2021 GUIDELINES

BASEBALL / SOFTBALL

SEASON

·         Players, Coaches, Officials, and Staff ONLY on fields.

·         Spectators WILL NOT be allowed on fields for any reason.

·         Spectators are to remain behind fence areas or roped off areas and away from playing fields (on the hill).

·         Spectators are asked to keep a 6’ social distance from others while attending practice and games.  We recommend that you have a face covering with you at all times.

·         If your child needs your assistance, they will be allowed to leave the field of play and come to you.

·         If an injury occurs please let the staff handle the situation and when they call a parent then and only then is a parent allowed to go on the playing field.

·         Baseball / Softball will be disinfected during games and end of games as well as at the end of every practices.

·         Players are to bring their own drinks and snacks.  There will not be team snacks allowed.

·         Concession stand will be open but please follow the signs.

·         Bathrooms will be available at the upper shelter and will be cleaned before and after each night.

·         Coaches will wear masks when addressing players within a 6’ distance and during Umpire / Team meetings.  They can take the mask off when coaching from the Coaches Boxes while play is going on (Unless they are addressing a player on the base they are coaching).

·         Staff will wear mask at all times when talking to parents, officials, coaches, and players.

***To help with spectator traffic we ask that everyone entering and exiting the ball field complex use social distancing rules.***

Spectators or other attendees at outdoor sports practice or competitions, provided they are separated from the outdoor field, are subject to a separate in the designated areas outside the playing fields.

Please be patient with the Hudson Parks and Rec Department and abide by the rules.  Our goal is to provide a safe place and an opportunity for your child to participate in our Athletic Program.  It will take all of us to follow the rules to ensure a safe environment.