As the days get shorter and the weather begins to cool, the options for kids to play outside is quickly dwindling. Already dealing with keeping kids moving during the COVID-19 pandemic, getting kids the recommended 60 minutes of activity per day by the American Academy of Pediatrics can be tough. 

Three weeks ago, Fairfax County’s Community Centers reopened. They shut down like other establishments as a result of the pandemic. These centers are open from 9 am-8 pm. The centers hold self-directed activities and have tech support as well as the Parent Connect programs. The NCS (Neighbor…

It is the latter half of October and Fairfax Little League Baseball is tying the loose ends. The season was shortened to adapt to COVID-19, forcing the league to play an all-new ball game that no one had foreseen. While there were fewer players on the diamond than in years past, plenty of th…

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, also known as the liberation of Kuwait, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) will host the virtual Desert Storm 218 Miler. Runners ages 10 and up will have the opportunity to complete 218 miles—the approximate distance the …

As of September 10, 2020, an indoor ski resort is on the horizon. It will be located on redeveloped land by the I-95 Lorton Landfill. The resort will also include other amenities such as hotels, restaurants, and shops. Partner John Emery chose this location because of the documented successe…

Many sports have had to play a different ballgame due to COVID-19, from fans not being allowed in the stands to high school sports seasons being rearranged to a later portion of the school year. Everyone has to improvise. The Burke Centre Pickleball Association (BCPA) has also changed things up.

School is back in a sense in Fairfax County, although many schools have gone virtual to maintain safety and to provide kids an education. Physical Education is a class that’s the most reliant on personal interactions.

Over the past several months, everyone has had to play a different ball game thanks to COVID-19. Things have loosened up since May, when Virginia started its process of reopening the state. One of the athletic establishments affected by the pandemic has been bowling alleys. There are several…

As we traverse this tumultuous year, there are a few things that have remained open. One of these events is the local 5K runs. Some are still being done in person or virtually. One of these runs is the Occoquan Brickyard Superhero Run which happens on September 13 and has a unique theme. Eve…

Between July 29 and August 1, Pinehurst, North Carolina hosted the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship. Local youngster Matthew Schreibman won first place in his age division. Schreibman has been learning to play since he was two years old with the guidance of his father, Jeff Schreibman. The …

On July 23, Little League baseball in Fairfax announced they would be back in action. Over the next two weeks, the league will partake in creating the rosters for the late summer/fall season. The games will officially start on August 22 and teams will start practicing tomorrow.

Last Monday, the VHSL chose between three options for the fate of high school sports. Model 1 would cancel sports due to the high risk of infection. Model 2 would involve switching the order of fall and spring sports, with low or moderate risk sports being played in the fall. The third and f…

During Monday, July 27th’s meeting regarding the status of fall sports in Virginia, the VHSL voted 34-1 in favor of keeping a full slate of fall sports, while pushing the season back to run from February 15- May 1. For a fall sport like football, this puts the season after both the December …

Patricia Bardavid is 76 years old and has been playing tennis for 55 years. Her friend, Annette Dobbs, has been playing close to 60. Together, they started a round-robin tennis group in Reston 15 years ago, and it’s still going strong.

Swords are at play at the Fencing Academy in Old Town Fairfax. Fencers of all ages are coming to hone their skills. The Fencing Sports Academy (FSA) is run by Connie Schrieb, who has seen many people come through and go on to great things; including some fencers winning local tournaments and…

Coming off a shortened school year and likely facing an abbreviated upcoming year, fall athletes have been put in a tough predicament. With virtual learning seeming like part of a bigger solution to not having students on school grounds for five days a week, a big question arises: how will f…

Missing baseball? Fear not, Little League Baseball in McLean has returned for the summer season. The past month has seen a few summer leagues come back from the ether while others are still off the table. McLean is the only league in its district to reboot itself and is making sure they can …

As the pandemic rages on in our country, the VHSL has no definitive answer as to whether fall sports will come back into play. Although Virginia is now in Phase 3 of reopening, there are many questions about safety. The executives of VHSL still have meetings this month and in August to formu…

If you were worried about getting good workouts in during the pandemic, then worry no more. As of two weeks ago, many gyms throughout Northern Virginia have reopened. But there are still some guidelines to follow for the patrons. One of these fitness centers is Onelife Fitness that has sever…

As COVID-19’s dictation on everyday life is beginning to decline, public places are opening back up and social gatherings are becoming larger. However, three short months ago, the virus dictated virtually all decisions that government officials made. These decisions were made to protect the …

QUANTICO, VA (June 24, 2020) – At this time, preparations for the 2020 Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) Weekend are proceeding as planned. In addition to the live marathon and ultra events scheduled for Sunday, October 25 in Arlington, Virginia and the nation’s capital, the MCM and MCM50K will no…

Are you looking for something fun for the Dad in your life on his special day this weekend? Then you’re in luck because there are two events in town to satisfy the sports buff in him. Tomorrow, there is a local golf tournament at Burke Lake Golf Center that runs from 8 a.m. – noon with the w…

Field hockey is growing in northern Virginia. Enter the organization HUSEL, which was founded in August 2019. In just a short period, this club and its athletes have become the hottest upstarts in town. Founders Erin Slavik, Jenny Everett, and Corey Slavik created this club to put field hock…

On May 7, Langley High School honored 23 student athletes that are moving on to college. It was a Spring signing ceremony posted on YouTube that ran for 20 minutes and has 579 views. Usually, this event takes place in the school’s auditorium, but due to COVID-19, Langley’s activities staff i…

Brad Edwards is a winner. As a former NFL player, Edwards won Super Bowl XXVI with the Washington Redskins and played football for 9 years with the Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, and the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards now works as the Athletic Director for George Mason University.  

For kids, biking is one of the gateways to growing up. Popular films and TV hits such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "Stranger Things" highlight the joy a bike can bring as a fun way to explore or spend time kicking around the neighborhood. Yet, according to a study from the Outdoor Ind…

For 32 years, Rolling Thunder has rumbled through D.C. to honor our armed forces as well as raise awareness for soldiers Missing in Action or Prisoners of War.

"You're not going to believe this; I went for a run today!"

Fairfax County golfers are teeing off again at three county courses with four more scheduled to open today.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused either the indefinite suspension or cancellation of baseball seasons. Meanwhile, social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders have prevented players from working out in public facilities or participating in outdoor team activities like they normally would.

Coronavirus has closed the doors of high schools and blown the whistle on spring sports. In response, schools across Fairfax County are paying virtual tribute to their 2020 graduate athletes.

The past few weeks have been rough on local businesses, several establishments have been shutdown due to the Coronavirus. This includes Schools and fitness centers, but for one man in the DMV, there’s no excuse for not exercising. Enter Mr. Bill Wilkinson, a man with an alternative plan to s…

A trio of men's track and field student-athletes were named to the Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team, the conference announced on Friday.

The Centreville boys basketball team’s recipe for success was again baked to perfection on Tuesday night. This time, in a 62-55 win over Western Branch in a Class 6 state tournament semifinal at Westfield. The Stallions (27-3) topped Massaponax, 61-42 in Tuesday’s other semifinal.

Senior Susan Dillinger of Clifton recently completed her first and final season with the Guilford College women’s swimming team. She competed in five meets and swam in five different events.

SLHS Senior Hannah Waller finished the final season of her indoor high school track career in the same way her first season - as a state champion.

It’s the latter half of the school year, which for some kids means college is right around the bend. This fact adds to the excitement of these last few months for seniors, especially when it comes to the student athletes that have already signed on to their respective Universities.

With March Madness fast approaching, the George Mason University men's basketball team gave fourth-ranked Dayton everything the Flyers could handle in a 62-55 setback for the Patriots Tuesday night inside EagleBank Arena.

South Lakes continues its dominance of the Liberty District/Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship

NOVA Roller Derby is hosting the first two bouts of the 2020 season in March.