Belvoir tennis program
The NOVA Family Enrichment Program sponsors Tennis Night in America at the Coast Guard drill facility in Alexandria from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. USTA offers a youth membership discount as part of a fun filled afternoon playing tennis. Both youth and parents can sign up for upcoming spring tennis teams and league.
USTA NOVA Military Adult Tennis league runs from March to May and consists of three doubles matches each session. Each player only needs to play two matches to be on the team. Men’s and women’s teams play from April to June and play three doubles and two singles matches per session. One team from each league advances to districts in June and July and requires a team captain.
Children ages 2 to 18 can play in the junior tennis league. Ages 9 and under play Quick Start tennis with shorter nets, low compression balls and a different scoring system. Ages 10 and up play on a larger court with regular balls and scoring.
More information on all programs is available from Gloria Dean at deangj@aol.com.
Little League and girls’ softball
Little League registration is open at the Markham School Age Services Building for youth ages 5 to 16 (born April 1994 to May 2004).
Tryouts begin Mar. 6. Players ages 9 to 16 should be registered prior to tryouts. In case of inclement weather, tryouts will be held at Specker Field House.
Registrants must be military dependents of active or retired servicemembers. Parents must bring sports physical and proof of age or registration will not be accepted.
Players are not required to attend registration.
Parents must complete the blue team assignment card for each player and obtain a program packet with general league information, tryout and practice schedules. Packet information may also be viewed at belvoirmwr.com.
Families living on post should include village of residence to help place Machine Pitch and Tee-Ball division players on the same team by neighborhood when possible.
Team managers are needed for the Tee Ball and Machine Pitch divisions. Manager’s first child plays free.
Volunteer umpires are also needed for 9-to-16-year-old divisions.
Those interested in girls’ softball should contact Rashawd Pope at 703-805-1257. Teams will be formed to play in the Mount Vernon league.
Registration is ongoing but may close early as team quotas become full.
More information is available at Central Registration at 703-805-9114/9116/9118. Information on Little League baseball is available from Coach Bill Behring at coachbill2@verizon.net.
Mount Vernon High School Golf Scramble
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club hosts the Mount Vernon High School Golf Scramble April 23. Check-in is at 1 p.m. and shotgun start at 2 p.m.
Cost is $100 per person and includes driving range, 18 holes, cart and dinner. $25 cost for dinner only.
Reservations and payment due no later than April 9.
The event is hosted by the Parent Council for the Class of 2010.
More information is available at mvhs2010golf@live.com.
Cardinal AAU spring basketball
Cardinal AAU basketball seeks athletes from age 8 through high school to play on competitive travel teams.
Tryouts are Feb. 27 to Mar. 5 at Mount Vernon High School in Alexandria.
More information is available from Coach Keith Parker at keith.parker1@us.army.mil for boys grades 7 and 8. Other age groups should contact Coach King at 703-408-8392.
Teams travel to local tournaments to earn rankings.
Winter practice is Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m. and afterschool sessions begin in spring.
Quick Start and recreational coach workshops are offered in the spring and summer for parents, volunteers and teens.
Children are eligible for a discounted USTA membership by Mar. 1.
All play is on the Belvoir tennis courts, located at 9th and Belvoir Road.
More information is available from Gloria Dean at deangj@aol.com.
Exercise schedule
Spring aerobics classes run through April 16 and include familiar favorites such as indoor cycling, Rep Fusion and Pilates, along with new classes including Boot Camp Xpress and Power Pump.
More information is available at 703-806-5589 or belvoirmwr.com.
Veterans Golf Classic
The Burke division of Veterans of Foreign Wars hosts the Veterans Golf Classic May 21 at the Medal of Honor Golf Course at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Tee time is at 1 p.m. and buffet dinner follows at 5 p.m. The tournament play format is Captain’s choice, best ball, scramble start.
Special guest is Col. (Ret.) Barney Barnum, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Medal of Honor Society past president.
Sponsorships are available. Registration ends March 15.
More information is available from David Meyers at 703-310-7991 or david.meyers@meyersandmccabe.com; or Gerhard Liebegotte at Gerhard.liebegotte@us.army.mil.
Ski and snowboarding trip
Outdoor Recreation hosts a trip to Pennsylvania’s Liberty Mountain Resort March 6 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Travelers must arrive at Outdoor Recreation at 5:30 a.m. to load the bus.
The center also has ski and snowboarding rental equipment, including snowsuits, which will be loaded on the bus prior to the trip. Lift tickets can be purchased at the front desk at a reduced cost. Transportation is $10 per person.
More information is available at 703-805-1226.
South County baseball registration
South County Hawks 2010 baseball season registration for boys and girls age 5 to 12 is open. This parent-friendly developmental approach to baseball provides confidence in players as they grow within their athletic abilities and further their skills.
The season consists of Little Hawks (ages 5 to 8), the Hawks Team (ages 9 to 12) and the Outlaws Select Travel Team (ages 9 to 12).
Practice and games begin in late March at Mason Neck Field in Lorton.
More information is available at southcountyhawks.org, or by contact Coach Grasso at 571-239-4511 or coachgrasso@aol.com.
Adult recreational volleyball
Anyone over the age of 21 years is welcome to play Adult Recreational Volleyball every Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. in Wells Field House, Bldg. 1810. Directions and a map are available at www.BelvoirMWR.com.
If you have any questions, concerns, please contact: Ron Valentine at Ron.Valentine@dau.mil or 703-805-2912.
