PHOTO: VOLUNTEER COACH RICH THOMAS teaches kids muay Thai on Saturday afternoons.

School has started and there’s no better time to get your children involved in sports and educational programs offered by the Key West Police Athletic League.

PAL sponsors programs that build kids’ esteem in a safe, structured environment.

Programs are supported by a great staff and wonderful, dedicated volunteers. Programs are held at the PAL Gym at the Truman Waterfront, right next to the Fort Zachary Taylor entrance. The schedule is as follows:

• Boxing. Monday-Thursday, 4pm-6pm, Coach Steve Pierce, Coach Ricky Jackson

• J i u – J i t s u . Mo n d a y – Thursday, 7pm-8:30pm, Coach Lionel Perez, Coach Ken Dellett, Coach Ryan Johnson

• Muay Thai- Saturday, 2pm-4pm, Coach Officer Rich Thomas

For more information about these programs, call Officer Henry Arroyo at 879-6555.