The World’s Foremost Leader in Engaging Kids, Cops & Community
Since 1940, National PAL has been dedicated to fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and youth through recreational, educational, and mentoring programs. With over 300 chapters nationwide, we serve more than 2 million young people annually, providing opportunities that inspire leadership, academic excellence, and personal growth.
Save the date for the 2025 Annual Conference and Youth Summit!
2025 Annual Conference
Please join us in Memphis, Tennessee for our 2025 Conference.
From May 13th – May 16th, 2025.
Registration is Now Open!
2025 Youth Summit
Please join us in Crystal City (Arlington), Virginia.
From July 9-12, 2025.
National PAL and the Southern California Fires
The devastating fires in Southern California have left several National PAL chapter members facing significant losses. National PAL is stepping up with the California Fire Relief Campaign to provide much-needed support. Click below to learn more about the campaign and how you can make a difference for those in need.
National PAL Welcomes SportsMarkit as Our New Technology Partner!
National PAL is thrilled to announce our partnership with SportsMarkit, a global leader in sports management technology, as our new official technology partner. Beginning in early 2025, the SportsMarkit platform will be required for all chapters receiving grant funding from National PAL, offering an enhanced suite of features for all PAL chapters that become members.
What SportsMarkit Offers to PAL Chapters:
Through this partnership, each PAL Chapter with current membership will enjoy free access to a robust set of tools to streamline operations and elevate engagement, including:
- User-Friendly Website Templates: Create a professional online presence using PAL-specific templates, with optional custom design upgrades.
- Event Management Tools: Plan, promote, and manage events with ease, including registrations and social media integration.
- Paperless e-Registration: Register players and teams, process payments, and collect e-signatures securely online.
- Online Payments: Powered by Stripe, this tool enables seamless payment collection and tracking with reduced transaction rates for PAL Chapters.
- Free Assistance in Transitioning from SportsEngine: Chapters signing up before November 15th can receive free support from SportsMarkit to make the switch!
Exclusive PAL Chapter Package Available for a Limited Time!
SportsMarkit also offers an upgraded package at a special rate, featuring tools like:
- Customized Platform and Profile Management: Build a platform uniquely suited to your chapter’s identity, with easy content creation and promotion.
- Advanced Background Check Integration: Ensure compliance and safety with discounted background checks for staff and volunteers.
- Data Dashboard and Calendar: Track key metrics, manage live scheduling, and enhance communication across your chapter.
- Enhanced Database: Track and expand your participant network and monitor activities effectively.
For a demonstration or to schedule your transition to SportsMarkit, contact John Stevens at National PAL via [email protected].
This is an exciting new chapter for National PAL, and we look forward to seeing the incredible impact this technology will bring to our communities!
Mission Statement
The National Association Of Police Athletic/Activities Leagues, Inc. (National Pal) and its chapters work nationwide promoting the prevention of juvenile crime and violence by building relationships among kids, cops, and communities through positive engagement.
Every young person deserves a PAL!
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National PAL and Department Of Homeland Security announce know2protect Campaign to combat online child exploitation and abuse
National PAL has been named an official partner of Know2Protect, a major new initiative to prevent and combat online child exploitation and abuse, developed by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Know2Protect is a collaborative effort with National PAL, Intel, Meta Platforms, NFL, NASCAR, Google, Snap, and others, to educate and empower children, teens, parents, trusted adults and policymakers to:
- Prevent and combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Explain how to report online enticement and victimization.
- Offer resources for victims and survivors and their supporters.
National PAL will work with our more than 300 chapters to provide resources, training, and support to stop and prevent child online sexual abuse and exploitation.
