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.
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 […]
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 […]
It is with great sadness that we pass along the following from Riordan High School alumni director Viggen Rassam: I was informed early this morning a Riordan legend, Kevin Restani passed away last night after suffering a heart attack. For many alumni and people who grew up in the City in the 60’s and 70’s, […]
Robert Fernandez is on a mission. He wants to restore SFPAL boxing to its former glory — and with a devoted group of young boxers, he’s well on his way.
This past weekend, some of our boxers competed in the Junior Olympics. All of our of kids did great! Cameron won best boxer in his division (8 years), and Darren (12 years) won his division and moves on to the regionals on May 8, 2010. Congratulations all! In other boxing news, PAL Boxing Coach Robert […]
Want a free, non-competetive summer activity for your child? Join our new PAL Junior Giants program. Registration is from April 19 to May 7.
The Rec & Park Commission decides today whether to move forward with the planned renovation of the four Beach Chalet soccer fields. Converting these fields to synthetic turf will add 9,000 hours of play time each year, not to mention saving countless ankles from being sprained on the abundant gopher holes. See an editorial by […]
NEW! Calling all teens for our new 2010 Summer Cadet Academy. Apply today! See our cadet program page for application (due Friday April 23, 2010 at 5:00 PM) — 4-week intensive Summer Cadet Academy at the San Francisco Police Academy — Up to 40 new cadets will be selected — June 21 to July 16 […]
Benny Legere, who refereed basketball and umpired baseball for PAL, CYO, Rec & Park and other city leagues for more than 50 years passed away on Wednesday. He was 77 years old. Ken Garcia wrote a touching tribute to Legere in the Examiner. Scroll down the page to the second section.
