At West Boise Little League, safety is our primary concern. The safety of our players is everyone’s responsibility. A copy of our safety plan can be found here.
Below are some highlighted safety rules we emphasize to all coaches, parents and volunteers.
For Players
· No metal cleats (Majors division and below)
· No sliding head first, unless retreating (Majors division and below)
· No warm up swings for on deck batters (Majors division and below)
· No batting doughnuts
· No jewelry (medical alert bracelets are acceptable)
· Players must always wear batting helmets when batting or running bases in games or practice
· All offensive players must stay in the dugout if not at bat or on base
· All players warming up a pitcher must wear an approved catcher’s mask, mitt and cup
o Catcher’s mask must include a dangling throat protector
· Collisions should be avoided at all cost
o Click here for more information and rules related to collision
· Baseball pants or long pants should be worn to all practices and games
· All baseball players should wear a cup, regardless of position, to practices and games
For Coaches
· Conduct a safety inspection of the field prior to games and practices of:
o Fences
o Field
o Equipment
· Contact the appropriate league official if a safety risk is discovered
· Pitch from behind an L Screen during batting practice
· All equipment should be properly stored in dugout or storage cage – no equipment should be left on the field
· If there is lightning in the area, the electronic lightning detection system will sound an alarm
o Suspend games and practices immediately
o Stay away from metal fences and dugouts
o No one should hold metal bats
· The West Boise Little League provided first aid kit must be present at all practices and games
· If an injury does occur, complete the accident report form and submit to the league Safety Officer within 24 hours
For Parents
Click here for the West Boise Code of Conduct.