Photos thanks to Shawn Boo, Troop 1916
A recreational sports team providing individuals aged 6-22 a wide range of sports experiences, teamwork, and socialization skills.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Thank You, Troop 1916
Boy Scouts from Troop 1916 came out to practice yesterday and helped out with with our basketball competitions during the second part of practice. Thanks for your help!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Winter Hoops Mania
Basketball practice tomorrow will be at James Lee Community Center from 9-11am. Please arrive on time and bring a water bottle. We will have a game during the first part of practice and contests for prizes during the second part of practice. We will be in the Razorback gym. Please enter the building through the front doors. Thank you! GO FALCONS!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Basketball Practice 12/4
Basketball practice this Saturday is from 9-11am at James Lee Community Center. Please arrive on time and bring your water bottle. See you there!
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wheelchair basketball
Friday, November 12, 2010
Basketball Practice 11/13
Basketball practice this Saturday will be held at the James Lee Community Center from 9:00AM-11:00AM. Please remember to arrive on time and bring a water bottle. Basketball chairs will be available on a first-come, first served basis.
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practice,
wheelchair basketball
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Basketball Practice Photos - Fall 2010
Here are a few photos from basketball practices this season.
Photos by Mark F.
Photos by Mark F.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Joel in the News!
Check out the Vienna Connection Newspaper this week. There is an article about Joel's sports experiences and the Champion of Character award. Way to go, Joel!
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champion of character,
joel,
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Basketball Practice 10/30
Basketball practice this Saturday is from 9-11am at James Lee Community Center. Please arrive on time and bring your water bottle. There will not be an open gym session this week.
There will be a brief parent meeting following practice this week (15 minutes). See you there!
There will be a brief parent meeting following practice this week (15 minutes). See you there!
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basketball,
parent meeting,
practice
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who made the car wash today a success! Check out some of the pictures of the event.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Car Wash Fundraiser!
Come get your car washed and support the Fairfax Falcons Paralympic Sports Team this Saturday. We will be at the BP gas station in McLean (1423 Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA 22101) from 9 am - 3 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Congratulations, Joel!
Congratulations, Joel! Joel won a Fairfax County Champion of Character Award this year for his district. Please come out to the award ceremony on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the Fairfax County Government Center if you are able to.
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Basketball Practice - Oct. 16
Basketball practice this Saturday, October 16th will be held from 9-11am at James Lee Community Center. Please arrive on time and bring a water bottle. Please let us know if you will not be able to attend practice this weekend. There will be an open gym session after practice from 11-12.
The car wash is coming up soon! Please make sure you sign up for a time slot to help out. Thank you!
The car wash is coming up soon! Please make sure you sign up for a time slot to help out. Thank you!
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car wash,
no practice,
wheelchair basketball
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Practice Cancelled - 10/2
Practice this week has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at the next practice on October 16.
Please don't forget that the car wash is coming up soon! This is a very important fundraiser for our team. Please make sure you sign up for a time slot to help out. Thank you!
Upcoming practices/events next month:
Please don't forget that the car wash is coming up soon! This is a very important fundraiser for our team. Please make sure you sign up for a time slot to help out. Thank you!
Upcoming practices/events next month:
- Oct. 2 - No practice
- Oct. 9 - No practice (holiday weekend)
- Oct. 16 - Basketball practice from 9-11am at James Lee Community Center
- Oct. 23 - Car Wash fundraiser from 9-3 at the BP in McLean
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car wash,
no practice
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Basketball Practice - Sept. 25th
Basketball practice this Saturday is from 9-11am at the James Lee Community Center (2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042). Please arrive on time. Basketball chairs will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All players should be dressed appropriately and bring a water bottle. If you have team equipment (ex. basketball wheelchair) you must bring it to practice on Saturday. All equipment needs to be checked in.
If you are unable to attend practice, please ensure that you let us know ahead of time.
Directly following practice we will be working on creating signs for the car wash (October 23rd). There will also be an open gym session until noon if players would like to use the gym to practice independently or work one-on-one with a coach/ volunteer. Robert has a sign-up sheet for the open gym practice. If you plan on staying for the open gym session, please sign up to work with a particular coach/volunteer or indicate that you would like to just work independently.
Thanks for all of your hard work. See you on Saturday!!
If you are unable to attend practice, please ensure that you let us know ahead of time.
Directly following practice we will be working on creating signs for the car wash (October 23rd). There will also be an open gym session until noon if players would like to use the gym to practice independently or work one-on-one with a coach/ volunteer. Robert has a sign-up sheet for the open gym practice. If you plan on staying for the open gym session, please sign up to work with a particular coach/volunteer or indicate that you would like to just work independently.
Thanks for all of your hard work. See you on Saturday!!
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car wash,
open gym,
practice
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Basketball Practice - Sept. 18th
Basketball practice this Saturday is from 9-11am at the James Lee Community Center (2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042). We are focusing on chair control, ball control (passing/dribbling), and communication skills. Please arrive on time. Basketball chairs will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. All players should be dressed appropriately and bring a water bottle. If you have team equipment (ex. basketball wheelchair) you must bring it to practice on Saturday. All equipment needs to be checked in.
There will be a parent meeting following practice to discuss the season plan, goals for the program, setting up the Fairfax Falcons Booster Fund, and planning for spring/summer sports and activities.
We will also hold an open gym session directly following practice from 11-noon. If players would like to work one-on-one with a coach or practice independently, they are welcome to stay and use the gym.
There will be a parent meeting following practice to discuss the season plan, goals for the program, setting up the Fairfax Falcons Booster Fund, and planning for spring/summer sports and activities.
We will also hold an open gym session directly following practice from 11-noon. If players would like to work one-on-one with a coach or practice independently, they are welcome to stay and use the gym.
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basketball,
open gym,
parent meeting
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Basketball Season Starts Soon!
Basketball season is almost here! We hope you all had a wonderful summer and are ready to hit the court. Our first practice will be September 11th from 9-11am at James Lee Community Center (2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042).
Please complete a registration form and bring it to the first practice. Extra copies will be available at practice if you need one. Players will not be able to participate without a completed registration form. At our first practice 9-9:20 am will be for registration and meeting new players.
Please arrive on time. Basketball chairs will be available on a first come first serve basis. All players should be dressed appropriately and bring a water bottle. GO FALCONS!!
Please complete a registration form and bring it to the first practice. Extra copies will be available at practice if you need one. Players will not be able to participate without a completed registration form. At our first practice 9-9:20 am will be for registration and meeting new players.
Please arrive on time. Basketball chairs will be available on a first come first serve basis. All players should be dressed appropriately and bring a water bottle. GO FALCONS!!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Summer Break & Volunteers
We will be on summer break until September 11th. The first basketball practice will be held September 11th from 9-11am at James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road Falls Church, VA 22042).
In planning for the upcoming basketball season we are looking for parent volunteers to help out. If you are interested in helping out with one or more of the following areas, please email Lisa or Eric at fairfaxfalcons@gmail.com. As always, your ongoing help and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
In planning for the upcoming basketball season we are looking for parent volunteers to help out. If you are interested in helping out with one or more of the following areas, please email Lisa or Eric at fairfaxfalcons@gmail.com. As always, your ongoing help and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
- Fundraising - This may include setting up car washes, managing fruit sales, contacting individuals/organizations about donations and support
- Outreach/ Advertising - This may include distributing flyers and information about the team and seeking out media opportunities for the team
- Assistance during practices - This includes working one-on-one with individuals during drills, helping out with group activities, and helping with equipment checks at the beginning of practice.
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Reel 'Em In!
The team went fishing today at Burke Lake Park. Despite the heat we caught several bluegills and a catfish.
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fish,
fishing
Monday, July 19, 2010
Fishing on Saturday
This Saturday (July 24th) we will be fishing again from 8:30-10:30 am at Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Rd. Fairfax Station, VA 22039). Please enter the park through the Virginia Fish and Game Entrance instead of the main entrance and park in the gravel lot. We meet near the boat launch ramp and then move as a team to a fishing area. The attached map of Burke Lake Park shows the location of the fishing entrance and where we will be fishing.
Please note that Virginia residents ages 16 and older must have a fishing license to participate (http://www3.dgif.virginia.gov/web/licenseagents/).
We will be fishing from platforms and/or the shoreline. If you have equipment to share with the team, please let us know so that we can ensure that all participants have equipment. Possible items include fishing rods, hooks, bobbers, old rags/towels, and camping/beach chairs. The team will provide the bait and have some additional equipment.
Please let us know by Friday morning whether or not you plan on attending practice next Saturday so that we can ensure that there is enough equipment. Thanks!
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Let's Catch Some Fish!
Next Saturday (July 17th) we will be fishing from 8:30-10:30 am at Burke Lake Park (7315 Ox Rd. Fairfax Station, VA 22039). Please enter the park through the Virginia Fish and Game Entrance instead of the main entrance and park in the gravel lot. We meet near the boat launch ramp and then move as a team to a fishing area (see the map below).
We will be fishing from platforms and/or the shoreline. If you have equipment to share with the team, please let us know so that we can ensure that all participants have equipment. Possible items include fishing rods, hooks, bobbers, old rags/towels, and camping/beach chairs. The team will provide the bait and have some additional equipment.
We will be fishing from platforms and/or the shoreline. If you have equipment to share with the team, please let us know so that we can ensure that all participants have equipment. Possible items include fishing rods, hooks, bobbers, old rags/towels, and camping/beach chairs. The team will provide the bait and have some additional equipment.
IMPORTANT: Please note that Virginia residents ages 16 and older must have a fishinig license to participate.
You can also download this map from the Burke Lake website as a .pdf file.
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burke lake park,
fishing,
practice
Friday, July 9, 2010
Practice Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather
Practice this Saturday has been cancelled due to the increased chance for inclement weather.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Geocaching this Saturday
Practice this Saturday will be held at Lake Accotink Park (7500 Accotink Park Rd. Springfield, VA 22150). We will be geocaching again! Please arrive on time, dress appropriately, and bring lots of water. We will meet near the snack bar area. If you have a GPS unit the team can use, please bring it. We will also discuss the practices for the remainder of the summer. See you there!
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Geocaching This Saturday!
This Saturday the Falcons will hold practice at James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042). We will have indoor and outdoor activities. One activity that we will be doing is geocaching. Geocaching is a scavenger hunt using GPS units. If you have a GPS unit that the Falcons can use this Saturday, please let us know. See you there!!
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james lee community center,
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Track and Field Practice - June 5th
Track and field practice this Saturday, June 5th will be held at Falls Church High School (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042) from 9-11am. Please arrive on time and bring plenty of water.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
No Practice - May 29th
Practice will not be held this Saturday, May 29th, due to the holiday weekend. Our next track and field practice is on June 5th.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Track & Field Practice 5/15
Track and field practice on May 15th has been CANCELLED. The next practice will be on May 22nd.
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practice schedule,
track and field
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
President's Challenge
The team has already collectively logged over 26,000 points for the President's Challenge. Keep up the good work!
Related post: Up to the Challenge
Related post: Up to the Challenge
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president's challenge,
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Track & Field Begins!
This Saturday (May 1st) is the first track and field practice of the season. Practice will be held at Lake Braddock Secondary School (9200 Burke Lake Rd. Burke, VA 22015) on the track from 9-11 am. Please bring a water bottle and dress appropriately.
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lake braddock,
track and field
Monday, April 26, 2010
Up to the Challenge
This spring/summer the Falcons will be participating in the President's Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Awards Program. The program encourages all Americans to be active in their daily lives and promotes physical fitness. Participants log in individual activities and earn points based on the amount of energy burned. As a team, our goal is to reach 2 million points by the end of the summer.
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fitness,
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
End of Basketball Season Party
Today was the end of basketball season party. We have had a great season. Our athletes continue to improve their basketball skills and are working together as a team. Good job!
To end the season we held a basketball skills competition. The events included:
To end the season we held a basketball skills competition. The events included:
- Individual shooting contest
- Slam Dunk Competition
- Freestyle Shooting Competition (most creative shot)
- Master Passer Competition
- Best Lungs (loudest cheer)
Here are a few pictures from today's party.
To view larger pictures click here.
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wheelchair basketball
RCE Walk-a-thon Photos
The RCE walk-a-thon that the Falcons participated in last weekend was a huge success. Thank you to all parents and athletes involved. Here are a few pictures from the event.
Click here to view larger images.
Click here to view larger images.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
RCE Walk-a-thon
Yesterday seven members of the Fairfax Falcons, along with coaches and parents, participated in the RCE Walk-a-thon beginning in Reston. Falcon althletes used their court chairs and handcycles to push a combined total of over 35 miles on the Washington and Old Dominion bike path. Well done!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Calendar Updates
There have been several updates to the team calendar including the team party, the walk-a-thon, and track/field practices. Check out the calendar on the bottom of the page to see what events are scheduled for the next few months.
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party,
track and field,
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Adapted Sports and Recreation Fair
The Fairfax Falcons will have a booth and a demonstration area at the Fairfax County Adapted Sports and Recreation Travel Fair on March 20th at Key Middle School from 1:30-4:00pm. Adapted sports teams and groups from Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties and Alexandria City will be present. Come out and learn more about our team!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Blast From the Past
The Fairfax Falcons sports program was founded in 1992. Check out a few old pictures of the team participating in various sports including basketball, track/field, and football. If you have any pictures of the Falcons and would like them added to the album, please send them to fairfaxfalcons@gmail.com or post them in the fan photo section on our Facebook page.
Click here for larger images.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Fruit Sale Success
Well done, Falcons! You did a phenomenal job selling fruit to raise money for the team. Thank you to all of the parents and athletes who helped out. A special thanks to Mrs. Strasel for all of her hard work organizing the fruit sale.
Congratulations to Zach S. and Gary for being the top sellers!
The fruit will be delivered the week of March 8. We will need volunteers to help pick up the fruit and bring it to practice. Thanks again for all of your hard work!
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fruit sale,
fundraiser,
thank you
Friday, February 19, 2010
National Spinal Cord Injury Association Resource
The Fairfax Falcons are now listed on the National Spinal Cord Injury Association's (NSCIA) website in the Virginia State Resources section. The NSCIA is the oldest and largest civilian organization in the United States dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans living with spinal cord injury and disease.
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NSCIA,
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Good Job, Falcons!
Well done, Falcons! The Falcons participated in the Bennett Blazers Wheelchair Basketball tournament this past weekend in Baltimore, Maryland. Our athletes did a great job and pushed hard! Thank you to the Katie's Komets team for playing with us during C-level games. Check out some pictures from the tournament below.
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Click here for larger images.
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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Wahoo!
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Come Cheer Us On!
The Falcons will be participating in a wheelchair basketball tournament this weekend hosted by the Bennett Blazers in Baltimore, Maryland. Come out to cheer on the team! All games will take place at the Bennett Institute gymnasium at 3835 Greenspring Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland.
We will be playing games on Saturday and Sunday.
Tournament Schedule
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Thursday, February 4, 2010
February 6th - Practice Cancelled
The Falcons will not hold practice this Saturday, February 6th due to the inclement weather. Stay safe and enjoy the snow!!
Practice information can also be found by calling our hotline at 703.324.8371.
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inclement weather,
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Last Call for Fruit!
Fruit orders are due February 16th. Be sure to get your order in soon!
We are selling Valencia oranges and Indian River Red grapefruit. The fruit comes in 20 and 40 lb. boxes, and you can order either fruit singly or in a combination of both, in either size box.
All 20 lb. boxes are $22.00, the 40 lb. boxes are $32.00, payable upon ordering or delivery in mid-March.
All 20 lb. boxes are $22.00, the 40 lb. boxes are $32.00, payable upon ordering or delivery in mid-March.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Practice, Practice, Practice
Thank you Mr. Madaus for taking these pictures of the team!!
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basketball,
james lee community center,
pictures,
practice
Friday, January 29, 2010
Practice Schedule
Keep up to date with the practice schedule and upcoming events for the team by checking out the calendar at the bottom of the page.
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practice schedule
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Awards and Press
Awards
** In May of 2009 the Fairfax Falcons coaches were selected for a Distinguished Colleague Award from the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services (CRS). The Distinguished Colleague Award is presented to organizations and individuals outside of CRS who have helped further the mission of CRS.
** The Fairfax County Volunteer Gold Star Award was presented to two of the Falcon coaches.
April 2009:
- Eric Rode, Coach
April 2008:
- Norman Gonzalez, Coach
** Four Falcons have received the Fairfax County Champion of Character Award from the Fairfax Athletic Council.
October 2008:
- Lisa (McCoy) Rode, Coach (Mt. Vernon District)
October 2007:
- Norman Gonzalez, Coach (Braddock District)
- Otilia, Athlete (Providence District)
- Chris, Athlete (Sully District)
Falcons in the News:
The Fairfax Falcons were featured in a local newspaper, the Springfield Connection, in October 2008. Girl Scout Troop 8154 volunteered for several weeks at basketball practices and raised money to purchase equipment for the team. Click here to read more about it.
In April 2008, Alex, an athlete on the Falcons team, was interviewed by NBC29 while participating in the Mid-Atlantic Wheelchair Games in Fishersville, Virginia. Click here to read the article.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Citrus Anyone?
The fruit comes in 20 and 40 lb. boxes, and you can order either fruit singly or in a combination of both, in either size box.
All 20 lb. boxes are $22.00, the 40 lb. boxes are $32.00, payable upon ordering OR delivery in mid-March.
The Fairfax Falcons are raising money for a trailer to transport our basketball wheelchairs to practices and tournaments. Other proceeds may fund additional sport wheelchairs, uniforms, equipment, and participation in regional tournaments.
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fruit sale,
fundraiser
Welcome!
Welcome to the Fairfax Falcons Paralympic Sports Team blog. We will update this page with information about the team, events, and news. If you would like to learn more about our team check out the flyer below or contact us at fairfaxfalcons@gmail.com.
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