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SOLL Safety Meeting -WELCOME

GAA Building, (please be on time!) Thank You! A Coach from Every SOLL Team & all New Coaches Must Attend Safety Training Session PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYONE SIGNED IN Arrived on time? Stayed for the duration? Receive a certificate for a free CPR class Uniform pick up after meeting at SOLL Club House Please join us for a cash bar at GAA after uniform pick up

Welcome to the Safety Clinic

to South Orangetown Little League Annual Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers Safety Clinic

Education and Prevention are the key to success National Little League guidelines to ASAP Thank you to RGAA for hosting us this evening and welcome GAA Coaches & Guest Coaches ! Who am I ?

Mission Statement of SOLL & LL

SOLL Mission Statement-The South Orangetown Little League is a not for profit corporation providing recreational baseball and softball program for boys and girls in South Orangetown School District. ASAP Mission Statement- A Safety Awareness Program is to increase awareness of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all Little League participants.

SO_LL.Org A Great Source of Info

What is in the Red Folder

Right side of folder…. Medical Release each Player.. Team Roster Left side… please read over all details of safety with SOLL If I covered every detail we would be serving bangers and biscuits for breakfast and not enjoying a quick meeting and a beer!

• Forms -Medical Release Blank
• AIG Insurance Forms
• Near Miss
• Concussion

Medical Release and Near Miss Forms

Treatment depends on severity! (Anaphylactic?)

For mild to moderate reactions, treatment involves removing the stinger, washing the area with soap and water, and applying cold compresses or

• ice. Creams to the affected

area can help reduce

• discomfort. Severe reactions

may need epinephrine, for example with an Epi-Pen.

Coaches MUST carry with you in red folder to every practice and game! Player can NOT play without a Medical Release! Highlight any player with medical concerns. Ask yourself, what if??????

An Injury…What To Do…

MUST report to COD and Safety Officer (ME) and Notify parent (if not at field)….

Questions about League Insurance

Who is covered…. Little League Insurance in effect after primary coverage…. Home or Away… Grandma is NOT covered…

Heat and Humidity-Prevention is Key

First Aid:

• Move to shade.
• Lie on their back

feet elevated

• If conscious, give

water slowly

• Get medical help.

Heat Cramps: warning sign Fainting: warning sign/ reset Prickly Heat: rash

Symptoms:

• Sweating profusely
• Weakness
• Clammy skin
• Dizziness
• Pale or flushed face
• Nausea
• Near normal body

temperature

What, When to Drink

• Drink 10 to 16 ounces of cold

fluid

• about 15 to 30 minutes before
• Drink 4 to 8 ounces of cold fluid
• at 10 to 15 minute intervals.
• Drink water, gatorade etc..

avoid soda especially caffeine.

• Carbonated drinks cause

stomach issues

Heat Stroke:....................is a medical emergency! The body stops sweating. Unless the victim receives quick treatment, death can occur.

Call 911 Cell Phones charged and on at all times!

Automatic External Defibrillator.. Located at Concession Stand (inside)

If You See It, Flee It; If You Hear It, Clear It

SOLL Official Will Advise via PA system

• Clear fields immediately after thunder heard
• r lightning seen!Have players and

spectators go to cars with windows rolled

• Parents do not to leave until game called
• Concession stand area for shelter
• Wait 30 minutes before returning to play after

last sign of lightning activity in your area

• Guidelines from the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service

FIRST AID….. Call 911, Unconscious? Start CPR, Get AED Lightning Kills 2 New Jersey Youths

By THE NEW YORK TIMES JULY 23, 2006

Two young men were struck and killed by lightning while playing soccer on a school field in Montvale, N.J., the authorities said. Four kids, 2 ran, they survived, 2 stayed, they died. Burns initially, later heart attack

Asthma Emergency Signs

Code of Conduct and Expectations

• Zero tolerance for

profanity

• No climbing fence
• Remain in dug out
• 2 adults with players
• Parents Cheer Positive
• Be on time, give incentive
• Cell Phone always charged
• Red folders at every game

and practice

• First Aid Kits always with you

P L E A S E.. read and get to know the Code of Conduct and Coaches, Players and Parents expectations… Always contact COD if there is an issue Copies of all are in folder and on website

Concession Stand has Baggies & Ice Coolers.. a Great Idea!

result of direct impact on skin

Appoint a Player Safety Captain/Officer

• Players behind dug out
• Gate closed all times
• Pick up equipment
• First Aid kit access
• Check Coach-Red Folder

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html Keep Batters Behind the Gate. Under NO circumstances, swing bats

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/resources/training.html “Yankee Game-

• Women's Dies

Toddler Stuck in Head Foul Ball Strikes Head

https://learning.gaa.ie/Concussion

Community CPR and First Aid

Contact your local ambulance corps or see community programs You could save a life… Get Free CPR? Ask How?

Things to Remember

Courteous and Considerate Attitudes by adults set a good example for Players and Spectators. Be Safe, report any and all safety issues, enjoy the game!

Your Annual Safety Clinic is Now Complete Thank You to RGAA for your hospitality Refreshments on 1st floor after equipment bags and uniforms are picked up at SOLL club house. Thank You for attending and be S O L L S A F E !