We are looking forward to playing baseball at Capitol Little League in 2023.  We were able to play successfully the last two years within the state and local COVID 19 guidelines used for 2020 and 2021 seasons.   UPDATED November 28, 2022.

COVID-19 KEY POINTS CAPITOL LITTLE LEAGUE ACTIVITY GUIDELINES:

In 2023 Capitol Little League plans to return to regular baseball operations for our Spring and Fall seasons.

If the need arises we will adapt our procedures to address the best methods to safeguard players, coaches, volunteers and spectators.

As we have learned in last two years, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. 
The following activities can prevent the spread:

·         Maintain good social distance (at least 6 feet). This is very important in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

·         Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

·         People who are sick or have a fever should stay at home. Players should notify team manager if ill.

·         If you have a known exposure to someone with Covid19, stay at home; test for Covid19 and if positive, follow the current guidance.      

THERE IS CURRENTLY NO LIMIT OF PERSONS PER FIELD WITHIN OUR COMPLEX IN COMPLIANCE, HOWEVER THAT COULD CHANGE. WE WILL COMPLY WITH CURRENT STATE GUIDELINES. 

PLAY GROUND IS OPEN. 

CONCESSION STAND 2023--WILL BE OPEN FOR LIMITED HOT FOOD; BEVERIDGES AND HAND OUT TYPE ITEMS. 

 NO SUNFLOWER SEEDS, GUM, SPITTING, TOBACCO PRODUCTS, SMOKING OR VAPING, ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR WEAPONS WITHIN COMPLEX OR PARKING LOT

NO PETS INSIDE THE COMPLEX—ALLOWED ALONG OUTFIELD FENCES ON LEASH

PORTA POTTIES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN MAIN COMPLEX AND AT FIELDS 5 & 6. 

     Will have hand sanitizer in porta potty units.
     Will be cleaned professionally twice a week (Friday and Monday).
     Will have additional hand sanitation stations in the complex.

BLEACHERS MAY BE USED BY SPECTATORS--DURING PRACTICE AND GAMES—HOWEVER, WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE SO BRING OWN SEATING AS BACK-UP.

Spectators may use own seating outside fences along baselines and outfield fences.
Distance between groups of non-household members is recommended.
Spectators may remain in their vehicles parked behind outfield fences.

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• Do NOT visit your player in the dugout--visitors are not allowed.  IF your child is hurt or ill--the coach will advise you and may summon you to the area. 

GAMES AND PRACTICES--repairing fields 
Games & Practices will be scheduled to provide time for teams to clear fields before next team arrives.

Players and spectators should plan to arrive no sooner than 40 minutes before game/practice time.

Managers, coaches and team volunteers will be responsible for preparing and repairing field and emptying garbage cans in dugouts between practices and games. 

Plate meetings will be social distanced and involve only managers and umpire if an umpired game.

• Umpires may work behind pitcher or behind plate.
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• NO handshakes, high fives, fist bumps, celebrations or team meetings on the field--please clear dugouts quickly at end of practice or games as fields are tightly scheduled. 

SAFETY
Any injury or illness of player, coach or adult volunteer should be reported to team manager who will report to league Safety Officer and League President.

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• IF a spectator, player or volunteer is exposed to OR contracts Covid19-- current guidelines regarding exposure and reporting are to be followed.
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• A doctor's note is required to return to play for absences longer than 1 week (illness related) or following suspected/confirmed concussion.