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ASAP Safety Plan League Operational Manual
Instructional Manual
Mill Creek Little League, PO Box 12445, Mill Creek, Washington, 98082 USA (425) 338-5410
PO Box PO Box 12445 Mill Creek, Wa 98082-2445 (425) 338-5410
TABLE OF CONTENTS Various Table of Contents Pages I - iv Introductory Section Mill Creek Community Page 1 Welcome Message Page 2 Mission Statement Page 3 History of MCLL Page 4 Board of Directors Page 5 MCLL Boundaries Page 6 Around Mill Creek Little League Page 7 ASAP Plan Page 8 Administrative Information Pages 11-16 MCLL ASAP Mission Statement Page 18 ASAP Emergency Plan Pages 19 - 21 General Safety Rules Pages 25 -27 Specific Safety Rules Pages 28 - 31 Best Practices by Participants Pages 32 - 47 First Aid Fundamentals Pages 48 -114 Safety Prevention Pages 115 -132 Field Safety Information Pages 133 - 157
League Operational Manual Pages 158 - 215 Day to Day Operating By-Laws Pages 160 - 186
Yearly Calendar Pages 187 – 188 League Constitution Pages 189 – 202 Miscellaneous Operational Information Pages 203 - 215 Administrative Flow Chart Page 204 Concession Stand Information Pages 205 - 211 Equipment Page 212 Finances Page 213 Registration Fees Page 214 Sponsorship Program Page 215
Miscellaneous Information League Newsletters Pages 218 - 232 Handouts and Announcements Pages 233 - 246 League Surveys Pages 247 - 254 Insurance Information Pages 255 - 266 Divisional Instructional Manual Volunteer Code of Conduct Page 269 Player and Parent Expectations Page 270 Player and Parent Concussion Consent Form Pages 271 - 272 Introduction to Coaching Pages 273 - 283 Manager and Coaches Concussion Training Pages 284 - 287 Getting Organized Pages 288 - 295 Pitch Count Information Pages 296 - 299 Divisional Philosophy Pages 300 - 304 Safety Reminders for Coaches Pages 305 - 308 In Conclusion Page 309 References Page 310 i
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ASAP TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Letter to Mill Creek Little League Page 11 The Administration Info for the MCLL ASAP Plan The Qualified ASAP Registration Page 13 The Qualified ASAP Plan Requirements Pages 14 - 16
The Philosophy of MCLL’s ASAP Plan MCLL Safety Mission Statement Page 18
MCLL Emergency Plan MCLL Emergency Plan Pages 9 - 21
MCLL Manager’s Emergency Worksheet Page 22 Local Emergency Contact Numbers Page 23 First Aid Kits Page 24
MCLL General Safety Rules MCLL General Rules and Information Pages 25 - 27
MCLL Specific Safety Rules LexiNexis and ID Badges Requirements Pages 29 - 30 Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy Page 31
The Best Practices of Commons Sense for MCLL Ten Commandments of Safety Page 33 MCLL Safety Code (Injury Prevention) Page 34 For Parents Pages 35 - 38 For Players Pages 39 - 43 Emergency Contact Information Worksheet Page 42 For Managers and Coaches Pages 44 - 47
First Aid Fundamentals Introduction Pages 49 - 55 Table of Contents Page 56 Basic First Aid Pages 57 - 71 Environmental Safety Pages 72 - 84 Specific Safety Concerns Pages 85 - 93 Additional Safety Information Pages 94 - 112 Injury Prevention Pages 113 - 114
Hit & Runs: A Safety Prevention Program Pages 115 - 132
Field Information Pages 133 - 157
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OPERATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Mill Creek Little League By Laws Pages 161-186 All Star Selection Page 161-163 All Star Tournaments Pages 163-164
ASAP Plan Page 164
Background Checks and ID Badges Pages 164-165
Baseball Page 165 Board Meetings Page 166 Challenger Program Page 166
Christopher Thorp Memorial Scholarship Fund Pages 166
Concerns and Recommendations Page 167 Concession Stand Page 167 Constitution Page 168 Day to Day Operating By Laws Page 168 Divisional Philosophies Pages 168-172 Donations Pages 172 End of Season Evaluations Page 172 Equipment Pages 173 Executive Board of Directors Pages 173 Fields Page 173 Finances Pages 173 General Board of Directors Pages 173 In Our League Pages 174 Little League International Pages 174-176 Manager and Coach Selection Page 176 Outside Programs and MCLL Pages 176-177 Parent and Player League Expectations Pages 177 Playing Up and Age Group Philosophy Page 178 Post Season MCLL Tournaments Page 178 Practice Philosophy and Burnout Pages 179-180 Tryouts, Team Selections and the Draft Process Pages 180-181 Registration and Signups Pages 181 Registration Fees Pages 182 School Responsibilities and MCLL Page 182 Softball Pages 183 Sponsorships Page 183-184 Team Parent Pages 184 Umpires Pages 184 Volunteers Pages 185 Website Policy Pages 185-186 MCLL Yearly Calendar Pages 187-188 MCLL Constitution Pages 189 -202 Miscellaneous Operational Information Pages 203-215 Administrative Flow Chart Page 204 Concession Stand Pages 205-211 Equipment Checkout Page 212 Financial Breakdown Page 213 Registration Fees Page 214 Sponsorship Program Page 215
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MISCELLANEOUS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductory Section Fall Newsletter Pages 218- 222 Winter Newsletter Pages 223 - 227 Spring “Safety” Newsletter Pages 228 - 232
Handouts and Announcements Page 233 Manager Application Page 234 MCLL Volunteer Application Page 235 Registration Information Page 236 MCLL Tryout Information Page 237 MCLL Divisional Philosophy Page 238 Registration Fees Page 239 Equipment Checkout Page 240 All League Coaches Clinic Page 241 All League Safety Meeting Page 242 Safety Fair Announcement Page 243 Player Parent Expectations Page 244 Change of Division Request Page 245 Scholarship Request Page 246 Board of Directors Survey Pages 247 - 248 Managers / Coaches Survey Pages 249 - 250 Divisional Directors Survey Pages 251 - 252 Parent Survey Pages 253 - 254
Insurance Information Page 255 What Parents Should Know about LL Insurance Page 256 Medical Release Form Page 257 Accident Notification Information Page 258 Injury Tracking Information Page 259 Claim Form Instructions Pages 260 - 261 AIG Claim Notification Form Page 262 - 263 Injury Tracking Form Pages 264 General Liability Claim Form Page 265 - 266
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INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
Volunteer Code of Conduct Page 269 Player and Parent Expectations Page 270 Player and Parent Concussion Consent Pages 271 - 272 Introduction to Coaching Page 273 Introduction Page 274 Philosophy of MCLL Page 274 Why do kids play Little League Page 275 What does it mean when they call you “Coach” Pages 276 - 278 Dealing with parents Pages 278 - 280 Coaches Code of Conduct Page 281 Sample Parent Letter Pages 282 - 283 Manager and Coaches Concussion Training Pages 284 - 287
Getting Organized Page 288 Planning season goals Page 289 Finding coaches Page 289 Setting a season calendar Pages 289 - 290 Practice schedules Page 290 Designing a practice schedule Pages 291 - 292 Practice schedule template Pages 293 - 294 Dynamic stretches Page 295
Pitch Count Information Page 296 Little League information Page 397 Pitch count regulation Page 298 Pitch count tracking form Page 299
Divisional Philosophy and Progression Page 300 T Ball Page 301 Rookies Page 301 Farm Page 302 Minors Page 302 Majors Page 303 Juniors Page 303
Seniors Page 304 Big League Page 304
Safety Reminders for Coaches Pages 305 - 308 In Conclusion Page 309 References Page 310
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Mill Creek is a city in Snohomish County of Washington State. It is located approximately 20 miles north (NNE) of downtown Seattle. The population was 11,525 at the 2000 census. Mill Creek is planned community with Mill Creek Golf & County Club as its centerpiece. From the
164th exit on I-5 go east for a few miles and Mill Creek is quietly nestled in off the main highway but it is still close to major cities,
In its early years, Mill Creek was densely wooded with very few roads. These days it retains some of that heritage with Mill Creek (the actual creek) running through downtown and towering Evergreens bordering streets, highways and neighborhoods. Mill Creek is also in excellent proximity to many out-door activities like snow skiing, hiking, camping and fishing. By taking a short drive residents can expe-
rience some of natures most beautiful landscapes.
Officially incorporated in 1983, Mill Creek is one of Washington’s youngest cities but it has a deep histo-
ry. Local lore has many stories but the most interesting one is
“They owned 50 acres, sold off ten to pay back taxes, and then moved deep into the woods. There they built a cabin on what today is the 13th tee of the Mill Creek Golf Course. Access was over a rugged trail through the property that is now Larry’s Smokehouse. The depression was a lean time; the family raised chickens, pigs, gardened and even did some logging; anything to survive. The family of five lived in a cabin that measured 15 feet square and stood about 5 1/2 feet high. It had a crude door, an opening that passed for a window, a wood stove that supplied heat and cooking and a dirt floor, which was later planked over. Water came from a spring in the winter. During the sum-
mer the spring dried up and they had to carry water from Penny Creek. The
cabin is long gone, replaced by the Laurel subdivision.”
Shortly after the turn of the 20th century, Mill Creek started to develop as a supporting suburb of Everett but it wasn’t until the 1950s that it has turn into
a thriving young city.
Mill Creek was officially incorporated on August 30, 1983 The city has rapid-ly grown with large number of families and jobs and now thrives around the
New Town Center.
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Dear Friends of Mill Creek Little League, Thank you for your interest and support of Mill Creek Little League. As an organization we are excited about this new season and all the possibilities that come with it. As a highly visible community organization we are committed to providing the best possible experience for the kids in our service area. A significant aspect of our commitment is to communicate who we are as an organization,
Introduction to Mill Creek Little League The first section introduces Mill Creek Little League. There is general information about our surrounding community, our vision statement, history of our league, and our leadership board. Mill Creek Little League’s ASAP Plan The next section provides the essential safety information that is vital to our program. Since the safety of each our participants is a primary priority, we are able to provide sound and best practices to our league in the area of first aid, CPR, harassment and training. Mill Creek Little League Operational Manual The third section of this document explains how our organization is structured. This provides essential information such as our day to day operating By-laws, our Constitution and information on league finances and equipment. Mill Creek Little League Instructional Manual The final section of this manual is an introductory instructional section for those who are interested in coaching. It provides general philosophical ideas, organizational ideas and the progression of instruction within MCLL
As a community of volunteers we are extremely proud of the commitment that each of the families has made to help create a positive and safe environment for our kids to be active and play ball. These opportunities and experiences that are presented each day are in essence the foundation of memories that will encourage our present day players to be future leaders to carry on this great tradition of Little League.
Sincerely,
Ed Lundberg President Mill Creek Little League
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Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in
Little League Baseball and Softball."
Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists youth in developing the qualities of citizen-ship, discipline, teamwork and physical well-being. By espousing the virtues of character,
It is the vision of the Mill Creek Little League to provide a quality baseball and softball ex-perience for all participants. Through fair opportunities for boys and girls alike we will establish an ongoing foundation of support for all athletes to reach their full potential. 3
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In 1993 a group of families led by Don Diers, Tim Austin, Don Mannino,
Mike Gibb and Ed Lundberg gathered together to form the new Mill Creek
Little League. The desire was to create a local little league program within
the boundaries of the Jackson High School service area that could meet the
baseball and softball needs of boys and girls. With the help of the District 1
administrator Tony Monfiletto, the new league was created and operating for
the 1994 season. Don Mannino was selected as the first league president as
the new league utilized Cedar Wood Elementary School in the Everett School
District as their first home field. In 2004 the City of Mill Creek opened their
new state of the art athletic field, Freedom Field of which Mill Creek Little
League
was soon to make their new home field. Through-
out the years Mill Creek Little League has been
led by the following presidents, Don Mannino,
Jim Gural, Pam Olson, Denny Snider, Dave
Charleson, Tom Davis and Ed Lundberg. In 2008,
Mill Creek Little League was extremely proud to
host the Washington State All Star Tournament.
The league has also produced several District 1
TOC champions as well as state champions in
baseball and softball. In 2006 the Mill Creek Little
League Girls Softball team came within two outs
from going to the World Series. In 2008 the Mill
Creek Little League 12 year old baseball team did
win the Northwestern Regional Championship and
participated in the World Series at Williamsport, PA.
Likewise Mill Creek Little League has produced created many
great memories over the years for players and their families. Sev-
eral of MCLL players have gone onto play high school, college
and professional baseball. In 2006 when Jackson High School
won the 4 high school baseball championship for the State of
Washington, several MCLL players were contributing members.
MCLL is also very proud of their latest alum to play major league
baseball, Travis Snider who is a member of the Toronto Blue
Jays.
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Executive Board of Directors President - Ed Lundberg (425) 337-5454 [email protected]
VP of Admin - Diana Pavek (425) 379-6354 [email protected]
VP of Baseball - Mike Smith (425) 338-0124 [email protected]
VP of Finances - Mike Doney (425) 316-3738 [email protected]
VP of Operations - Hal Sullivan (425) 742-9858 [email protected]
VP of Softball - Keith Cottingham (425) 483-2565 [email protected]
Player Agent - Marci Kearney (425) 379-5066 [email protected]
Administration VP of Admin - Diana Pavek (425) 379-6354 [email protected]
Secretary - Michele Johnson (425) 337-5213 [email protected]
Information - Tina Ryan (425) 806-0456 [email protected]
Information - Mike Martin (425) 337-6697 [email protected]
Team Parents - Rhonda Thomas (425) 357-1569 [email protected]
Special Events - Kristina Burgan (425) 379-7540 [email protected]
Baseball VP of Baseball - Mike Smith (425) 338-0124 [email protected]
Jr/Sr - John Gorski (425) 402-3055 [email protected]
Majors - Mark Sjolund (425) 398-0909 [email protected]
Minors - Tina Ryan (425) 806-0456 [email protected]
Farm - Gavin Graham (425) 357-9254 [email protected]
Rookies - Trent Botham (425) 379-9628 [email protected] T-Ball -
Matt O’Donnell (425) 750-0459 [email protected]
Fall Ball – Allen Brady (425) 488-6244 [email protected]
Finances VP of Finances - Mike Doney (425) 316-3738 [email protected]
Treasurer - Heidi Dudek (425) 488-3163 [email protected]
Treasurer - Kirk Koch (425) 338-5777 [email protected]
Concessions - Stephanie Maxwell (425) 337-5268 [email protected]
Inventory - Steve Stoddard (425) 338-2783 [email protected]
Purchasing - Mike Chessman (425) 338-4747 [email protected]
Sponsorship - John Gorski (425) 402-3055 [email protected]
Uniforms - Doug Oda (206) 915-7034 [email protected]
Operations VP of Operations - Hal Sullivan (425) 742-9858 [email protected]
Fields - Dan Jamieson (425) 338-2647 [email protected]
Safety - Lorene Wiggins (425) 379-9046 [email protected]
Tournaments - Eric Undseth (206) 963-5578 [email protected]
Umpires - Tony Mackay (425) 374-9950 [email protected]
Player Agents Player Agent - Marci Kearney (425) 379-5066 [email protected]
Jr/Sr - Michele Johnson (425) 337-5213 [email protected]
Maj/Min/Farm - Aaron Coe (425) 225-5587 [email protected]
Ro/TBall/Ch - Mindy Humphrey (425) 316-3192 [email protected]
Softball - Rachel Cottingham (425) 483-2565 [email protected]
Softball - Joanna Day (425) 210-1072 [email protected]
Softball VP of Softball - Keith Cottingham (425) 483-2565 [email protected]
Jr/Sr - Page Dearborn (425) 931-6666 [email protected]
Majors - Larri Werner (425) 397-9977 [email protected]
Minors - Dave Dillion (206) 280-4576 [email protected]
Rookies - Leilani Walkush (425) 316-1968 [email protected]
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