FIELD Prep / Take-down

As outlined on Pages 2-5 of the LCDMBA Parents' Handbook.

FIELD PREPARATION for HOME GAMES

COACH will unlock the tractor shed where rakes, lime, string line and lime cart are kept.
COACHES are not responsible to do the field prep work.

They will be busy greeting players, leading warm-ups and setting batting line-up and field positions.
If time permits, they may advise.

UMPIRES are not responsible to teach volunteers what to do, or to do the work.

If time permits, they may advise.

FIELD PREPARATION for HOME GAMES - PARENT / ADULT Volunteer Responsibilities

Arrive no less than 1 hour prior to game start time.

Make sure the plugs for bases are still in place - no dirt in the hole!
Rake the home plate / backstop area and baselines first, then the infield.

ALWAYS RAKE AWAY FROM THE GRASS LINE.

Raking towards the grass causes a build-up of sand along the grass over time.

BATTER'S BOX [do this before baselines]

Use the metal batter's box template frame to see where the batter's boxes are to be drawn. [Kept in tractor shed also.]
Step mightily on all parts of the frame to create an imprint in the dirt.
You can also trace around the frame with the pin/peg used to hold the string in place.
Remove the frame.
Trace the imprint with the lime dispenser.
Repeat for the other side of home plate.

FIRST BASE LINE

Peg the string line from outside-right corner of home plate to the outfield fence, lining up with the outside edge of where the white part of first base will be placed.
String can be held at the fence by an adult while another adult draws the line.
Trace the string line with the lime dispensing roller from the outside corner of the batter's box - all the way to the outfield fence.
DO NOT DRAW LINE THROUGH THE BATTER'S BOX!
Drop the base in the hole.
Orange safety base should be on OUTSIDE of baseline.

THIRD BASE LINE

Peg the string line from outside-left corner of home plate to outfield fence, lining up with outside edge of where third base will be placed.
String can be held at the fence by an adult while another adult draws the line.
Trace the string line with the lime dispensing roller from the outside corner of the batter's box - all the way to the outfield fence.
DO NOT DRAW LINE THROUGH THE BATTER'S BOX!
Drop the base in the hole.

See images below:

Close-up of batter's box details.
First base with orange safety base and baseline / foul line.
Overview of the baselines.

No lines required between first-second / second-third.

When FIELD PREP is completed, return all supplies to the tractor shed.

Gate should be closed, but no need to lock during the game.

AFTER HOME GAMES - TEAM work makes the DREAM work!

PLAYERS bring in the bases.
COACHES make sure base plugs are in place before any raking happens. No dirt in the hole!
PARENTS / Adults of players up to and including 11U are EXPECTED to stay after the game to make sure that the infield gets raked in a group effort, so everyone can leave ASAP.

Players and any adults not raking should use this time to make sure dugouts, bleachers, stairs, washroom, laneway and grass slope are clean and tidy.
Coaches will be busy packing up gear and locking buildings / gates.
[Not including parents / adults assigned to CONCESSION.]

PLAYERS in 13U and above are EXPECTED to stay and RAKE the infield in a group effort, as well as ensure dugouts, bleachers, stairs, washroom, laneway and grass slope are clean and tidy.

Parents, thank you for your support in encouraging this as part of team-building and instilling ownership and responsibility in your players.

Coaches will be busy packing up gear and locking buildings / gates.
COACH locks the tractor shed after EVERYONE has helped rake the infield.

AFTER ALL HOME Games AND ALL Practices in ALL Divisions!

ALL PLAYERS and PARENTS/ADULTS are expected to work together to ensure that the field, dugout, bleachers, stairs, washroom, laneway, grass slope and parking areas used are CLEAN and TIDY - ready for other teams to enjoy the space.
This is EVERY PLAYER & family's responsibility, not the coaches or manager's.
LAKERS DON’T LITTER!

With thanks,

- Field Boss Kelly Bergstrom

- Field Ross (Forrest)

FIELD Prep / Take-down

As outlined on Pages 2-5 of the LCDMBA Parents' Handbook.

FIELD PREPARATION for HOME GAMES

COACH will unlock the tractor shed where rakes, lime, string line and lime cart are kept.

COACHES are not responsible to do the field prep work.

They will be busy greeting players, leading warm-ups and setting batting line-up and field positions.

If time permits, they may advise.

UMPIRES are not responsible to teach volunteers what to do, or to do the work.

If time permits, they may advise.

FIELD PREPARATION for HOME GAMES - PARENT / ADULT Volunteer Responsibilities

Arrive no less than 1 hour prior to game start time.

Make sure the plugs for bases are still in place - no dirt in the hole!

Rake the home plate / backstop area and baselines first, then the infield.

ALWAYS RAKE AWAY FROM THE GRASS LINE.

BATTER'S BOX [do this before baselines]

Use the metal batter's box template frame to see where the batter's boxes are to be drawn. [Kept in tractor shed also.]

Step mightily on all parts of the frame to create an imprint in the dirt.

You can also trace around the frame with the pin/peg used to hold the string in place.

Remove the frame.

Trace the imprint with the lime dispenser.

Repeat for the other side of home plate.

FIRST BASE LINE

Peg the string line from outside-right corner of home plate to the outfield fence, lining up with the outside edge of where the white part of first base will be placed.

String can be held at the fence by an adult while another adult draws the line.

Trace the string line with the lime dispensing roller from the outside corner of the batter's box - all the way to the outfield fence.

DO NOT DRAW LINE THROUGH THE BATTER'S BOX!

Drop the base in the hole.

Orange safety base should be on OUTSIDE of baseline.

THIRD BASE LINE

Peg the string line from outside-left corner of home plate to outfield fence, lining up with outside edge of where third base will be placed.

String can be held at the fence by an adult while another adult draws the line.

Trace the string line with the lime dispensing roller from the outside corner of the batter's box - all the way to the outfield fence.

DO NOT DRAW LINE THROUGH THE BATTER'S BOX!

Drop the base in the hole.

See images below:

Close-up of batter's box details.

First base with orange safety base and baseline / foul line.

Overview of the baselines.

No lines required between first-second / second-third.

When FIELD PREP is completed, return all supplies to the tractor shed.

Gate should be closed, but no need to lock during the game.

AFTER HOME GAMES - TEAM work makes the DREAM work!

PLAYERS bring in the bases.

COACHES make sure base plugs are in place before any raking happens. No dirt in the hole!

PARENTS / Adults of players up to and including 11U are EXPECTED to stay after the game to make sure that the infield gets raked in a group effort, so everyone can leave ASAP.

Players and any adults not raking should use this time to make sure dugouts, bleachers, stairs, washroom, laneway and grass slope are clean and tidy.

Coaches will be busy packing up gear and locking buildings / gates.

[Not including parents / adults assigned to CONCESSION.]

PLAYERS in 13U and above are EXPECTED to stay and RAKE the infield in a group effort, as well as ensure dugouts, bleachers, stairs, washroom, laneway and grass slope are clean and tidy.

Parents, thank you for your support in encouraging this as part of team-building and instilling ownership and responsibility in your players.

Coaches will be busy packing up gear and locking buildings / gates.

COACH locks the tractor shed after EVERYONE has helped rake the infield.

AFTER ALL HOME Games AND ALL Practices in ALL Divisions!

ALL PLAYERS and PARENTS/ADULTS are expected to work together to ensure that the field, dugout, bleachers, stairs, washroom, laneway, grass slope and parking areas used are CLEAN and TIDY - ready for other teams to enjoy the space.

This is EVERY PLAYER & family's responsibility, not the coaches or manager's.

LAKERS DON’T LITTER!

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*Parents**, thank you for your support in encouraging this as part of team-building and instilling ownership and responsibility in your players.*