Midland Park Youth Sports Associations (MPTSA) now have a uniform code of conduct to follow. The document has been adopted by the board of recreation and endorsed by the borough council and was discussed with representatives of the sports Sports groups have uniform code of conduct groups last month. “The goal of the board of recreation was to have uniform policies that all our organizations would be using. Each has its own policies and bylaws, which is very perplexing when trying to get an overall Midland Park Matters Tree lighting ceremony returns to borough hall November 10, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 17 A Publication of the Midland Park Chamber of Commerce view, because each organization could be handling the same situation differently,” explained Recreation Director Lori Dent. Before assuming coaching positions, all volunteers sign the code of conduct, pledging to engage in good sportsmanship. Developed following Rutgers University’s code of conduct, Midland Park’s document features some customized changes, particularly as it applies to grievances, and determines that everything should be in writing and filed in a central place for future review. “In the past the board of recreation struggled with residents coming directly to the board with a complaint, bypassing the sports organization. That shouldn’t have happened,” Dent said. Dent said that under the new rules, a parent will have to file a formal complaint, with a copy going to the recreation department. This would be followed in short order by a meeting at the sports association level attended by the complainant, the person against whom the complaint was lodged, (continued on page 19) The Midland Park Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration will be moving back to borough hall this year to accommodate the large community turnout. Event organizers say the average attendance in recent years has been 500 residents. 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