Practice, Practice, Practice

Thank you Mr. Madaus for taking these pictures of the team!!

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.

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)

2008 Champions of Character Award Recipients

October 2007:

- Norman Gonzalez, Coach (Braddock District)

- Otilia, Athlete (Providence District)

- Chris, Athlete (Sully District)

Pictures from the 2007 ceremony

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.

Citrus Anyone?

The team is selling Valencia Oranges and Indian River Red Grapefruit for our Spring 2010 fundraiser.

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.

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.

Falcons Flyer and Registration Form

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