Each individual town/league will determine their own safety protocols based on the guidelines provided by the State of Massachusetts, their local town government as well as their local board of health requirements. The protocols that each town adopts for their home fields, must be adhered to by any visiting teams. As the COVID19 situation continues to remain in a constant state of change, the rules may be updated at any time. Visiting teams should always check this page before heading to another team’s field.
Townsend Fields
Everyone must sanitize their hands upon arrival at the fields.
Face coverings rules:
Spectators - must wear masks at all times.
Coaches - must wear masks at all times.
Catchers - must wear masks at all times.
Umpires - must wear masks at all times.
Batters - must wear a mask when at bat, they may remove it after the play concludes, and they are safely on base.
Fielders - not required to wear masks when active on the field.
Everyone on sidelines/benches/dugouts - must wear masks at all times.
Doctors note of a medical conditions that prevents being able to wear a mask. The doctors note, should not include any specific medical details, but only an officially signed note from the doctor stating that an exception is required.
Dugouts are open, but players should remain 6 feet apart while inside the dugouts.
There is absolulty NO eating inside of the dugouts at this time. This includes candy, gum and sunflower seeds.
At Craven Field, players are not allowed in the open row in front of the fenced in dugout area.
Our snack shack is open at all fields.
Pepperell Fields
All Players and coaches must sanitize their hands upon arrival at the fields.
Face coverings must be worn by all players, coaches and spectators at ALL times.
We would ask spectators to socially distance at all times unless they are members of the same household.
Dugouts are open, but players should remain 6 feet apart while inside the dugouts. Spacing is marked with blue tape in the dugouts and extra seating is marked for players outside the dugouts. Spectators should not sit on the bleachers directly outside the dugout as this is overflow seating for players who cannot be in the dugout.
There is absolutely NO eating inside of the dugouts at this time. This includes candy, gum and sunflower seeds.
Our snack shack is open at all fields.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to the League President Justin Galvin
