Judges Athletic Association

JAA Fundraiser: The SideMen


This fundraiser supports the Larry Nelson Fund of the Judges Athletic Association, established to provide athletic equipment “above and beyond” the normal needs of the John Handley High School Athletic Program. Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Winchester Moose Lodge

Since 1957, the Judges Athletic Association has donated $2.3 million in scholarships to Handley student-athletes and almost $1 million in athletic equipment to Handley High School. Join us as we Honor the Past, Support the Sports, and Invest in the Future.


John Handley High School Volleyball 2011

Support the Sports

JOIN THE FUN

300 Club

A Year-Round fundraiser where club members can win $100 each year.

Super Fund Night

The oldest local cash party held the Saturday before the Super Bowl each year.

Golf Tournament

Have fun at the golf tournament held at the Winchester Country Club each year.

Join or Renew Your Membership


Winchester Public Schools Staff Membership

You must use a valid wps.k12.va.us email address to receive this pricing.

$ 15
JAA Membership

The annual JAA Membership ensures Scholarships for student/athletes, equipment donations to Handley High School and membership fun.

$ 30
Business Membership

We are grateful to community businesses that sponsor the JAA and are Friends of the Judges.

$ 150

Contact Us


If you would like to contact the JAA, please use the form below:

Message from the President

LEGACY & PASSION

Fran Ritchie | President | Judges Athletic Association
Fran Ritchie

JAA President

JHHS Class of 2002

Hunter Maddex Hall of Fame Class of 2022

Greetings Judges!

Welcome to the Judges Athletic Association! I’m thrilled to start my term as JAA President on August 1, 2025. Thank you to outgoing President Eric Chrisman for his years of leadership and support.

In May, I attended my second JAA Scholarship & Awards Ceremony as a Board Member and concluded that it is one of my favorite days of the year. The mission of the JAA is to provide financial support to the Handley athletic program and its student-athletes. Specifically, the JAA awards scholarships to graduating Handley High School student-athletes.

At this year’s ceremony, we awarded $70,200 in scholarships, and to date, the JAA has awarded $2,193,300 to graduates. These are funded by generous community members in honor of beloved former Judges, coaches, and family members. We couldn’t have this impact without you — our Judges community.

Each year, the JAA also contributes to the athletic program at Handley. We support teams by purchasing equipment and various team uniforms. This year, we were able to fund $19,700 in “wish list” items to benefit multiple sports. This support is funded by our membership dues and various fundraisers throughout the year.

Among other fundraisers, we sell 300 Club tickets, hold an annual summer golf tournament, and will be hosting an indoor concert this fall. We encourage you to check our website — judgesathleticassociation.com — and our social media pages for info on these exciting events.

Whether you are a long-time supporter or considering your first membership, your support is vital for the JAA to fulfill our mission. JOIN today and enhance the spirit and sense of PRIDE at John Handley High School and in our community. Please join us in supporting our teams all year long through your membership and by filling the stands. Cheering on our student-athletes is one of the best ways to support the athletes at JHHS!

On behalf of the JAA Board, thank you for your time and commitment to Handley Athletics.

Contact Us and follow us on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram. We need you! Join the JAA and Support the Sports.

Go Judges!


Golf Tournament Major Sponsors


Blue Ridge Bank | Judges Athletic Association
Braddock Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors | Judges Athletic Association
Buttonwood Wealth | Judges Athletic Association
Chem-pak, Inc | Judges Athletic Association
Colony Realty | Judges Athletic Association
Delta Contractors | Judges Athletic Association
First Bank Virginia | Judges Athletic Associaion
Frederick Block, Brick & Stone | Winchester, Frederick County VA
Glo Fiber | Judges Athletic Association
Painter-Lewis, PLC | Judges Athletic Association
Partlow Insurance | Judges Athletic Association
Perry Engineering Company Inc. | Winchester, Va
Les Veach | State Farm | Judges Athletic Association
Stoneridge Companies | Judges Athletic Association
United Bank | Judges Athletic Association
Water Street Financial | Judges Athletic Association
Weed Man | Judges Athletic Association
TWG Insurance | Judges Athletic Association
Parthemos, Curran, Buelow and Polizzi PLLC | Judges Athletic Association
Monoflo International | Judges Athletic Association
Atlantic Bank | Judges Athletic Association
F&M Bank | Judges Athletic Association
Trex | Judges Athletic Association
Bank of Clarke | Judges Athletic Association
Tolley Dental | Judges Athletic Association
Village Square Restaurant | Judges Athletic Association
Truist | Judges Athletic Association
Winchester Equipment Company | Judges Athletic Association
Nerangis Management Corporation | Judges Athletic Association
Winchester Radiologists | Judges Athletic Association
Eugene B. Smith Gallery | Judges Athletic Association
H.N. Funkhouser & Co | Judges Athletic Association
Kern Motor Company | Winchester, Va
Piccadilly Printing | Judges Athletic Association
Hamilton Iron Works | Judges Athletic Association
Merrifield Reality | Judges Athletic Association