Tag: sports
Falls Church HS renovation will include athletic fields
Many of the improvements in the Falls Church High School renovation/expansion project have been completed, but much more work needs to be done.
DC United honors coach Pablo Amaya
DC United, Washington’s professional soccer team, named soccer coach, entrepreneur, and community activist Pablo Amaya as a Raise a Toast honoree.
Girls invited to lacrosse clinic at Justice HS
Girls in grades 5-8 are invited to a lacrosse clinic at Justice High School Nov. 18-20.
Annandale HS Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Annandale Athletics Hall of Fame has announced a new slate of inductees who have “demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership, and dedication throughout their athletic careers.”
More than 150 runners take part in the Taste of Annandale 5K
The 2024 Taste of Annandale 5K on Sept. 21 drew more than 150 runners, making it the biggest one ever.
Construction underway on pickleball center
Construction has started on the Down the Line indoor pickleball center in the long-vacant Kid’s Choice building.
Boxing gym to open in Annandale
Z’s Boxing Gym is expected to open in mid to late October on John Marr Drive in Annandale.
Register for the Taste of Annandale 5K before the fee goes up
If you’re planning to participate in the Taste of Annandale 5K on Sept. 21, register now before the fee goes up after Aug. 31.
London-based tabloid picks up story on Annandale pickleball conflict
The pickleball conflict at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale has gotten press coverage in the Washington Post, WUSA9, DC News Now, FFXnow – and even the British tabloid, the Daily Mail – since Annandale Today first reported the story on May 15.
Registation opens for Senior Olympics
There are 83 events during the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 14-29.
Park Authority removes pickleball from Annandale park
Contractors hired by Fairfax County removed the pickleball markings from the courts in Kendale Woods Park June 25, as a security guard stood watch and a reporter from WUSA9 interviewed pickleball players. Neighbors who’ve enjoyed playing pickleball at the small park in Annandale have been fighting efforts by the FCPA to revert the courts to … Continued
Private school to open at the St. James sports complex
Middle and high school students aiming for a career in professional sports, or at a spot on a college team, have a new opportunity. The St. James Performance Academy is launching in late August at the St. James sports complex in Springfield. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program combined with sports training and … Continued
Park Authority shuts down pickleball despite an injunction filed by residents
The Fairfax County Park Authority has followed through on its decision to shut down pickleball at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale, but the players have not given up on their fight to save the courts. As a Park Authority staff member and contractors showed up at the courts before 7 a.m. on June 14, they … Continued
Ball club gets grant to improve park fencing
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has approved a $6,205 Mastenbrook Grant to support the extension of the fencing around field 6 at Pine Ridge Park. The applicant, the Braddock Road Youth Club, has committed to providing matching funds to complete the $12,410 project. Weather permitting, the new fence is scheduled to be completed this … Continued
Changes proposed for Wakefield courts
The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to change the configuration of the tennis and pickleball courts at Wakefield Park in Annandale. The park has nine tennis courts, two dual-use courts (two tennis courts and four pickleball courts), and two dedicated pickleball courts. “Over time, the use of the dual-use courts has trended strongly toward pickleball … Continued