Players Responsibilities
Each player must self screen before attending practice or games. A link to the self screen is as follows https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/
Maintain social distancing of 3 metres as much as possible both on and off the field. It is encouraged the player stay in their own chair space when off the field unless on deck/in the hole when batting.
Masks are mandatory off the field of play and strongly encouraged on the field of play.
No spitting, including tobacco and other products
No sunflower seeds or chewing gum
No sharing of water/energy drink bottles or food
No shared water jugs, coolers or drink dispensers
No handshakes, fist or chest bumps, high fives, hugs, kisses, etc
Equipment
Each player shall bring his/her own chair and place it down fenceline of bench side, maintaining a 3 meter distance from other players.
Each player shall bring their own hand sanitizer and are encouraged to use after returning from any on field play.
Each player should have his/her own bat, helmet, baseball mitt(s), batting gloves, rosin bags, etc. and store these items inside their personal bag when not in use at their designated chair spot.
Avoid personal clothing, equipment or electronics etc. being left in common places. Store inside personal bag always.
PPE worn in the field of play by choice of the participant recommended not to be white or grey.
Game Play
Players shall not lick their fingers, blow on their hands or otherwise go to their mouth. When a pitcher violates this rule the umpire will stop the game, the pitcher will be required to sanitize his/her hands and the game ball will be replaced.
Tag plays are allowed, but the defensive player should vacate the area as soon as reasonably practicable following the tag.
Players_Responsibilities_July_9-2021.pdf