Annandale High School Athletics/Activities

Athletics/Activities - July 12

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New Band Director

We are pleased to announce that Zach Wadsworth has been selected as the next Band Director for Annandale High School.

Mr. Wadsworth brings over a decade of experience leading dynamic, inclusive band programs and building strong relationships with students, families, and the community. Most recently, he served as Director of Bands at Kettle Run High School, where he doubled student enrollment, launched the school’s first marching competition, and helped the program earn both the “Program of Honor” distinction and the VMEA “Blue Ribbon Award.”

Previously, Mr. Wadsworth was Director of Bands at Riverbend High School, where he expanded the program and led the school to its first designation as a Virginia Honor Band. He holds a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from the University of South Florida and has extensive experience in conducting, arranging, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the performing arts.

Please join me in welcoming Mr. Zach Wadsworth to the Annandale community.

Marching Atoms Band Camp

The Marching Atoms Band Camp begins on Tuesday, July 29 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. We will be greeting all students at Door 2 on the first day of band camp. We have a full staff of professional instructors ready to work with our students, including alumni from the GMU Green Machine, the JMU Marching Dukes, Florida State University, Virginia Tech, and the Washington Commanders Marching Band.

Please follow these links link to register:

2025 Marching Atoms Registration

VHSL Physical Form

Print, complete, return to Activities Office at Door 10

FCPS Emergency Care Form

Print, complete, save a personal copy, bring a copy to band camp

The Marching Atoms are eager to welcome members from other fine arts departments to join the color guard and tech crew. Color guard involves choreographed dance, flags, sabers, and rifles. The tech crew involves audio equipment, props, and support equipment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Zach Wadsworth, Director of Bands.

New Athletic/Activity Registration

Returning Athletes: ALL Families will need to create a NEW ACCOUNT. ONE account per family, where you will be able to register multiple students. Your previous log-in will not work, you must create a new one. Once you create your new account, log-in and register your student for this year.

New Athletes: Please create an account and register for the 2025-2026 school year. You can register for as many sports as you wish.

VHSL Physical Updated Information for 2025-2026

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:

Beginning July 1, 2025, athletic physicals will be considered valid for a period of 14 months from the date the form is signed by the medical provider completing the exam. This is the date on page 3 of the VHSL Athletic Participation/Parent Consent/Physical Examination Form (revised January 2021).
Beginning May 1, 2025, FCPS student-athletes are EXPECTED to have athletic physicals completed on the new VHSL Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Evaluation Form (revised April 2025).

SAVE THE DATE!

Fall Sports Tryouts

Fall sports will start Monday, August 4! Check out the first three days of fall tryouts below!!

*NOTE: Golf tryouts begin, Monday July 28 at Pinecrest Golf Course

As you prepare for tryouts, make sure that you read the updated VHSL physical information and click the link below to get the updated physical form.

Click Here to get a new VHSL Physical

**Athletic Registration for the 2025-2026 is currently being updated. Once we have the new updates, we will share that information out!**

New VHSL Transfer Information

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 students is considered "bona fide".

ALL Transfer students must complete the Guardian application process to be declared eligible.

NO TRANSFER IS ELIGIBLE UNTIL THERE IS NOTICE FROM THE GUARDIAN SYSTEM THAT INCLUDES A VHSL CITATION AND POST SEASON ELIGIBILITY.

Athletic Eligibility and Transfer Gateway

Field Hockey Youth Clinic

Do you have a K-8 grader who is interested in playing field hockey?! Then sign up for our youth clinics and learn more about the game while working on skills and development to become a better field hockey player. Clinics will run Saturday mornings from September 6 to October 25!

Annandale HS Summer Camps

Looking for fun activities for your child this summer? Annandale High School is offering a variety of summer camps this year for current elementary and middle school students led by our own Annandale coaches. Help spread the word to friends, family and neighbors! More information on signups upcoming!

Registration for all camps can be found HERE. See descriptions of the various camps below. More information can be found at AnnandaleAtoms.net.

Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp, and they should bring a snack and a water bottle each day. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to “Annandale Athletic Boosters”.

Payment is due on the first day of camp or can be made online by clicking on the camps link below

Save the dates for our camps below!

Camp Information

Basketball - Rising 3rd-9th Graders - July 21-25 ($225): Campers will spend each day focused on developing their basketball skills. They will also receive a a t-shirt, and a chance to win trophies. Campers can bring their lunch or purchase lunch at camp. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm. To pay for Basketball Camp, CLICK HERE

For questions about Basketball Camp please reach out to Camp Directors, Boys Head Coach Jerome McAvoy or Girls Head Coach Chelsea Harrison.

Baseball Skills Camp- Aug 12-16, 5pm-7pm ($110, or $25 a session) This camp is designed for 3rd - 9th graders and will be held on the baseball field at Annandale High. Focus will be on preparation for fall season and overall skill development. Camp will be conducted by Annandale High School Coaches and current college baseball players. Camp will run from 5pm-7pm. Questions, reach out to head baseball coach and camp director Kevin Rudd

Multiple Campers - please fill out the form for each child.

Weekly Schedule

Green Days Schedule

** Green days are open practices available to rising 9th through 12th graders. You must have an updated VHSL Physical to participate **

Monday, July 14

Field Hockey - 8:30-9:15am

Football - 7:30-9:30am