INDIANA RULES
Everyone just come here to play.
Tim Foster
Indiana USSSA State Director
Indiana Parks and USSSA Staff Promise to you
-Will follow the guideline set forth by the state.
-When needed, we will divide parks off to where two groups can play in different areas.
-Provide Hand Sanitizer throughout the park.
-Keep dugouts and fencing areas used by players sanitized.
-Keep restrooms clean and sanitized more often.
-Parks will put in place a safety guideline for the number of persons allowed in each restroom to keep social distancing in place.
-Guidelines to be set for social distancing in the concession stand lines.
-Some parks have decided to go to credit card use only.
-Some parks may not sell concessions and USSSA will provide updates on these parks before each event, so teams can prepare.
-All concession staff will be required to wear mask and gloves.
-One coach only at coaches check in.
-For the safety of no social gathering to keep crowds down we will not do an on-site gate until restrictions are removed. Gates will be a $200 pre-paid prior to the games.
-For the safety of all, USSSA will not allow any on-site vending until restrictions are lifted.
-USSSA will provide extra staff to provide any needs that need to be done.
-There will no on-site brackets hung at parks. All updates will be done through the USSSA on-line system.
USSSA player Guidelines/ In game Guidelines
-USSSA will limit teams to 32 people per team, which includes players and coaches. We base this on a four plex of 8 playing teams.
-Coaches we ask that you please help with this.
-All players temps should be verified by coaches before entering parks.
-Bleachers if used, will be assigned for players only. If bleachers are moved, then that space shall be roped off for teams batting to be allowed to have social distancing.
-All players shall always use social distancing.
-Two coaches allowed in dugout.
-Limit number of players allowed in dugouts as they must follow the social distancing guidelines.
-Players shall not participate in any hand shaking, hugging, high fiving, or prayer lines.
-We recommend that all equipment bags be hung outside dugouts.
-We recommend that no player share equipment such as, bats, gloves, helmets, and hats.
-Players will not be allowed to have gum or sunflower seeds.
-All teams must clean dugouts before leaving their games.
-It is recommended that all players sanitize their equipment before coming to games.
-It is recommended that all players carry hand sanitizer
-Players/coaches have must have lids on drinks while in dugouts.
-There will be no huddles allowed before, during or after games that are not following the social distancing guidelines.
-If a player/coach conference is needed, then that conference is between player/coach only.
-No player socializing in parks before or after games.
-Teams will be given two tournament balls at check in. Balls shall be distributed still in plastic wrap. Teams may purchase additional balls for $5 per ball. All balls will belong to the teams after the event is over. Teams are responsible for keeping up with softballs.
-Spectators will not be allowed in park until game before them has cleared out.
-Umpires will social distance themselves as much as possible when behind the plate.
-Awards presentation will be given out with social distancing with players and coaches only on the field.
-During pre-game only one coach at the plate from each team, along with the plate umpire with all using social distancing the best they can.
-The catcher and umpire should work together to give all parties at the plate the best safe social distancing as possible.
-Teams shall trade lineups if needed.
-Scores will be reported via text by umpires after games.
-When there is attention needed to anything please reach out to a staff member of USSSA or a park staff member.
USSSA Guidelines for Parents
-There will be NO sitting behind back stops or dugout areas.
-Social distancing seating always.
-Parents must provide their own lawn chairs for seating.
-When temp fencing is used parents will be issued seating outside the outfield fencing if possible.
-Parents will not be allowed inside the park until the game before them is over
-Parents must pick up all trash and place it in the trash containers closes to them.
-After your teams game please exit as soon as possible to allow others in the park.
-If parents bring tents no other parents may share that tent.
-There will be no gum or sunflower seeds allowed in the parks.
-If a child is brought as one of the people allowed, then that parent/guardian is responsible to make sure that child stays in the seating area.
-No parents will be allowed on the field during awards ceremonies