2nd Annual Field of Dreams Day a huge success
On Saturday June 6th the Cranford Police Athletic League held its second annual Field of Dreams Day for the children of Cranford with Special Needs. Over 30 athletes participated in Saturday’s events, each leaving Memorial Field with a medal, some goodies, and a huge memorable smile. The athletes enjoyed numerous events including; basketball, bean bag toss, bowling, football toss, parachute, scooter races, soccer, and t-ball.
The entire event was funded through donations received from local businesses including; lunch donated by The Office Restaurant of Cranford, drinks donated by Shoprite of Garwood, tents and equipment by ABC Party Rental, Kleespies & Associates, HHH Machine Co., Diamond Cleaners, Perrotti’s Quality Meats, Roselle Savings Bank, Advanced Physical Therapy, Hull Vicci Construction, Simpson & Brown, Graber-Rogg, Calvary Tabernackle, Anacapri Foods, All State Legal, Reel Strong Fuel, and the Cranford Junior Women’s Club.
Ray Duffy Photography was on hand to capture the event. The photos can be viewed and purchased on Ray's website - www.rayduffyphotography.smugmug.com. Password is pal. These photos will only be available for purchase until June 20th. 10% of the sale proceeds will be donated to the Cranford PAL.
Summer & Fall Programs:
Summer Programs
Wrestling: Wednesday Nights, CHS Gym, 7/1 until 7/29, 6-8pm, Fee is $50
Strength & Conditioning (New Program): Tuesdays & Thursdays, Livingston School Field, 7/7 until 8/6, 6-7:30pm, Grades 6-8, Fee $50
Fall Programs
Football: Grades 3-8 as of September 2009. Fee $150
Cheerleading: Grades 3-8 as of September 2009. Fee $40
Flag Football: Grades 1-2 as of September 2009, Saturday Mornings 09/12-10/17. Fee $40. Memorial Field.
Field Hockey: Grades 4-8 as of September 2009, Saturday Mornings 9/12-10/17. Fee $40. Orange Avenue School.
PAL Programs
The Cranford P.A.L, established in 1981, continues to provide positive activities for children. The P.A.L. sponsors the following activities: Basketball-Girls (4th – 8th grade), Basketball-Boys (4th – 8th grade), Cheerleading (3rd – 8th grade), Field Hockey (4th – 6th grade), Flag Football (1st – 2nd grade), Football (3rd – 8th grade), Track and Field (1st – 8th grade), Volleyball-Girls (4th - 8th grade), Wrestling (K – 8th grade), Flag Rugby (age 5 - 13 years old) and Fencing (ages 7-14).
The strength of the P.A.L. is the dedication and tenacity of the volunteers who give selflessly to the children, working to make difference in their lives. The considerable financial and administrative support that volunteers, parents and coaches give to youth sports is generated in part by the conviction that athletic participation instills certain desirable educational, social, and personal values.
For program specific news, click on the sports links provided below. For updates and news on other P.A.L programs and events, click on my site news.
Basketball
Cheerleading
Fencing
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Flag Rugby
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling