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St. Johns County Police Athletic League (PAL)

Fostering a sense of community, discipline, and mutual understanding through education and sports.

Summary of Services

  • Builds positive relationships between youth and law enforcement through education and sports, such as basketball, football, boxing, volleyball, and more
  • Promotes traditional American values such as leadership, teamwork, respect, responsibility, and goal-setting

Helping Youth Develop Leadership Skills Through Sports

The Police Athletic League (PAL) builds strong, positive relationships between youth and law enforcement through the powerful combination of education and sports. Rooted in traditional American values, PAL focuses on helping young people develop essential life skills such as leadership, teamwork, respect, and responsibility within a supportive and encouraging environment.

By participating in a variety of sports programs, children not only improve their physical fitness but also gain valuable lessons that extend far beyond the playing field. PAL offers youth opportunities to engage in basketball, football, boxing, girls’ volleyball, cheerleading, baseball, and T-ball, providing a wide range of activities to match different interests and abilities.

To learn about registration and available sports for the season, please visit here.

Mission Statement

The St. Johns County Police Athletic League, with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, supports and inspires youth in St. Johns County to realize their full potential. IT’S MORE THAN A GAME.