60 Wicks Path, Commack, New York 11725

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Williamsport 2006 Tournament

            1.      Each team MUST carry seven (7) NOCSAE approved helmets at all times.

            2.      Each team MUST carry two (2) full sets of catcher's equipment.

            3.      All managers MUST carry a fully stocked basic first aid kit (including protective

                     gloves.

            4.      All teams MUST have a minimum of six (6) ice packs at all times.

            5.      EACH SOFTBALL TEAM WILL HAVE 6 GAME BALLS AVAILABLE--

                     EACH BASEBALL TEAM WILL HAVE 12 GAME BALLS AVAILABLE

            6.      Each team MUST make certain that there is a cell phone available for

                      emergencies. 

            7.      Each host town MUST alert Emergency Service Organizations that there are

                     games going on at their fields.

            8.      Every manager MUST carry medical release forms to ALL games.  If you have

                     a child with specific allergies, appropriate medications (which can be self

                     administered) MUST be available (i.e., inhalers, epipens, etc.).

            9.      If a player is injured on the field DO NOT ATTEMPT to pick him/her up.  If  

                     that player can get up by himself/herself, so be it.  DO NOT encourage an

                     injured player to move or get up without first ascertaining the extent of the

                      injury.

            10.    Once a player is removed from the line-up due to an injury, we will need a 

                     Doctor's note (depending on the severity of the injury) or District's permission

                     to have the player rejoin the team.  Once removed for injury, the player

                     MAY NOT go back into the current game.

              11.    When in doubt about the extent of the injury, DO NOT HESITATE to call the

                     local EMS.  Parents may sign an RMA (Refusal of Medical Attention) once

                     EMS has arrived, but coaches MAY NOT sign an RMA.

            12.    Should CPR be required, only certified individuals may perform the procedure.

            13.    Each manager WILL carry towels and/or washcloths to cool players down

                     between innings if necessary.  This is essential to the catchers.  Apply cool

                     cloths to the pulse points (inner arm, wrists and neck).

            14.    Be aware of weather conditions...Plan for extreme heat and/or humidity.  Should

                     thunder be heard or lightening seen, THE GAME IS OVER.  Remove all

                      players from the field or dugout and send them directly to the cars.  Do not tell

                     the players to WAIT UNDER THE TREE!!!

            15.    MAKE CERTAIN ACCESS TO FIELDS ARE NOT BLOCKED

                     BY CARS.

            16.    Carry copy of Rule Book and all Affidavit Night Handouts to every game.

            17.    A TEAM MAY NOT PLAY A GAME WITHOUT THEIR AFFIDAVIT

                     AND ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK.  THE TOURNAMENT

                     DIRECTOR WILL CHECK ALL DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO

                     THE START OF THE GAME.

WHEN IN DOUBT CHECK WITH THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR!