First PAL Biddy Ball Camp since pandemic comes to a close honoring MVPs
What: Closing ceremony for the Winter Bitty Ball Basketball Camp of the Richmond Police Activity League celebrates youth campers and their parents during a closing ceremony this evening.
This is the first basketball camp to be hosted by PAL since the pandemic, and tonight more than 25 children ages six to thirteen will hit the court to display their skills and earn their medals.
The most valuable players will be honored during the ceremony, including male and female of the season as will most improved players.
All campers/players will receive medals and commemorative basketballs as a PAL player.
“Many children came into the league afraid of the ball, not knowing much about the game at all,” said Officer Perry Barber, Program Director of the Police Activity League. “This was our chance to reconnect with the campers in a relaxed setting and actually teach them the fundamentals of the game. And we’ve all been excited to just be back together.”
Who: Richmond Police officers join the Police Activity League, basketball campers and their parents to honor the accomplishments of the PAL Biddy Ball Basketball Campers.
When: Tonight, Wednesday, February 16, 2022
6:15 p.m. Court play begins with children
7 p.m. Medals and awards
Where: Richmond Police Training Academy Gymnasium, 1202 W. Graham
Photo/Interview Opportunities:
- Closing ceremony to include award medals given by officers to children on court, ages 6-9 and ages 10-13
- Interview parents campers and Biddy Basketball players of the Richmond Police Activity League, families from Churchill, Northside and Southside
- On court basketball game play
- Participants will enjoy cupcakes and fun following the game
About the
Richmond Police Activity League:
PAL
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between Police and
the youth of our communities through sports.
Biddy Ball Basketball is an instructional league designed to teach children the fundamentals of basketball to include dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. There is also a controlled game setting that exposes the children to a game like experience.
The teams are coached by Richmond City Police Officers which pursues PAL's goal building positive relationships between police officers and the youth of our community.
