WLL Return to Play Guidelines

WLL return to play guidelines will strictly follow Governor Baker's phase II/III plan and National Little League's return to play plan.

Some highlights

1. Face coverings when not on field, and at bat, optional on the field. 

2. 12 or less people can be together during phase II (with appropriate social distancing-meaning separate drills at all times during phase II)

3. Appropriate social distancing when not on the field of play (lawn chairs not dugouts).

4. Bring your own face covering, helmet, water bottle, bat and glove. No shared equipment. No bat bags. No sunflower seeds. No shared coolers or water bottles. 

5. Liberal use of hand sanitizer will be a must.  

6. Signed Covid-19 waiver from each parent or guardian.

7. If your child is showing any symptoms or running a fever, please keep him home.

8. Limit /spread out spectators.

9. Public bathrooms will be closed.

 

Little League International Guideline Link:

https://www.littleleague.org/player-safety/coronavirus-update/season-resumption-guide/best-practices/organizing-playing-watching-games/

 

MA State Guideline Link:

https://www.mass.gov/doc/outdoor-adult-sports-supervised-youth-sports-leagues-summer-sports-camps/download

Dear Wakefield Little League families,

As you may have heard, the Governor announced on April 21st that schools will remain closed through the rest of this school year. In addition, the Town of Wakefield has extended park closures through July 6th. Our primary goal during this pandemic continues to be the safety and well-being of our players and families. As a result, we are pushing back the start of our spring season to the week of July 6th, assuming it is safe to gather in groups at that time.  

Below outlines our current plan for the spring season:

• Hold an abbreviated pre-season the week(s) of July 6th and 13th (dependent upon age division)

• Run the season through the week of August 24th

• Games/practices will be held on Sunday through Thursday nights

• Should local and/or state officials announce park closures and/or restrict group gatherings past July 6th, we will unfortunately need to cancel the spring season.

Given the change in start/end dates of the spring season, we are requesting that all families contact their respective age division directors (listed below) with a confirmation of whether you plan to have your child participate in our spring season during July and August. Please do so by May 15th. If you choose not to participate, you will have the option of either a full refund of your registration fees or the ability to apply it as a prepayment for the 2021 Season. 

We do hope to see our players and families on the fields in July. Until then, stay safe and continue to work on your skills at home.

Sincerely,

WLL Board of Directors