Jamestown (Parks & Recreation) Jamestown Parks and Recreation Director Doug Hogan reports, local slow-pitch softball associations will be able to begin league competition by June 1, 2020 cautioning that play will be closely monitored.
Teams will also be responsible for social distancing guidelines from North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s office and Jamestown Parks and Rec.
Guidelines include a ban on sunflower seeds and chewing tobacco, the elimination of post-game handshakes and no loitering after. Fans need to bring their own chairs as bleachers will not be made available for seating.
Hogan says local associations using Parks and Recreation facilities were responsible for submitting both national affiliation guidelines and procedures on how those practices will be safely implemented locally to play during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Jamestown Men’s Softball Association has provided its plan, along with guidelines recommended by USA Softball, to Jamestown Parks and Rec.
Hogan adds that the Jamestown Men’s Softball Association and the Jamestown Women’s Slowpitch Softball Association have also been approved to begin play. Men’s slow-pitch is planning a June 1 start.
Men’s softball games will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Hillcrest Softball Complex, with staggered starts at 6:50- p.m. and 7:10- p.m.
Hand sanitizer will be located at all fields in use and restrooms will be cleaned before, after and between games.
