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That‘s SMART, â€" as in â€" the Sport Mediation And Reconciliation Team. formed in partnership between the cities of Waterloo and Kitchener and Community Justice Initiatives. The service is impartial, fair and free of the baggage that comes â€" with â€" the â€" regular process. But it‘ll require people to give a little to get a little, instead of drawing that line in the sand. Maybe it‘s time we all got back in the sandbox and learned how to play together. After all, all 1 needed to know about life is what 1 learned in kindergarten. “A‘NB N 8 SPOR7 % i9 BOB VRBANAC Beu 2l ExpressV? Getting SMART about sports conflicts esolving some of the Rminor sports controverâ€" sies that crop up every season is the mandate of a new sports team coming to town. Called _ SMART, _ Sports Mediation and Reconciliation Team, the program will be set up to deal with some of the conflicts that arise between players, parents, coaches and officials. Roseanne Toronchuk, the manager of sports and athletics for the City of Waterloo, said there are at least nine to 12 seriâ€" ous conflicts that cross her desk during a typical sports season. Many parents and players have come to view the city as a court of last resort in resolving disagreements with local sports groups. Trust of the minor sports organization‘s dispute proceâ€" dures is often the first casualty of the conflict, leaving the parâ€" ticipants looking for a impartial mediator. "If you‘ve come in and comâ€" plained a number of times about something related to your son or daughter, you might come into that doorway wondering if they‘re going to The thirdâ€"place Siskins can finish anywhere from second to fifth as they wrap up regular season action this Sunday with an important game against the Stratford Cullitons _ at _ the â€" Rec Complex. ith _ two _ games Wemaining, the Siskins hold their playoif destiny in their own hands. Siskins in the hunt for second place The Siskins are two points behind the Festival City side with two games remaining. If the Waterioo club takes all four points, they‘ll secure home ice advantage, and set â€"FREE INSTALLATION! By Bos VrBaNac Chronicle Staff â€" By Bos VRBANAC Chronicle Staff _ Bell" ExpressVu" digital satellite television includes over 20 movie channels . . . 10 sports channels . . 8 lads" channels 100% digital signal with crystalâ€"clear picture and CD quality sound the "time shifter" feature that premieres your favourite Prime Time shows at different times every night and a host of other standard features found only on Bell" ExpressVu". SALES & SERVICE: DAILY 9:30â€"9, SAT. TILL 6, SUN. NOONâ€"5 VIDEO/MOVIE DEPT.: DAILY 9:30â€"9 SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS 11 a m.â€"7 pm 385 FREDERICK ST., FREDERICK MALL, KITCHENER 744â€"3528 listen," said Toronchuk. they going to block me because it‘s me again?" But Toronchuk said the city‘s role has never been to mediate _ those _ disputes. They‘ve just tried to facilitate a resolution. Julie Friesen and Paul Quigley of Community Justice Initiative of Waterloo Region helped launch a new sports mediation program, to deal with some of the conflicts that arise every season. The riew SMART program, kicked off last week, gives the up an opening round match up against a weaker oppoâ€" nent like Brant County, instead _ of _ clubs _ like Cambridge or Kitchener. Owen Sound has locked up top spot with three games left to play. The Siskins improved their chances of finishing second overall with weekend wins over Elmira and Brant County. The Siskins won _ a squeaker â€" against Elmira Friday night 3â€" 1 before blowâ€" ing out the Golden Eagles 9â€" 4 on Sunday night at the Clarica Arena. The Siskins have only lost twice in their last 13 games, and a more physical style of SPORTS out CHRONICLI people in conflict another option. A project of Community Mediation Services, the 19â€" yearâ€"old program is run out of Community Justice Iniuatives of Waterloo Region, and will provide trained mediators to help deal with sports conflicts. "They have an opportunity play has been the difference. Helping turn the tide for the Siskins was the return of Derrick Schultz from the Kitchener Rangers. Schultz has provided the Siskins with a physical presâ€" ence on the blueline, while contributing on the score sheet for his hometown club. "I take the body when I can, and try to get a couple of points a game," said Schultz, who opened the scoring for the Siskins against Brant County on the powerâ€"play. "Everyone just starting to pick their game up," said Schultz, as the club looks forward to an extended playâ€" off run. 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People can call Community Justice Initiatives directly, said program . coordinator â€" Julie Friesen, to get a sense of where they are in the dispute process, or to begin the mediation work. "Kids themselves involved in sports can call to give them a voice themselves if they don‘t quite know where to turn," said Friesen. "If they don‘t feel quite comfortable turning to the sports groups they can come right to us." The process will start with a simple question about whether the person has even discussed their dispute with the people involved. It doesn‘t replace existing complaint processes, it just gives the parties involved another option. The mediators don‘t decide who is right or wrong, but help the parties involved reach their own solutions. For more information about the program call 744â€"6549. BEER STORE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Monâ€"Fn 10â€"8. Sat 9â€"6. Sun 11â€"6