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Introduction - ASAP - What is it?
In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was introduced with the goal of
re-emphasizing the position of Safety Officer "to create awareness, through education
and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all
participants of Little League Baseball". In order to be an ASAP-compliant league, a
Little League approved Safety Plan must be filed with Williamsport.
Burlington Little League / Burlington Baseball Safety Plan
The goal of the Safety Plan is to develop guidelines for increasing the safety of
activities, equipment, and facilities through education, compliance and reporting. In
support of the attainment of this goal, BLL also commits itself to providing the
necessary organizational structure to develop, monitor, and enforce the aspects of the
plan.
The Safety Plan, by reference, the League's Safety Code, the Code of Conduct, and
the League's Safety Manual. The combination of these documents outlines specific
safety issues and the policy or procedure for each issue. All participants, volunteers,
employees, spectators, and guests are bound by the guidelines set forth in these
documents.
Download, View, Print the BLL Safety Manual
Director of Safety
One of the elected members on this Board is the Director of Safety. This individual
acts as the League's primary point of contact for the creation and enactment of the
Safety Plan. The Director of Safety authors or modifies the League's Safety Plan,
Code of Conduct, Safety Code, and Safety Manual each year, as necessary. These
documents are then presented to the Board for approval and ratification (usually in
February or March) for the upcoming season. Upon approval the document and
reporting forms are uploaded to the Leagues website at www.bllbaseball.com
The ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance of the Safety Plan lies with the
Director of Safety. However, all board officers and coaches are responsible for
ensuring that the plan is followed.
Rules Committee
This committee, consisting of the League President in concert with the Chief Umpire
is responsible for drafting any proposed new or modified Local Rules for the League.
Areas such as competitive balance, player participation, speed of play, and safety are
discussed and any changes or additions are presented to the Board for discussion
and/or ratification. Each and every year, this committee evaluates existing Local Rules
and considers any necessary changes and/or additions to these rules
Volunteer Background Check
All Volunteers in the League shall give permission for the League to conduct a
background check using the Little League Volunteer Application, which may include a
review of criminal and child abuse records maintained by governmental agencies. All
volunteers understand that if appointed, their position is conditional upon the league
receiving no inappropriate information on their background. Every volunteer shall
release and agree to hold harmless from liability the local Little League, Little League
Baseball, Incorporated, the officers, employees and volunteers thereof, or any other
person or organization that may provide such information. I also understand that
regardless of previous appointments I may not be appointed to a volunteer position. If
appointed all volunteers are subject to suspension by the President and removal by
the Board of Directors.
Background checks are performed by the President or designee on all volunteers
each year. Little League provides a free background check service through
Choicepoint (http://littleleague.choicepoint.com).
Code of Conduct
The League Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Board of Directors. The
Director of Safety, the League President, and the League Vice President enforce this
Code. All league officers, participants, employees and volunteers are required to
abide by this code. It is the job of the Director of Safety to author and/or make any
revisions to this Code of Conduct from year to year, as necessary.
League Code of Conduct:
Speed limit 5 mph in roadways and parking lots while attending any LEAGUE
function. Watch for small children around parked cars.
No alcohol allowed in any parking lot, field, or common areas within a LEAGUE
complex.
No playing in parking lots at any time.
No playing on and around lawn equipment.
No profanity at any time at any LEAGUE function.
No swinging bats at any time within the walkways and common areas of a LEAGUE
complex.
No throwing baseballs at any time within the walkways and common areas of a
LEAGUE complex.
No throwing balls against dugouts or against backstop. Catchers must be used for
all batting practice sessions.
All gates to the fields must remain closed at all times. After players have entered or
left the playing field, all gates should be closed and secured.
In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was introduced with the goal of
re-emphasizing the position of Safety Officer "to create awareness, through education
and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all
participants of Little League Baseball". In order to be an ASAP-compliant league, a
Little League approved Safety Plan must be filed with Williamsport.
Burlington Little League / Burlington Baseball Safety Plan
The goal of the Safety Plan is to develop guidelines for increasing the safety of
activities, equipment, and facilities through education, compliance and reporting. In
support of the attainment of this goal, BLL also commits itself to providing the
necessary organizational structure to develop, monitor, and enforce the aspects of the
plan.
The Safety Plan, by reference, the League's Safety Code, the Code of Conduct, and
the League's Safety Manual. The combination of these documents outlines specific
safety issues and the policy or procedure for each issue. All participants, volunteers,
employees, spectators, and guests are bound by the guidelines set forth in these
documents.
Download, View, Print the BLL Safety Manual
Director of Safety
One of the elected members on this Board is the Director of Safety. This individual
acts as the League's primary point of contact for the creation and enactment of the
Safety Plan. The Director of Safety authors or modifies the League's Safety Plan,
Code of Conduct, Safety Code, and Safety Manual each year, as necessary. These
documents are then presented to the Board for approval and ratification (usually in
February or March) for the upcoming season. Upon approval the document and
reporting forms are uploaded to the Leagues website at www.bllbaseball.com
The ultimate responsibility for ensuring compliance of the Safety Plan lies with the
Director of Safety. However, all board officers and coaches are responsible for
ensuring that the plan is followed.
Rules Committee
This committee, consisting of the League President in concert with the Chief Umpire
is responsible for drafting any proposed new or modified Local Rules for the League.
Areas such as competitive balance, player participation, speed of play, and safety are
discussed and any changes or additions are presented to the Board for discussion
and/or ratification. Each and every year, this committee evaluates existing Local Rules
and considers any necessary changes and/or additions to these rules
Volunteer Background Check
All Volunteers in the League shall give permission for the League to conduct a
background check using the Little League Volunteer Application, which may include a
review of criminal and child abuse records maintained by governmental agencies. All
volunteers understand that if appointed, their position is conditional upon the league
receiving no inappropriate information on their background. Every volunteer shall
release and agree to hold harmless from liability the local Little League, Little League
Baseball, Incorporated, the officers, employees and volunteers thereof, or any other
person or organization that may provide such information. I also understand that
regardless of previous appointments I may not be appointed to a volunteer position. If
appointed all volunteers are subject to suspension by the President and removal by
the Board of Directors.
Background checks are performed by the President or designee on all volunteers
each year. Little League provides a free background check service through
Choicepoint (http://littleleague.choicepoint.com).
Code of Conduct
The League Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Board of Directors. The
Director of Safety, the League President, and the League Vice President enforce this
Code. All league officers, participants, employees and volunteers are required to
abide by this code. It is the job of the Director of Safety to author and/or make any
revisions to this Code of Conduct from year to year, as necessary.
League Code of Conduct:
Speed limit 5 mph in roadways and parking lots while attending any LEAGUE
function. Watch for small children around parked cars.
No alcohol allowed in any parking lot, field, or common areas within a LEAGUE
complex.
No playing in parking lots at any time.
No playing on and around lawn equipment.
No profanity at any time at any LEAGUE function.
No swinging bats at any time within the walkways and common areas of a LEAGUE
complex.
No throwing baseballs at any time within the walkways and common areas of a
LEAGUE complex.
No throwing balls against dugouts or against backstop. Catchers must be used for
all batting practice sessions.
All gates to the fields must remain closed at all times. After players have entered or
left the playing field, all gates should be closed and secured.
Safety First!
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