Dugouts Sample Clauses

Dugouts. Dugouts are used to protect the players from inclement weather and the sun and to provide an area where they can rest while the opposing team is in the field. Typical dugout structures should be designed to hold a roster of 25 players plus coaches. This would require a dugout to be at least 60 feet long. Some dugouts are totally enclosed while some may have a low fence in front of the dugout, which is highly recommended. This will help to protect the players in the dugout from foul balls and thrown bats. Some dugouts are sunken into the ground by 2-4 steps. This is not required but does provide a more traditional setting. The dugout can be built at field level. The floor of the dugout should be covered with some type of rubber material to provide safe footing to players wearing metal cleats. The installation of bat and helmet racks in the dugout is also helpful to extend the life of the equipment and increase player safety. Coaches’ Boxes There are two coaches’ boxes on the field: one for third base and one for first base. The coaches’ boxes are marked with a white line. The first and third base coaches stand in these areas. The box is located 15 feet from the foul line in foul territory. The box is 20 feet long and the sides of the box are 10 feet long. The box is sometimes closed in the back, toward the baseline fencing. Outfield and Baseline Fencing Chain link fencing is often used to enclose the “perimeter of the field of play” on youth, school and recreational fields. For higher levels of play, the outfield fencing may be made from metal sheets or wood and is padded with 3-inch thick foam. This provides the player with a sense of security allowing him or her to pursue difficult plays without the threat of being injured. Baseline and outfield fencing is required. A field that is completely enclosed by fencing also facilitates on-going maintenance by discouraging or limiting the use of the field for activities that may be harmful to the turf. The average height of the perimeter fencing is 8 feet; however, 4-6 foot fencing is often used on recreational fields. The age group served by the field, player safety and field security should be considered when determining the appropriate height of the outfield and baseline fencing. Protective fence cap is also installed on chain link fencing for player safety. This product is made of plastic and is attached to the top of the fence. All unattached or curled chain link fabric should be reattached to the rails or r...

Dugouts. The Leagues shall maintain all improved dugouts, including paved surfaces in the dugouts.