Tag: sports
Falls Church HS sports will be off-campus this spring
Much of the renovation/expansion project at Falls Church High School has been completed, but the athletic fields won’t be done until next summer or early fall. That means spring season sports will have to be conducted at other locations, said Scott Eschbach, director of design and construction for Fairfax County Public Schools, at a community … Continued
The Park Authority really wants pickleball out of Kendale Woods Park
It’s been over a year since the Fairfax County Park Authority temporarily closed the courts at Kendale Woods Park in Annandale over a dispute with pickleball players. The fence has been locked once again during the past few weeks. “The tennis courts at Kendale Woods Park have been experiencing ongoing vandalism involving unauthorized painting and … Continued
Taste of Annandale 5K draws 100+ runners
The Taste of Annandale 5K in Mason District Park on Sept. 20 drew 108 participants. Patrick Deans, age 39, of Annandale, was the overall winner with a clock time of 19 minutes and 47.76 seconds. Ethan Borja, a 14-year-old from Annandale, came in second with a time of 21:15.43. The third-place winner and fastest … Continued
Join the Taste of Annandale 5K in Mason District Park
With sunny, cool weather predicted for Saturday morning, it’s going to be a perfect day for a run in the park. So, get out there and join the Taste of Annandale 5K, on Sept. 20, starting at 9:30 a.m. The 5K will be different this year – it’s going to be entirely on the trails … Continued
Health & Wellness: World-class boxing in Annandale
By Rachel Martin When Eric Zimmerman walks into his boxing gym in Annandale, he brings with him global experience, resilience, and a vision for community transformation. Zimmerman opened Z’s Boxing Gym in late 2024 at 4119 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Earlier this year, Zimmerman spent three months coaching Team USA at two world-class tournaments … Continued
Free tickets offered for DC Power game
Pablo Amaya, the owner of RAMP Optimal Performance and Wellness in Annandale and an assistant coach for DC United, is now the medical and performance coach for DC Power FC, a professional soccer club for women. DC Power, now in its second year, is affiliated with DC United and plays in the USL Super League. … Continued
School news: back to school edition
Schools closed Sept. 9 – Fairfax County Public Schools is closing all schools on Sept. 9, the day of a special election for the 11th congressional district. More than half the schools will serve as polling locations. Keeping the schools open would create building and parking challenges, FCPS explains. Voting would take place in cafeterias … Continued
Patient First offers sports physicals
If you’re child plans to play a sport in school or in a youth league, they’re going to need a sports physical. Patient First, a healthcare facility at 7042A Little River Turnpike in Annandale and a Taste of Annandale sponsor, is offering sports physicals on a walk-in basis. An appointment is not necessary. Patient First … Continued
Audrey Moore pool to temporarily close
The pool at the Audrey Moore Rec Center will be closed from Monday, Aug. 18, to Sunday, Sept. 14, for deep system cleaning and maintenance. This happens every two years, the Fairfax County Park Authority announced. The Park Authority notes that membership is valid at any Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Center and encourages people … Continued
Registration underway for the Senior Olympics
Seniors are invited to show off their athletic and mental skills at the 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Sept. 13-30. There are more than 70 events, including sports, such as pickleball and power walking, and leisure activities, like Scrabble and crossword puzzles. Registration closes on Aug. 29. Register here. The fee is $20 per athlete … Continued
Bowlero will become Lucky Strike
The Bowlero bowling alley in Annandale will soon be renamed Lucky Strike. The change follows the move by the Bowlero Corp. last December to rebrand as Lucky Strike Entertainment, reflecting its expanded mission to offer more than traditional bowling. Meanwhile, the Annandale location, at 4245 Markham Street, will carry out improvements to enhance the customer … Continued
Sign up for the Taste of Annandale 5K
Registration is now open for the annual Taste of Annandale 5K. The 5K starts at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, before the opening of the Taste of Annandale at 10:30 a.m. Sign up for the 5K here. The 5K is going to be different this year. The race will start and end within Mason … Continued
Construction underway on a new field for Westminster School
Sixteen years after the Westminster School purchased an adjoining property on Gallows Road in Annandale, it’s clearing the site for a full-size athletic turf field. The field will be used for soccer, lacrosse, and softball. Tree clearing is expected to be done next week, and the field should be completed in January 2026, says Nancy … Continued
Justice Park tennis courts to get a makeover
The worn-out tennis courts at Justice Park in Seven Corners are finally getting an upgrade. The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin reconstruction work on the courts early next week. The project includes “crack filling, birdbath levelling, new fencing, and a complete level construction repair to improve the playing surface and user experience.” The work … Continued
Atoms Booster Club hosts a golf tournament
Enjoy a fun game of golf while supporting the Annandale High School Atoms Booster Club. The 2025 Atoms Golf Invitational is June 23 at the Chantilly National Golf and Country Club in Centreville. Registration is open until 5 p.m. on June 18. The registration fee is $140 per golfer or $500 per team. Sign up … Continued