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Welcome to the first issue of the SFPAL newsletter! This is a way for us to keep our participants and their families informed about the happenings in the PAL organization. Please check the headings on the left for the highlights of this issue. For more information on our programs listed in this newsletter please check our website - www.sfpal.org
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SFPAL's Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser - May 19, 20083

As a way to keep costs down for our participants, every year we hold a golf tournament for all those interested in playing for a good cause. This year our tournament will be held at the historic Presidio Golf Course! If playing on a great course with games, prizes, compadres quasadillas & margaritas served on the course, and a dinner and auction afterwards doesn't sound like a good time, I don't know what does! Below are the details for the day.

When: Monday May 19, 2008
Where: Presidio Golf Course
Shotgun Start: 12:30pm
Price: Individual = $195 or 4some = $750

Participation Includes: Green Fees, Free Replay, Golf Cart, Driving Range, Tee Prizes, Lunch, Raffle, Auction, Casino Hole, Putting Game, Meeting New People and Having a Good Time.

To sign up please call our office at (415) 401-4666 or Email Us.
Or fill out our sign-up form and send it to the PAL office.
Special Thanks to our Lead Sponsor: San Francisco Police Officers Association

Boxing Program Starts Up!

After two years of planning and development our Boxing Program is up and
running! With the help of PD volunteers and staff our ring is up, the heavy
bags are hung, and the speed bags are ready for some action.

SFPAL is affiliated with USA Boxing - the national governing body recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States. Each SFPAL coach is USA Boxing certified and each player who signs up with SFPAL is also registered with USA Boxing.

Location: Bayview YMCA (1601 Lane St. 94124)
Ages: 11 to 17
Season: All year round. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Fee: $60/Year

For more information or to sign up please call us (415) 401-4666 or Email Us.

Youth Track Meet

We are in desperate need of volunteers for this event!!! Please email us to volunteer!

SFPAL is partnering with Rec & Park for the 2008 Youth Track and Field Meet.

Ages: 7-14
Place: Kezar Stadium
Date: Friday May 9, 2008
Time: 4PM - 8PM

For more information and to sign-up please see our website.

Carnaval & San Jose Earthquakes Soccer

Our good friend Yuri Morales of the San Jose Earthquakes has invited SFPAL participants to have a session with him and his professional soccer players during the Carnaval SoccerFest. This is a chance for our participants to learn new skills from professional soccer players. Space is limited so please email me a.s.a.p. to sign up!

This event is a free event and will be held at John O'Connell High School Soccer Field over Memorial Day weekend. Once we get enough players signed up, I will be able to corrdinate with Yuri and figure out a time for all of us to join him and his friends.

Football and Cheer & Dance Sign Ups

It is that time of the year again to get geared up for Football & Cheer! Come to one of these sessions to find out how to sign-up for football or cheerleading.  All sign-ups will be held at the Westbay Conference Center located at 1290 Fillmore St. (@ Eddy St.) San Francisco, CA 94115
 
Saturday April 12: 11:00a.m - 1:00p.m.
Friday May 16: 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.
Saturday June 14: 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.

The San Francisco PAL Seahawks, comprised of five football teams and five cheerleading squads, are affiliated with the Pop Warner Redwood Empire Jr. Football Conference. There are three organizations that service the San Francisco area, defined by zip codes. Zip codes are representative of service areas, however any child may chose to participate on any team. Please notify the team for more specific information.

SFPAL's team is the Seahawks (see links for info and registration at left)
Zip codes as follows:
94102, 94108, 94109, 94111, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94129, 94130, 94133, 94143.

Jr. 49ers (www.sfjr49ers.org)
Zip codes: 94112, 94114, 94127, 94131, 94132, 94134.

Brown Bombers (www.sfbrownbombers.org)
Zip codes: 94103, 94105, 94107, 94110, 94124, 94135.

If you would like more information about sign-ups please fill out this form & mail it to the PAL office; 350 Amber Dr. Room 203 SF, CA. 94131