Activities & Athletics
Activities - Online Resources
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fallschurchactivities
Follow us on Instagram! @FCJAGSATHLETICS
Game Schedules: FCHS Game Schedules
Athletic Booster Club: https://fchsathleticboosters.org/
For more information teams, coaches, and schedules, please visit our Falls Church Athletics Website www.fcjagsathletics.org Our Website platform has been purchased by a new company and is in the process of transitioning. Feel free to email with any questions as we work through the new updates.
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Wednesday October 15th - Winter Sports Interest Meeting - 3:15pm in the Cafeteria (Late Bus at 4:30pm)
***Winter Sports Start Monday November 10th!
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In partnership with Falls Church High School, FCPS will hold a community meeting to discuss the project scope, anticipated impacts, and our plan to support the school and student athletes during the spring athletic season.
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Monday October 6th - Renovation Community Meeting
5:30-6:30 PM - Open House
6:30-7:30 PM - Community Meeting (Cafeteria)
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Falls Church Athletic Field Complex Renovation Website
Website describes rationale, renderings, essential questions/answers, and project scope & timeline.
The renovation to the Falls Church High School Athletics Field Complex is the next and final phase of the school renovations that were originally approved in 2009, and funded through the bond referendums in 2017 and 2021. The project scope includes a comprehensive renovation of all the school’s athletic fields which will improve usability, safety, access, and support current and future needs of the school’s athletics programs. The FCPS Facilities team has determined the most cost effective and time efficient approach to completing this project will be to close the athletic fields at Falls Church High School beginning in January 2026. A key benefit of this approach means that Falls Church High School will gain access to the newly renovated fields as soon as possible, beginning in the summer and extending into the fall of 2026.
Because this project will close all the fields at Falls Church High School, FCPS is working closely with the school to ensure impacts to spring sports programs are minimized. This includes any financial impacts that the closure may have on the school and its associated booster programs.
FCPS offices of Facilities, Athletics, and Transportation are working in coordination with the Superintendent and FCHS to understand the unique needs of each impacted sports program. In each case, they will develop a new practice and game schedule in coordination with teams, and will provide transportation and other support so that all spring sports can continue and students receive the sports season they deserve.
The bottom line, all spring athletics programs at FCHS will continue!
FCHS Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday October 11th from 7-10pm. It will be in the cafeteria/courtyard.
- The theme is Midnight Masquerade.
- Tickets will be in-person at School Lunches and Online until Friday October 10th.
- FCHS Students, please enter your Student ID when purchasing your ticket.
- Any Guest from outside of FCHS must have prior approval by an Assistant Principal. Guest Forms can be found in the Main Office and must be turned in by Thursday October 9th.
BUY HOMECOMING DANCE TICKETS ONLINE
JagTV 9/8 Episode
JagTV 9/18 Episode
JagTV 9/22 Episode
JagTV 9/28 Episode
Led by Student Leadership, JagTV is shared to all FCHS Students during 4th Period Advisory, and via Instagram. Great job by our Jaguar Production Crew!
Falls Church High School has a NEW “JAGUARS PASS” Annual Athletic Membership for 2025-2026 School Year. The Jaguars Pass Athletic Membership is an Annual Pass for all 3 sports seasons: Fall Winter, and Spring. With the purchase of your Jaguars Pass, you will have access to all regular season home games at Falls Church High School for the 2025-2026 school year, including select off campus "home" games due to renovation displacements at away sites.
Purchase your Jaguars Pass now!
- Buy your Annual Jaguars Pass here: https://tinyurl.com/JaguarsPass2526
- Adult Pass = $80
- Student Pass = $40
- One pass per person works for all 3 seasons!
- This is a great discounted deal if you attend multiple events AND Jaguar Pass Funds go directly to support FCHS Athletics! (no fees)
- The Jaguars Pass can be added to your Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Email/Paper Copy when entering events.
- Home Ticket Revenue and Athletic Membership Passes are the main sources of funding for Falls Church Athletic Programs!
Details - Jaguars Pass
- With your pass, you will have access to attend all regular season home games at FCHS, and select off campus "home" games due to renovation.
- You will not need to pay before each game with the Jaguars Pass!
- Scan your code on your phone and enter.
- No credit card or cash is needed.
Jaguars Pass - Information for when a Team has off campus "home" games due to Renovation
- With the purchase of your Jaguars Pass, you will have access to all regular season home games at Falls Church High School for the 2025-2026 school year, including select away games due to renovation, for example this upcoming Fall! (Off Campus "Home Games")
- FALL Season VOLLEYBALL “Jaguars Pass Entry” Information due to all games off campus
- In the Fall season, due to renovation, purchasing the annual Jaguars Pass will work as your ticket pass at the following Away "Home" Volleyball Dates when attending at opponent schools.
- Boys VB Away "Home" Games: 9/3, 9/30, 10/14.
- Girls VB Away "Home" Games: 9/30, 10/6, 10/9, 10/14, 10/16, 10/21, 10/23.
- WINTER & SPRING Season Dates & Information will be shared soon on how the Jaguars Pass will work!
Buy your Annual "Jaguars Pass" here: https://tinyurl.com/JaguarsPass2526
Website: https://tinyurl.com/SpiritWearFCHSJaguars
- Online Order - Direct Shipping to your Home
- Every item is customizable, with hundreds of products and designs available
- Shop By Design/Logos or Shop by Product Brands
The Falls Church HS Athletic Booster club is an organization of dedicated volunteers, including parents, alumni, and community members, committed to enhancing Falls Church High School’s sports tradition. We support over 700 student-athletes through fundraising efforts. With Fairfax County’s reduced funding for high school sports, we step in to level the playing field. When you support the FCHS Athletic Boosters, you empower our student-athletes!
Please join us for our monthly 2025-2026 Athletic Booster Club Meeting this upcoming Tuesday October 7th at 6:30pm. The meeting will take place at FCHS in person at Trailer 23, and will also be offered with a hybrid virtual option link, details listed below.
October Athletic Booster Club Meeting - Tuesday October 7th at 6:30pm
Interested in volunteering to support our Falls Church High School Athletic Booster Club? Please check out their website! https://fchsathleticboosters.org/. The Boosters has open committee positions. Now is a great time to get involved regardless of experience. You and a friend can fill one of these roles together. Email Boosters President, John Hoddinott at president@fchsathleticboosters.org for more information.
Athletic Booster Club Information & Links!
- Sign Up for the Booster Blast Newsletters!
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Upcoming Spirit Wear Sales In-Person!
- We will be selling T-shirts, Hoodies, Hats and more at upcoming Football games!
- Volunteer to help sell Spirit Wear and fundraise for the Boosters!
- Seeking 2025-26 Athletic Booster Sponsorships & Advertisements!
- Do you own a business—or know a local business—that wants to reach the Falls Church High School community? Jaguar athletics brings together over 2,000 students, 700 athletes, and thousands of families across hundreds of games and events each year. Sponsoring our programs puts businesses front and center while directly supporting our student-athletes’ success. Choose from three sponsorship levels, with benefits like stadium and endzone banners, program ads, and website and social media recognition. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available, and referrals are also greatly appreciated! More information is available at fchsathleticboosters.org/sponsorship-opportunities or contact Chris Loftis at sponsorships@fchsathleticboosters.org
Winter Sports at Falls Church are right around the corner!
Head Coach Contact Information
Indoor Track
Head Coach: Peter Verasin
pnverasin@fcps.edu
Sideline Cheer
Head Coach: Krystal Melendez
kvmelendez@fcps.edu
Sideline Only
Swim
Head Coach: Hannah Basl
hrbasl@fcps.edu
Dive
Head Coach: Fatme Khraibani
fhkhraibani1@fcps.edu
Wrestling
Boys Head Coach: Cory Apps
coapps@fcps.edu
Girls Head Coach: Ronnie Howard
rthoward@fcps.edu
Boys Basketball
Head Coach: Darrian Mangum
damangum@fcps.edu
Girls Basketball
Head Coach: Sierra Kennard
skennard@fcps.edu
Gymnastics
Head Coach: Pete Novgrod
pjnovgrod@fcps.edu
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
Winter Sports - Tryouts begin November 10th, 2025.
Spring Sports - Tryouts begin February 23rd, 2026.
Academic Activities: Debate, ESports, Magazine, Scholastic Bowl/It’s Academic, Speech, Newspaper, Yearbook
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 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:
Transfer Students
All Transfer Students by default are ineligible. More information can be found on the FCPS Website. The New Guardian application process must be started before the transfer student is considered a “bona fide” student. No transfer is eligible until there is a notice from the Guardian System that includes a VHSL Citation and Post Season Eligibility.
Interested in competing in VHSL Activities? We have a variety of teams here at Falls Church!
Please email our Sponsors to sign up now!
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Speech Team
- Antonia Nagle - amnagle@fcps.edu
- Sibel Singleton - ssingleton@fcps.edu
- Debate Team
- Ryan Healy - RMHealy@fcps.edu
- Joe Bermingham - jbermingham@fcps.edu
- It’s Academic & Scholastic Bowl
- Ryan Healy - RMHealy@fcps.edu
- Joe Bermingham - jbermingham@fcps.edu
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ESports Team
- Liam Ryde - laryde@fcps.edu
- XC - Thursday September 25th 6:00 PM (Grove Point Park (old Franconia Park))
- Marching Band - Friday October 24th 6:30 PM (FC Stadium)
- Football & Cheer - Friday November 7th 6:30 PM (FC Stadium)
GOLF Senior Night Photo!
VOLLEYBALL Senior Night Photo!
FIELD HOCKEY Senior Night Photo!
CROSS COUNTRY Senior Night Photo!
All FCPS schools have consistent athletic regular season event entry fees for general admission.
Adults (18 and over) will be $7.
FCPS students will be $5.
Schools will continue to offer free admission to senior citizens and children under 6. The VHSL sets ticket prices for VHSL State Competitions.
Take advantage of the discounted annual ticket pass “JAGUARS PASS (works for all 3 Seasons)! - Click Here to purchase the Jaguars Pass!
Purchase Falls Church Athletic Tickets in Advance Using Etix! (Linked Here)
Gate Policy
- No outside food or drink
- NO BACKPACKS - handbags and purses subject to search
- No Re-entry - must pay to re-enter
- All signs must be reviewed by an admin staff at the gate
- Representatives from the Fairfax County Police Department, the Falls Church Administration, and the Falls Church Security Staff will continue to monitor the activities of our patrons in the parking lot, at the ticket gate, and inside the stadium to promote a safe and secure environment for both Falls Church fans, our visitors, and guests.
- All attendees are asked to demonstrate good citizenship and spirited sportsmanship to our opponents and their fans. Go Jaguars!
Student Pick Up at Events
We are excited about student activities being underway here at Falls Church High School. For all night activities, to ensure students are getting picked up in a timely manner, all students who are waiting for a ride after a night event shall wait near the main entrance—a well lit area in front of the school. We encourage all students to plan for a ride ahead of time and to contact that ride before the event ends to ensure a safe and timely pick-up. It is an expectation that all students are picked up and off campus within 30 minutes of the event ending. For example—if a football game ends at 9:00pm, all students should be off campus by 9:30pm. In the event a student is repeatedly staying late on campus, beyond the additional 30 minutes, the student’s ability to continue to attend night events may be impacted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Varsity Football Parking Map
Entrance and Exit Only At The Ticket Booth - Next To Trailers - Please proceed from the entry gate at the access road towards the stadium. Please do not enter the construction site that is fenced off.
Falls Church fans are the best of the best. Falls Church Athletics always expects all guests to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner before, during and after the competition. We expect all guests to treat other guests, players, coaches and officials with courtesy. Please join us in creating a fun, safe, family atmosphere at Falls Church High School by:
- Cheering with class. Be a good sport. Be gracious in victory and accept defeat with dignity.
- Not encouraging unsportsmanlike conduct toward players, coaches, and officials.
- Encouraging your team regardless of their play.
- Treat all competitors fairly. Don’t show excessive displays of anger or frustration. Have the strength to overcome the temptation to demean others.
Director of Student Activities: Greg Weisbecker gpweisbecker@fcps.edu
Assistant Director of Student Activities: Bebe Kim blkim@fcps.edu
ADSA - Leadership: Ryan Healy rmhealy@fcps.edu
ADSA - Clubs: Joe Bermingham jbermingham@fcps.edu
Administrative Assistant: Christina Lugo cmlugo1@fcps.edu
Certified Athletic Trainer: Jacob Ivey jaivey@fcps.edu
Certified Athletic Trainer: Stephanie Tong sctong@fcps.edu
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