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Don’t Turn A Blind Eye

Parks departments should set standards, investigate complaints, and hold outside youth-sports organizations accountable for conduct at public facilities.

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Photo Credit: NAYS

“Is there anyone else I can bring this concern to?” asked a parent who reached out to us at National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS) after attempts to resolve issues through the local team, the team’s regional conference operator, and local parks and recreation department failed.

The short answer—no one.

“But how can that be?” exclaimed the parent.