Managers and Coaches are required to keep a signed medical release form for every player on their roster. These forms allow medical personnel to provide timely care if a parent or guardian is not immediately available.

• Each player must complete the official Little League Medical Release form.
• Forms should be turned in to the Manager/Coach at the first practice.
• The Manager/Coach should bring the forms to all practices, games, and team events so that they are available in the event of an emergency.

Download the current Little League Medical Release form here:

Little League Medical Release Form (littleleague.org)

While head injuries are uncommon, they must always be treated with caution. BILL follows the CDC’s “HEADS UP” guidance for youth sports.

Coach & Manager Requirements

• All Managers and Coaches must complete approved concussion training every year.
• Proof of completion may be requested by the league prior to the start of the season.

Recognizing a Possible Concussion

A concussion can occur with or without loss of consciousness. Watch for symptoms such as:

• Headache, dizziness, or balance problems
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion, difficulty remembering plays, or appearing “dazed”
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Behavior or mood changes

What to Do

• Remove the player from play immediately if a concussion is suspected.
• Do not allow the player to return the same day, even if they say they feel better.
• Recommend prompt evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider.
• Require written medical clearance before the player returns to practices or games.

More information and training resources are available from the CDC:

• CDC Concussion Information for Youth Sports
• Free CDC Concussion Training for Coaches

Little League International provides a supplemental accident policy that may assist with eligible medical expenses resulting from injuries during sanctioned Bainbridge Island Little League activities.

When Coverage May Apply

• Injuries during official practices or games on approved fields.
• Injuries during other league-sanctioned events (for example, tournaments or evaluation days).

How to Start a Claim

• Notify your team’s Manager/Coach and a league official as soon as possible.
• Document when, where, and how the injury occurred.
• Submit the online accident claim form through Little League International. Your league may also need to complete a portion of the form.

To begin the claim process, visit:

Little League Accident Claim Information & Forms

Lightning Safety

Lightning can strike miles away from the center of a storm. If thunder is heard or lightning is seen nearby, activities must be stopped and the fields cleared.

• At the first sound of thunder or sight of lightning, suspend play and clear the field.
• Move players, coaches, umpires, and spectators to safe shelter such as a vehicle or building (not dugouts or open structures).
• Do not resume play until 30 minutes after the last observed lightning or thunder.
• Players should remain with the team until play is officially cancelled or resumed so that everyone is accounted for during a delay.

Excessive Heat

Young athletes are more vulnerable to heat-related illness. Coaches should build in frequent breaks and monitor players closely on hot days.

• Ensure players have access to plenty of water or sports drinks.
• Provide shade in or near the dugout whenever possible.
• Incorporate short cooling breaks between innings or during practice segments.
• Watch for signs of heat stress (headache, dizziness, unusual fatigue, nausea) and remove affected players from activity immediately.
• Consider shortening practices or rescheduling to cooler times of day when temperatures are extreme.