Tag: sports
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
FXCO Park Board votes to restrict field use
Ossian Hall Park The Fairfax County Park Authority Board approved a policy July 13 to prohibit groups of 20 or more from using county athletic fields unless they are part of a registered league. The previous limit was 40. The rule change could have the effect of virtually shutting out the casual soccer games that … Continued
It’s registration time for the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
If you’re going to hit the big 5-0 by Dec. 30, 2011, you can show off your skills by competing in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Sept. 17-28. Dozens of events will take place throughout Northern Virginia, including several locations in the Annandale area: Tennis, racquetball, and softball hit and throw competitions will be held at … Continued
Public urged to testify on ‘walk-on’ field use at FXCO Park Board hearing
Ossian Hall Park People who use Fairfax County athletic fields on a casual basis are encouraged to come to a Park Authority Board hearing July 13 on a proposal to limit the number of “walk-ons” from 40 to 20. That includes spectators, as well as players. If the rule change passes, people who like to … Continued
Community input sought on Wakefield Skatepark expansion
The halfpipe at Wakefield Skatepark The Wakefield Skatepark is going to be redesigned and expanded, and the Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking input from the skateboarders, inline skaters, and BMX bikers who use it. The Wakefield Skatepark is the only stakepark in Annandale. Located at the Audrey Moore RECenter, it was built in 2004. … Continued
FX CO park board weighs rules to limit ‘walk-ons’ on county fields
Mason District Park New rules under consideration by the Fairfax County Park Authority Board would severely curtail the use of parks for casual, pick-up games of soccer and other sports. Under current policy, if a field is not in use by a group that reserved it in advance, a “walk-on” group, with up to 40 … Continued