Congratulations Student Athletes of the Year!

Read about the award recipients and see photos here!

COMING UP

Arlington Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) Induction Dinner
Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:15 dinner
​Knights of Columbus, Main Hall

The long-delayed Third Annual Arlington Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) Induction Dinner, postponed for a year due to the Covid pandemic, finally will take place on Wednesday, October 13 at the Knights of Columbus Main Hall, 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, Virginia. ASHOF, in partnership with the Better Sports Club of Arlington, will pay tribute to all the Honored Members of the Hall of Fame and will induct the eight new 2020-2021 inductees listed below, adding to the 50 athletes, coaches and contributors who have been inducted into ASHOF since its founding in 1958.

With the continuing health emergency, guest safety is the paramount concern.  Accordingly, for the safety and peace of mind of us all, all attendees must be fully vaccinated.  In addition, face coverings may be required, and other rules may apply as warranted by state and Arlington authorities.

Please make your reservation to attend in advance through the button on the left.

​ASHOF 2020-2021 Hall of Fame inductees:
  • Steve Buckhantz (W-L Class of 1973)—longtime Washington Wizards play-by-play announcer and DC area sports broadcaster
  • Kristy Burch Bergmann (Bishop O’Connell 986): dominating softball pitcher in the 1980s at Bishop O’Connell and Miami of Ohio University
  • Al Forman (posthumously) (W-L 1967): standout four-sport athlete at W-L, 25-year sports coordinator for Arlington Parks & Rec, prominent sports official
  • Charles “Chuck” Harris (posthumously): member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, championship coach at Yorktown, Wakefield and O’Connell over five decades 
  • Jimmy Lange (Bishop O’Connell 1994):  Welterweight and Middleweight Champion (WBC, WBU and NABU) professional boxer (career record 38-6-2)
  • Jesse Meeks (posthumously): longtime Arlington gymnastics, football, track, tennis, golf and basketball coach, winning eight boys gymnastics state titles at Yorktown 
  • Bill Murray (W-L 1966):  standout baseball/football athlete at W-L, co-national champ football player at Randolph-Macon, Arlington baseball coach and administrator
  • Mary White: cofounder of the Arlington Women’s Soccer League, champion state and national girls coach, national Top 10 senior runner, champion Masters soccer athlete

Club Calendar - 2021
Stay tuned for for another great year of fascinating speakers and celebrating the best of sports in Arlington.

September 22, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
October 13, 6:30 p.m. - Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
October 27, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
November 10, 7:00 p.m. - Speaker Meeting, speaker TBA
November 17, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
December 15 - Board Holiday Party

BSC Mission Statement
The Better Sports Club of Arlington is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1957 “to promote useful citizenship through the medium of sports.” The Better Sports Club is dedicated to serving Arlington, Virginia's youth and to fostering the principle of fair play, good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, tolerance and friendship.
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Club membership is open to women and men over the age of 18 who share the club’s goals, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or personal orientation.
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