Thank you for being part of the 2026 Winter Thaw.

The rain was not ideal, but getting on the field in February mattered. With another potential snowstorm this Sunday, the teams that participated may have a real advantage heading into tryouts.

This day was about evaluation and preparation. Coaches were able to spend meaningful time assessing players. Athletes had the chance to compete and be seen. Our officials also received important training and evaluation experience. It was a true win for everyone as we prepare for the spring season.

We appreciate your continued support of our recreation and high school events. We believe strongly in the purpose behind each one. Some events are about fun and community like Fall Brawl. Others, like the Winter Thaw, are about focused evaluation and development.

As always, our Photographer Extraordinaire, David McLean, was on site capturing great images throughout the day. The photos are free for you to download and use. If you post them on social media, please tag:

@LaxNOVAEvents
@McLeanDKPhotography

You can view the 2026 Winter Thaw gallery, along with photos from past events, on the Event Photos page of our website.

Thank you again for trusting us with your teams.

Best of luck to everyone in the 2026 season.