Parks and Recreation
Athletics
RETURN TO COMPETITION – BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
COVID-19 GUIDELINES
In these unprecedented times, we recognize the importance of our role in establishing new operational procedures
for the opening of athletic fields for competition play that will benefit the health and wellbeing of all our users. Any
rental or Facility Use Agreement holder requesting use of Hillsborough County athletic fields will be required to follow
the below rules and recommendations in addition to current CDC guidelines.
CLEANING
Limit use of shared equipment.
Any shared equipment needs to be sanitized frequently between uses.
Each team must have a CDC Approved hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol for coaches and participants.
Monitor the players use of restroom to ensure social distancing
Clean, sanitize, and disinfect common touch surfaces between sessions.
Equipment, Shared Objects, Door Handles, Sink Handles, Drinking Fountains, Restrooms
Ensure safe and correct application of disinfectants and keep products away from children.
FIELD/FACILITY
Specific entry/exit to facility and drop off/pickup plan needed.
Dugouts can be used as entry/exit points to the field or for emergency situations only. No players are allowed in
the dugouts at this time.
Must keep roster/attendance for each scheduled practice to assist with contact tracing, if necessary.
All fields must be locked/secured after use.
Restriction of some amenities (i.e. playgrounds) due to challenges of adhering to stated policies.
MONITORING/COMPLIANCE
League is responsible for monitoring competition play in accordance to these guidelines.
Consequences for lack of compliance may include a suspension from play.
RETURN TO COMPETITION
Must submit a schedule of all games and practices.
It is suggested that all participants, parents, volunteer, and board members must sign a waiver prior to entering
the facility.
Online registration and use of conference calls or