Detroit PAL Youth Football
About
Detroit Police Athletic League Football Since 1969
Detroit PAL has been a Detroit youth sports institution since 1969, operating athletic and enrichment programs through partnership with the Detroit Police. The football program runs through MYFL/Detroit PAL for boys ages 5 to 14 with a season from June to November.
Football Program
Tackle football for boys ages 5 to 14 across the city. Programs include:
- Tackle football affiliated with Michigan Youth Football League
- Long season running June through November
- PAL Recreation Center programming alongside football
What's Included
- Detroit PAL headquarters at 1680 Michigan Avenue
- PAL Recreation Center at 6945 Wagner Street as secondary hub
- Police-community mentorship through PAL volunteers
Experience
The PAL model pairs football with positive police-community interaction. With over five decades of operation, Detroit PAL has produced PAL to Pros pathways and serves as a foundational Detroit youth sports organization.