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Thanksgiving Holiday Notice

All Fairfax County Department of Community & Recreation Services centers, programs and facilities, including Fastran services, will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2009 and Friday, November 27, 2009 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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New Non-County Fees for Youth and Adults in Effect for Fall 2009 Season

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The Fairfax County Athletic Council (FCAC) and CRS are pleased to announce the winners of the ninth annual Fairfax County Champions of Character Awards. This awards program honors youth, coaches and parents for extraordinary service in pursuing victory with honor. The winners were recognized by members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and School Board at a ceremony on Tuesday, October 6.

Facility Use

• Application for Field and Gym Permits Information on reserving fields and gyms and downloadable permit applications.
• Frequently Asked Questions About reserving and using fields and gyms
• Park Authority Athletic Field Closure Status Listing of Park Authority fields closed due to weather or field conditions. This information can also be accessed by calling the facility cancellation hotline at 703-324-5264.
• Gym Holiday Closures. Gyms will not be available on Fairfax County Public Schools holidays.
• Gym Closure Status (Inclement Weather) - Please check the facility cancellation hotline at 703-324-5264 for updates on gym closures due to inclement weather.
• Gym Regulations - Guidelines and regulations for gym users.
• Gym Regulations for Outdoor Sports Using Gyms - Specific guidelines and regulations for gym users playing outdoor sports such as soccer, baseball, and softball.
• Volunteer Building Directors - Information on becoming a Volunteer Building Director (VBD). All gym users must have a building director on site at all times.
• Park Authority Field Regulations - Guidelines and regulations for park field users.
• Public Schools Field Regulations - Guidelines and regulations for school field users.
• Diamond Field Maintenance – Regular field maintenance is provided by the Fairfax County Park Authority, in cooperation with Fairfax County Public Schools and CRS. To learn some basic skills and tips to help keep the fields in great shape, please watch our Field Maintenance Video.
• Synthetic Turf Field Information – Information on the scheduling and development of turf fields, including a listing of turf fields, notices of proposed field funding partnerships, and information on the Turf Field Mini-Grant Program.

Sports in Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services does not operate sports leagues or camps. Please visit the following links for information on participating in sports.

• Sports Directory - Listing of community-based sports leagues and organizations. Call 703-324-5533, TTY 711 for more information or a specific referral based on the athlete's age, sport, and community.
• Camps, Clinics, and Classes - Fairfax County Park Authority classes, camps, and clinics.

Allocation and Fee Policies & Guidelines

• Application Fee Policy - Description of the application fee for facility permits.
• Non County Fees - Description of the fees for participants who are not Fairfax County residents.
• Field Allocation Policy (pdf) - Guides the allocation and scheduling of athletic fields and outlines the requirements for field users. *Information on the policy development process.
• Synthetic Turf Field Scheduling Guidelines - Guides the allocation and scheduling of synthetic turf fields.
• Policy for Allocating Field Time to Partner Organizations on Synthetic Turf Fields (pdf) Guides the allocation of synthetic turf fields developed with funding from community athletic organizations. * Information on the policy development process
• Gym Allocation Policy (pdf) - Guides the allocation and scheduling of gyms and outlines the requirements for gym users. *Information on the policy development process.

Programs and Services

• Culmore Soccer Camp - Free summer soccer camp for youth ages 6 to 15. Held at Mason District Park.
• Youth Sports Scholarship Program - English (pdf) - Spanish (pdf) - Scholarship assistance for youth to participate in organized athletics. Important information for youth sports administrators.
• Kids Serve Too - is a Year Round Recreational Voucher Program for Kids Who Have a Parent Deployed in the Military. For the Application
• Fairfax County Athletic Council - A volunteer Advisory Council, which is appointed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
• Parents for Good Sports – CRS has partnered with Parents for Good Sports (PGS) to provide PGS’s Team Enhancement Program to youth teams and organizations. For more information on the program, which promotes good sportsmanship through the development of a strong team community, please contact the Athletic Services Division at AthleticServices@fairfaxcounty.gov.
• Champions of Character Awards –  CRS is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Champions of Character Awards, which recognize youth athletes, parents, and coaches for demonstrating positive character in youth sports. (2009 winners)