*Prior to and during your season, S3 Leagues will be closely monitoring Covid-19 advice and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as well as local and state officials. We will continually educate our umpires on updated preventative measures, require day of umpiring temperature checks and that they inform us immediately and stay home if feeling unwell or displaying Covid-19 symptoms.

This list includes important safety precautions and guidelines that we and our players must follow at games. We need EVERY registered participant to read this in its entirety so we’re all on the same page before attending games. First you will see bullet points that provide a brief outline of each item. For those that want more detail and understanding related these requirements, please read the information below that.

• If you are feeling unwell, experiencing Covid-19 symptoms, have been in close contact with someone or yourself have positive for Covid-19, YOU MUST STAY HOME.
• ALL players and ALL subs must sign our digital waivers HERE before participating.
• AT NO TIME may anyone come within 6 ft. of a league umpire or staff member.
• Captains are required by state regulations to email a complete daily team attendance list with team name and date to roster@s3leagues.com. A picture of the batting order is okay.
• Face coverings are required to be worn AT ALL TIMES while in the facility, including during games, from arrival until departure.
• Bandanas, neck gaiters, balaclavas or masks with valves are not allowed as they have been proven not to provide sufficient protection to you and others.
• We have a ZERO tolerance policy for any intentional acts of non-adherence to these rules.

• More than ever, we expect players to be calm and non-argumentative during games.
• Do not touch any parts of your face. If you must cough or sneeze, still do it into your sleeve or shirt.
• Maintain social distance of 6+ ft. between players when possible. Masks should be worn if you cannot on the sidelines when not playing. If warming up on the sidelines and while awaiting to start games, social distancing must be maintained if not wearing masks. While fielding, maintain proper distance when possible.
• Fielders must be vigilant not to impede the runner’s path. If fielders impede/block the path of a runner prior to or while approaching the base, interference will be called. Runners are responsible for avoiding contact by running around the fielder and will likely be safe. After any close play (tag out, etc) and play is called dead, fielders are responsible for moving to establish 6+ ft. of space.
• Non-player spectators are not allowed due to venue capacity limits.
• Try not to bring any personal items not needed for the game into the fieldhouse.
• Players may not yell loudly at another player or umpire, especially within close distance.
• Players must depart the fieldhouse immediately after your game so the next teams can get ready to play. Teams that arrive for the next game must wait until teams have left to take their sides.
• Players must sanitize their hands with provided sanitizer upon arrival. After games it will also be provided. For any other sanitizing desired players should bring their own.
• S3 umpires will spray sanitize league balls after every game.
• No high fives between teammates during games. Handshakes/walking of the line will not be done after games. Just yell “Good game!”
• Lastly, S3 leagues usually run smooth and super organized. We’re working to ensure they will be this season as well! But in case there are some minor issues or inconveniences, this is a tricky and ever changing time for us all so we ask for your understanding with this. Let’s all appreciate simply being able to play some friendly sports this summer. Follow the rules, be chill and help make it a fun, laid back and harmonious season for everyone. THX!

Requirements & Guidelines for League Umpires, Coordinators & Staff

1. All S3 staff attending leagues or events will take a daily temperate check prior to their shift.
2. All S3 staff will wear face coverings over their nose and mouth when within 6-ft. of others.
3. Hand sanitizer is available to all S3 staff to use throughout their shift.
4. All S3 staff are required to inform S3 management if they are feeling ill, displaying any and all symptoms of Covid-19, have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or has themselves tested positive for Covid-19. If experiencing any of these things, S3 management will follow all IDPH guidelines for self quarantine and testing requirements of staff member.
5. Staff understand the importance of being honest about this with no fear of retribution for being unable to attend their shifts, even if last minute.

THE FULL SAFETY GUIDELINES & REGULATIONS OF PLAY

• First and most importantly, if any player is feeling generally unwell or experiencing Covid-19 symptoms as defined by the CDC here, YOU MUST STAY HOME AND NOT ATTEND THE GAME OR SPONSOR BAR AT ALL. There is a zero tolerance policy with this, so don’t make our umps have to send you home. We must ALL look out for each other during these times, and that includes being responsible for yourself with regard to this. If you have allergies and are coughing and sneezing/sniffling regularly, highly consider staying home until it subsides just to be sure. If you choose to attend and are displaying allergy symptoms, you are required to wear a mask at all times. Help us all protect each other by not taking chances and putting others at risk.
• Prior to every game every night, the league umpire will ask each team if everyone in attendance is feeling well today. All team members must reply verbally “Yes” to affirm they are all feeling well. Next the umpire will ask all team members if any of them have any symptoms of Covid-19, have been exposed to or in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19 or themselves tested positive for Covid-19. All team members must reply verbally “No” to be allowed to play. If anyone answers the other thing to any of these questions that team member will be required to leave the playing area immediately and self quarantine according to IDPH guidelines.
• ALL players and ALL subs must sign our digital waivers before participating. There will be a standard waiver and additional Covid-19 waiver. We will be cross referencing signed waivers with daily rosters provided to us by teams (explained below) to ensure all participants each day have completed the waivers. If you have a player during a game that had not signed the waiver, your team will forfeit that game. You can sign the league waivers here.
• Face coverings are required to be worn over the mouth and nose AT ALL TIMES while in the facility, including during games, from arrival until departure. Bandanas, neck gaiters, balaclavas or masks with valves are not allowed as they have been proven not to provide sufficient protection to you and others.
• At no time may any participant for any reason whatsoever, come within 6 ft. of a league umpire or staff member. Not to get your shirt (we’ll explain how to get that below), to ask a question, to get something, question a call, NOTHING at all. This is to protect both you and our umpire/staff. You are allowed to talk to the umpire of course, but you MUST maintain social distance while doing so even if you are wearing a mask. Failure to adhere to this rule may result in ejection from the game. Severe infractions may result in removal from the league. We are extremely lucky to have the commitment from these umpires to run our leagues right now. They have chosen to do this in their free time (yes they have other jobs) even in these circumstances for fun and love of the game. We ask that you all show your maturity and appreciation by playing it cool during games.
• After signing the digital waiver you will receive an email confirmation. To receive your league shirt, on your phone zoom in on your name shown on the email confirmation and show it to the league coordinator from 6+ ft. away. They will grab your shirt and toss it to you.
• We will have a ZERO tolerance policy for any intentional acts of non-adherence to these rules set forth. Any blatant disregard for social distancing, intimidation, risky virus related fooling around or flagrant disrespect for your fellow player or staff. This will result in ejection from the game and likely from the league with no refund provided. More than ever, while we expect to have competitive matches, we also expect players to be calm and non-combative both to other players as well as the umpire. We are living in a different time right now where all players MUST play with integrity and be respectful of each other and the situation.

• With regard to social distancing, players must respect each other’s space both on and off the field by adhering to social distancing of 6 ft. Do not assume that someone is comfortable shaking your hand, high fiving, speaking to you at close distance, or even standing close to you.

• For your own safety and the safety of others, it is incredibly important that players do not touch their face AT ANY TIME from the beginning of the game until the end. If you must cough or sneeze, do so into your elbow, shirt, NOT your hands or into the air even with a mask on.

• We recommend you wear a mask on your way to and from games and the sponsor bar. Teams should avoid congregating in one area where it is difficult to maintain social distance. Non-player spectators are not allowed for any reason due to facility capacity limits.
• Players should limit the amount of belongings they bring to games. If possible, please do not bring any unnecessary bags, purses, or any other items not being used for the game. If you do bring personal belongings, they must be placed 6+ feet away from others’ belongings.
• During a close play or a tag out, players will come within 6 ft. of each other on the field. In this situation we ask that after the play and time is called, the FIELDERS attempt to move away from the runner. Defensive players must be aware of their positioning both before and during a play, and avoid getting in the way of a runner and staying out of the baseline. If a defensive fielder is blocking a base or gets in the baseline to impede a runner, we ask the RUNNER to avoid contact or to run around the defensive player and the runner will likely be determined safe, unless the infraction wouldn’t have affected the outcome of the play. This is especially true at home plate. Simply run around the catcher if they are blocking you, no need to touch the plate.

• Players may not yell loudly at another player or umpire, especially at a close distance from another person. You can communicate with your teammates, but if you’re upset about a play please keep it to yourself.

• Once your game finishes, we ask that you pack up and leave immediately. Do not hang around and socialize inside the facility. Do not arrive very early for your games, try to arrive right on time as you may not be allowed to enter the fieldhouse area until your game is about to start.

• Upon arrival each night, before touching any shared league equipment or supplies, all league participants are required to sanitize their hands with hand sanitizer provided by S3. Players will also be provided hand sanitizer after the match has concluded. If additional sanitizing of your hands is desired during the game, players are encouraged to bring their own sanitizer.

• S3 will provide necessary shared equipment (i.e. kickballs) for league play available for use by players. Umpires will use spray sanitizer on all league provided balls at the end of every game.
• ALL teams are required by state mandated guidelines to provide S3 Leagues with your daily team attendance roster. First and last names preferred. First names only are okay if last names are not known. One member of the team must take a picture of your team batting/kicking order for the night, ensuring the picture is clear, and then email it to roster@s3leagues.com. Failure to do so may result in forfeit of the game as it is a requirement we must follow.

• No shared sources of hydration or shared snacks/food are allowed.
• Players cannot high five, hug, etc with their own teammates during or after the game. No handshakes or walking of the line will be done after any game. Because we still have good sportsmanship, as a team you’ll do an air high 5 and yell to the other team: “Good game!”
• Lastly, S3 leagues usually run smooth and super organized. We’re working to ensure they will be this season as well! But in case there are some minor issues or inconveniences, this is a tricky and ever changing time for us all so we ask for your understanding with this. Let’s all appreciate simply being able to play some friendly sports this summer. Follow the rules, be chill and help make it a fun, laid back and harmonious season for everyone. THX!