HEMPSTEAD POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE
THE HEMPTEAD PAL ROLL CALL OF THE DAY/EVENTS AND UPDATES *
Director/Detective Jackie Jones -Ford states that "the parents and staff of Kennedy Park have made vast strides in improving the quality of programs introduced by the Hempstead P.A.L.". With the addition of the various successful programs that have been introduced by Detective Jones-Ford, which include Golf, Kung-Fu, Cheer-leading,Tennis, Winter Ski Trips, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, Girl Scouts, picnics, Children's Parties, Arbor Day with Seniors, Roller Hockey, Deck Hockey, Girls Lacrosse, Bowling and Women's Self-Defense.
The Hempstead P.A.L. has once again become an example of what positive role models are to the youths of the the Hempstead community.
Detective Jackie Jones-Ford also states, "It's not about how many games you win, but the lesson of sportsmanship, leadership, building strong characters, and good citizenship in our young people, so that they may go on to be great adults."
Annual " Dear Santa" letter give away held on December 23, 2011 at Hempstead Kennedy Park. Over 65 youth attended after writing letters to Santa. Each child received exactly what he/ she wished for from Nintendo DS games to Ugg Boots, over 100 toys were handed out on this night, along with cupcakes, and chocolate and all sorts of goodies. Prior to this event, the PAL had a great opportunity to have over 100 youth participate in the Toys For Children event , in Freeport.. The Hempstead PAL prides itself on being about family and making sure that our youth understand the value of community and giving.
Updates on our activities:
Bowling again on the second Saturday, of October at AMF Bowl in Garden City. Start time 2:45p.m. For youth ages 5-18. We have had so many requests for this event. However, our coaches are volunteer and need a break, sorry. There is a small fee which includes 2 games and a trophy or medal at the end of the season.
Forensics In The Classroom held at the ABGS Middle School, Tuesday and Thursdays after school has been expanded to all students(6th, 7th and 8th graders). This program is part of the 21st Century F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Community Grant. The program start date is October 12th between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and runs until 5:15 p.m. There is still room to register at ABGS Middle School in room # 147 during school hours. Fee $.00 (free).
Detective Sean Hamilton has brought us Indoor Floor Hockey this season. The event is held at Kennedy Memorial Park. Please call (516) 485-2180 for a list of dates. All necessary equipment is provided. This is a sport that Det. Hamilton holds dear to his heart, so expect some real talent and instruction on the floor. Please call ahead as the schedule changes each month.This event is announced two prior to start dates, keep checking site please.
Karate is an all year programs which run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the PAL Building in the rear of 5 MartinLuther King Drive. The fee is $70.00 for (20) one and half hour sessions.Karate is also still open to ages 5-18 as well, and is instructed by Sensei Doug Thomas.
The Track Team will run indoors again this winter during the month of November. The team will be getting ready for the upcoming summer 2012. Dates will be announced.
Basketball Practices are held on Tuesday and Friday nights at Kennedy Memorial Park.The winter program is offered during the months of October through the first Friday of February for 6-12 year old boys and girls. The Senior Program is offered to youth ages 13-17 for young men during the months of April through June on Friday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
The PAL has put together the Forensics Summer Transitional Program for youth going from the 5th grade into the 6th grade as well as 7th and 8th graders. The program will start at 10:00 a.m.on July 5, 2011 at ABGS Middle School in rooom #147 and end on July 28th. The camp will run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All Students must be Hempstead residents /No student will be turned away if he/she attends another district ( must provide his/her own transportation).
Plus so much more......Call the office at 516-485-2180 for more information on other exciting activities.
