On January 19, 2012 Reston Youth Association, Inc. experienced a breach of its website and database by an unauthorized person(s).  The personal information provided to us by members in connection with flag and/or tackle registrations may have been exported by the unauthorized person(s).  The compromised information includes, to the extent that it was provided to us, names, addresses (city, state, zip), email addresses, phone numbers, genders, and dates of birth.  No financial information, including credit cards or social security numbers, was involved in this incident as our registration payment options are handled through a merchant account that is not stored on our website.  We are in the process of contacting the proper authorities and there will be a full investigation into this matter.   Measures have been taken to ensure that this does not ever occur again. We appreciate your patience and understanding.  More information will be provided as the process moves along.
 
Reston Youth Association, Inc. Board of Directors
 

RYA Families,
 
Elections for the new Board of Directors were held earlier this week and we would like to congratulate the new and returning members of the Reston Youth Association Board:
 
1. Bruce Belt
2. Jay Cobbs
3. Bill Ferzoco
4. Jen Ingersoll
5. Jeremy Lee
6. Bernie Manns
7. Wayne Monk
8. Michael Napolitano
9. Michelle Russell
10. Daryl Savage
11. Ali Sedghi
 
The new board would like to thank the previous members for their hard work and dedication in making RYA a successful program. Individual positions within the new board will be determined at the next board meeting. The next board meeting will be posted on the RYA website and parents are welcome to attend.
 
 The mission of RYA remains the same; to provide an opportunity for children of Reston and surrounding areas to participate in an organized sports program like youth football. We aspire to build a successful youth organization by applying standards and activities that will create an environment of athletic enthusiasm and learning with a focus on achieving high academic standards. RYA’s board strongly believes it is our responsibility to be positive role models by giving back to our youth and continually striving to build a healthy positive community.
 
In support of this mission, RYA will once again offer a Flag Football league in the Spring. Registration for RYA Flag will begin in mid-February on www.restonseahawks.org and games will be played April through June as in years past. RYA Flag will be run by the same organization that runs RYA Tackle Football and Reston Youth Cheer. RYA Flag will be different than other leagues operating in the area. Stay tuned for more details regarding RYA Flag in the coming weeks.
 
The Reston Youth Association is an all-volunteer organization and parent support is critical to the success of our program. Please remember that you can contribute your time and energy to the Seahawk cause. The Board will look for new and exciting ways parents can contribute and be more involved in order to make 2012 the best season for RYA yet.
 
GO SEAHAWKS!!