Letter of Introduction from your League Safety Officer
Dear Folsom
American Little League Participants:
Welcome to another fun and exciting
season of Folsom American Little League Baseball!
Folsom American Little League's Board of
Directors has focused on the improvement of the overall safety of our
league. We are addressing the well being of our Players both from a
physical and psychological standpoint. From the physical standpoint,
together with the City of Folsom, we have improved our fields, signs
will be posted with expected or required behavior, and we are purchasing
new player equipment to keep our players safe. From the psychological
standpoint, this will be the first year of implementation of our Code of
Conduct Policy with a Three Strikes and You're Out implementation.
The Code of Conduct Policy is for the
most part, standard throughout the Little League. A copy of this Policy
can be found on our Web Site. What is unique in our Folsom American
Little League is the implementation of our Three Strikes Policy. Two
Game Monitors will be designated from each team. Game Monitors,
Managers, Coaches, Umpires or Members of the Board can file a Code of
Conduct Incident Form to be later reviewed by the Code of Conduct Review
Committee. If the Committee determines that the Player, Manager, Coach,
Umpire or Volunteer did not adhere to the Code of Conduct, a Strike(s)
will be assigned to his/her record as outlined below. Strike One is a
Warning; Strike Two requires forfeiture of Position and Strike Three is
suspension from the League. Team Managers are responsible for parents
and/or fans associated with their team. In addition, Umpires have been
instructed to halt a game (suspended) until an abusive Manager, Coach,
Fan or Parent leaves the field if they are directly involved in a Code
of Conduct violation.
In an effort to help our Managers and
Coaches comply with our safety standards, the Board of Directors has put
forth a mandate of safety rules to be followed as outlined in our Folsom
American Little League Safety Manual. Each team will appoint a Team
Parent/Representative who will assist the Manager and the designated
Coaches of that team to insure that the safety guidelines are met
whether at practice or during a game.
Little League International has mandated
that all Volunteers must fill out a Volunteer Application Form. They are
only allowed to volunteer after the President has completed the
recommended criminal and sex offender background check. All information
must be filled out on the form, including the Social Security Number and
a photocopy of the Volunteers Drivers License must be attached. There
are no exceptions to this rule. This is to protect our children and our
ability to hold Little League games and tournaments at our facility is
at stake. This information will be secured by the President and shredded
at the start of the next season.
I have also included an overview of
Folsom American Little League's Insurance Policy on the Web Site. Please
do not hesitate to contact me by phone at 916-284-1716
or by email at
mkf613@aol.com if you have any questions regarding
insurance or any other safety related issue.
In closing, remember that safety rests
with all of us, the volunteers of Folsom American Little League. Always
use common sense, never doubt what children tell you, and report all
accidents or safety infractions when they occur. Now, let's play ball
and play it safe!
Very truly yours,
Mike Foerstel
2008 - 2009 Safety Officer & Asst. Chief Umpire
Folsom American Little League |
