2/4/2012 -

***FEBRUARY 5TH SESSION WITH GANON BAKER BASKETBALL
10 AM - 12 PM AT MADISON HIGH SCHOOL***

The Fairfax Stars are pleased and proud to announce that due to popularity and demand, the 3rd Annual Advanced Skills Development League with a curriculum focused on 12 - 17 year olds, will begin in January, 2012.

With specialized curriculum training sessions and nationally recognized trainers, this is another outstanding opportunity to improve your skills, strength, agility, and knowledge of the game.

You will have the opportunity to engage with top trainers from Nike Skills Academy; Ganon Baker Basketball; Point Guard College; and talented Fairfax Stars training specialists.

For more information and a registration form, please click 2012 Advanced Skills Development League

If you would prefer the information in a word document format, please click

2012 Fairfax Stars Advanced Skills Development League

Sessions will be held on Sundays beginning on January 8, 2012.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Fairfax Stars at fairfaxstars@aol.com

2/4/2012 -

The Fairfax Stars basketball program will hold its 2012 MEET THE STARS event in coordination with the Fairfax Stars Advanced Skills Development Training on Sunday, February 5th from 10:00 AM - 12:45 PM at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia.

You will have the opportunity to visit with Fairfax Stars Founder, Executive Director, and Nike U16 Showcase Coach Aggie McCormick-Dix, along with other members of the 2012 coaching staff, and even some current and former players to answer your questions and provide details about plans for the upcoming 2012 AAU / Travel season.

For more information, please click

2012 MEET THE STARS

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Fairfax Stars at fairfaxstars@aol.com

2/3/2012 -

The Fairfax Stars are pleased and proud to announce the Tryout Schedule for the upcoming 2012 AAU / Travel season.

For a complete tryout schedule including a listing of the tryout locations, please click 2012 Fairfax Stars Tryout Schedule

We realize that some tryout candidates will still be participating with their high school teams presenting a potential conflict with one or two of the scheduled tryout dates.  Please be sure to communicate with the coach of the team ( s ) that you are planning to tryout with. 

*Please remember to check this schedule periodically for any revisions or updates that may be necessary due to gym space availability or other scheduling reasons.*

You may visit the Team Page for the age / grade team get contact information for the coach.  Coaches request that candidates attend as many tryout sessions as possible, with a minimum of two being the preference.

The Fairfax Stars conduct open tryouts, so all candidates are invited.  Whether you are a returning player, new to the area, previously played for another program, or just new to the AAU level of competition...YOU ARE INVITED!

The Fairfax Stars are also a Nike-affiliated program which provides additional access for players to training, clinics, and competition at some of the most prestigious tournaments in the country.

A tryout registration form is availabe that also includes details about age / grade requirements for each team.  You may pre-register and save on the tryout registration fee.  For a tryout registration form, please click 2012 Tryout Registration Form

If you would prefer the registration form in a word document format, please click

2012 Tryout Registration Form

If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please do not hesitate to contact the Fairfax Stars at g0ssgirl@aol.com or fairfaxstars@aol.com

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE GYM!

2/2/2012 -

The Fairfax Stars will be conducting an Open Gym activity on Sunday, February 5th for U8 Boys.  The Open Gym will be conducted from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM at James Madison High School in the Auxilliary Gym.  This will be the final session

If you have any questions, please contact the Fairfax Stars at g0ssgirl@aol.com

2/1/2012 -

The 2012 AAU / Travel basketball season is right around the corner.  The Fairfax Stars Elite Travel basketball program has prepared some information for your review as you examine the best opportunity for your daughter.  Tryouts for the 2012 season will begin for the younger age groups in less than 60 days.

We know that a lot of information will be thrown your way and appreciate your due diligence in assessing the basketball program that best fits your family's needs and provides the greatest opportunity for teaching basketball skills and knowledge of the game.

Please review the attached information brochure and please do not hesitate to contact the coach for the age group or reach out to us directly at fairfaxstars@aol.com if you have any questions or require more information

For more detailed information about the 2012 Girls Program, please click, Fairfax Stars 2012 Girls Program Information Brochure

The Fairfax Stars basketball program has been offering opportunities to young boys and girls in our community since 1997 and have been privileged to work with incredible student - athletes and families over those years.  We believe that it is imperative to teach young people to "strive for excellence...both on and off the court!"

Information about tryouts for the 2012 season will be posted to the website early in the new year.  You may also sign up for the Fairfax Stars Contact List to receive information about a variety of Fairfax Stars activities.

Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and successful 2012!

2/1/2012 -

The 2012 AAU / Travel basketball season is right around the corner.  The Fairfax Stars Elite Travel basketball program has prepared some information for your review as you examine the best opportunity for your son.  Tryouts for the 2012 season will begin for the younger age groups in less than 60 days.

We know that a lot of information will be thrown your way and appreciate your due diligence in assessing the basketball program that best fits your family's needs and provides the greatest opportunity for teaching basketball skills and knowledge of the game.

Please review the attached information brochure and please do not hesitate to contact the coach for the age group or reach out to us directly at fairfaxstars@aol.com if you have any questions or require more information.

For more detailed information about the 2012 Boys Program, please click Fairfax Stars 2012 Boys Program Information Brochure

The Fairfax Stars basketball program has been offering opportunities to young boys and girls in our community since 1997 and have been privileged to work with incredible student - athletes and families over those years.  We believe that it is imperative to teach young people to "strive for excellence...both on and off the court!"

Information about tryouts for the 2012 season will be posted to the website early in the new year.  You may also sign up for the Fairfax Stars Contact List to receive information about a variety of Fairfax Stars activities.

Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and successful 2012!

2/1/2012 -

The 2012 AAU / Travel basketball season is right around the corner.  The Fairfax Stars Elite Travel basketball program has prepared some information for your review as you examine the best opportunity for your son or daughter.  Tryouts for the 2012 season will begin for the younger age groups in less than 60 days.

We know that a lot of information will be thrown your way and appreciate your due diligence in assessing the basketball program that best fits your family's needs and provides the greatest opportunity for teaching basketball skills and knowledge of the game.

Please review the attached information brochure and please do not hesitate to contact the coach for the age group or reach out to us directly at fairfaxstars@aol.com if you have any questions or require more information.

For an overview of the program, please click Fairfax Stars 2012 Program Information Brochure

The Fairfax Stars basketball program has been offering opportunities to young boys and girls in our community since 1997 and have been privileged to work with incredible student - athletes and families over those years.  We believe that it is imperative to teach young people to "strive for excellence...both on and off the court!"

Information about tryouts for the 2012 season will be posted to the website early in the new year.  You may also sign up for the Fairfax Stars Contact List to receive information about a variety of Fairfax Stars activities.

Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and successful 2012!

2/1/2012 -

In an effort to keep registration fees affordable and continue to provide scholarship support for needy families, the Fairfax Stars are launching their 2011 - 2012 Fundraising Campaign.

When the Fairfax Stars basketball program was started in 1997, one of the original premises was to work hard every season to do our best to make sure that no player or family was not able to participate in AAU / Travel basketball due to financial considerations.  Accordingly, the program leadership and Board of Directors endeavors to maintain registration fees at an affordable level.

Confronted with increasing costs for gymnasiusm space, uniforms & equipment, insurance, and administrative costs, the Fairfax Stars annually conduct a fundraising campaign to help support the financial requirements of operating the program on behalf of young people in our community.  Additionally, the Fairfax Stars host an annual golf tournament, with all proceeds dedicated to the Fairfax Stars Scholarship Fund.

It is important to note that the Fairfax Stars are a completely volunteer, community-based, non-profit organization.  All coaches, assistant coaches, commissioners, executive director, and board of directors are volunteers.  The program is supported by one part-time executive administrative assistant who does an amazing job in support of the volunteer executive director, who is also the program founder.  With more than 30 teams each season, skill develop leagues, camps & clinics, a summer league, a fall league, a winter league, and many other events and activities in support of the program, you can only imagine the day to day demands of operating a nationally recognized program for girls and boys.

We have enjoyed the support of many Fairfax Stars alumni and family members, who generously support providing opportunities for more young people.  We have also been fortunate enough to enjoy a number of community corporate sponsorships over the years.  If you are able to assist, please visit http://www.fairfaxstars.org/shopsite_sc/ and click on the link for the 2011 - 2012 Fundraising Campaign to identify your level of support.  Your contribution is tax deductible.

Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.  You will receive a follow up with pertinent tax information for your records.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Fairfax Stars via e-mail at fairfaxstars@aol.com

2/1/2012 -

The Fairfax Stars are pleased and proud to announce the 2012 Boys "East Coast Battle of the Best" tournament to be held on March 17th & 18th.  Each of the past five years, the participation continues to grow as teams enjoy this early season opportunity to test their mettle. 

Once again this year, the "East Coast Battle of the Best" will be dedicated to helping raise awareness of the impact of Kidney Disease.

Registration is limited and the deadline is March 9th, so please do not wait to make your reservation to confirm your spot.

For more information and a registration form, please click 2012 East Coast Battle of the Best

If you prefer the information is a word document format, please click

2012 East Coast Battle of the Best

Payment can also be made online by visiting:  http://www.fairfaxstars.org/shopsite_sc/

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Fairfax Stars via e-mail at fairfaxstars@aol.com

1/31/2012 -

Congratulations to two long-time Fairfax Stars, Logan Battle and Katie McCormick, on their nominations for the 2012 McDonald's High School All American team.

Logan is a senior guard / forward at West Springfield High School and was one of three nominees from Virginia.  She will continue her education and play college basketball for Georgetown University.

Katie is a senior guard at St. Mary's Ryken High School and was one of five nominees from Maryland.  She will continue her education and play college basketball also for Georgetown University.

Logand and Katie have been Fairfax Stars teammates for years and have enjoyed significant success on the summer circuit, including this past summer when these two talented players helped lead their U16 Girls Nike Elite Premier Showcase team to the championship game of the prestigious Nike Nationals Invitational tournament in North Augusta, South Carolina in front of more than 500 college coaches to close the 2011 summer season.

1/31/2012 -

***A Few Slots Remain Available- Please Contact Us If You Are Interested***

Planning is now well underway for the 2011 - 2012 Fairfax Stars AAU / Travel basketball season.  Each year there are opportunities for experienced, knowledgeable coaches to apply to join the volunteer Fairfax Stars coaching staff.  Applications are received and reviewed by a Coaches Selection Committee with recommendations forwarded to the Board of Directors for final disposition.

The Fairfax Stars have enjoyed an affiliation with Nike for more than 7 years as evidence of the quality of the program.  The Fairfax Stars are the only Nike-affiliated girls program from Hampton, Virginia to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

If you share a commitment to teaching basketball skills and a knowledge of the game itself, all in an environment of positive reinforcement and fun...if you aspire to join one of the most successful AAU / Travel basketball programs in America...if you are experienced and excited about teaching talented, young student - athletes as a Head Coach or Assistant Coach...then please review and consider submitting an application to join the Fairfax Stars family.  You may mind an application by clicking  Fairfax Stars 2011 - 2012 Coaching Application

For your information, a background check is part of the application process.

If you would prefer the file in a word document format, please click

Fairfax Stars 2011 - 2012 Coaching Application

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact the Fairfax Stars at fairfaxstars@aol.com

We take our responsibility to teach and train student - athletes with all levels of skill and experience very seriously and we seek dedicated coaches who share our commitment to "striving for excellence...both on and off the court!"