Most area kids play at Ballston, Reston, or Mt. Vernon with a few venturing to Ashburn or Cabin John.  Fort DuPont Ice Arena in the District hosts a terrific skills clinic for beginners on Saturdays.  

With a short season and no playoffs, most players consider Spring hockey the time to try new things and develop new skills.  Skill levels vary widely, with travel players joining up with beginners.  

If you’ve never watched a youth hockey game, come on out and see them play.  Even in the warm weather, it’s a great sport.    

Falls Church hockey players Adam Fendley, Connor Rhodes and Aaron Lagunoff after a game at Kettler Capitals Iceplex