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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The March edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL Fishing Clinics are conducted approximately every six weeks at the lake behind the PAL Gym. Volunteers from the Savanna Club Fishing Club look forward to working with youth ages 6 to 12 to teach them the basics of fishing and the tricks for landing the big one.
Each clinic starts with knot tying lessons before the group moves outside to catch and release some fish from the lake. There is no charge for the clinic, although donations are accepted.
Thanks to Fish Florida for their donation of fishing rods and tackle boxes to support the PAL Fishing Clinics. A purchase of specialty license tag helps support the efforts of Fish Florida throughout the state.
PAL Fishing Clinic Schedule 2012
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PAL Fishing Clinic - Video
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The March edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL Japanese Karate - Video
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The December edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The August edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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PAL T-Ball Instruction - Video
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The April edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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The PAL Track Club consists of over 60 athletes and 12 coaches who begin practice in December and participate in meets throughout South Florida during the spring. Many athletes continue with AAU events in the summer months.
Port St. Lucie PAL Track Club has coaches, active board members, and parent volunteers who are devotedly working together and striving for excellence in shaping our athletes to become winners, great leaders, and positive role models in our communities. We encourage and challenge our kids ages 6 to 18 to join our club and become TOO FAST TOO FURIOUS.
PAL is currently searching for a head coach - please call (772) 398-9436
Track program has been suspended or postponed until Pal acquires a volunteer head coach.
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The April edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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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:
1.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.
2.Attend 3 regional meetings throughout east-central Florida
3.Participate in 4 local community service projects
4.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.
For more information about the Youth Directors Program, please contact:
Officer Rich Wilson, Executive Director (772) 398-9436
Tom Filipkowski, President (772) 224-0082
Youth Director Programs - Upcoming Events - CLICK HERE
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| *Edited Segment of "Highlights"* - The September edition of Highlights, a half-hour program on PSL-TV20. |
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Port St. Lucie PAL Volunteer of the Year - Tom Filipkowski - Florida 2011
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| A NIGHT OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR PAL KARATE PROGRAM - Wednesday, February 01, 2012January 27 was a big night for the Karate Program at Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League. In addition to two dozen participants moving up in rank, three young men earned their black belts.
After fighting a gauntlet of ten individual opponents, the following students were awarded their black belts:
• David Coquelet, an eight year old second grader,
• Devin Parham, 9, a third grade student at Nau Charter School, and
• Casabian Parham, 13, a 6th grade student at Palm Pointe School
Congratulations to all members of the PAL Karate Program who moved up in rank.
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| PAL’s KNOCK OUT BASKETBALL - Monday, January 30, 2012On the third Thursday of every month, Coach Dave Hentz of the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League packs up the basketballs and heads over to Minsky Gym for another PAL basketball event. The Minsky tradition continued in January with a Knock Out competition on the court.
Winners of the event were Devon Daley, Kyle Reed, and Travis Persaud. Each winner received a PAL Sports tee shirt and a new basketball.
The next PAL basketball event will be a Free Throw contest at 3pm on February 16 at the Minsky Gym.
In the photo: Devon Daley, Demetris Collins, Sr. from the Minsky Gym, Kyle Reed, and Travis Persaud |
| DYLAN LAYTON IS A CHAMPION! - Monday, January 30, 2012On January 28, 2012, the Port St. Lucie PAL Wolfpack Wrestling team competed in the AAU Florida State Championships at Manatee High School in Bradenton. Three hundred seventy four wrestlers from around the state showed up to compete, including 18 from Port St. Lucie PAL.
Top honors went to Dylan Layton who won the state title for the Bantam wrestler class at 55 lbs. Other medal winners from PAL were Brenden Mimnaugh, Chad Nix, and Cody Olson.
The next tournament for the Wolfpack will be at Wellington High School on February 25 followed by the USA State Championships in Orlando on March 4.
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| PAL WRESTLING NEWS - Wednesday, January 18, 2012On Jan 15, wrestlers from the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League held their third in-house tournament for the season. Twenty two wrestlers competed for leadership in their wolf packs. The fastest pin of the day went to Cody Olson and Robbie Komar earned his dog tag before the tournament.
PAL Wrestlers will be headed to Manatee High School in Bradenton for the AAU State Championship on January 28.
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| PAL DRUM LINE ENTERTAINS - Tuesday, January 17, 2012The Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League offers a variety of sports programs and activities for the youth of the community. The newest PAL program is the Drum Line, under the direction of Kasie Crutchfield.
The Drum Line made its debut at the city’s Festival of Lights Parade in December. Since then, drill and practice have only improved the technical skills and showmanship of the participants. The most recent opportunity to impress Port St. Lucie occurred at the city’s MLK Event at Whispering Pines Park on January 14, when the Drum Line made two presentations to entertain the crowd.
Be on the lookout for the PAL Drum Line Program at future parades and events. For more information, please call 398-9436.
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| PAL YOUTH DIRECTORS SUPPORT MLK FESTIVITIES - Tuesday, January 17, 2012PAL Youth Directors had a big presence at the city of Port St. Lucie’s annual MLK Festivities at Whispering Pines Park on January 14.
Teens from PAL monitored all of the bounce houses and manned the food tent for the event, including all of the cooking and taking care of customers. Several members of the group also participated in the performance given by the PAL Drum Line at the event.
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| BOMBS AWAYAT MINSKY GYM - Wednesday, January 11, 2012It was bombs away at the Minsky Gym on December 15 when local youth participated in a Three Point Shooting Contest co-sponsored by the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League, Inc. and the City of Port St. Lucie Parks and Recreation Department.
Winners of the contest were Chris Hernandez, Chris McAllister, and Ray Rivera. Each winner received a new basketball and a "PAL Sports" tee shirt.
The next event in the PAL basketball series will be Hot Shot contest at the Minsky Gym at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 19. There is never a charge to participate. For more information, contact Coach Dave Hentz at 201-4602.
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| FREE THROW CONTEST WINNERS - Wednesday, January 11, 2012Every month, the Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League conducts a basketball event along with the Parks and Recreation Department. In December, it was a free throw shooting contest held at the Minsky Gym.
Winners of the event were awarded a new basketball and a PAL Sports tee-shirt. The winners of the Free Throw Contest were Josiah Pounall, Lynden McCreary, and Daniel Buchin.
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| BASEBALL FUN AT PAL PRE- TEE BALL CLINICS - Wednesday, January 11, 2012Imagine being 3 years old and having the chance to play ball on a real baseball field! Pre-Tee Ball Clinics, co-sponsored by PAL and the Parks and Recreation Department, give boys and girls ages 3-5 the opportunity to do just that. Coach Dave Hentz and some loyal volunteers conduct pre –tee ball camps where youngsters learn the skills of hitting, fielding, running, and throwing. Clinics in December were held at Lyngate Park.
The clinics are a great way to introduce our youngest ball players to America’s pastime. Clinics provide exercise and conditioning with an opportunity to learn the skills of hitting, throwing, running, and fielding. Clinics will be held on Tuesday mornings from 10 am until noon at Whispering Pines Park. Three sessions are scheduled: the first covers four Tuesdays in February, the next four Tuesdays in March, and the last four Tuesdays in April. The cost of each clinic is $28.35 per child.
For more information, contact Dave Hentz at 201-4602 or the Minsky Gym at 344-4142.
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| PAL YOUTH DIRECTORS ATTEND CONFERENCE - Tuesday, January 10, 2012For eleven members of the Youth Directors Program at Port St. Lucie PAL, the weekend of January 5-8 was a motivational experience not soon forgotten.
Each of the Youth Directors, who earned the right to attend the conference based on their completion of community service projects, participated in the State of Florida PAL Youth Directors Conference at the Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL. The conference brought together teens from across the state of Florida, as well as Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.
Dynamic speakers conveyed positive messages about making good decisions, setting goals, and overcoming obstacles to reaching goals. After classes each day, participants enjoyed the parks at Walt Disney World in their free time.
The Youth Directors Program provides young people ages 12-18 with opportunities to give back to the community through service projects. The program also provides opportunities for personal growth and development of leadership skills. For more information about the program at Port St. Lucie PAL, contact Tom Filipkowski, President, at 224-0082.
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