Tiger Family Soccer Fest
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Special Guest Speaker FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid at 10 a.m.
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Thank You!
Thank You!
THANK YOU to everyone who made this event possible:
Fairfax250 Commission for their grant funding that helped supply soccer nets to the school and decorate the indoor 150th celebration!
Our face painting vendor, Ms. Eufonia and her family
Rob Wolgamotti (Ms. Wolgamatti's husband) for the great music
Lee Mount Vernon Sports Club (LMVSC) Soccer League for their amazing partnership and generous donation of an inflatable soccer net!
Our generous Members who loaned us items and purchased items for the event!
Our PTA volunteers & West Potomac High School student volunteers
Thank you to all the families who came out to play, connect, and celebrate with us! Our PTA raised $2,500+!
Celebrating 150 Years of Groveton
Celebrating 150 Years of Groveton
Tiger Family Soccer Fest is part of a very special year: Groveton Elementary is celebrating 150 years of education!
Groveton's story began in 1876, when a one-room schoolhouse was established in the community. Over the decades, the school grew and changed alongside the surrounding community. In 1972, the school moved to its current location on Harrison Lane. Today, Groveton celebrates a diverse community shaped by generations of students, families, educators and neighbors.
Kick off the celebration with Special Guest Speaker FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid!
Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Location: Groveton Cafeteria
Tiger Family Soccer Fest
Tiger Family Soccer Fest
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Groveton Outdoor Field
Let's celebrate with a day of soccer, food, creativity and community! Every concession purchase, spirit wear sale and business sponsorship will help support the Groveton PTA's fundraising goal of $3,500.
Admission and soccer are free for all
Soccer games begin at 11:30 a.m., with three separate 20-minute games throughout the event
Games will be organized by grade level
Everyone is welcome! No prior soccer experience is needed
Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Bring your appetitie! Our PTA will have $1 & $2 food items, snacks and drinks for purchase.
Activities
Activities
Tiger Family Soccer Fest is more than just soccer! There will be plenty to do between games or even if soccer isn't your thing!
Get Creative
Face painting
Chalk art
Tie-dye shirt station
Show Your Tiger Spirit
Spirit wear t-shirts will be available for purchase, ready for you to transform at the tie-dye station or wear as-is to show your Groveton pride
Family activities
Time to hang out with friends, neighbors and fellow Groveton families
Pre-event Volunteers
Pre-event Volunteers
Event Planning: Genevieve Potvin, volunteer lead
Coordinate logistics, schedule, supplies, volunteers and activity areas. Determine tables, tents, stations, signage, field layout and traffic flow.
Fundraising & Sponsorship: Laura Willis, volunteer lead
Help the volunteer lead secure sponsors and donations toward the $3,500 goal
Download Sponsorship Flyer here!
Concessions: Jessica Henthorn, volunteer lead
Help the volunteer lead source/order food, drinks, serving supplies, ice, etc.
Activities Team: Volunteer lead needed!
Purchase/organize face painting, chalk, tie-dye and yard game supplies
Soccer Coordination: Madhu Woolcock, volunteer lead
Organize grade-level games, players, game schedule/equipment and referees
Spirit Wear & Tie-Dye Preparation: Volunteer lead needed!
Inventory shirts, prepare tie-dye supplies, organize volunteers
Event Volunteers
Event Volunteers
Welcome/Registration: Volunteers needed!
Welcome families,register families for free soccer, direct families to the appropriate field/game, explain where activities and concessions are located.
Concessions: Volunteers needed!
Hot-food handling/preparation, drink/snack station, cotton candy operator, restocking, food serving and clean up.
Face Painting Station: Volunteers needed!
Run the face-painting station, mangae the line, clean/reset between child
Chalk Art Station: Volunteers needed!
Set out chalk, explain the activity, keep the area organized, monitor supplies
Spirit Wear Sales & Tie-Dye Station: Volunteers needed!
Sell t-shirts, explain the tie-dye option, distribute supplies, set up/clean up tie-dye table.
Set-up Crew: Volunteers needed!
Help set up tables, concessions, activities and equipment. Post signage, balloons and directional signs.
Clean-up Crew: Volunteers needed!
Help with trash/recycling, break down of stations and tables, collect lost and found, conduct final field check.
Volunteer Reminder
Volunteer Reminder
Before volunteering, please complete the FCPS Volunteer application. To ensure the safety of students and staff, FCPS has launched a new centralized volunteer-management system. All volunteers and chaperones, regardless of level, must complete the online registration.
Raising Funds for Playground Upgrades!
Raising Funds for Playground Upgrades!
Our Goal: Raise $3,500 for Groveton Elementary!
This year, we're looking to help the school with a few outdoor enhancements. Funds raised at Tiger Family Soccer Fest can help support this effort, with primary priorities including:
Basketball Court Restriping: Giving our kids crisp lines for competitive basketball games.
Vibrant Asphalt Obstacle Courses: Custom-painted interactive paths to keep our K-6 students moving and active during recess.
New Sports Gear: Replacing worn-out equipment.
Here are two ways to help!
FAQs
FAQs
Do I need to pre-register to play soccer?
Do I need to pre-register to play soccer?
No pre-registration necessary! Just stop by the open registration tables to sign up you and/or your child for the FREE soccer games. Registration tables will open at 11 a.m. and the first soccer game will kick off at 11:30 a.m.
Is the event cash only?
Is the event cash only?
Cash or credit card will be accepted for all concessions and spirit wear.
Do I need to purchase a t-shirt for the tie-dye station?
Do I need to purchase a t-shirt for the tie-dye station?
You're welcome to bring your own t-shirt(s) to the tie-dye station. We'll also have the new 2026/27 t-shirt available for $15!
Where should I park?
Where should I park?
Since parking at the school is limited, we encourage our families to carpool, walk, or park on Groveton Road and use the crosswalk on Harrison Lane.
Walk past the main office doors toward the rear outdoor field. Look for the orange and black balloons!
Business Sponsorships
Business Sponsorships
Given the press potential and crowd expected for this celebration, we'd love to partner with your brand to anchor you to our community as a sponsor! Sponsorship levels start at just $100!
Groveton Pack Leader ($1,000+)
Premium logo placement on PTA website & event signage, recognition as Presenting Sponsor at the event, logo featured on all PTA email communications with link to your site, social media shout-outs (3), on-stage recognition at the event, sponsor-provided branded product available at a PTA event.
Tiger Supporter ($500)
Large logo on PTA website & event signage, logo featured on at least three PTA email communications with link to your site, social media shout-outs (3), on-stage recognition at the event, sponsor-provided branded product available at PTA event
Cub Friend ($250)
Medium logo on PTA website and select PTA communications with link to your site, social media shout-outs (2)
Community Paw Partner ($100)
Logo on PTA website, social media shout-out (1)
Partnering with us is a great way to reach local families right here in the 22306 neighborhood!
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