SPORTS DEPARTMENT MISSION
The mission of the PAL Sports Department is to provide the necessary assistance, to all PAL Full and Part Time Centers, Police Precincts and approved community groups, which enable them to successfully organize and conduct various sports programs.

PAL’s recreation and athletic program offers children opportunities to learn discipline, leadership, teamwork, the importance of learning the rules, as well as sportsmanship and patience. The PAL Sports Department organizes over 1,900 athletic teams with assistance from police officers and community volunteers. Baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, track and field and flag football programs serve over 20,000 boys and girls. A Police Liaison Unit works closely with PAL to establish a better rapport between police officers and youngsters.
In addition to the sports offered through PAL Centers, independent teams may register and participate in PAL tournaments.

PAL welcomes applications from coaches for the baseball/softball, basketball, rookie league baseball, and flag football teams. Please check How to Help for more details.

Training
PAL offeres training for coaches, parents and staff through Positive Coaching Alliance Workshops. After completing the workshop, coaches will...

Contact Angela Williams at awilliams@palnyc.org for more details. Learn more about the Positive Coaching Alliance Workshops.

Cops and Kids
PAL’s highly successful Cops and Kids program promotes positive interaction between young New Yorkers and volunteer Police Officers in all five boroughs. Off duty officers act as mentors for the young adults. The program includes basketball, softball, volleyball and golf. Over 250 police volunteers play on the same teams with hundreds of boys and girls. Cops and Kids has proven to be an invaluable resource for improving police/youth relationships through one-on-one and team activities.

PAL Boxing Programs
The PAL boxing program currently operates in (6) locations throughout the five boroughs and generally operates Monday thru Friday from 6 :00pm to 9 :00 pm during school months. Please call for summer hours. The PAL boxing program is proud to be a member of USA Boxing. You should contact the individual boxing program for exact times and information on training schedule. The program is open to both boys and girls 10 to 21 years of age. There is a $5.00 registration fee and applications are available at the boxing sites. PAL boxing has a long and time-honored tradition and commitment to excellence. Many champions such as Eddie Mufstafa Mohamed, Kevin Kelly, Junior Jones, Vito Antuofermo and Melissa Hernandez have been part of the PAL boxing tradition. And the tradition continues with current contenders Jorge Terron, Gary Stark, Jr.and Joel Castillo, Dominga Oliva and Ronney Vargas. PAL is also very proud of our affiliation with the Daily News Golden Gloves and host many of the golden gloves shows at PAL facilities. More Information on the program can be obtained by contacting the sports department at 212-477-9450 x 333 or 332 or nfigueroa@palnyc.org.

NEW QUEENS PAL CENTER
116-25 GUY Brewer Blvd.
Jamica, New York 11434
PHONE # 718 978-4655
COACH- ERIC WINBUSH

SCHWARTZ PAL
127 Pennsylvania Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11207
PHONE # 718 342-4098
Contact- John Stanley

RED HOOK PAL
595 Clinton Street
Brooklyn, New York 11231
PHONE # 718 852-4560
COACH- HIERGIO BRACERO

NEW SOUTH BRONX PAL
991 Longwood Ave
Bronx, New York 10459
PHONE # 718 991-2447
COACH- PABLO NIEVES

HARLEM PAL
441 Manhattan Ave
New York, New York. 10026
PHONE # 212 665-8699
COACHES- JULIO (SALINAS) ALBINO, ALEX SOLOMON

PARK HILL HOUSES
140 Park Hill Ave
Staten Island, New York
PHONE # No Phone Yet
COACHES- TOMMY DADES, GARY STARK