Safety Policy
NSBC is committed to playing
baseball in the safest practical manner.
We do that by:
Keeping our practice and game fields in acceptable condition.
Avoiding weather conditions that might constitute a hazard, especially lightning.
Using the right safety equipment.
Training our coaches and players how to play the game with safety in mind.
Being prepared for injury or accident when something does happen.
In pursuit of our safety goals,
NSBC has instituted the following Safety Code, Code of Conduct, and
Reporting Procedures. Steps
for practical implementation of this policy appear in the Safety section
of the NSBC Coaching Manual.
Safety Code
All NSBC team managers and coaches receive First-Aid
training. A first-aid kit is
furnished to each team at the beginning of each new season.
No child except properly registered players may participate in any phase of NSBC baseball, and no registered player may particpate until NSBC receives a fully executed and signed Medical Release Form from his parents or legal guardian.
No games or practices shall be held when there is lightning around, or darkness is imminent.
Players who become ill, injured or ejected shall be kept under the supervision of a team adult until released to a parent or guardian.
Game and practice areas shall be inspected frequently to assure there are no hazardous materials lying around that could cause injury to the players or adults.
Players may not wear watches, rings, pins or any kind of jewelry or metallic objects while on the field of play. Exception - Medical Alert tags, which must be taped down.
All male players from the Rookie division and higher must wear an athletic supporter. Catchers must wear a protective cup. This is a parent responsibility.
Parents whose players wear glasses should provide those players with safety glasses. This is a parent responsibility.
Team equipment and bat racks should be kept in dugouts within the designated areas.
Only players, managers, coaches, umpires NSBC Board members and and others specifically authorized by the League shall be on the field during practices and games.
Pre-game warm-ups shall be conducted on the field, not within areas frequented by spectators.
Equipment shall be inspected frequently for damage, and repairs promptly effected when they are required to assure player safety.
All batters and base-runners must wear helmets (with face guards) furnished or approved by NSBC until they are back in the dugout.
Catchers must wear a catchers helmet incorporating an approved face mask and throat protector, a long-model chest protector, shin guards, protective supporter and cup at all times while performing the duties of a catcher on or off the field. Wrist protectors are optional.
Any player who warms up or catches for a practicing, active or relief pitcher must wear a mask with throat protector at all times. This applies both in practices and games.
Headfirst slides into any base are prohibited.
During sliding practices, bases should not be strapped or anchored down.
At no time is horse play permitted during practices or games.
In the Majors division and below, there shall be no on-deck batter. During games and practices, no player shall handle a bat until it is his time to hit.
Code of Conduct
No alcoholic beverage, tobacco, profanity or aggressive behavior is allowed in any parking lot, field or common area associated with an NSBC activity.
Harrassment and/or verbal abuse of an umpire, player or coach, by any adult or player at any NSBC game will not be tolerated. The NSBC Board of Directors will consider action against any person so accused.
During games, all idle players will stay in their dugout and show sportsmanlike behavior.
Disrespect directed towards NSBC, its players, coaches, umpires and officials, the opposing team, or the opposing organization is unacceptable, and may become cause for action by the NSBC Board of Directors.
Reporting an Accident or Injury
What to report: Any incident that causes a player or adult associated with NSBC to seek medical treatment must be formally reported to the NSBC Safety Officer.
Who shall report: The manager of any team is responsible for making this report when it concerns any individual associated with his/her team.
When to report: All such reports must be made to the NSBC Safety Officer within 48 hours of the occurrence of the incident. Also, if an affected players parents are not present during the incident, the team manager must notify them immediately (when possible) if the incident is considered serious, or within 3 hours if the incident is considered minor.
How to report: The following information must be provided to the NSBC Safety Officer.
Name and phone number of affected individual.
Date, time and location of the incident.
Detailed description of the incident, the injury or illness, and the immediate steps taken.
Name and phone number of person making the report.
The Safety Officer will receive the above information, interview any persons that seem appropriate to an accurate determination of exactly what happened, and make a detailed written record of all appropriate information, including treatment.