The Meridian Police Activities League (Meridian PAL) Code of Conduct applies to all participants, players, coaches, and spectators.

By registering your player with Meridian Police Activities League (Meridian PAL), I am aware of and agree to abide by all codes of conduct adopted by Meridian PAL. In addition to the aforementioned code of conduct, I also agree to the following code of conduct and I understand that violation of the Code of Conduct by the player or myself may result in the immediate dismissal from Meridian PAL.

·       Spectators must remain on their team sideline behind the safety line and are prohibited from coaching on the sidelines and are not permitted on their opponent’s sideline nor goal line areas.

·       Place the safety and welfare of players as the highest priority. Use positive reinforcement and encouragement rather than criticism.

·       Model respect for all players, coaches, opponents, officials, and spectators.

·       Emphasize sportsmanship and appropriate conduct.

·       Foul language, trash talk, making negative gestures or actions to provoke a negative response or fighting is strictly prohibited.

·       Referee abuse in any form is strictly prohibited.

Meridian PAL games are seldom canceled for weather, however games may be canceled by the League during severe storms or when determined necessary by league administration. 

FLAG FOOTBALL/SOCCER

Games are not canceled for rain or snow occurring the day of the game.  

In the event of lightning prior to or during the game, the game will be stopped immediately and will be delayed up to 30 minutes. Should more lightning occur within that 30 minute delay then the game will be abandoned.

In the event a game is abandoned after the second half has begun the score will stand and the game is final. If the game is abandoned prior to, or during the first half, every effort will be made to reschedule the game, which will need to be replayed in its entirety. PAL cannot guarantee all games will be rescheduled.

BASEBALL

Baseball may be cancelled for light rain. 

In the event of rain or some other storm, we will assess the fields and determine if they are playable. If not, we will notify teams that are scheduled for that time slot that their games are canceled. If we do cancel the first round of games that doesn’t mean the whole day is canceled. We will continue to assess the fields as the day progresses. If you don’t hear from us that your game is canceled, then please plan on being there. If a team doesn’t show up to their game, they will be considered a forfeit.

In the event a game is abandoned in A, and AA:  If the game has had 3 full innings, the game will be considered completed and the score will stand. If the game is in the middle of an inning and has to be abandoned, the final score will revert to the score at the end of the last full inning. If the game is abandoned prior to the completion of 3 innings, every effort will be made to reschedule the game, which will need to be replayed in its entirety. PAL cannot guarantee all games will be rescheduled.

Air Quality Index 

All practices and games will be cancelled if the AQI is in the RED zone (over 151) or higher. 

Some persons may be affected when the AQI is in the Orange zone (101-150), therefore, Meridian PAL will leave practice and game participation to the discretion of the individual players parents.  If a coach believes that the orange air quality is a detriment to his or her team they have the discretion to cancel practice.  If they wish to cancel the game they should consult with their league director or league commissioner.

Financial Aid

The Meridian Police Activities League (Meridian PAL) DARRELL EASTBURN MEMORIAL FINANCIAL AID PLAN offers a need based financial assistance program to eliminate activity fees and provide opportunities for youth to develop and strengthen our core values of Leadership, Sportsmanship, and Teamwork. 

Meridian PAL does not receive any state, federal, county, or city funds for the financial assistance program. This program is funded by maintaining a strong fiscal responsibility along with a limited amount of private donations.

Submit Application to: [email protected] or mail to:

Meridian PAL
P.O. Box 157
Meridian, ID 83680

The Darrell Eastburn Memorial Financial Aid Application

Deadline: All documentation and applications must be received by the end of the REGULAR REGISTRATION PERIOD

Questions may be submitted to [email protected]  

The registration agreement is your acceptance of these terms.

No refunds are issued after regular registration closes.

Refunds are not issued for any of the following situations:
Team Placement
Practice Time or Location
Game Time or Location

Meridian PAL teams are coached by parent volunteers and every attempt is made to build teams with at least one volunteer coach. Meridian PAL will be unable to move players to another team if the assigned team does not have a coach. Therefore it is necessary for all parents to consider coaching their child's team to ensure the kids have an opportunity to play. 

Refund requests will be honored with a full refund (minus the $3.00 website processing fee) up to the last day of regular registration of the sport you are requesting a refund.  Please send your request with Refund Request in the subject line to the refund email address. All requests must be in writing. Approved refunds will take approximately 3-4 weeks for processing.

Submit all refund requests to [email protected]

The Meridian Police Activities League Policy on Casts and Jewelry. 

Casts
No player in the program may participate with a hard cast. Players may participate with soft cast, provided adequately covered with no less than 1/2 inch thick, high density, closed-cell polyurethane or an alternate material of the same minimum thickness and with similar physical properties to protect an injury to the player or other players.

Additionally, the player must have a note from a licensed medical physician stating that the player is cleared to participate with the soft cast. Prior to each game, the referees or umpires will inspect the cast to see that it is properly prepared for play. The doctor’s note will be surrendered to the referee, league director or Meridian PAL Committee or Board Member and kept on file so long as it specifies the duration of time for which the athlete may participate. The note shall cover only the original incident or injury. If the player incurs a subsequent injury it is the responsibility of the player’s parents and or coach to submit a new note to Meridian PAL.

Jewelry

All jewelry, earrings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, etc. are not allowed to be worn during Meridian PAL games. Taping over earrings is not acceptable as these need to be removed during play. Only medically necessary or religious bracelets are permitted, but must be taped to your body. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this causes, but please understand this is a safety concern for all children involved in the league.

Meridian PAL does not allow Play Ups or Play Downs. Exceptions cannot be made for age group or any other requests.