U.S. Naval Academy
Parents Club of Northern Virginia
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08 October 2011, Navy vs. Southern Mississippi Football Game Tailgate
The best view of march-on will be yours when you plan to attend our Annual Football Tailgate! Meet under the tent inside Memorial Stadium at the Captain's BBQ for tailgating and get fired up for the game. Tickets are limited so sign up early. We do not provide group tickets for the Captain's BBQ or game. Please purchase your own tickets from www.navysports.com.
21-23 October 2011, 2nd Class Parents Weekend
The not to be missed activity during the weekend is attending classes with your Midshipman on Friday.
10 December 2011, Army-Navy Football Game Fed Ex Field Landover, MD
Plan early to attend the greatest college football rivalry of all time. No other football game compares to it. Make your hotel reservations now. Bus to the game from USNA. Purchase your tickets to the game from www.navysports.com
29 December 2011, Joint Services Ball, Sheraton National Hotel Arlington, VA
SAVE THE DATE! This formal holiday event is very special for Midshipmen, dates, and their families. Parents and friends are invited to come and enjoy this wonderful formal evening of dining, dancing and celebration with their Midshipman. Invitations are online.
26 May 2012 8:00pm Class of 2013 - Ring Dance
The Class of 2013 officially get their USNA rings. Class rings are dipped into water from the Seven Seas and the ritual is celebrated with a formal dinner dance. Remind your Mid to take lots of pictures!
21 May 2012, Herndon Climb /Sea Trials
This time honored tradition and rite of passage at the Naval Academy has returned! Herndon normally lasts over an hour and a half, and we shall see how this year's tradition unfolds. After the ceremony your 'Plebe No More' may be rather filthy and smell of lard. Sea Trails Award will be presented. Sea Trials: starting at "O Dark Thirty", this is a day of physical and mental challenges for the plebes. Sea Trials are closed to parents and the public.
29 May 2012, Graduation and Commissioning Week 2012 Tentative Schedule official information
A week of USNA festivities and fun accompanies the Graduation and Commissioning ceremonies for the Class of 2011 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Come see America's finest men and women as over 1000 midshipmen graduate and then receive their commissions in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The graduation and commissioning may be watched live on the Pentagon Channel or the web link at www.usna.edu. Make your rental arrangements early and prepare to celebrate your Midshipman's accomplishments!
TBD June 2012, 12:00 - 3:00 pm Welcome Picnic and Information Session details
Shouse Village Community Center, 1432 Towlston Rd, Vienna
DO NOT MISS the club's annual Welcome Aboard picnic as we introduce the prospective members of the Class of 2016 and their families. Current Midshipmen will be available to answer incoming plebe questions and concerns. A separate session will be held for parents. This is a great time to exchange contact information with other plebe parents and get some practical advice from veteran parents in a relaxed environment.
TBD June 2012, I Day official I-Day information
Plan to visit the Northern Virginia Club table under the tent by Alumni Hall. The Class of 2016 reports to the Academy for Induction Day. The USNA journey begins for both parents and midshipmen when a new class reports to the Academy. Parents: park at the stadium, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sunscreen, water, kleenex and the camera as you share the start of Plebe Summer and say good-bye to your Mid until August. Visit the Plebe page for more specific suggestions for I-Day.
Plebe Summer Information
TBD, 7:00pm USMC Sunset Parade, United States Marine Corps, Iwo Jima Memorial Arlington, VA
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The Few, The Proud, The Marines. It doesn't get any better than this. The great tradition and precision of this legendary unit are on display at the evening parade held at the famous Iwo Jima Memorial overlooking the Potomac.
TBD August 2012, Plebe Parent Weekend Information
Reunions are a beautiful thing! Be thankful you live within driving distance, pack your plebe's favorite goodies and make your way to Annapolis for a whirlwind weekend as you reunite with your plebe. This is one of the rare occasions parents are allowed to visit inside Bancroft Hall. Once your plebe is rested up and well-fed, you will be marveling at his or her new confidence and maturity. Let your Plebe take the lead on activities and listen up as they tell of their trials and triumphs during Plebe Summer. Bring a camera--they look great in their summer whites. TIP: make dinner and hotel reservations now if you plan to stay in Annapolis during this weekend.
1 September 2012, Navy v. Notre Dame Emerald Isle Classic in Dublin, Ireland information
08 October 2011, Navy vs. Southern Mississippi Football Game Tailgate
The best view of march-on will be yours when you plan to attend our Annual Football Tailgate! Meet under the tent inside Memorial Stadium at the Captain's BBQ for tailgating and get fired up for the game. Tickets are limited so sign up early. We do not provide group tickets for the Captain's BBQ or game. Please purchase your own tickets from www.navysports.com.
21-23 October 2011, 2nd Class Parents Weekend
The not to be missed activity during the weekend is attending classes with your Midshipman on Friday.
10 December 2011, Army-Navy Football Game Fed Ex Field Landover, MD
Plan early to attend the greatest college football rivalry of all time. No other football game compares to it. Make your hotel reservations now. Bus to the game from USNA. Purchase your tickets to the game from www.navysports.com
29 December 2011, Joint Services Ball, Sheraton National Hotel Arlington, VA
SAVE THE DATE! This formal holiday event is very special for Midshipmen, dates, and their families. Parents and friends are invited to come and enjoy this wonderful formal evening of dining, dancing and celebration with their Midshipman. Invitations are online.
26 May 2012 8:00pm Class of 2013 - Ring Dance
The Class of 2013 officially get their USNA rings. Class rings are dipped into water from the Seven Seas and the ritual is celebrated with a formal dinner dance. Remind your Mid to take lots of pictures!
21 May 2012, Herndon Climb /Sea Trials
This time honored tradition and rite of passage at the Naval Academy has returned! Herndon normally lasts over an hour and a half, and we shall see how this year's tradition unfolds. After the ceremony your 'Plebe No More' may be rather filthy and smell of lard. Sea Trails Award will be presented. Sea Trials: starting at "O Dark Thirty", this is a day of physical and mental challenges for the plebes. Sea Trials are closed to parents and the public.
29 May 2012, Graduation and Commissioning Week 2012 Tentative Schedule official information
A week of USNA festivities and fun accompanies the Graduation and Commissioning ceremonies for the Class of 2011 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Come see America's finest men and women as over 1000 midshipmen graduate and then receive their commissions in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The graduation and commissioning may be watched live on the Pentagon Channel or the web link at www.usna.edu. Make your rental arrangements early and prepare to celebrate your Midshipman's accomplishments!
TBD June 2012, 12:00 - 3:00 pm Welcome Picnic and Information Session details
Shouse Village Community Center, 1432 Towlston Rd, Vienna
DO NOT MISS the club's annual Welcome Aboard picnic as we introduce the prospective members of the Class of 2016 and their families. Current Midshipmen will be available to answer incoming plebe questions and concerns. A separate session will be held for parents. This is a great time to exchange contact information with other plebe parents and get some practical advice from veteran parents in a relaxed environment.
TBD June 2012, I Day official I-Day information
Plan to visit the Northern Virginia Club table under the tent by Alumni Hall. The Class of 2016 reports to the Academy for Induction Day. The USNA journey begins for both parents and midshipmen when a new class reports to the Academy. Parents: park at the stadium, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sunscreen, water, kleenex and the camera as you share the start of Plebe Summer and say good-bye to your Mid until August. Visit the Plebe page for more specific suggestions for I-Day.
Plebe Summer Information
TBD, 7:00pm USMC Sunset Parade, United States Marine Corps, Iwo Jima Memorial Arlington, VA
The Few, The Proud, The Marines. It doesn't get any better than this. The great tradition and precision of this legendary unit are on display at the evening parade held at the famous Iwo Jima Memorial overlooking the Potomac.
TBD August 2012, Plebe Parent Weekend Information
Reunions are a beautiful thing! Be thankful you live within driving distance, pack your plebe's favorite goodies and make your way to Annapolis for a whirlwind weekend as you reunite with your plebe. This is one of the rare occasions parents are allowed to visit inside Bancroft Hall. Once your plebe is rested up and well-fed, you will be marveling at his or her new confidence and maturity. Let your Plebe take the lead on activities and listen up as they tell of their trials and triumphs during Plebe Summer. Bring a camera--they look great in their summer whites. TIP: make dinner and hotel reservations now if you plan to stay in Annapolis during this weekend.
1 September 2012, Navy v. Notre Dame Emerald Isle Classic in Dublin, Ireland information