Tag: sports
The Taste of Annandale 5K draws more than 100 participants
[Updated May 12] More than 100 people – of all ages and abilities – participated in the Taste of Annandale 5K race on April 29. Some did their utmost to run as fast as possible, while others walked the course enjoying the nice weather in Mason District Park, some with strollers or dogs. Although the … Continued
Taste of Annandale raffle prize is a shirt signed by soccer great Wayne Rooney
RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness, a fitness studio in Annandale and a Silver Sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, is hosting a drawing for a shirt signed by DC United manager and former English soccer star Wayne Rooney. Buy tickets at the RAMP table at the Taste of Annandale, Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., … Continued
Golf Galaxy coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
A Golf Galaxy store is coming to the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. The new shop will open in a newly renovated storefront next to the space where Amazon Fresh was supposed to be. That is not expected to happen now that Amazon is cutting back its brick-and-mortar grocery business. Golf Galaxy sells golf clubs, … Continued
Wakefield Skate Park hosts ‘Skate the Wake’
Calling all skaters – Wakefield Skate Park is hosting a free party Saturday, May 13, with a contest, skateboard clinic, music, food, and vendors. Skate the Wake will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center. Meet Mimi Knoop, a five-time X-Games medalist, coach of the USA … Continued
Annandale High School hosts summer sports camps for kids
Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps for elementary and middle school students led by AHS coaches. These camps are available: Multi-Sport Camp – June 20-23, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. For students entering grades 2-9. $120. Includes basketball, kickball, volleyball, soccer, and touch football. … Continued
RAMP fitness studio will lead warmups at the Taste of Annandale 5K
Pablo Amaya, the owner of the RAMP Optimal Performance & Wellness fitness studio in Annandale and an assistant DC United coach, has established numerous programs to support local youths and serve the community. He can now add one more activity to that list: RAMP (release, activate, mobilize, perform) is a Silver Sponsor of the Taste … Continued
Registration opens for Taste of Annandale 5K
Registration is now open for the Taste of Annandale 5K on April 29. Sign up here. The 5K will start at 9:30 a.m., just before the start of the Taste of Annandale at 10 a.m. The race begins and ends at 4251 John Marr Drive in the parking lot of the East Gate Shopping Center. … Continued
Registration open for Annandale High School basketball summer camp
Registration is now open for the Annandale Atoms Basketball Camp for rising fourth to ninth graders. The camp runs from July 10 to July 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Annandale High School. “Every camper will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of basketball drills and competitions as well as learn new skills,” … Continued
Planning underway for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on April 29
Save the date – Registration will open soon for the Taste of Annandale 5K Race on April 29. The race will start at 9:30 a.m., just before the start of the Taste of Annandale community festival at 10 a.m. Runners should meet at the Eastgate shopping center parking lot on John Marr Drive. The course … Continued
Park Authority proposes fee hikes
The Fairfax County Park Authority is proposing fee hikes for the use of certain park and rec center facilities. The public is invited to a virtual meeting, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., on the fee increases. To sign up to speak, call the Park Authority’s Public Information Office, 703-246-5092. Public comments can be submitted via email … Continued
Newly upgraded skate park reopens
The newly renovated Wakefield Skate Park is already drawing a crowd of skateboarders and BMX bikers, although a grand opening won’t be held until sometime this spring. Located next to the Audrey Moore Rec Center in Annandale, the skate park is open from dawn to 10 p.m. Admission is free. The Wakefield Skate Park was … Continued
School news roundup
The following news briefs cover schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. Collective bargaining – The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public hearing on a resolution to allow collective bargaining on Dec. 15, 6-7 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. Registration for 25 speakers will open at 6 a.m. on Dec. 1. Legislation approved by … Continued
Explore a Park: Ossian Hall Park
This article is part of our series on parks in the Annandale/Mason District area. See other stories in the series in the Parks tab. Ossian Hall Park, located at 7900 Heritage Drive next to Annandale High School, offers sports fields for AHS athletes and the community, free outdoor concerts in the summer, and playgrounds for … Continued
Assisted living facility honors NFL pro
Renaissance of Annandale will host a ceremony Sept. 14 for resident Ron McDole in honor of him being named to the Nebraska Hall of Fame. McDole, nicknamed “the Dancing Bear,” has had a notable 18-year career in professional football. He played for the Cardinals, Oilers, Bills, and Redskins. McDole played in two American Football League … Continued
Rec centers offer membership discounts
The Fairfax County Park Authority is having a sale on recreation center memberships, with savings of up to 15 percent off the annual fee. The sale is effective Sept. 1-Oct. 15. The annual membership pass provides access to indoor tracks, drop-in and virtual group fitness classes, pools, saunas, basketball courts, racquetball courts, fitness centers, drop-in … Continued