B.P.A.L. Inaugural Soccer Tournament

The Banning Police Activities League kicked off on 02/10/07 with the First Annual B.P.A.L. Soccer Tournament.  The tournament was made possible with the help of Rio Ranch Market, Sonido D.J., J.R.C. Commissary, Sporting World, One Touch Mobile Detailing and Tires, K.O. gangs and the G.R.E.A.T. program.  Special thanks to Nicolet Principal Matt Valdivia for providing the Nicolet Middle School Stadium for the festivities.  We had approximately 80 players in 4 teams and a good number of parents/spectators.  In the end, Italia beat Barcelona 3-2 and came away with the first place trophy.  Barcelona received the 2nd place trophy.  The third place trophy went to Real Madrid who beat Brazil in a hard fought game.  All of the players received a medal for participating in the tournament.  Various items (soccer balls, footballs, t-shoes, t-shirts and water bottles) where raffled at the conclusion of the trophy presentation ceremony.  Thanks to all of our participants, sponsors and spectators for making this our first tournament a success.  We look forward to a continued partnership between the Banning Police Department and the citizens of the City of Banning.  Special thanks to the Record Gazette, the San Bernardino Sun and Mr. Bud Mathewson (Public Access Television), for their coverage of the event.

                  Boojum Institute Field Trip

On 04/07/07, the Banning Police Activities League took a select group of Banning Unified School District students to the Boojum Institute (Idyllwild) for a day of fun and adventure.  The Kids had fun and they learned how to work as a team and also how to overcome fears, particularly of heights.

Ready 2 Ride

On 06/30/07, the Banning Police Department held it's First Annual Ready 2 Ride Youth Safety Expo.  The event was held at the Kmart parking lot (300 South Highland Springs) and brought together a large group of individuals and organizations with one goal in mind; teach the youth of the City of Banning the importance of safety.  During the event, 600 helmets were handed out to the youth, free of charge.  The helmets were provided through generous donations from businesses and individuals within the City of Banning.  We hope that with the continued support from the City of Banning, it's citizens and local businesses, this event will flourish again next year.



               B.P.A.L. Roundup Picnic
    

The B.P.A.L. Roundup Picnic will took place on 04/05/2008. Youth from B.P.A.L. and the Youth Accountability Team enjoyed a day of old fashion fun with outdoor activities. Horseshoes, scavenger hunt and an archaeological dig where among some of the events the youth had an opportunity to participate in.