Tag: sports
Grant approved for field at Pine Ridge Park
The Annandale North Springfield Little League at Pine Ridge Park. [ANSLL] The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a $7,896 Mastenbrook grant for the Annandale North Springfield Little League May 23 to improve fencing on the outfield and batting cages for field #3 at Pine Ridge Park on Woodburn Road in Annandale. The existing fencing … Continued
Pinecrest Golf Course gets an upgrade
Irises in bloom on the golf course. The Pinecrest Golf Course is getting an upgrade. A renovation of the indoor practice facility on the lower level is expected to be completed by the end of summer. State-of-the-art amenities include expanded hitting bays, an instructional bay with electronic swing analysis, and a golf simulator that gives … Continued
Report recommends Audrey Moore RECenter be demolished and replaced
The pool at Audrey Moore. A study of RECenters by a consultant team hired by the Fairfax County Park Authority calls for the Audrey Moore RECenter in Annandale to be replaced. Audrey Moore, built in 1977, is the oldest indoor recreation center operated by the Park Authority. That’s one of the key findings in a report … Continued
Public invited to Raider Run 5K
The community is invited to the last Raider Run 5K, a community running event at Stuart High School, May 12 at 9 a.m. The 5K and ends at the high school, 3301 Peace Valley Lane, Falls Church, and winds through the rolling hills of Lake Barcroft. The Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners Revitalization Corporation is hosting a … Continued
Bowling alley will be renovated
The Annandale bowling alley on Markham Street is going to be renovated and expanded. The manager of AMF Annandale Lanes, Jabbar Burke, says he just learned of the plan last week from a representative of the parent company, Bowlero Corp., but wasn’t given any details. He says Bowlero is going to send a concept team … Continued
Public invited to Little League opening ceremony
The Mason District Little League invites the community to its opening day ceremony Saturday, April 11, at Mason District Park, 8-10 a.m. The public is invited to stay and watch a Majors game at 10 a.m. Thanks to the renovation of the field, the MDLL is able to field an Intermediate Division team. And, for … Continued
Running Festival promotes active lifestyles
Bernard Pesjak calls out raffle numbers during the Rise, Run and Shine Running Festival in the parking lot at Wakefield Park. About 140 runners – including 40 kids – got some exercise while enjoying nature at the Rise, Run and Shine Running Festival at Wakefield Park in Annandale March 31. The event consisted of a … Continued
New teams forming for girls’ softball
This is for the girls: The Mason District Little League is forming two softball teams just for you. There will be two mixed-age teams with girls age 9-12, but younger kids who want to join won’t be turned away, says coach Tom Dickson of the MDLL. The first season will be mostly instructional, with a … Continued
Inductees announced for Annandale High School Athletic Hall of Fame
Cromwell [UCLA] The Annandale High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has announced its first group of 12 inductees. It includes an Olympian, professional athletes, All-Americans, state championship teams, coaches, and administrators. The AHS Athletic Boosters Club is sponsoring the induction ceremony, to take place Sept. 8 at the Moose Club of Arlington. Those selected … Continued
Running festival set for Wakefield Park
The kids’ run at the 2017 Mason District Running Festival. Running coach Bernard Pesjak, the founder of running festivals at Mason District Park in 2016 and 2017, is planning a similar event for March 31 at Wakefield Park in Annandale. The Rise Run Shine Running Festival is aimed at “encouraging locals to live active and … Continued
Nominations sought for new Annandale High School Hall of Fame
The Atoms Boosters Club is seeking nominations for its newly established Annandale High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The public is encouraged to nominate a former Annandale coach, athletic support person, or former Atom athlete who graduated at least 15 years ago. Nominations submitted by Feb. 5 will be considered for the 2018 class. Nominees … Continued
Memberships on sale for the St. James sports complex
Construction of the St. James complex is well under way. Although the huge new St. James sports, wellness, and entertainment center isn’t scheduled to open until September 2018, about 200 people have already purchased memberships. The complex, at 6805 Industrial Road in the Springfield area of Mason District, will have two ice rinks, a turf … Continued
Mark Naylor and Amy Servas nab first place in the Taste of Annandale 5K
The race begins. Mark Naylor won the Taste of Annandale 5K Oct. 14, completing the course in just under 20 minutes. Naylor’s official time, recorded by Commonwealth Timing, was 19:51:77. Coming in at second place for males was Kyle Grimsley, at 20:05:17. Jose Sejas got third place for males, at 20:09:64. The top winners in … Continued
The Taste of Annandale is tomorrow: 15 things you need to know
Come out and celebrate with the community tomorrow at the third annual Taste of Annandale. This festival, which is amounting to a huge block party, is Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., on Tom Davis Drive. The event features food from local restaurants and food trucks, live entertainment, a 5K race, a full schedule of … Continued
Champions of Character honored
Champions of Character Award winners from Mason District with county leaders. [Fairfax County] Athletes, parents, and a coach involved with the Annandale Boys and Girls Club are being honored with Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards for their good sportsmanship, service, teamwork, and leadership. These annual awards are presented by Fairfax County, the Fairfax County … Continued