DC Fray League Registration

Fray social sports leagues are played with a focus on fun, recreation, and socializing. Since 2009, DC Fray social sports have been the BEST way to make new friends and stay active in and around the DMV!

Think: 50% Sport, 50% Social. Fray makes it easy for you to get into the game as an individual, small group or full team across 100+ leagues over 11 sports. 

Registration for our fall social sports leagues closes in just a week! Register by Tuesday, September 17 to get in on the action this season. 

Play traditional sports like volleyball and flag football, and embrace your inner kid with leagues like kickball or skeeball, or try your hand at the nation’s fastest growing sport: pickleball! We’re also pioneering a brand new form of play with our GLOW leagues. Grab some glow sticks and try your hand at bocce, cornhole, kickball and more — in the dark! 

If you haven’t had the chance to experience what a Fray league is all about, we’re hooking up FFXnow readers with $10 off your first league registration with promo code FFXFL24! 

Here are some leagues located near Fairfax: 

Check out our full list of open fall leagues, or subscribe to our newsletter to get notified when winter 2025 registration is announced! 

Have questions? Want help to get a team together? We got you — email us at info@dcfray.com! 

Want to save even more? 

Get an additional 25% of leagues, plus deals and giveaways to partner events, VIP treatment including open bars at select Fray events and more by becoming a FrayLife+ Member during league checkout! 


Countywide

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares issued an apparent challenge last week to Fairfax County and other localities over their policies on cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

In a response to an inquiry from Bedford County Sheriff Michael Miller, Miyares released an opinion last Thursday (Sept. 5) confirming that local sheriffs have the authority to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) when someone wanted for deportation proceedings is scheduled to be released.


Around Town

Reston’s Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) will feature a large-scale video installation in its latest exhibition.

“Three Kings Weep,” an exhibit by Jamaican-born artist Ebony Patterson, will be on view from Sept. 21 through Dec. 14 at Tephra’s Reston Town Center gallery (12001 Market Street, Suite 103).


Around Town

The Virginia Native American Festival is set to return to Riverbend Park (8700 Potomac Hills Street) in Great Falls for its 24th year.

Scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the annual celebration of Native American cultures and traditions has been a staple in the county since 1997. However, it was put on hold for a couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


A Lime e-scooter parked on the sidewalk in Fairfax City (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Construction Begins on Pickleball Facility — “Construction has started on the Down the Line indoor pickleball center in the long-vacant Kid’s Choice building. The facility, at 4317 Ravensworth Road, Annandale, will have 18 full-size pickleball courts, seven state-of-the-art golf simulators, and a sports bar, says developer Jenni Bae. She anticipates opening in 2025.” [Annandale Today]

Poll Shows Support for Nonpartisan Fairfax City Elections — “Fairfax Commonsense PAC, a political action committee formed in 2021 by former Democratic State Sen. Chap Petersen, commissioned the poll to determine how much support there was for the city to continue its tradition of nonpartisan elections.” Most respondents (67%) said city elections should stay nonpartisan. [Patch]

Lawmakers Divided Over Dulles Greenway’s Future — “Greenway critics, including former Republican state delegate David Ramadan and current Democratic state Sen. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Loudoun), now want to push the SCC to force Greenway tolls down and ideally force its owners to sell the road to the commonwealth.” [Washington Post]

Tysons Play Among D.C. Theatre Week Options — “Theatre Week brings shows by more than DC-area companies under their umbrella with discounted prices” from Sept. 26 through Oct. 13. Ticket sales began yesterday (Monday), including “The Waverly Gallery” from the Tysons-based company 1st Stage. [Northern Virginia Magazine]

Flooring Stores Might Stay Open After All — “Richmond, Virginia-based LL Flooring, the former Lumber Liquidators, which announced plans to liquidate and close all stores last week, has agreed to a last minute deal that will save thousands of jobs and keep hundreds of its stores open.” The private equity firm F9 Investments will buy 219 stores, their inventory and a distribution center. [WTOP]

Sculpture Exhibition Coming to McLean — “The McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) and Washington Sculpture Group are collaborating on the upcoming ‘Sculpture NOW 2024’ exhibition, to be held Sept. 12 to Oct. 26″ inside the McLean Community Center.” The exhibit will feature works finished within the past two years by over 60 sculptors. [Gazette Leader]

Oktoberfest Celebrations Along Richmond Highway –“In two weeks, the 189th Oktoberfest kicks off in Munich, Germany. Around the Richmond Highway Corridor meanwhile, preparations are underway for several local celebrations. Following are some details on the festivities, listed in order by date.” [On the MoVe]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature close to 85 degrees. Night will be mostly clear with a low temperature near 59 degrees; the northeast wind at approximately 5 mph will become calm during the evening. [NWS]


Countywide

Fairfax County school officials fear Virginia’s new accreditation system could disproportionately harm schools with large populations of English learners and students with disabilities.

Adopted last month by the Virginia Board of Education, the School Performance and Support Framework places more weight on standardized test scores and graduation rates — a move state officials argue will hold schools to higher educational standards and improve accountability.


Around Town

An annual fundraiser supporting Special Olympics Virginia is set to return to Dulles International Airport next week.

The 32nd annual Dulles Day is scheduled to be held Saturday, September 14. Entry to the event is free, but visitors can participate in a variety of activities with a donation.


Join Our Team – Youth For Tomorrow

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make an extraordinary impact in the lives of young people and families, and work alongside a supportive, encouraging a group of colleagues, Youth For Tomorrow is for you.

As we continue to grow and expand our program services to support more troubled teens, we have an immediate need for additional staff members in several areas within our residential programs. We are seeking compassionate individuals who want to make a positive impact on the lives of the youth in our care. Perhaps you, or someone you know, would be interested in joining our team!

“YFT reminds me of a big family. Family is very important in everything we do here. We work for the good of those we serve and strive to provide a safe haven for those in need.”

“Everyone here builds unique relationships with their co-workers, uplift each other, prays for one another and work together, which, of course, are examples of core family concepts. YFT brings together a multitude of people from all walks of life and encourages growth — personal and professional — amongst its employees.”Mikka Sturdivant (YFT Staff Member, 20 years)

We are seeking qualified staff for several positions, including Residential Counselors, Case Managers, Mental Health Counselors, Teaching Assistants and more. Each position plays a vital role in providing children and their families the opportunity to refocus their lives and to develop confidence, life skills, intellectual ability, spiritual insight, and moral integrity.

Our greatest needs are for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Whether you are interested in direct care with the kids, or supporting them from behind the scenes, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to fostering growth and healing. These roles are essential to maintaining the high standards of care and support that YFT is known for.

As a YFT team member, you will receive comprehensive training, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. If you are ready to contribute your time and talents to change lives, we encourage you to apply today.

Youth for Tomorrow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.

Youth for Tomorrow exercises its right as a religious organization to employ people consistent with its religious beliefs, practices, and observances.


Countywide

Fairfax County let loose its archery program aimed at controlling the local white-tailed deer population this past Saturday (Sept. 7). 

The Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program allows qualified bowhunters to hunt deer in areas where firearm use is restricted or not an effective or sustainable method. The program started in 2010 to minimize the impacts of an overabundance of deer. 


Around Town

A sweet staple at Lake Anne Plaza is set to close its doors later this month.

Chesapeake Chocolates announced last Tuesday (Sept. 3) that it will shutter at the end of September after 17 years in Reston at 11426 Washington Plaza West.


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