Reston Youth Association

10/05/2026

Photos from last weeks game vs Herndon! Rookie and the Junior Varsity team representing!

09/13/2026

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09/08/2026

The league has grown..........

08/28/2026

🏈 RESTON YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGES — SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 🏈

Our scrimmages with McLean and BRYC are CONFIRMED! We are looking forward to a full day of football at South Lakes High School as our teams get an important game-day dress rehearsal before the regular season.

📍 South Lakes High School
11400 South Lakes Drive
Reston, VA 20191

🏈 RESTON GAME SCHEDULE

12:30–1:45 PM | Rising Stars
Reston Central vs. McLean Central

1:50–3:05 PM | Junior Varsity
BRYC Central vs. McLean National

3:10–4:25 PM | Junior
BRYC Central vs. McLean National

4:30–5:45 PM | Junior Varsity
Reston Central vs. McLean Elite

5:50–7:05 PM | Varsity
Reston Elite vs. McLean Elite

7:10–8:25 PM | Prep
Reston Central vs. McLean Elite

Our Ankle biter team is scheduled to play away against SYA.

These scrimmages will operate as a full game-day dress rehearsal with four-man officiating crews, special teams and full game rules.

⏱️ 10-minute quarters
🏈 Full game rules
🚩 Special teams included
⏰ Games conclude after 1 hour and 15 minutes

📣 RESTON FAMILIES — WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Because Reston is hosting, we need parent volunteers from every Reston team playing Saturday.

We need assistance with:

✅ Concession Stand
✅ Chain Crew

Our goal is simple: give our players a great football experience, compete the right way, and be outstanding hosts to McLean, BRYC, the officials and every family joining us Saturday.

Come out and support Reston Football!

🏈💚 PLAY TODAY. BUILD TOMORROW. 💚🏈

08/01/2026

Dear RYA Tackle Football Parents,

The Reston Youth Association tackle football season begins on Monday, August 3, at 6:00 PM ET.

Please have all players arrive by 5:20 PM ET for check-in. Arriving on time will allow us to complete check-in and begin practice promptly.

Required for Every Practice

All players must:

Wear a properly fitted mouthpiece at every practice
Bring their own clearly labeled water bottle to every practice

Players will not be permitted to participate without a mouthpiece. Please make sure your child arrives prepared each day.

First-Day Requirements

For Monday’s practice:

No helmets
No shoulder pads
No full pads
Mouthpieces are required
Players should wear athletic clothing and cleats
Nutrition and Hydration

The weather is expected to be hot and humid throughout the week. Players should begin hydrating well before practice and continue drinking water throughout the day.

Please make sure your player eats a light, balanced meal approximately two to three hours before practice. Avoid heavy, greasy, or fried foods immediately before activity. Good options include lean protein, fruit, vegetables, rice, pasta, or a light sandwich.

Players should not arrive on an empty stomach, but they should also avoid eating a large meal immediately before practice.

Acclimatization Schedule

Monday, August 3 — Day 1
No helmets. Mouthpieces and water bottles are required.

Tuesday, August 4 — Day 2
Helmets only. No shoulder pads or full pads.

Wednesday, August 5 — Day 3
Helmets and shoulder pads.

Thursday, August 6 — Day 4
Full pads are permitted, but no full-contact drills.

Friday, August 7 — Day 5
Full-contact drills may begin, provided the player has completed the first three required acclimatization practices.

This requirement applies individually to each player. A player who begins practice late must complete their own three acclimatization practices before participating in full-contact drills.

Thank you for helping us begin the season safely, responsibly, and on time. We are looking forward to a strong opening week and a successful season.

Respectfully,

Jay Cobbs and Tony Ellis
RYA Tackle Football Commissioners
Reston Youth Association

08/01/2026

🏈 RYA TACKLE FOOTBALL EQUIPMENT HANDOUT 🏈

Reston Youth Association parents, we will hold two additional equipment handout opportunities for players who still need equipment or require an exchange.

📅 Monday, August 3
⏰ 8:00–8:45 PM ET
📍 Immediately following practice at the equipment shed.
For players who have not yet picked up their equipment.

📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 5:00–5:45 PM ET
For players picking up equipment for the first time and players who need to exchange previously issued equipment.

Please make every effort to attend during one of these scheduled times so your player is properly equipped and ready for the season.

For immediate assistance, please contact either RYA Tackle Commissioner:

Tony Ellis
Jay Cobbs

Thank you for your continued support of Reston Youth Association Tackle Football!

07/30/2026

🏈 RESTON YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL DISCOUNT WEEKEND! 🏈

Get ready for the upcoming football season and save 20% off your entire purchase at DICK’S Sporting Goods – Dulles Town Center!

📅 Thursday, July 31 through Monday, August 3, 2026
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Download or display the coupon at checkout:

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Stock up on cleats, gloves, mouthpieces, athletic clothing, training equipment, and other essentials before the season begins. Please share this post with your family, teammates, coaches, and friends!

Coupon is valid in-store only. Some exclusions apply. The coupon cannot be combined with other offers.

07/08/2026

We will hold equipment handout for the Reston Youth Association Tackle Football program on the following dates:

Saturday, July 18
Saturday, July 25
9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon EST

To help keep the process organized, please arrive during your division’s assigned time slot:

Ankle Biters / Rising Stars: 9:00 AM EST
Junior Varsity / Junior: 10:00 AM EST
Varsity / Prep: 10:30 AM EST

Please make every effort to arrive on time and be prepared to receive your player’s equipment. We want to make sure every athlete is properly fitted and ready for the upcoming season.

Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Thank you for your continued support of Reston Youth Association Tackle Football.

07/01/2026

We need a head coach for our Prep Division! If you are interested, or if you know of someone who is interested. Please have them reach out to RYA ASAP! Send an email to - [email protected]

06/26/2026