Safety Awareness Plan
The MCLL Safety Awareness Program Manual outlines the MCLL emergency plan, how to report an accident and more.
Bat Rules
MCLL adheres to the Little League bat rules/guidance (i.e. sizes, markings, etc.).
Concussion Fact Sheet
The CDC Heads Up Concussion Guide is a good resource to quickly learn about concussion protocol.
Pitch Count Rules
The eligibility of a player to pitch in a Little League game is governed by a tiered pitch count that is tied to the number of pitches thrown in a game. The pitch count determines how many days of rest are required before said player may pitch again.
Background Checks
As part of Little League’s Child Protection Program, local leagues must conduct background checks on all volunteers who provide regular/recurring service to the league and/or have repetitive access to, or contact with, players or teams.
Safety Reminders
- Arrangements should be made in advance of all games and practices for emergency medical services.
- Managers, coaches, and umpires should have some training in first-aid.
- First-Aid Kit should be available at the field.
- No games or practice should be held when weather or field conditions are not good, particularly when lighting is inadequate.
- Play area should be inspected frequently for holes, damage, glass, and other foreign objects.
- Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing field during play and practice sessions.
- Procedure should be established for retrieving foul balls batted out of the playing area.
- During practice sessions and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter on each pitch.
- During warm up drills, players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by errant balls.
- Equipment should be inspected regularly. Make sure it fits properly.
- Batters must wear protective NOCSAE helmets during practice, as well as during games.
- Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet (with face mask and throat guard), chest protector, and shin guards.
- Male catchers must wear a protective supporter and cup at all times.
- Except when runner is returning to a base, head first slides are not permitted (applies up to Majors).
- During sliding practice bases should not be strapped down.
- At no time should “horse play” be permitted on the playing field.
- Parents of players who wear glasses should be encouraged to provide “Safety Glasses”.
- Players must not wear watches, rings, pins, jewelry, hard cosmetic, or hard decorative items.
- Catchers must wear catcher’s helmet, face mask, and throat guard in warming up pitchers. This applies between innings and in bullpen practice. Skull caps are not permitted.
- Batting/catcher’s helmets should not be painted unless approved by the manufacturer.
- Regulations prohibit on-deck batters (applies up to Majors).
- Players who are ejected, ill, or injured should remain under supervision until released to the parent or guardian.
Safety Training
All managers, coaches, umpires and safety parents must complete the following actions:
MCLL Safety Resources