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!

1. Fundraising - This may include setting up car washes, managing fruit sales, contacting individuals/organizations about donations and support
2. Outreach/ Advertising - This may include distributing flyers and information about the team and seeking out media opportunities for the team
3. 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.

Reel 'Em In!

The team went fishing today at Burke Lake Park.  Despite the heat we caught several bluegills and a catfish.

Erik and his fish

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!

Fishing at Burke Lake Park Today

Here are a few pictures and video from fishing today at Burke Lake Park.

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.

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.

Practice Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather

Practice this Saturday has been cancelled due to the increased chance for inclement weather.

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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No Practice This Saturday

We will not hold Falcons practice this Saturday due to the holiday weekend.

Happy 4th of July!