Pickleball In Avon: What To Know Before You Hit The Court

From a brand partner: New to pickleball? Here's a beginner-friendly guide to the rules, gear and local places to play.

Are You Ready For Some Flag Football? Farmington Valley Youth League Seeks Players

The program draws participants from Avon, Burlington, Canton, Farmington, Granby, Simsbury, and surrounding communities.

Make It An Active Summer In Avon: Some Ways To Get Moving

From scenic trails to swimming, pickleball and paddling, Avon offers plenty of opportunities to stay active this summer.

Where To Watch 2026 World Cup And Team USA In Avon Area

Avon-area gathering spots are ready for the World Cup 2026. The U.S. will play its first knockout round game Wednesday, July 1, at 8 p.m.

Avon Falcons Hall of Fame To Honor 2026 Class This Week

9 inductees named to Avon HS Falcons Hall of Fame 2026 class will be feted at the Golf Club of Avon.

Avon Little League Baseball Unveils 'Challenger' Division

The special league is for children with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, with registration being accepted now for the spring.

The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Avon

The Big Game this year pits the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Captain Kaylie's Avon HS Falcons Honored With Very Special Award

Avon HS field hockey was honored by the CIAC for its spirit of 'inclusion, kindness, and opportunity' regarding one of its players.

Deadline Approaching For Avon HS Sports Hall Of Fame 2026 Nominations

The selection committee will accept nominations of past athletes, coaches, and teams through Jan. 15.

Avon Advances To Class L Girls Soccer Quarterfinals

Avon defeated No. 3 Sacred Heart Academy to advance to the quarterfinal round of the Class L girls soccer tournament.

Tuesday's CIAC State Tournament Scores: Hartford And Tolland Counties

A roundup of results from Tuesday's CIAC state tournament action involving teams from schools in Hartford and Tolland counties.

Boys' Tennis Teams Set To Embark On CIAC State Tournament Competition

Here are the first-round pairings and complete brackets for the 2025 CIAC boys tennis tournaments.

Avon HS Sports Legends Honored At 2025 Hall-Of-Fame Event

Six athletes, two coaches, and one team were inducted into The Avon Falcons Athletic Hall of Fame recently.

Avon HS Hall-Of-Fame Athletes Announced, How To Honor Them

The Avon Falcons Athletics Hall of Fame will have its 2025 dinner to induct its newest members this Friday, May 2.

Grappler From Avon High School Captures CIAC Divisional Championship

As a team, the Falcons placed fourth at the CIAC Class M divisional championship meet Saturday.

Avon HS Athletes Win State Title At CIAC Indoor Track Championships

Four members of a Falcons' relay team captured an individual event championship.

Avon HS Sports Hall Of Fame Announces 2025 Class

Six athletes, two coaches, and one famous Avon High School wrestling team were named to the Avon Falcons Athletics Hall of Fame Monday.

Avon HS Sports Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominees For 2025

Members of the community can nominate their favorite Falcons through Jan. 15, 2025.

New Class Of Avon HS Hall-Of-Famers To Be Inducted

Tickets are on sale for the annual Avon High School Athletics Hall of Fame banquet, which is on Friday, May 3.

Avon HS Sports Topic Of Historical Society Podcast

The podcast will explore the role of sports and Avon High School over the years.

Avon Little League: The Time To Register Is Now

Avon Little League is seeking players for baseball and softball, with registration already open.

CT Field Hockey Players On Team USA

The players are from Avon, Simsbury and Westport and they will compete in an international, Olympics-like competition for Jewish athletes.

Avon High Football, Police Move Jetliner For Good Cause

The Avon High School football team and the Avon Police Department Tuesday moved a jetliner as part of a fundraiser for Special Olympics.

State Budget Nets Avon Cash For New Softball Fields

Avon's House representation Tuesday applauded the approved state budget.

Avon HS Three-Sport Star And Soccer Standout Are Scholar-Athletes

One male and female athlete at each school were honored Sunday by the CIAC and the Connecticut Association of Schools.

Avon High Announces 2023 Athletics Hall Of Fame Class

Nine athletes/coaches and one team from Avon High School's past will be honored at induction ceremonies next month.

Two Major Youth Sports Tourneys In Avon Get Council Funds

The Avon Town Council this month approved grants to help both lacrosse and soccer tournaments in town this spring.

Avon Temporarily Shuts Down Public Tennis Courts

The courts are being renovated and they will be closed indefinitely.

Avon School Board Honors Fabulous Quartet Of AHS Coaches

The four coaches were feted for each achieving 400 total victories in their respective sports.

Avon High Athletics Stars Sought For Hall Of Fame

The deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, Jan. 15.

Special Moment Of Sportsmanship A Thrill For Avon Field Hockey Player

A Falcon player with autism got into a recent game against East Catholic and scored a memorable goal.

Postseason Honors Accorded To Spring Athletes From Avon High School

A total of 20 Falcons were recognized for their outstanding performances during the 2022 spring season.

3 Avon Residents Finish 2022 Boston Marathon

Three Avon runners finished the Boston Marathon this year.

First Class Selected for Avon Falcons Hall of Fame

"Ten outstanding men and women and one team have been selected to be part of the inaugural class of the Avon Falcons Hall of Fame."

Avon High School Track Team Heads To Nationals

The Avon High School track team is sending some of its top runners to Outdoor Nationals.

CIAC Scholar-Athletes Named From Amity High School

A pair of student-athletes will be honored based on their exemplary academic and athletic careers.

CIAC Scholar-Athletes Named From Avon

A pair of student-athletes will be honored based on their exemplary academic and athletic careers.

Avon Competitors Earn Taekwondo Awards

Two local students earned medals at the competition in South Korea.

Boston Marathon 2019: How Avon Runners Fared

Hundreds of Connecticut residents were among more than 31,000 runners registered to run the world's oldest annual marathon Monday.

Former Avon Athletic Director Chosen to CAS-CIAC Hall of Honor

She will be among 10 individuals honored at a ceremony on April 11.