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Area 26

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Area 26 is made up of the following counties: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Herndon, & Vienna.
Contact Us
In Person
11350 Random Hills Road, Suite 540
Fairfax, VA 22030
By Phone
703.359.4301 ext. 0
703.359.4306 (fax)
Online
Upcoming Events in Area 26

2026 Area 26 Basketball Tournament: South Lakes HS

South Lakes High School 11400 South Lakes Drive Reston, VA 20191
Join us for Area 26 Basketball Tournament on Jan 25th 2026 at South Lakes HS! Event volunteers are needed to assist with event logistics, officiating, score/timekeeping and registration. Event volunteers must be age 14, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone. Volunteers are welcome to join us for a shift or a combination of shifts during the duration of the basketball tournament.

Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5A92EA5FB6-60871978-south


Event time: 8:00am – 6:00pm Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.


For questions please email:Elaine Tilton

2026 Area 26 Basketball Tournament: Woodson HS

Woodson High School 9525 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031
Join us for the Area 26 Basketball Tournament on January 25th, 2026, at Woodson HS! Event volunteers are needed to assist with event logistics, officiating, score/timekeeping and registration. Event volunteers must be age 14, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone. Volunteers are welcome to join us for a shift or a combination of shifts during the duration of the basketball tournament.


Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5A92EA5FB6-60821873-jan252026


Event time: 8:00am – 6:00pm Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.


For questions please email:Elaine Tilton

2026 Area 26 Basketball Tournament: South Lakes HS

South Lakes High School 11400 South Lakes Drive Reston, VA 20191
Join us for Area 26 Basketball Tournament on February 1st 2026 at South Lakes HS! Event volunteers are needed to assist with event logistics, officiating, score/timekeeping and registration. Event volunteers must be age 14, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone. Volunteers are welcome to join us for a shift or a combination of shifts during the duration of the basketball tournament.


Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5A92EA5FB6-60919380-sova



Event time: 8:00am – 6:00pm Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.




For questions please email:Elaine Tilton

2026 Area 26 Basketball Tournament: Woodson HS

Woodson High School 9525 Main Street Fairfax, VA 22031
Join us for Area 26 Basketball Tournament on February 1st 2026 at Woodson HS! Event volunteers are needed to assist with event logistics, officiating, score/timekeeping and registration. Event volunteers must be age 14, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone. Volunteers are welcome to join us for a shift or a combination of shifts during the duration of the basketball tournament.


Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5A92EA5FB6-60919355-sova



Event time: 8:00am – 6:00pm Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.



For questions please email:Elaine Tilton

2026 Area 26 Basketball Tournament: Oakton HS

Join us for Area 26 Basketball Tournament on February 1st 2026 at Oakton HS! Event volunteers are needed to assist with event logistics, officiating, score/timekeeping and registration. Event volunteers must be age 14, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or chaperone. Volunteers are welcome to join us for a shift or a combination of shifts during the duration of the basketball tournament.


Interested volunteers can sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5A92EA5FB6-60919339-sova


Event time: 8:00am – 6:00pm Tournament end time is subject to change depending on how many teams compete.



For questions please email:Elaine Tilton
Sports Offered

Basketball

Winter

Bocce

Spring and Fall

Bowling

Winter, Spring, and Fall

Cycling

Summer

Golf

Fall

Artistic Gymnastics

Year-Round Training

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Year-Round Training

Powerlifting

Year-Round Training

Sailing

Summer

Softball

Spring

Swimming

Winter and Spring

Tennis

Year-Round Training
Pickleball

Pickleball

Fall
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