Welcome to Port St. Lucie Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc.
P.A.L. Programs
Year Round Program Introductions - Due to the popularity of these programs, waiting lists may exist for some time.
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Chess Club: The PAL Chess Club meets on Fridays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pn under the direction of Officer Joe Diskin, a member of the United States Chess Federation. Participants can range in age from 6 to 18, and the calss is designed to accommodate beginners as well as more experienced players who want a chance to play the world's oldest board game. The Chess Club runs for 14 sessions from February through May, and then again for 14 sessions in the Fall.
Click here for the Chess Club schedule.
PAL Golf School: PAL Golf School runs under the direction of a retired police officer and PGA teaching professional Mel Bryant. The program meets on Saturdays from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm from September through May. Locations vary from the PAL gym to a local golf course.
Boxing: If you are looking for a good workout, our boxing program will provide it. In our Olympic-style boxing program, a typical workout includes calisthenics, strength and agility as well as endurance training. Some members choose to participate in competition to win medals and trophies. Others come for the workout, friendship and to be part of the team. Students are taught that any boxing outside of the gym will result in disciplinary action. After all, they have nothing to prove outside of the ring. Coordinator: Bill Corbett (772) 398-9436 after 4pm.
Japanese Karate: The Karate program meets three nights a week at the PAL building. The program is coordinated by Executive Director Rich Wilson, a fourth degree black belt, along with grand master Bob Fabrey and Sensei Joe Fabrey. Participants learn the basics fo karate and have the opportunity to move on for more advanced instruction.
Click here for the Japanses Karate schedule
Wrestling: The beginner's wrestling & conditioning program, coached by Police Officer Wm. Harris, is an opportunity
for any youth (ages 8 to 14) to learn the basic fundamentals along with sports nutrition in a non-competitive atmosphere.
To register call Dave 201-4602
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Youth Directors: The PAL Youth Directors program is designed for young people ages 12 through 16 who are aspiring leaders in the community. Participants in the program desire to give back to their community by performing service and developing skills that will better their lives and affect positive change. Participants gain an appreciation for community service, its positive results, and its importance to Port St. Lucie and the country.
When participants serve their communities, their good deeds are beneficial to the people they help, and also to the youth themselves. When many hands work together, much gets accomplished. The PAL Youth Directors recognize this as they pool their talents and skills for the local and regional projects in which they participate.
Each year, program participants are expected to:
- Attend 6 local meetings at the Police Athletic League facility. Meetings will be held once a month at a time decided upon by the group. Special meetings will be held as necessary.
- Attend 3 regional meetings throughout east-central Florida
- Participate in 4 local community service projects
- Participate in 3 regional community service projects
Participants must also complete a program application, sign a release of liability form and code of conduct, and provide proof of birth and a color photo. There may be a small cost for some activities, such as CPR training, first aid training, etc.
Youth Directors who complete these and other requirements set forth by the State of Florida Association of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues are eligible to attend the annual Youth Directors Conference at Walt Disney World Resort held in January of each year. This four day-three night event provides additional training and seminars to develop leadership skills, as well as opportunities to enjoy the Disney complex.
YOUTH DIRECTOR PROGRAMS CLICK HERE
For more information about the Youth Directors Program, please contact:
Officer Rich Wilson, Executive Director 398-9436
OR
Tom Filipkowski, President, Board of Directors 878-9428
After School Program: This program is now a collaboration between PAL and the YMCA. The program meets at the PAL gym (2102 SE Tiffany Ave) from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. On early out days from school, they begin at 1:00 pm. They also meet on some holidays and all public school workdays, etc. beginning at 7:45 am until 5:45 pm. This program is conducted throughout the school year and participants receive a small snack.