Tag: sports
Registration open for Annandale Sports Club flag football and basketball teams
Annandale Sports Club flag football players show off their trophies. For parents, the end of summer not only means getting ready for a new school year—it’s also time to sign up for a sports team. Early bird registration for flag football with the Annandale Sports Club closes Sept. 9. The season runs from mid-September through … Continued
Registration for Mason District Little League closes Aug. 15
The MDLL spring 2011 all-star team for 11-12 year-olds. Hey kids, get off the couch and get ready to play ball! The deadline for registering for the fall season of the Mason District Little League (MDLL) is Aug. 15. MDLL provides teeball and baseball opportunities for boys and girls ages 4-12 in Annandale, Alexandria, and … Continued
Registration under way for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Cyclists get ready to race at the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Got Oympic fever, but think you’re athletic days are over? If you’re 50 or over, you can compete in the 30th Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, Sept. 15-26. There are 40 events, including track and field, tennis, swimming, diving, bowling, table tennis, men’s basketball, … Continued
Mountain climber from Annandale dies in accident on Peruvian peak
The bodies of missing mountain climbers, Ben Horne of Annandale and Gil Weiss of New York, were found July 28 in Peru, where they had been attempting to scale Palcaraju Oeste, according to news reports. The 20,000-foot mountain is in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes. The two had been missing since July 11. They … Continued
Olympic athlete has ties to Annandale
Lanzone Olympic athlete Giuseppe Lanzone, not only one of the best-looking competitors in the 2012 London Olympics, he also has a strong connection to Annandale. The member of the U.S. rowing team, spent his summer breaks here with his parents, while attending the University of Washington. His parents still live here, off Little River Turnpike … Continued
Be an ‘Olympic’ contender at Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield
Can’t get to the London Olympics but still want to do something sort of Olympics-related right here in Annandale? You can participate in one or more of the events in the “Audrey Moore Olympics” at the Audrey Moore RECenter at Wakefield Park. You won’t get a gold medal—or cereal endorsement—but if you complete all the … Continued
Pool with generator reaches out to pool without power
Dolphins and Piranhas practice together As Annandale/Mason residents cleaned up after Friday’s rare derecho storm—removing tree branches, clearing out and restocking refrigerators—we suspect there were plenty of examples of neighbors helping one another get through the long, hot days without power. If you’ve got a good story to share, please let us know. Here’s one … Continued
Play ball! Little League in full swing
Team members and sponsors, including Mr. TD from TD Bank, joined in the “parade of champions” as part of the opening day ceremonies for the Annandale-North Springfield Little League this morning at Pine Ridge Park in Annandale.
Golf tournament is Annandale HS PTSA’s biggest fundraiser
Time to loosen up those drivers, sharpen the wedges, and warm up the putters. Spring is in the air and that means the Annandale High School PTSA’s major fundraiser, the Red and White Golf Classic, is right around the corner, reports Rich Fruchterman, who is co-chairing the event with his wife, Sallie Williams. The tournament … Continued
Golf tournament benefits Falls Church High School athletics
Attention golfers: You can enjoy a great game while supporting Fair Church High School athletics. The FCHS Booster Club’s 2012 Golf Tournament is April 29 at Penderbrook Golf Club in Fairfax. Check-in is 10:30 a.m., and “shotgun” starts at noon. Registration, $90 per golfer, includes 18 holes of golf, a buffet lunch, a free future … Continued
New HQ for Annandale sports club
ABCG’s new headquarters The Annandale Boys and Girls Club plans to move into new larger quarters April 1. ABGC bought the former house at 4216 Annandale Road, formerly occupied by a plumbing company, because “we needed more space and more parking,” says the club’s president, Kip Germain. The club had been renting a smaller house … Continued
Play ball! It’s registration time for Mason District Little League
Calling all kids age 4-12: Baseball season is starting. Registration for baseball and teeball is now open for the Mason District Little League (MDLL) spring season and will close on March 20. The MDLL is an all-volunteer organization that serves Annandale, Alexandria, and Falls Church. The first games will be April 14 at Mason District … Continued
Annandale Sports Club to start volleyball
The Annandale Sports Club will begin offering volleyball clinics during the winter for girls in grades 6-8 led by experienced coaches and high school players. The clinics will focus on developing serving, passing, and setting skills, as well as competitive drills to teach the game and help advance the players to the next level. The … Continued
Skaters’ input sought on new section of Wakefield Skatepark
Skaters are encouraged to come to a meeting at the Audrey Moore Rec Center in Annandale Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., to comment on the proposed design for an expansion of the Wakefield Skatepark. Representatives from the design company, Spohn Ranch, will be there to listen to skaters’ recommendations, although at this point, user … Continued
Mitchell Frank of Annandale to compete in U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff
Mitchell Frank 2011 Annandale High School graduate Mitchell Frank will compete in the U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff Aug. 18. The winner will receive a men’s main draw singles wild card into the 2011 U.S. Open, and a huge cheering section from Annandale could make the difference for Frank. Tickets can be purchased online. There is … Continued