PAL Midnight Basketball to be at Willow Street Park Jul 20th and 27th

The New Britain Police Athletic League has announced that its Midnight Basketball program will be held at Willow Street Park on July 20th and 27th.

“PAL Midnight Basketball will be held at Willow Street Park on Saturday 7/20 and Saturday 7/27,” PAL announced.

PAL announced in the springtime that it was starting its Midnight Basketball program on May 3, 2019, to be held every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on each night of the program, with the normal locations being at New Britain High School on Fridays and at Osgood Park on Saturdays.

PAL says that the program is supervised by a New Britain Police officer.

The open court-style games are open to all middle and high school students. Teams are to be formed based on age and grade level.

Those with questions are being asked to contact New Britain PAL at 860-827-4560.

New Britain High School is at 110 Mill Street. Osgood Park is located at at 544 Osgood Avenue

The New Britain Police Athletic League (PAL), a nonprofit organization run by the New Britain Police Department, says that its mission

is to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. Through this active participation, PAL programs teach fundamental values, skills and knowledge that young people will use throughout their lives. The New Britain Police Athletic League strives to inspire youth, regardless of race, creed or national origin, to practice the ideals of sportsmanship, scholarship and physical fitness.