2024 Taylor Area Baseball & Softball
CONCESSION STAND RULES AND POLICIES
Update for Fall: Any parent wishing to not participate in concession stand duty will have the option of a $50 buyout at registration.
I. CONCESSION STAND GUIDELINES
A. Each Home Team scheduled to play is required to operate a Concession Stand during
the season
B. TABS owns and maintains all equipment located within the Concession Stands.
C. League will provide schedule of games for Coaches and Parents to sign up for and submit back.
D. Games will not start if team parents are not in Dugout. After 15 minutes, team will forfeit and home team coach responsible to repay umpire/s
II. GENERAL OPERATIONS
A. The Concession Stand will close for business 15 minutes prior to the anticipated end of
game time. An announcement of pending closure should be made.
B. Each team must designate at least one person as Concessions Point of Contact (POC)
i. Provide their contact information to the Concessions Committee.
ii. Be trained in the operation of the Concession Stand.
C. No one under the age of 14 will be allowed to work in the Concession Stand.
D. All volunteers MUST wash their hands at the beginning of the shift and upon return to the
Concession Stand from a break.
E. Due to Health Department rules, volunteers are prohibited from eating any food product while directly working in the Concession Stand. Please step outside or to a designated area.
F. Long hair must be restrained by a ponytail, baseball cap, or hairnet. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed.
G. Gloves must be worn when handling unpackaged food product.
H. Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes that expose feet (ie. flip-flops) are not permitted.
I. No sleeveless shirts are authorized to be worn by volunteers working the concession stand.
J. All sales will be counted immediately after the Concession Stand is closed for business and
Documented. When the Concession Stand is open continuously for more than one game the reconciliation will be done after the final game.
L. Equipment or fixtures that malfunction or are damaged
i. Report to the Concessions Committee immediately
III. CONCESSION STAND OPENING PROCEDURE
A. Recommended Support Group provide a $75-$100 cash drawer for all activities except:
i. Full Saturdays ($150 - $200)
ii. Off Saturdays ($100-$150)
B. Volunteers must report to the Concession Stand
i. 30 minutes prior to a game
ii. Start up equipment according to documentation.
iii. Check for Clean environment in concession stand
IV. CONCESSION STAND CLEAN UP PROCEDURE:
A. Clean the Concession Stand after the game
B. Turn off all machines and clean according to the procedures listed by the machines.
C. Wash all dishes, clean all countertops and sanitize.
D. Sweep and/or mop the Concession Stand floor.
E. Bag and empty trash cans located in the Concession Stand and place in the dumpster.
F. Police the grounds and area around the Concession Stand.