Dear Parents,

First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. We know this outbreak has been stressful to many and recognize that exercising and participating in activities like sports can be a healthy way to cope with stress and connect with our community. After careful thought and planning, we are excited to let you know that we plan to resume softball play this Fall Season while following little league guidelines and CDC considerations to protect players, families, and our community.

As we prepare to for our Spring Season, please carefully consider the following information before making the decision to sign up your athlete.

The health and safety of our athletes and volunteers remain our highest priority. Below, you will find a summary of actions we are taking to help ensure we are lowering COVID-19 risk as much as possible while also allowing our athletes to play.

Practices to be Conducted in Smaller Groups

When possible athletes will be limited to a group of 10 or less during practice

No Handshakes/Personal Contact Celebrations

Drinks and Snacks:

Athletes, managers/coaches, and umpires should bring their own personal drinks to all team activities. Drinks should be labeled with the person’s name.

There should be no use of shared or team beverages.

Teams should not share any snacks or food. Players should bring individual, pre-packaged food, if needed.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Players should not wear protective medical gloves on the field during game play.

Players, especially at younger divisions, and Coaches will not be required to wear a face covering while on the field, however, it is always recommended that they do so.

Players will be permitted to wear a face covering on the field during game play, if physically able to do so, based on any directive of a medical provider or individual determination of the player/parent/guardian.

Player Equipment:

Players should have their own individual batter’s helmet, glove, bat, and catcher’s equipment.

Players should not share towels, clothing, or other items that they may use to wipe their face or hands

Spitting, Sunflower Seeds, Gum, etc.:

Sunflower seeds, gum, etc., should not be allowed in dugouts or on the playing field.

All players and coaches are to refrain from spitting at all times, including in dugout areas and on the playing field.

Anyone who is sick or has been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, including players, family members, coaches, staff and spectators, should not attend practices or games.

We look forward to seeing you. Now, let’s play!

Thank you and stay healthy.