Over ten years ago, the coaches of San Francisco Youth Soccer (where we got this idea and most of the content for this blog post) voted to have silence on one Saturday per season. They inspired “Take Back the Game” weekend for SFPAL and we’ve been doing it for three years now! Why Have “Take […]
What I remember most about that first SFPAL football team was that we had so much fun never winning a game. Not even one. We were a perfect 0-8 for 1959. But we had the greatest home field in the league — situated in the middle of San Francisco Bay on enchanted Treasure Island. We […]
Thirty years ago, David Lazar was a San Francisco teen who joined the SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadet program. Today, Captain Lazar is the commanding officer of the SFPD Police Academy, guiding the direction and training for the San Francisco Police Department of the next thirty years. David Lazar credits the San Francisco Police Activities League […]
We know that forfeiting a game is disappointing for everyone, which makes it even more important that we do it right. We have to keep SFPAL games safe for the kids. Make sure you know the rules and respect the call of the referee. Here are a few reminders: Coach Passes: No PAL-stickered CYSA coaching […]
Only 10 tickets left! Don’t miss this chance to see all your favorite people in golf outfits at the 2014 SFPAL Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco! You’ll have so much fun with your friends and be out supporting a great cause: San Francisco’s kids. Tickets are on […]
US Men’s National Team vs. Azerbaijan @ Candlestick Tue 5/27 Tickets for the opening match of the U.S. Men’s National Team’s Send-Off Series against Azerbaijan at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, on May 27 are on sale now! Tickets can be purchased through ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and at all Ticketmaster ticket centers throughout […]
Since 1959, the SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadet Program has provided opportunities for growth, leadership and career experience for thousands of San Francisco youth — including many who have chosen to pursue law enforcement and public service careers. The full online application with all necessary attachments is due on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 5:00 pm. […]
Since 1959, the SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadet Program has provided opportunities for growth, leadership and career experience for thousands of San Francisco youth — including many who have chosen to pursue law enforcement and public service careers. Plan to attend one of these information sessions for youth and their families here at our office: Thursday, […]
After Labor Day, you’re invited to come see a class in action. Check it out! Just call first to make sure the class will be in session that day. If you register, you’ll learn judo from a 30+ year veteran, USJF certified 5th degree black belt instructor sensei Bill Wong and make new friends! Learn […]
John’s English accent makes him stand out when you first meet him. When you get to know him, his friendly can-do attitude is what you’ll remember him for. That, and for being such a soccer fanatic! John is passionate about serving in the community where he lives (in the Haight for the past 5 years, […]
