Niagara PAL

Some of our Niagara PAL Board Members received CPR/AED training and certification. Keeping our youth athletes/participants safe is a top priority. A huge thank you to the American Heart Association, Buffalo Bills, Project Play, and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Community Center and Tom Lowe.

American Heart Association
Buffalo Bills
Project Play WNY

Tom Lowe

Last night we hosted our 26th annual Students of Excellence Awards, honoring graduating students for their academic achievements, school involvement and community service, as well as our Niagara PAL soccer players and volunteers. These kids exemplify what it means to be a well rounded student. And within their accomplishments, we are reminded that the future is bright for us all!

Thank you to the Niagara Falls School District, the NF Board of Education, Superintendent Mark Laurrie & Superintendent Select Stan Wojton for all of their contributions to making this night a success.

Congratulations students! We are so proud of you!! 💙💛

Yesterday we hosted our Do The Right Thing Awards, partnered with Niagara County Law Enforcement Agencies. These awards recognize local youth from many different school districts for “doing the right thing”….these acts can span from collecting donations on behalf of a good cause to performing life saving measures on someone in distress and everything “in between.”

Congratulations to our award recipients! We are so proud of you. You add so much greatness to our local communities and it is truly appreciated. Be proud of yourselves….and keep doing good!

🎨🎶✨ What a Night for the Arts! ✨🎶🎨

Tonight, we proudly celebrated the incredible talent, dedication, and creativity of Western New York’s graduating seniors at the Niagara PAL Fine Arts Awards!

This special event honors our outstanding senior artists and musicians and recognizes the vital role their families play in supporting their artistic journeys. Each participating school selected numerous honorees—one from each fine arts category—showcasing the very best in visual art, digital art, instrumental music, vocal music, and more.

Representing:
🏫 Niagara County’s eleven high schools
🏫 Niagara/Orleans BOCES
🏫 Albion Central School District
🏫 Grand Island Central School District
🏫 Cardinal O’Hara High School
🏫 Tonawanda City School District

Each honoree received an award recognizing their accomplishments and was featured in our commemorative program book, highlighting their achievements and artistic story.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our category sponsors for making this celebration possible:

🎨 Fritz Proctor 2D Art Award
🎨 Lewiston-Porter United Teachers – Visual Art (3D)
💻 Starpoint High School – Digital Art
🎼 Niagara Falls Teachers – Instrumental Music
🎤 NU College of Hospitality & Tourism – Vocal Music

We also extend our deepest appreciation to:
💙 The Lewiston-Porter School District for hosting this wonderful event
💙 Superintendent Paul Casseri for his leadership and support of the arts
💙 Every art and music educator throughout Erie and Niagara Counties who inspire, encourage, and challenge students to reach their creative potential
💙 Parents, guardians, families, and supporters whose encouragement, sacrifices, and belief in these young artists make their success possible

Congratulations to all of tonight’s honorees! Your creativity enriches our schools, our communities, and our future. Keep creating, keep performing, and keep sharing your gifts with the world. 🌟

♟️Summer Chess Program....✅♟️

Join us this summer for a free chess club. No fees, no experience necessary, and fun for all ages!

Use the QR code or this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHXP5m78ETCp3NCTx1FrHlOSM5M4UrJKHfK30V4_jG7hp-fA/viewform?usp=header to sign up!

Visit niagarapal.com for more details!

Summer programming is on 🔥🔥

🏀Girls Basketball Camp?✅
🔴🏌️⛳️Unified Summer Sports?✅
⚽️Summer Soccer?✅
🎾Tennis?✅

Use the QR codes, visit niagarapal.com or npalsoccer.org to sign up! ✍️

Next up….♟️Summer Chess! Stay tuned for details!!

🚩🏈 Girls Flag Football Skills Clinic🏈🚩

Who? Girls in 5th and 6th grade
Where? LaSalle Prep Athletic Field
When? Saturday, May 9th (through June 20th)
Time? 10:30 - 11:30am
Learn/practice throwing, catching, route running, flag pulling, and agility!

Cost? FREE!!

🏈Come out and enjoy the fun!🏈

Our Niagara PAL coaches received CPR/AED training and certification. Keeping our youth athletes safe is a top priority. A huge thank you to the American Heart Association, Buffalo Bills, Project Play, and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Community Center.

American Heart Association
Buffalo Bills
Project Play WNY

⚽️🏀🏈⚾️FREE Coaches Training Event 📢📢📢📢

Project Play Western New York, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association and the Buffalo Bisons, is excited to welcome coaches who generously dedicate their time to supporting youth sports.

🔗 REGISTER HERE:
https://form.jotform.com/260833869064062

What to Expect

*A featured session led by the Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport (CHJS), a national nonprofit organization committed to ensuring young people have access to healing-centered and inclusive sport experiences.
*A CPR training session led by UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, offering essential safety knowledge and hands-on learning for coaches.

Event Details

* Date: May 9, 2026
* Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
* Location: Sahlen Field
1 James D. Griffin Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14203

A confirmation email with parking details will be sent upon completion of registration.
This free event is open to the public for individuals 18 years and older, and breakfast will be provided.
Please note that each attendee must complete an individual registration form. Organizations registering multiple participants should submit a separate form for each person.
Space is limited—please encourage early registration.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected]

Project Play WNY