Our Mission:
"The mission of the San Jose Police Activities League is to forge an everlasting bond between Police, Youth, and Community through Athletics, Academics, and act of GOODWILL"
San Jose Police Activities League is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has over 1800 kids participating. San Jose PAL is based on the conviction that if young people are impacted positively at an early enough age they can develop strong, positive attitudes towards police officers, the law, and their respective communities, while monumentally decreasing gang activity, classroom absenteeism, and early dropout rates, young pregnancies, crime, and bullying. Since 1967, the mission of the San Jose Police Activities League ( SJ PAL) has revolved around providing a youth crime prevention program that relies on education, health, athletics, and other recreational activities that cement a bond between Police Officers and the youth in our community.
The San Jose PAL is a member of USA Boxing, Inc. Boxers will be coached in amateur boxing and will
compete in sanctioned matches and tournaments. Boxers will also be instructed about strategy, physical
fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention.
Registration: See Coach Candy at the San Jose PAL Fitness Center on (First Monday of the month)
Time: 4:30 pm - 5: pm
Gender: Divesirty ages 12 - 21
Season: Yearly Around
The Tae Kwon Do gives participants a sense of self-esteem, mental and physical well being as well
as self-defense, this program is yearly around the hold in the fitness center at 680 S. 34th Street,
Registration: See Coach Joe Asencio at the San Jose PAL Fitness Center ( Tuesdays or Thursdays)
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Gender: Diversity ages 6 - 19
Season: Yearly Around
PAL spring baseball program is for children between the ages of 5 to 14. Historically, PAL leagues have been fun, but competitive. With the exception of the Shetland Division (5-6), players will play baseball like the pros- complete with leading off and stealing bases.
Gender: Diversity ages 5 - 14
Season: Spring 2023
Registration NOW OPEN
The Metro PAL Soccer is a recreational soccer program is comprised of 4 regional districts:
We are proud to present a recreational soccer program for children from our local communities to introduce them to the game of soccer and to team the players with the benefits of skill development, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit.
Registration: April through August
Gender: Diversity ages 4 - 17
Season: Fall August 27 through November 12- 13
Junior Giants baseball program offers a great recreational program for special needs youth. There are a total of six teams with approximately 20 members per team, with players of all ages. Players have different types of disabilities, but they all enjoy the great American pastime: Baseball.
Gender: Diversity All ages
Season: 1st season April through June
2nd Season September to October
The San Francisco 49ers PREP Flag football was founded in spring of 2018, 49ers PREP Flag Football began by offering first-class youth sports opportunities to boys and girls ages 6-14 across the Peninsula and South Bay. The league will be underwritten by the 49erns
foundation and run by San Jose PAL.
Registration: NOW OPEN Closes April 18th
Gender: Diversity 6 - 14
Season: Spring
The goal of our league is to provide a safe and productive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. We facilitate the development of strength and character in every child that participates. Participation in our league is open to all boys and girls in San Jose.
Registration: Spring Football Programs Coming Soon
Gender: Diversity ages 6 -14
Season: Fall
For More Information on our upcoming programs, please email
The Law Enforcement Unit (LEU) Cadet Program was created to introduce young people to law enforcement as a career opportunity. The Cadet Program was first organized by the Boy Scouts of America in 1964. The Explorer Program was then administered by volunteers of the San Jose Police Department. In 1968 the program was transferred to direct sponsorship by SJPD when the Police Activities League was formed. With the change of sponsors, the name Explorers was changed to the Law Enforcement Unit. Also in 1968, young women first joined the ranks of the unit. The San Jose Police Activities League is committed to maintaining an outstanding career training program for its police cadets. The individual's personal initiative is the most decisive factor in his or her success.
*If you are interested in joining our program please download, complete, and submit a cadet application. Please send your application by email to officer Steve Biskup #3569 at sjpd3569@gmail.com
Cadet Application
