This summer, PAL and SFPD will be doubling the size of our PAL Law Enforcement Cadet program for youth by 50 new PAL Cadets in 2011. The program includes an intensive 4-week Summer Cadet Academy and an internship and community service with SFPD during the school year.

For youth interested in a summer program to develop their leadership skills, learn more about law enforcement careers and become eligible for a year-round internship, this is an excellent training and learning opportunity.

The PAL Summer Cadet Academy gives participants a glimpse of the actual police recruit academy training. Police Academy instructors teach cadets many police procedures, including traffic stops, radio codes, and ethical conduct. Graduates of the Summer Cadet Academy will be placed in an internship at an SFPD District Station and/or SFPD Bureau starting this fall and continue throughout the school year.  Service is a big component of the PAL Cadet program.  Cadets help out at events such as community safety events, the Bayview Magic Backpack Giveaway, and even the World Series ticker tape parade!  Additional benefits include college information partnerships with the University of San Francisco and City College of San Francisco.  The program is designed to give participant hands-on job skills and leadership development experience and encourage higher education for career development.

Applicants must be:

• At least 14 years old (and no older than 19 as of 6/13/2011)<

• Have completed their first year of high school

• Have and maintain a 2.0 grade point average

• Reside in or attend school in San Francisco

Informational Sessions:

PAL will be hosting information sessions for interested applicants on Thursdays March 10 and April 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM (350 Amber Dr., Rm. 100, San Francisco, CA  94131)

Application Deadline:

Applications (in English or Spanish) and recommendations must be received by April 22, 2011.

Program Commitment:

Applicants must be available for

• Summer Cadet Academy:  Monday June 13 to Friday July 16 2011 9:00 to 3:00 PM (except July 4)

• Station Internships:  Starting after Labor Day, approximately 8 hours per month

• Bi-weekly meetings, trainings, and community service throughout the year

For more info: Call 401-4666 or cadets@sfpal.org

Summer Cadet Academy 2010

Congratulations to the graduates of the First Summer Cadet Academy class! See photos of the graduation Our new cadets are currently completing internships at Bayview and Ingleside stations.

Check out the summer cadet academy on Youtube!

For more information about our summer cadet academy, please read Jill Tucker’s article in the July 5, 2010 edition of the San Francisco Chronicle

The PAL Cadet program started in San Francisco in 1959. Since then, thousands of San Francisco youth, including many who have chosen to pursue law enforcement or public service careers, have developed new leadership and career skills as a PAL cadet.

PAL Law Enforcement Cadets engage in activities centered on the five emphasis areas of the Learning for Life program: career and job skills development, leadership experience, life skills learning, character education, and community service.

PAL Cadets meet weekly year-round to engage in training and community service activities such as: education in proper police procedures and techniques, participate in police ride-alongs, compete with other Bay Area cadet programs and assist in charitable and civic events alongside SFPD.

Class meets Wednesday & Friday, 4:30–6:30 pm,
 at the Boys & Girls Club, 450 Guerrero Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

In the 39 years since Officer Joe Mollo founded the SFPAL judo program, many local and regional judo champions have emerged.

Our current head instructor, 5th degree black belt Bill Wong, has led outstanding judo students to win state and national championships, including 1st place in the USJF Jr. Judo National Championship and 1st place in the National Judo College Championship.

Judo is designed for all youth to participate. The yearly fee includes membership in the United States Judo Federation. We keep costs to a minimum and offer three classes per week.

Judo is a contact and physical sport. Touching, flipping and throwing are all part of the sport. While under Instructor Wong’s guidance, youngsters advance in belt degrees as they master the techniques of judo and increase their skill and love of the sport.

About our Program

Led by 30 volunteer civilian coaches, many of whom are former players themselves, SFPAL/Seahawks football serves 140 youngsters from Western Addition and all over the city.

SFPAL Cheer is a rigorous athletic activity that involves dance, gymnastics, conditioning, and strength training. More than 60 girls and boys participate on four cheerleading/dance teams, thanks to the guidance of 20 volunteer coaches.

Over the past eight years, SFPAL Dance has earned seven first-place titles at the Pop Warner National Championship held annually in Orlando, Florida.

Season: Year-round

Beginners: M, W, Fi 5:00 to 6:30

Advanced: M-Th 4:45 to 7:00

Registration: Ongoing
Location: Bayview YMCA (1601 Lane Street 94124)
Fee: $100 per year (includes registration in the United States Amateur Boxing Association)
Registration information: Call 415.401.4666 or Coach Robert Fernandez at 415.595.4200

Relaunched in 2008, SFPAL Boxing is being spearheaded by four San Francisco police officers at the Bayview YMCA. The program, currently serving 10 youth, is growing as a model for increasing our partnership with current SFPD officers.

Boxing is about learning discipline, skills, sportsmanship, ring etiquette, rules, vocabulary, physical fitness, and health and fitness awareness.

SFPAL is affiliated with USA Boxing, the national governing body recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States.

Each SFPAL coach is USA Boxing certified and each player who signs up with SFPAL is also registered with USA Boxing.

Basketball serves teams throughout San Francisco consisting of girls and boys in grades 2 through 8.  PAL hosts the Fall Basketball League with the Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco. The basketball league offers the following divisions:

3rd–5th Grade Division
6th Grade Division*
Middle School Division (7th & 8th Grade*)

*Note: 6th grade teams can choose to play in either the 6th Grade Division or the Middle School Division.

**End of the Season Survey**

Coaches Report Scores Here

Regular Season Schedules

Gym Locations

We’ll be using the Boys & Girls Clubhouses throughout San Francisco.  These include:  Columbia Park, Excelsior, Mission, and Willie Mays

Junior Giants is a free non-competetive program that runs in the southeast sector of San Francisco in July and July.  Boys and girls are divided into three groups based on age:

• Tee-Ball for ages 5-7
• Coaches Pitch for ages 7-10
• Coaches Pitch for ages 11-13