Staying active in the winter can be tough as frigid temperatures take over and make us want to curl up underneath a blanket and not move until the groundhog tells us winter is over. Thankfully, these local sports leagues, groups and venues can help you fight that urge.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Massanutten Resort
Take a trip to this resort, a little more than two hours from NoVA, and have fun on the slopes skiing and snowboarding. There’s also ice-skating, an indoor waterpark and a family adventure park. // 1822 Resort Drive, Massanutten
Wintergreen Resort
Wintergreen Resort will require a three-hour journey, but it’s worth it for the winter hiking, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snow tubing and the kid’s fun park. // 39 Mountain Inn Loop, Roseland
Bryce Resort
Roughly an hour and 45 minutes from Northern Virginia, the Mount Jackson resort offers skiing, snowboarding and snow tubing. // 1982 Fairway Drive, Mount Jackson
Omni Homestead Resort
The Hot Springs resort, approximately three-and-a-half hours from NoVA, has two hot springs, an indoor pool and fitness center as well as snowboarding, skiing, snow tubing and ice skating. // 1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs
Hockey
Marymount Ice Hockey Club
Marymount University: 2807 N. Glebe Road, Arlington
Potomac Patriots Hockey
Prince William Ice Center: 5180 Dale Blvd., Woodbridge
Northern Virginia Adult Hockey League
Mt. Vernon RECenter: 2017 Belle View Blvd., Alexandria
Ashburn Ice House Adult League
Ashburn Ice House: 21595 Smith Switch Road, Ashburn
Fairfax Ice Arena Adult League
Fairfax Ice Arena: 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax
SkateQuest Adult Hockey
SkateQuest: 1800 Michael Faraday Court, Reston
Prince William Ice Center Adult League
Prince William Ice Center: 5180 Dale Blvd., Woodbridge
You can find children’s hockey leagues right here.
Ice Skating
Ashburn Ice House
21595 Smith Switch Road, Ashburn
Reston Town Center
1818 Discovery St., Reston
Haymarket Iceplex
15155 Washington St., Haymarket
Tysons Corner Ice Rink
Tysons Corner Center: 1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean
Pentagon Row Skating Rink
Pentagon Row: 1101 S. Joyce St., Arlington
Indoor Sports
Fairfax Sportsplex
The large indoor sports area offers recreation for adults and children alike, including soccer and volleyball matches. // 6800 Commercial Drive, Springfield
FXA Sports
FXA Sports offers a variety of sports throughout the whole year, including flag football, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, kickball, dodgeball and cornhole. Each sport has different leagues and team types (casual or competitive), and they start at different times with varying registration dates, so make sure you check that you can register before planning your day out. // 14100 Parke Long Court, Chantilly
nZone Adult Leagues
Chantilly-based nZone offers adult leagues for basketball, soccer and dodgeball as well as winter youth soccer. // 14550 Lee Road, Chantilly
