Welcome!

Our Mission
PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth. It is based on the conviction that young people - if they are reached early enough - can develop strong positive attitudes towards police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and good citizenship.  

Our Organization
Melbourne PAL is a charter member of the National Association of Police Athletic Leagues, recognized as the largest juvenile crime prevention program in the nation.

• The Greater Melbourne Police Athletic League, Inc. (PAL) is a registered non-profit 501(c) organization dedicated to providing educational and athletic activities for youth.

• A Board of Directors governs Melbourne PAL. These volunteer board members are community leaders that contribute their time and talent to ensure positive programming is made available to our youth.

• An Executive Director manages daily operations and coordinates youth programs. The Executive Director is a sworn police officer of the Melbourne Police Department.

Our Programs
Melbourne PAL provides multiple programs to over 1,000 youth of Greater Melbourne, supervised by over 100 coaches and volunteers.

• These programs include: Basketball, Football, Cheerleading/Dance, Boxing, Volleyball, Golf, Youth Directors Council, Music, Police Explorers, Outward Bound, and Summer Camps.
• We have two locations: Grant Street CC (South Melbourne), and Carver Park CC (North Melbourne).
• Many of our young athletes have moved on to the college and professional ranks in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field.

Melbourne PAL is funded through grants, sponsorships, and registration fees. Donations are greatly appreciated. Volunteers are welcomed!