ELM Ball Association

Health & Safety

ELM Ball Association complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding the safety of our children. ELM Ball Association also complies with the Ohio laws regarding concussion training (Return-to-Play Law) and sudden cardiac arrest (Lindsay's Law).

Background Checks:

All coaches and other volunteers with regular contact with the players are required to pass a background check before working with your children.
Volunteers and Coaches: You will receive an email from Little League / JDP Background screening with a link to complete the background check application process. If you are curious about the process, they provide an informational video here.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law)

Parents AND Players are required to:

watch the Lindsay's Law parent information video
read the information handout
sign the required signature form indicating that they have reviewed the material.
return the signed form to the ELM board or to your coach before the first practice.

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We need one signature form for each player. It must be signed by the player AND by a parent or guardian. In situations where you have multiple parents/guardians it is encouraged that all parents and guardians are informed of the information, but only ONE needs to sign the form.

Coaches are required to:

watch the Lindsay's Law coach information video
read the information handout
notify the board that they have completed the coach video training.

More information can be found at the Ohio Department of Health site:
Lindsay’s Law: Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Athletes
Lindsay's Law Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Concussion Training (Return-to-Play Law):

Parents who wish to educate themselves further on concussion training can check out the Ohio Department of Health's resources:

Return to Play - Ohio's Youth Concussion Law
Concussion training is available for anyone who is interested, at no charge.

Coaches must submit to the board a current concussion training certificate. Training must be completed at least once every three years. Previously earned certificates, if taken within the past three years, may be submitted. If a coach does not have a certificate, the coach can take the free online training to receive one using this link: Online Concussion Management Training. Please note that there are three different training courses available from different providers, but the coach should just take one course.

With your help, we will do our best to keep every participant safe!

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ELM Ball Association
P.O. Box 162
East Liberty, Ohio 43319

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