The RI department of health has announced that RI is under alert for mosquitoes carrying the disease. Although no restrictions have been made mandatory many precautions have been recommended.

Due to daylight and scheduling it is impossible for us to avoid evening practices so we are asking our athletes to take every precaution necessary.

> plenty of bug stay. Use EPA-approved bug spray with one of the following active ingredients: DEET (20-30% strength), picaridin, IR3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus or paramenthane.

> We will have Water/ Bug Spray breaks

> softball pants and long socks are required for all practices

> consider a light under armor under practice shirt.

> Tuck shirts into pants and pants into socks to cover gaps in your clothing where mosquitoes can get to your skin.

We are working hard to have the building ready should restrictions become more severe.

Thanks

Elite Staff