The Police Athletic League runs a girls fast pitch softball league that gives nearly 300 girls the chance to participate in a fun and healthy team sport every summer in Fall River. Teams are organized for 5-8 year-olds playing t-ball, 8-11 in Junior B, 11-13 in Junior A, and 14-18 in Senior levels. Games are played at Ruggles Park, Pulaski Park and Talbot Middle School for t-ball. Everyone plays. League organizer Dan Ferreira sees the league as an excellent opportunity for young girls to move into college level softball where scholarships are becoming more available. For more information about the league, contact Dan Ferreira at 508-415-0486 after 5:00 p.m. Click here to see what's offered for boys and here for adults.
 

(Top row, left) Kaitlyn Lesieur warms up with some practice throws to Darrien Hassey before the game. (Top row, center and right) Members of the Athletic Shoe Chiefs" warm up before their game with the "Photography by Jennifer Squads" at Ruggles Park. (Top row, right) Assistant Coach John Amado and Coach Cory Motta give some last minute pointers to the team. (Middle row, left) Pitcher Kelly Brouns winds up before letting one fly.