The PAL Cadet Program has been in continuous operation since 1959 and has provided opportunities for growth and leadership for thousands of San Francisco youth, including many who have chosen to pursue law enforcement or public service careers. The program operates year-round and meets regularly to provide ongoing training and community service opportunities for Cadets. The SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadet Summer Academy is a collaborative program between the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and the San Francisco Police Activities League (SFPAL.)

Check out the Summer Cadet Academy video on Youtube!

Read the San Francisco Chronicle article on the SF PAL Cadet program

The program has four goals for participants:

• Engage in program activities centered on the five emphasis areas of the Learning for Life/Explorer program that includes:  Career opportunities and job skills development; Life skills; Citizenship; Character education and Leadership experience
• Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and have the opportunity to take on leadership roles.
• Have a chance to learn and grow in a fun, supportive and caring environment.
• Gain practical experience and knowledge about careers in law enforcement and public service.

SUMMER CADET ACADEMY & SFPD STATION INTERSHIPS                                                                              

There are three elements to the PAL Cadet Program. Applicants must commit to all of the following:

• 4-week Summer Cadet Academy: June 18^th-July 13^th, 9:00am-3:00pm (holiday July 4th)
• Year-round internship program at SFPD stations or bureaus (approximately 6-8 hours per month)
• Ongoing training and/or community service (approximately 6-8 hours per month)

The Summer Cadet Academy provides training modeled after the basic training academy for new police recruits and is taught by SFPD Police Academy training staff.  The Summer Cadet Academy is designed to give PAL Cadets an enhanced hands-on job skills and leadership development experience through proper preparation and training.  In addition to classroom training Cadets are required to perform significant physical training as part of the Summer Academy.  Participants should be in good physical condition and are expected to have prepared and trained to get in shape on their own prior to the Summer Academy.

Graduates of the Summer Cadet Academy will be placed in an internship at an SFPD District Station and/or SFPD Bureau.  Through these internships, PAL Cadets will have the opportunity to gain job and career skills in a structured environment supervised by police officers and will participate in police ride-alongs, help at SFPD district station community events, and assist with SFPD station activities as requested. Once a part of the program, participants can continue after the specified year commitment as long as they are in good standing and eligible or until age 21.

ELIGIBILITY                                                                                                                                        

• Age 14-20
• Birth date no earlier than June 1, 1992. (must be eligible to participate in the program from June 2012 – May 2013.)
• Reside or attend school in San Francisco
• Must complete an SFPD background check (criminal history and driving record, if applicable.)
• Be currently enrolled as a student in a high school or college program
• Have and maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION                                                                                                          

• Meet all eligibility requirements above
• Must commit to participate in the PAL Cadet program for at least a full year (June 2012-May 2013)
• Participants can stay in the program and advance for as many years as they wish and as long as they remain eligible
• Commitment to program goals and requirements
• Personal statement and recommendation

2012 PAL Law Enforcement Cadet Program Flyer

Application for 2012-13 PAL Cadet Summer Academy and Internship Program

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.

Season: August to November 2012 (see below)

Registration: April to July 22nd, 2012

Fee: $60

Registration opens for new participants May 1, 2012.  Registration is on a first-come, first served basis.  Please make sure your football player falls within the required age/weight limits

Click here to download the registration pack

You may turn your packet in with payment at the PAL Office, 350 Amber Drive, Room 203, San Francisco, CA  94131 or come to one of the following registration events at Hamilton Recreation Center:

• Friday, 5/18/2012 6-7:30 PM
• Friday 6/8/2012 6-7:30 PM
• Friday 6/22/2012 6-7:30 PM
• Friday 7/6/2012 6-7:30 PM

2012 Schedule (practice begins August 1, 2012):

• Saturday 8/25: Jamboree @ Solano Warriors
• Sunday 9/2:  Vacaville Christian Falcons (Home at Kezar)
• Saturday 9/8: @ South Sacramento Vikings
• Sunday 9/16: Elk Grove Dukes (Home at Kezar)
• Sunday 9/23: Oak Grove South (Home at Kezar)
• Saturday 9/29: @ Oakland Dynamites
• Saturday 10/6: @ Richmond Steelers
• Sunday 10/14:  Palo Alto Knights (Home at Kezar)
• Sunday 10/21: @ Oak Grove West
  

About our Program

For more than fifty years, the PAL Seahawks Football program has played at Kimbell Field in the Western Addition.  With the help of 30 volunteer coaches (many of whom were former PAL Seahawks themselves in their youth) Seahawks football is serving 200 young boys every fall.  The majority of these youth are socioeconomically disadvantaged and many are foster youth for whom this program provides positive adult role models in their lives. Starting in 2012, PAL Seahawks will be playing in the NorCal American Youth Football League.

March 13, 2012:  PAL Seahawks to join the largest and fastest growing youth football program in the U.S. — the American Youth Football League (AYFL)

Coming Soon:  Registration forms, dates and information for Fall 2012.  Check back on this website in April!

 Checkout PAL Seahawks 2011 Homecoming Photos on Flickr

Thank You Dinner: 2011 Seahawks Coaches!

Seahawks Awards Banquet 2012

Football Coaches: Al Hardy and Andre Godwin

"Mama 'Nita", Cheer Director and Francesca Crenshaw, Scholastic Coordinator

Seahawks Football Collage

Registration opens for new participants May 1, 2012.  Registration is on a first-come, first served basis.

Click here to download the registration pack

You may turn your packet in with payment at the PAL Office, 350 Amber Drive, Room 203, San Francisco, CA  94131 or come to one of the following registration events at Hamilton Recreation Center:

• Friday, 5/18/2012 6-7:30 PM
• Friday 6/8/2012 6-7:30 PM
• Friday 6/22/2012 6-7:30 PM
• Friday 7/6/2012 6-7:30 PM

2012 Game Schedule (practice begins August 1, 2012):

• Saturday 8/25: Jamboree @ Solano Warriors
• Sunday 9/2:  Vacaville Christian Falcons (Home at Kezar)
• Saturday 9/8: @ South Sacramento Vikings
• Sunday 9/16: Elk Grove Dukes (Home at Kezar)
• Sunday 9/23: Oak Grove South (Home at Kezar)
• Saturday 9/29: @ Oakland Dynamites
• Saturday 10/6: @ Richmond Steelers
• Sunday 10/14:  Palo Alto Knights (Home at Kezar)
• Sunday 10/21: @ Oak Grove West

Launched 25 years ago in partnership with the football program, The PAL Seahawks Cheer and Dance team is coached by 20 volunteers, many alumnae of the program themselves, that serve 60 coed cheerleaders in the Western Addition.  For each of the last eight years Seahawks Dance teams have competed and won titles at the Pop Warner National Competition in Orlando, Florida.  In Fall 2012, the PAL Seahawks Cheerleaders will be joining the American Youth Football League.

March 13, 2012:  PAL Seahawks to join the largest and fastest growing youth football and cheer/dance program in the U.S. — the American Youth Football League (AYFL)

 Check out PAL Seahawks 2011 Homecoming Photos

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.

Please check back with us in August for registration information.

Gym Locations

We’ll be using the Boys & Girls Clubhouses throughout San Francisco.  Gyms are TBA.

****  PLAYER REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!! ****

Please note: SFPAL’s Jr Giants registration is on a first come, first serve basis.  In order for your child to be guaranteed a spot on a team, you can become a coach!- If you like working with youth and love baseball, please see the coaches corner on the right.  Player registration ends May 18th. Coach registration ends May 25th.

Step One:    Complete the Online Registration Form

Step Two:    Print, Complete, and Mail In the Jr Giants Waiver

Mail Jr Giants Waivers to: SFPAL Jr Giants Player
350 Amber Drive # 203
San Francisco, CA 94131

Players will be considered fully registered when step one and two are complete.

If you are interested in being a volunteer coach or want to bring in a team, please email: jenny@sfpal.org

Please note that there are a number of Jr. Giant leagues in San Francisco and each league is independent of one another.

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
• Coach Pitch for ages 8-10
• Coach Pitch for ages 11-13