Post Covid-19 TMSL: Return to Play Guidelines

Follow all local and state guidelines for facilities and events.

Directors may be required to cap the total number of teams that can enter an event or league, to stay within potential gathering limitations. Spectators will be encouraged to not attend events until gathering limitations are increased or removed.

Adjust playing formats to ensure events stay within gathering limitations.

TMSL Board are asked to discuss these protocols/restrictions with all managers and also cover any additional items Town Facilities might require. This information must be distributed to all participants prior to the start of the season, to ensure the safety of all attending, including town staff.

All Managers, players, umpires and spectators are encourage to continue social distancing on and off the field during an event.

All Managers, players, umpires and spectators are encouraged to wear a mask or other face covering until CDC, state and local authorities declare that masks are no longer recommended.

It is recommended that new softballs remain in their original packaging until they need to be introduced into a game.

Increase dugout sizes where possible, to eliminate that space restriction. Recommend players stand outside the dugout to allow for social distancing, but do not allow them onto the field of play.

Recommend managers, players, umpires and spectators bring hand sanitizing products, the town and TMSL will not provide such items at the field.

One coach per team will conduct a pregame meeting at home plate, all incolved are requested to keep 6 feet social distancing during ground rules and lineup exchange.

TMSL Board are encouraged to allow for adequate time in event scheduling, to ensure adherence to social distancing during the crossover of teams.

It is recommended that all players and umpires use their own equipment while participating. This includes gloves, bats, etc.

The catcher and umpire should position themselves during a player’s at-bat to allow for social distancing.

All teams are directed to clean their dugouts and team bench areas on arrival and departure.