lightly water the Pitcher?s Mound to help compact the ground.)
4. After raking, dragging, and watering the Infield, chalk the Base Paths and the Batters Boxes and install basses.

Post-game - home team

1. Rake Pitchers Mound and Batter Boxes filling in any holes.
2. Smooth the Pitchers Mound and level out the Batters Boxes.
3. Return Bases and all field equipment to the sheds.
4. Lock sheds.

Post-game - both teams

1. Clean Dugouts, field, and stands.
2. Make sure all trash is thrown away properly