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My
Parks & Rec Commission and City Council were so thrilled with the responses
from the ball diamond maintenance survey (responses generated a 33
page report) that they asked me to pose the question "Who enforces and what is
the penalty for individuals/teams that intentionally hit balls against
fencing?" This is sometimes referred to as "soft toss"
or "peppering". In our case, the leagues are notifying their
coaches and signs are posted prohibiting the practice though we know it is
still taking place. We hope to come up with a penalty that will
not punish the players for the stupidity of a coach/parent and that
penalty must be supported by the league/board (which is comprised of
coaches and friends of coaches). Suspension or removal from the park
will be very difficult to consistently enforce. I have heard that in some
communities it is actually a misdemeanor and a fine must be paid. We don't
plan to have our staff or police department writing
citations.
Thanks
for any help you can provide!!!
Jim Seikel 330-963-8722 |
