PAL needs more soccer refs to get in the game
What does it take to be a PAL ref? What are the joys — and difficulties? Bob Pizzi, a longtime soccer referee talks about his own experiences.
Entries by Sabine Medrano
Seahawks Football and Cheer seasons in full swing on beautiful new Kimbell turf field
The newly renovated Kimbell Field has been a boon to PAL’s football and cheer/dance programs.
PAL/SFRP basketball season is off and running
PAL/SFRP basketball program comes at an unusual time — the fall, before most basketball seasons even get started. But this gives PAL/SFRP a special appeal.
Donor profile: Helen Gibbons, one of PAL’s loyal donors
First in a series on PAL’s donors. Who are they? What motivates them? Helen Gibbons is a typical small donor, whose loyalty to SFPAL runs deep.
Newly renovated Kimbell Field to add 3,580 hours of play
Football, baseball, and soccer fans all converged on Kimbell Field on September 19 for a fun day of festivities marking the official opening of the newly renovated field.
Blissful BBQ-by-the-Bay
Thanks to all of SFPD and friends who came out to the Mariposa Hunters Point Yacht Club Friday September 24. We had great company, yummy food prepared by the SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadets and the Hermanos Unidos, and lively music by District 8. And did we mention the superb weather? Looking forward to seeing everyone […]
First Summer Cadet Academy class graduates
Congratulations to the graduates of the First Summer Cadet Academy class! See photos of the graduation Our new cadets will begin their station internships after Labor Day. Thanks to all the officers at SFPD who made this such a great program for our cadets.
Coaches Find Soccer Unites Kids, Families, Communities
Two dads turned to PAL and the two men turned to PAL for help in setting up the soccer teams. They canvassed the entire second grade for players, and came up with 24 kids — enough for two teams. It made sense to put their daughters on opposing teams, so each of the men could coach his own daughter. But soon four more parents were lining up to help with the coaching.
The outpouring of enthusiasm and support was unexpected — and heartwarming.
Program gives kids a peek at life as a cop
by San Francisco Chronicle staff writer Jill Tucker Two dozen San Francisco teenagers are getting a glimpse of what it takes to be a police officer this summer through a new Police Activities League program intended to create a pipeline from the local streets into city law enforcement. Click here for the full article on […]
PAL judo going to nationals!
Sam, who has been participating in PAL judo for 8 years, is going to the US Judo Federation/US Judo Association First Annual Junior Judo Nationals in Irvine over the fourth of July weekend. Sam started judo with coach Bill Wong at PAL when he was 10 years old and is currently a student at Ruth […]
