Tournament Play at
ALL Lexington County Recreation Parks and Facilities
Effective August 3, 2020
Personal Protective Equipment
¨ Face masks/coverings are required for entry at Lexington County Recreation facilities.
¨ Spectators must wear face coverings at all times when feasible.
¨ Players are expected to wear face coverings when not actively participating on the field of play.
¨ Coaches are required to wear face coverings when feasible.
¨ Umpires/Officials are encouraged to wear face coverings during the game. When possible, Umpires/Officials should maintain physical distance and limit one coach from each team to attend plate meetings.
¨ Umpires/Officials are encouraged to dress out prior to arrival.
¨ Umpires/Officials are encouraged to bring their own personal water bottle.
¨ 6 FT Social Distancing markings will be throughout the complex (Concessions, Restrooms, etc.)
¨ Teams and Spectators are encouraged to bring antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer to use throughout the event.
¨ Full concessions will be available, following DHEC safety guidelines.
¨ Commonly used areas and surfaces such as restrooms, doors, handrails, etc. will be disinfected regularly.
Facility Entrance & Exit Procedures
¨ Entrance and Exit pathways will be designated to encourage social distancing.
Social Distancing for TEAMS
¨ Players are discouraged from sharing equipment, spitting, licking fingers, etc.
(NO Sunflower Seeds or Gum)
¨ Players should bring their own personal water bottle (NO SHARING).
¨ “Player Seating” will be designated in the bleachers for those who want to social distance outside of the dugout.
¨ Teams are encouraged to sanitize hard surfaces and high touch points when arriving for their first game and at the end of the game.
¨ At completion of the game and sanitizing the dugout, teams are encouraged to exit the complex immediately.
¨ Game times will be staggered to help insure social distancing.
¨ Teams are responsible for removing trash and equipment from dugouts after play.
¨ NO ON-FIELD AWARD CEREMONIES OR PRESENTATIONS.
¨ NO POST-GAME TEAM HANDSHAKES, FIST BUMPS, OR MEETINGS.
Social Distancing for SPECTATORS
¨ Spectators are encouraged to bring personal chairs if bleacher seating is non-desirable.
¨ At completion of the game, spectators are encouraged to exit the complex immediately.
¨ Tents are permitted, but need to be taken down at the completion of each game.
¨ When possible, spectators should follow 6ft social distancing.
**Everyone is encouraged to follow and adhere to Accelerate SC Guidelines and Recommendations**
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Irmo / Chapin Recreation COVID-19 Guidelines
Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission will require face coverings to be worn by everyone participating or attending events. The only exceptions are for participants that are participating in physical activity, eating or drinking, children 2 and under, or have a medical or religious exemption.
All dugouts will be extended into bullpens to allow for physical distancing.
Practice social distancing.
No Personal Coolers (Inside the Complex - Concessions Available)
- NO STEEL/METAL CLEATS ON TURF MOUNDS- TURF/TENNIS SHOES ONLY
- PLEASE CHECK IN WITH SITE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO 1ST GAME @ YOUR PARK ON SATURDAY
- CONCESSIONS - Please Note @ Midlands Ball Park Concessions, NO Hot Foods will be Sold. They will however be offering Subs, Chips, Drinks, and packaged foods for spectators. Just a heads up for the weekend. Ball Park Road Concessions will be as normal in the past.
- GATE/ADMISSION FEES WILL BE TAKEN - PLEASE HAVE CORRECT CHANGE
- POOL PLAY GAMES CAN END IN TIES
- GAME TIME LIMITS 8U (BRACKET) 1:15 (CHAMP 1:30)
- GAME TIME LIMITS 9U (BRACKET) 1:45 (CHAMP 2:00)
- GAME TIME LIMITS 10U-12U (BRACKET) 1:45 (CHAMP - NO TIME LIMIT)
- GAME TIME LIMITS 13U-18U (BRACKET) 1:50 (CHAMP - NO TIME LIMIT)
- 9U-18U CONSOLATION GAMES 1:30 TIME LIMIT
- NATIONAL USSSA SAFETY MEASURES/GUIDELINES ARE IN EFFECT - PLEASE CLICK BELOW FOR RETURN TO PLAY GUIDELINES https://www.usssa.com/coronavirus
- PLEASE NOTE- YOUR TEAM MUST BE REGISTERED/ROSTER ON USSSA.COM OR
- YOUR TEAM CANNOT BE PLACED ON SCHEDULE! Tournament Director - Jason Gross 843-229-3242 | jason@gamedayusssa.com ALL TEAMS MUST BE REGISTERED ON USSSA WITH FULL ROSTERS!
