The Manchester Police Athletic League ( MPAL) is a not for profit organization that was formed in 1992 by police officers who wanted to create and cement a positive bond with the youth in our community. The programs stress education, self-discipline, self-respect and self-confidence. These officers become role models for many of the children involved in the programs and more importantly become entrenched in the community they patrol.

In 2004 the Manchester Police Athletic League opened up our current facility and operates five days a week. We provide free JUDO and BOXING classes Monday through Friday. (Please check our current schedule for times and age requirements.)

Many of our city's youth, as well as those from some surrounding towns, have engaged in one or more programs offered by Manchester PAL. The majority of youth come from our inner city or from lower income families. We provide financial aid for programs outside of the building and DO NOT charge for programs offered at the MPAL Center. Our current activities include: Judo, football, basketball, cheerleading, boxing, tennis, velodrome bike racing, an explore post and our largest program- lacrosse.

MPAL is a true non-profit because EACH and EVERY dollar pays for PROGRAMMING and BUILDING COSTS. We have NO ADMINISTARTIVE SALARIES. We conduct several fundraisers a year and our largest fundraisers come from The CB Sullivan Corporation, which sponsors an annual Rick Middleton Celebrity-Charity golf tournament, from which proceeds are forwarded to our program. We also organize the annual PAL Stovepipe hockey tournament and the Foot Race for the Fallen 5K road race, which takes place in October. (log on to www.mpdrace.com).

Should you decide to donate to this worthy organization, then contact Officer O'Keefe at 603.235.9280.