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The New Providence Police Athletic League, often referred to
as PAL, is a nationally affiliated non-profit organization
which formed in New Providence in 1949. The PAL offers area
youth the opportunity to participate in fun activities and
sports while developing lasting relationships with many of
the volunteer members of the community. The PAL programs
help promote self-confidence and a competitive spirit, while
enabling kids to learn responsibility.
The New
Providence PAL provides competitive athletic programs for
children and young adults, age 5 through 18. Programs under
our direction include the following: Baseball,
Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Softball, and Wrestling.
The PAL is dedicated to providing an opportunity for
children, regardless of their abilities, to learn the
fundamentals of each program under our direction. Although
our programs are competitive, every child is given an
opportunity to participate at each level along the way.
Why sports?
PAL's long years of experience with kids have shown that
sports help to bring out the best in them. They learn to be
a part of the team: how to fit in, develop athletic skills,
and compete with the team's goal in mind. Most importantly,
they learn they have the resources, both physical and
mental, to be successful. The disciplines learned from
sports will help them be winners throughout their lives. PAL
creates a positive, supportive environment, where kids can
learn teamwork and cooperation.
We are an
organization which depends upon volunteers from our
community, and we encourage every parent to become involved
to the extent where they can provide necessary services to
all youth participants. To that end, we are always looking
for volunteers and we have opportunities for everyone to get
involved in some role. Volunteers are needed as mentors,
tutors, coaches, activity leaders, and much more. What PAL
does would not be possible without the efforts and
determination to make a difference in the lives of our
youth. |