The Public Schools Athletic League, known by the acronym PSAL, is an
organization that promotes student athletics in the public schools of
New York City. It was founded in 1903 to provide and maintain a sports
program for students enrolled in New York City public schools. The PSAL
serves both boys and girls. PSAL holds competitions in a wide range of
indoor and outdoor sports in fall, winter and spring seasons. In 2007,
the league included 185 schools involving nearly 2,400 teams.
The mission of the Public Schools Athletic league is to provide
opportunities for educating students in physical fitness, character
development and socialization skills through an athletic program that
fosters teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PSAL
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