Broad Ripple Haverford Little League (BRHLL) is committed to the safety of its players, families, coaches, and umpires.  BRHLL proposes implementing a number of social distancing guidelines that will help reduce exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 by placing certain restrictions on when, where, and how our players, coaches, and families interact at our facilities.

BRHLL is instituting these social distancing guidelines after making decisions about return to plan in a thoughtful manner that prioritizes the safety of our players, coaches, umpires, and their families. 

BRHLL's social distancing guidelines are based on guidance and recommendations from the Marion County Board of Health (MCBH), Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

In the guidelines below, you will find how BRHLL will adapt to ensure that it continues to provide a safe place for children to experience Little League.

BRHLL will require six feet of social distance between individuals, institute sanitation measures such as washing hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds or using hand sanitizer, and regularly cleaning any high-touch surfaces, and prohibiting shaking hands. 

BRHLL will take proactive measures to encourage compliance with the following social distancing and sanitation measures:

PLAYERS

• All players, coaches, and umpires will be required to sanitize hands before all practices and games by washing hands or taking other personal hygiene measures such as use of hand sanitizer (alternative personal hygiene measure such as hand sanitizer will be provided by BRHLL).
• Every player will remain within a designated player area that is at least six feet from any other person.  All designated player areas will be marked by a cone or other material and will be located outside of the field of play along left field and right field lines with the exception of the batter and player on deck.  The player on deck will remain in the dugout until his/her turn at bat.
• All players will be required to sanitize hands before entering the field on defense.  
• The coaching staff will ensure that shared catchers gear will be sanitized between users by spraying the shin guards, chest protector, and helmet with a diluted bleach solution or wiping that equipment with a disinfectant.
• Each player will use his or her own helmet or BRHLL will assign a helmet for use during the entire season.  
• Players, coaches, and umpires will be prohibited from touching in any manner – no handshakes, team huddles, or sharing of any drinks, food, etc.

COACHES

• Coaches will observe six feet of social distance while coaching.
• Coaches will attempt to sanitize bats and any other equipment between users. 
• Coaches will wear cloth face coverings during games and practices.

UMPIRES

• Umpires may be located in the field of play at least six feet from any player.

• Umpires will wash or sanitize hands before handling baseballs.  

PARENTS AND FAMILIES

• The bleachers will be closed to spectators.  Seating will be located around the parameter of the field outside of the fence.  Spectators are expected to remain at least six feet between one another.  Families may sit together provided the family observes six feet of social distance between the family and others. 
• Family members at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid attending practices and games.
• Everyone will be expected to maintain at least six feet of social distance from other individuals at all times.

BRHLL’s social distancing guidelines are being put in place as preventative measures intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, BRHLL cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19.