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Falls Church! We are looking forward to our upcoming Spring Sports Season! Please see the following important updates. Spring Sports begin on Monday February 23rd. Throughout the upcoming weeks, we will continuously share information as we prepare for an amazing season! Please do not hesitate to reach out to Greg Weisbecker, Director of Student Activities, gpweisbecker@fcps.edu with any questions.
Go Jaguars!!!
We are very excited to see the renovation progress of our new Athletics Complex! Details about the project, including pictures of the new athletic fields are available here on the project’s webpage & the renovation presentation. All construction work is currently on as scheduled during the spring and summer months. Therefore, our upcoming Spring 2026 Sports season will be hosted off-campus.
TRYOUTS BEGIN - MONDAY FEBRUARY 23 @ 3:00 PM - FCHS MAIN GYM
All Spring Athletes will attend our Day One Tryout Meeting in the FCHS Main Gym from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
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SEASON LAUNCH: Student-Athlete Requirements & Checklist
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TEAM HUDDLE: Meet Spring Coaches & Discuss Program Plan
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TRYOUTS: Review Tryout Schedule for Tuesday February 24, Wednesday February 25, and Thursday February 26
TRYOUTS BEGIN - MONDAY FEBRUARY 23 @ 3:00 PM - FCHS MAIN GYM
All Spring Athletes will attend our Day One Tryout Meeting in the FCHS Main Gym from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Following the Day One Studen-Athlete Tryout Meeting, Tryouts will continue on Tuesday February 24th, Wednesday February 25th, and Thursday February 26th at the following locations and times.
TENNIS - GIRLS
Jefferson District
February 24/25/26
3:15-5:30pm
TENNIS - BOYS
Jefferson District
February 24/25/26
3:15-5:30pm
TRACK & FIELD (GIRLS & BOYS)
FCHS Main Gym & Track
February 24/25/26
3:30-5:30pm
BASEBALL
Nottoway Park
February 24/25/26
4:00-7:00pm
SOFTBALL
Wakefield Park
February 24/25/26
4:45-7:00pm
SOCCER - BOYS
Luther Jackson MS
February 24/25/26
3:30-5:00pm
SOCCER - GIRLS
Luther Jackson MS
February 24/25/26
4:15-6:00pm
LACROSSE - GIRLS
Luther Jackson MS
February 24/25/26
5:30-7:30pm
LACROSSE - BOYS
Luther Jackson MS
February 24/25/26
7:00-9:00pm
Departure Transportation Notes
- If students need Transportation to practice, they should report to wait in the Main Gym Lobby. Bus will depart at Door #14.
- If students have Athletic Training needs, please see the ATCs between 2:55-3:15pm near the Main Gym Lobby.
- If students have equipment to store during the school day, please report to Main Gym Lobby Storage Closet between 7:45am-8:00am or 2:55-3:15pm.
Return Transportation Notes
- Soccer: At end of practices, option to ride the return shuttle back to FCHS. Families may pick up at LJMS or at Door 1 FCHS.
- Lacrosse: At end of practices, families will pick up at LJMS.
- Baseball: At end of practices, option to ride the return bus back to FCHS. Families may pick up at Nottoway Park or at Door 1 FCHS.
- Softball: At end of practices, option to ride the return bus back to FCHS. Families may pick up at Wakefield Park or at Door 1 FCHS.
Week 1 Tryout Transportation
| Week 1 Tryout Transportation |
Team |
Location |
Departure @ FC Door #14 |
Return at Location & Back to FC |
| 2/24/26 |
Shuttle: Boys/Girls Soccer/Girls Lax & Boys Lax |
Luther Jackson MS |
3:15 (BSOC)/3:45 (GSOC)/4:30 (GLAX)/6:00pm (BLAX) |
5:00pm/6:15pm |
| 2/24/26 |
Baseball |
Nottoway Park |
3:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/24/26 |
Softball |
Wakefield Park |
4:15 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/25/26 |
Shuttle: Boys/Girls Soccer/Girls Lax & Boys Lax |
Luther Jackson MS |
3:15 (BSOC)/3:45 (GSOC)/4:30 (GLAX)/6:00pm (BLAX) |
5:00pm/6:15pm |
| 2/25/26 |
Baseball |
Nottoway Park |
3:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/25/26 |
Softball |
Wakefield Park |
4:15 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/26/26 |
Shuttle: Boys/Girls Soccer/Girls Lax & Boys Lax |
Luther Jackson MS |
3:15 (BSOC)/3:45 (GSOC)/4:30 (GLAX)/6:00pm (BLAX) |
5:00pm/6:15pm |
| 2/26/26 |
Baseball |
Nottoway Park |
3:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/26/26 |
Softball |
Wakefield Park |
4:15 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/27/26 |
Shuttle: Boys/Girls Soccer/Girls Lax & Boys Lax |
Luther Jackson MS |
3:15 (BSOC)/3:45 (GSOC)/4:30 (GLAX)/6:00pm (BLAX) |
5:00pm/6:15pm |
| 2/27/26 |
Baseball |
Nottoway Park |
3:30 PM |
7:00 PM |
| 2/27/26 |
Softball |
Wakefield Park |
4:15 PM |
7:00 PM |
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| SPRING SPORTS |
HEAD COACH |
EMAIL |
| TENNIS - GIRLS |
Ryan Kenna |
RHKenna@fcps.edu |
| TENNIS - BOYS |
Seth Richardson |
serichardso1@fcps.edu |
| TRACK (GIRLS & BOYS) |
Peter Verasin |
pnverasin@fcps.edu |
| BASEBALL |
Teddy Wilhelm |
ewilhelm@fcps.edu |
| SOFTBALL |
Julia Nelson |
jenelson@fcps.edu |
| SOCCER - BOYS |
Jay Zachariah |
jczachariah@fcps.edu |
| SOCCER - GIRLS |
Gretchen Bennett |
gmbennett@fcps.edu |
| LACROSSE - GIRLS |
David Dresser |
ddresser@fcps.edu |
| LACROSSE - BOYS |
Joe Bermingham |
jbermingham@fcps.edu |
| SPRING PRACTICES |
PRACTICE LOCATION |
ADDRESS |
| TENNIS - GIRLS |
Jefferson District |
7900 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| TENNIS - BOYS |
Jefferson District |
7900 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| BASEBALL |
Nottoway Park |
9537 Courthouse Rd, Vienna, VA 22181 |
| SOFTBALL |
Wakefield Park |
8100 VA-620, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| SOCCER - BOYS |
Luther Jackson MS |
3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| SOCCER - GIRLS |
Luther Jackson MS |
3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| LACROSSE - GIRLS |
Luther Jackson MS |
3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| LACROSSE - BOYS |
Luther Jackson MS |
3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| TRACK (GIRLS & BOYS) |
Listed Below |
Listed Below |
| TRACK: February 23-March 3 |
FCHS Main Gym & Track |
FCHS Main Gym & Track |
| TRACK: March 4-EOY |
Monday/Friday = Annandale HS |
Mon/Fri = 4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| TRACK: March 4-EOY |
Tuesday/Thursday = Justice HS |
Tues/Thur = 3301 Peace Valley Ln, Falls Church, VA 22044 |
| TRACK: March 4-EOY |
Wednesday = Meet @ Host Site |
Wednesday = Meet @ Host Site |
| SPRING HOME GAMES |
HOME GAME LOCATION |
ADDRESS |
| TENNIS - GIRLS |
Jefferson District |
7900 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| TENNIS - BOYS |
Jefferson District |
7900 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042 |
| BASEBALL |
Meridian HS |
121 Mustang Alley, Falls Church, VA 22043 |
| SOFTBALL |
Wakefield Park |
8100 VA-620, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| SOCCER - BOYS |
Away High School Stadium |
Away High School Stadium |
| SOCCER - GIRLS |
Pine Ridge Park |
3401 Woodburn Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| LACROSSE - GIRLS |
Pine Ridge Park |
3401 Woodburn Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| LACROSSE - BOYS |
Pine Ridge Park |
3401 Woodburn Rd, Annandale, VA 22003 |
| TRACK (GIRLS & BOYS) |
Away @ Meet Site |
Away @ Meet Site |
For updated Spring Game Schedules - please use this link located on our website: FCHS Game Schedules
Spring Sports - Team Information Link & Registration Advertisement
Spring Sports - Tryouts begin Monday February 23rd - Day One Meeting - 3:00pm in the Main Gym
Before any student can participate in a tryout/practice/green day/workout for this school year, they must have a valid VHSL Athletic Physical submitted to the Activities Office and their Athletic Registration through Arbiter Sports complete. In the below image you will find links to direct you to those pages. More information below on Physicals and Athlete Registration.
Before participating, each student must have the following:
- VHSL Physical: VHSL Physical Information & VHSL Physical Download
- Athletic Registration: Registration Information & Registration Website
- Health Insurance: Health Insurance Information
- Bonafide Student at Falls Church HS: FCPS Athletic Eligibility Information
Athletics & Activities Registration Athletic Registration has moved to Arbiter Sports. Prior to completing, gather the following: VHSL Physical, Past Medical History, Current Medical Info, Health Insurance Info, Emergency Contact. The new FCPS Student Athletic and Activities site is up and running for you to start registering your students (Registration Linked Here).
VHSL Physical Information & VHSL Physical Download
New VHSL Policy! Athletic Physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is completed and signed by the medical provider. This is the date on Page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation Parental Consent/Evaluation Form.
How to submit your Physical Form?
- Scan & Email to gpweisbecker@fcps.edu, jaivey@fcps.edu, sctong@fcps.edu
- Hand Deliver to Activities Office (T-Admin Trailer) during the school day
VHSL Sports Physicals: Legislation introduced in the Virginia General Assembly and recently signed into law will result in two significant changes to the athletic pre-participation examination (physical) requirements for FCPS student-athletes:
New VHSL Policy:
- Physicals are now valid for 14 months from the date of completion.
Arbiter Reminder System:
- You will receive automated reminder emails from Arbiter when your student’s physical is approaching expiration.
- These reminders will be sent at 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 week(s) before expiration, as well as 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1 day(s) prior.
- These emails are not spam—please check your inbox and spam/junk folders to ensure you don’t miss them.
Why this matters: We have had situations where student-athletes became ineligible during the season because their physical expired. Please be aware of when your student’s physical was completed and take action before it expires to avoid any disruptions.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping us keep our student-athletes eligible and safe.
Transfer Students
All Transfer Students by default are ineligible. More information can be found on the FCPS Website. The |