Tag: sports
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
Park Authority will remove popular pickleball courts at Kendale Woods Park
Residents of the Broyhill Crest community in Annandale who’ve been fighting to retain the pickleball courts at Kendale Woods Park have lost their battle to retain them – at least for the time being. The Park Authority announced it will begin removing pickleball from the park this coming week. Players seek an injunction The fight … Continued
Parklawn Little League field to be upgraded
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board has awarded the Mason District Little League a grant for renovating the diamond infield at Parklawn Park in Lincolnia. The $12,945 Mastenbrook Volunteer Matching Fund Grant requires the MDLL to contribute matching funds to complete the $25,891 project. The project includes a new infield area, regrading the field, and … Continued
Conversion of pickleball courts put on hold
Fairfax County Park Authority Executive Director Jai Cole agreed to put the pickleball conversion at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale on hold, pending a community meeting on the project. Earlier this month, the Park Authority announced plans to revert the courts to tennis-only, citing complaints about noise. The pickleball players fought back, arguing that an … Continued
The St. James launches an academic program for elite student athletes
Families with elite student-athletes struggling to find time for practices, training, and school now have a solution. The St. James, the sports complex on Industrial Road in the Springfield area of Mason District, will offer an academic program, beginning next fall, integrated with students’ athletic schedules. The facility has formed a partnership with the TPH … Continued
Mason District tennis courts to get a makeover
The Fairfax County Park Authority expects to begin refurbishing the tennis courts at Mason District Park on June 12. The project will include the replacement of old asphalt surfacing, fencing, gates, net posts, and footers. The courts will get a new seal coat, color coat, and playing lines. Mason District Park will remain open, but … Continued
Pickleball players fight pending court closure
A group of Annandale residents who play pickleball at Kendale Woods Park are fighting back against the Park Authority’s decision to revert the courts to tennis-only. This is being done primarily in response to complaints about noise. The repainting and restriping work is scheduled to begin on June 3. The residents have written to county … Continued
Kendale Woods pickleball courts to close
Pickleball players who gather at the Kendale Woods Park in Annandale are going to have to find a new location. The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to begin work soon to revert those courts to tennis-only courts. According to the Park Authority, that is being done because of complaints from neighbors about noise and because … Continued