Parochial Athletic League
Sacramento Catholic DioceseWelcome to the Sacramento Catholic Diocese, Parochial Athletic League (PAL) Website. On this site, you will find various links to forms, calendars, AD and Coach contact lists along with the League Guidelines. In addition, league and playoff schedules will be posted here under each of the seasonal sports offered.
Our program provides various play/grade levels from our Little Dribbler (1st through 4th grade) program to Junior Varsity (5th & 6th grade); Varsity (7th & 8th grade) and other unique playing level options. The PAL offers Girls, Boys and Co-ed sport options. Sports are offered over three seasons:
Fall Sports: Girls Volleyball, Boys Flag Football and Co-ed Cross Country.
Winter Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball and Little Dribbler.
Spring Sports: Girls Flag Football, Boys Volleyball, Co-ed Track and Co-ed Golf
We hope you find the site useful and if you have any issues or can't find the information you are looking for, please contact one of the directors listed below.
Parochial Athletic League (PAL)
Mission Statement
The Parochial Athletic League (PAL) is an integral part of the educational mission of the schools who participate in the league as part of the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento – Parochial Athletic League. The PAL is dedicated to fostering Christian and Human development, encouraging a positive vision in our boys and girls through exercise, example and athletic competition and fully recognizing the dignity of each student in Christ’s image.
With this Mission in mind, the following goals have been determined:
a. To build a community which strives to image Christ;
b. To develop Christian spirit, school spirit, team spirit and personal acceptance;
c. To instill Christian sportsmanship in the life-styles of the participants;
d. To teach the participants the proper attitude towards winning, losing and competing with dignity;
e. To develop acceptance and appreciation of others;
f. To train, instruct and follow athletic/sport rules;
g. To develop the students’ physical abilities and coordination;
h. To help form well-rounded students by fostering good health habits;
i. To provide a Christian environment and outlet for youthful energy;
j. To teach the positive value of athletic participation
k. To show the necessity of practice, hard work and time management.
These goals are founded upon the principle of the infinite worth of each person because he/she is created in the image and likeness of God.
Sacramento Catholic School Department
Special Notice: Email or Phone Solicitation Policy
Special Notice: Email or Phone Solicitation Policy
The PAL maintains this site for use by our member schools. ONLY PAL Member School AD's, Coaches, and Principal's may use the email and phone lists for communication with other member schools. Outside organizations are required to seek permission from the league directors in order to share information with our constituents.
CONTACT - Gerry Lane | PAL Boys Director ♢ Patty Kochis | PAL Girls Director