January 30, 2023 Email Update

Lots of action items this week as we speed toward the first day of practice! DEADLINES upcoming for ordering uniforms and signing up for the practice bus! Read below for more information:

1. *DEADLINE TOMORROW – JAN 31* UNIFORMS!

2. *NEW* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPEN

3. *NEW* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PRESEASON BOATHOUSE WORKDAY

4. *NEW* PRACTICE BEGINS MON, FEB 20

5. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

6. WINTER CONDITIONING THRU FRI, FEB 17.

7. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15!

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

9. LOOKING AHEAD

10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents:
1. Order Uniforms. Required / Optional. Deadline TUES JAN 31.
2. Sign up for the Practice Bus. Deadline MON, FEB 6
3. Sign up for Pre-season Boathouse Workday on SAT, FEB 11.

Athletes:
Follow up with your parents re: action items above!

1. *DEADLINE TOMORROW – JAN 31* UNIFORMS!
Uniform orders must be placed by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All crew uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

Order REQUIRED items here: https://www.776bc.com/pages/w-t-woodson-crew-rowing.

All rowers are required to have a Unisuit and Long Sleeve Baselayer Top.
Uniforms and tops are gender-specific. Double check your orders before placing.

Order OPTIONAL items here: https://wtwoodson2023.itemorder.com/

Headsweats Race Visor: this is the only opportunity to buy a Woodson monogrammed visor during the season.
Stevenson Weathershirt (2 styles offered): We will practice and race in challenging conditions this season. Athletes will need a jacket that provides both wind and rain protection on the water. While the Stevenson Weathershirt is not a required part of the uniform it meets the demands of the sport (it was designed by rowers for rowing), looks great both on and off the water, and can be monogrammed for an extra charge.
Cold weather training top
Cold weather training tights

2. *NEW* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPEN
We’ve finalized arrangements for the shuttle bus from Woodson to Sandy Run. As always, this is not a fundraiser for the team. The bus fee is directly based on the bus cost. The practice bus will run Mondays-Thursdays, departing directly from Woodson at 3:30 PM and returning to Woodson around 7 PM. Families are responsible for transporting athletes on Fridays. The practice bus doesn’t run on early dismissal days or school holidays.

In order to provide this service, we must sign up a minimum number of riders. If we don’t reach a minimum number of riders we will revert to using carpools to travel to Sandy Run. Because we charge each rider their share of the total bus cost, we need to sign up participating athletes now. The bus registration window opens today and will close Monday, Feb 6. At that time we will evaluate the cost per rider. If we don’t reach 45 riders, we may re-evaluate the practice bus.

Based on the cost of the bus, the pricing will be:

If we have 45 riders, each rider pays $733.
If we have 50 riders, each rider pays $660.
If we have 55 riders, each rider pays $600

Sign up for the practice bus here.

Parent chaperones are REQUIRED for the practice bus as each trip to and from the river MUST have a chaperone. Parents of athletes who will be riding the practice bus should sign up to chaperone at least one day. At present, we believe each family will need to chaperone only once, but that may vary depending on how many athletes use the bus service. Sign up to chaperone here. 3. *NEW* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PRESEASON BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
Saturday, Feb 11 from 9am – Noon. Satisfy a volunteer credit early on and help us get our boathouse in good shape and tackle some projects that will set us up for a great season. Wear appropriate clothes and closed toe, sturdy shoes ~ and be prepared to get dirty! Volunteer Now!

4. *NEW* PRACTICE BEGINS MON, FEB 20
Just a little reminder that the spring season officially kicks off on Monday, February 20! Although that is a federal holiday, there WILL be practice at the school that afternoon in accordance with the winter conditioning times. Athletes should be prepared for baseline erg testing on this date. On-the-water practice begins TUESDAY, FEB 21.

5. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

6. WINTER CONDITIONING THRU FRI, FEB 17.
Before participating, all athletes should be registered with the Woodson Athletic System and must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2022 on file with the WTW Athletic Trainer. Winter conditioning continues on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

Men Women

Monday: 5:00-7:00 3:30-5:30

Tuesday: 3:30-5:30 5:00-7:00

Wednesday: 5:00-7:00 3:30-5:30

Thursday: 3:30-5:30 5:00-7:00

Friday: 3:30-5:30 3:30-5:30

7. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15!
If you haven’t already, register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected]. ¶8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

9. LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶

Registration continues¶¶
Uniform ordering deadline: Jan 31

February:¶

Practice bus sign up deadline: Feb 6
Kokee Tea restaurant fundraiser: Feb 9
Swim test for new rowers only: Feb 11, 4-5p
On-the-water information session: Feb 13
Registration ends: Feb 15
Last day of winter conditioning: Feb 17
First day of Spring practice. Erg tests at Woodson: Feb 20
Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: Feb 21

March

Spring picture day. More info to follow. March 2
REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: March 18
REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: March 25

April

REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: April 1
Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
Chipotle restaurant night: April 12
REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: April 15
REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: April 22
REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: April 29

May

REGATTA – VSRC at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
REGATTA – VSRC at SandyRun, Day 2: May 13
REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

10. SPREAD THE WORD
Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

Follow us on Social Media!¶

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

Jan 25 Special Update: Uniforms

ACTION NEEDED BY: TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

We apologize for the quick turnaround required!!

If you’re an immediate action person, here are the links:

NEW ROWERS AND THOSE DESIRING A NEW UNIFORM, ORDER REQUIRED UNIFORM ITEMS HERE

ORDER OPTIONAL UNIFORM ITEMS HERE

Additional details below.

This year our team is switching to a new uniform provider, 776BC, Inc. The uniform is consistent with prior years, so only new rowers are required to purchase at this time. However, this is the only time that these uniforms will be offered, so returning rowers should also purchase now, if desired. This past week, samples were made available for athletes to try on during Winter Conditioning so they could see the quality of the new uniforms and determine sizing. According to some, uniform sizes are running small, so please order up a size if your rower did not get the chance to try one on.

UNIFORMS

All crew uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

Order REQUIRED items from 776BC (website indicates that the deadline is 1/28, but this will be updated to 1/31)
- All rowers are required to have a Rowing Unisuit and Long Sleeve Baselayer Top.
- Uniforms and tops are gender-specific, so make sure you order the correct gender for your rower.

Order OPTIONAL items from our Boathouse gear store.
- Headsweats Race Visor: this is the only opportunity to buy a Woodson monogrammed visor during the season.
- Stevenson Weathershirt (2 styles offered): We will practice and race in challenging conditions this season. Athletes will need a jacket that provides both wind and rain protection on the water. While the Stevenson Weathershirt is not a required part of the uniform it meets the demands of the sport (it was designed by rowers for rowing), looks great both on and off the water, and can be monogrammed for an extra charge.
- Cold weather training top
- Cold weather training tights

Questions? Please contact the Sportswear Chair, Cheryl Urban, via Slack or email: [email protected].

January 23, 2023

January 23, 2023 Email Update

Our sincere thanks to Maz and Fredy Chinoy for hosting an AMAZING Parent/Guardian Social this last Saturday. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and to meet many new ones! Read on for what’s new in Woodson Crew this week:

1. *COMING SOON* UNIFORM SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
2. *COMING SOON* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
3. *DEADLINE APPROACHING* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
5. WINTER CONDITIONING
6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?
7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
9. LOOKING AHEAD
10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Parents: Last chance to sign your athlete up for ErgSprints
Athletes: Try on uniform samples at conditioning to figure out size.

1. *COMING SOON* UNIFORM SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
This year our team is switching to a new uniform provider, 776BC, Inc. The uniform is consistent with prior years, so only new rowers are required to purchase a new uniform and long sleeve tech shirt. Returning rowers are welcome to also purchase when available.

This past week, samples were made available for students to try on during Winter Conditioning. This will continue into the next week so all participants can see the quality of the new uniforms and determine sizing.

Uniform orders must be placed by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. HOWEVER, the uniform store is still finalizing our links. We apologize for the delay and anticipated quick turnaround. As soon as links are live, we will send out a special edition newsletter and post the links in Slack. Upon ordering, all uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

Questions? Please contact the Sportswear Chair, Cheryl Urban, via Slack or email: [email protected].

2. *COMING SOON* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
We’ve finalized arrangements for the shuttle bus from Woodson to Sandy Run and will open signup/payment later this week. The practice bus will run Mondays-Thursdays, departing directly from Woodson at 3:30 PM and returning to Woodson around 7 PM. Families are responsible for transporting athletes on Fridays. The practice bus doesn’t run on early dismissal days or school holidays. Signup will open later this week!

3. *DEADLINE APPROACHING* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
Erg Sprints is an indoor competition held annually at Alexandria City HS (Formerly T.C. Williams) where athletes have the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition and go head to head against rowers from all over the DC Metro Area. Events include 2Ks, 20 minute pieces, relays, and more. It will take place on Saturday, February 4th. All rowers are highly encouraged to attend and many have been planning out their events with their coaches. More information and registration can be found at: https://www.ergsprints.com/

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

5. WINTER CONDITIONING
Before participating, all athletes should be registered with the Woodson Athletic System and must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2022 on file with the WTW Athletic Trainer. Winter conditioning continues on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

Men’s Team Women’s Team:
Mondays: 5:00-7:00p 3:30-5:30p
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:30p 5:00-7:00p
Wednesdays: 5:00-7:00p 3:30-5:30p
Thursdays: 3:30-5:30p 5:00-7:00p
Fridays*: 3:30-5:30p 3:30-5:30p
* Both teams practice together on Fridays

6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?
The most frequently asked question is “do we have conditioning on X date?”

Here’s a quick primer: We will NOT have conditioning on official school holidays. We WILL have conditioning most other days (early release, teacher work days, etc.). Last minute changes are communicated via Slack.

So, YES, we WILL have conditioning on January 26 and 27.

7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
If you haven’t already, PLEASE register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

9. LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶

Registration continues
Practice bus sign up begins the week of Jan 23
Conditioning as scheduled: Jan 26 and Jan 27.
Uniform ordering deadline: Jan 31

February:¶

Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
On-the-water information session: February 13
Registration ends: February 15
Erg tests at Woodson: February 20
Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

March

REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: March 18
REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: March 25

April

REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: April 1
Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
Chipotle restaurant night: April 12
REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: April 15
REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: April 22
REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: April 29

May

REGATTA – VSRC at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
REGATTA – VSRC at SandyRun, Day 2: May 13
REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

January 17, 2023

January 17, 2023 Email Update

The next few weeks, before on-the-water training begins, will be quite busy with lots of things to note and sign up for. Whenever you have questions or feel like you’re missing something, posting on Slack will likely get you the fastest answer to your questions.:

1. *NEW* PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st – RSVP NOW

2. *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27

3. PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR NEEDED

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

5. WINTER CONDITIONING

6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?

7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

9. LOOKING AHEAD

10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents:

Parent Social Potluck RSVP and Sign Up
Sign your athlete up for ErgSprints

Athletes:

Sign up for swim test *if applicable*
Let your parents know what you’re competing in at ErgSprints

*NEW* PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st – RSVP NOW

Come one, come all! We will be holding a Parent/Guardian Social on SATURDAY, JAN 21 at the home of Maz and Fredy Chinoy from 6-9pm. This is a fun opportunity to meet members of the board, the coaches, other parents, and to learn more about the sport and the season. The gathering is a potluck. RSVP here and plan to bring an appetizer or finger food to share, along with your beverage of choice. Can’t wait to connect and/or reconnect!

*NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27

Erg Sprints is an indoor competition held annually at Alexandria City HS (Formerly T.C. Williams) where athletes have the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition and compete against rowers from all over the DC Metro Area. Events include 2k’s, 20 minute pieces, relays, and more. It will take place on Saturday, February 4th. All rowers are highly encouraged to attend and many have been planning out their events with their coaches. More information and registration can be found at: https://www.ergsprints.com/

PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR NEEDED

Before the bus will start running, we need one volunteer to serve as the Practice Bus Coordinator. He/She will serve as a point of contact for both the bus company and the daily parent chaperones. The Coordinator maintains the rider list and contact information for all riders and their families. The coordinator does not need to ride the bus each day, but ensures that all rider families are meeting their chaperone duties and that all bus dates have parent chaperones. Additional volunteer credits are met by fulfilling this position. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator please message Jenny Champagne on Slack or at [email protected].

SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

WINTER CONDITIONING

Before participating, all athletes should be registered with the Woodson Athletic System and must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2022 on file with the WTW Athletic Trainer. Winter conditioning continues on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?

The most frequently asked question is “do we have conditioning on X date?”

Here’s a quick primer: We will NOT have conditioning on official school holidays. We WILL have conditioning most other days (early release, teacher work days, etc.).

So, for this month: YES, we WILL have conditioning on January 26 and 27.

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

If you haven’t already, PLEASE register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected]. ¶

EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

From ordering spirit wear to having proceeds from your personal Amazon purchases automatically donated, there are lots of simple ways you can help out. Visit the Fundraising tab on our website for more information. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶
- Registration continues¶¶
- Crew parent social: January 21
- Conditioning is ON for Jan 26 and Jan 27.

February:¶
- Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
- On-the-water information session: February 13
- Registration ends: February 15
- Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

SPREAD THE WORD

Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

January 9, 2023

January 9, 2023 Weekly Email Update

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is a jam-packed newsletter to kick off the year. While we usher in 2023, the athletes are hard at work building strength and endurance for the beginning of on-the-water training. Registration is still open, so it’s not too late to recruit your friends! There’s a lot going on in the world of Woodson Crew, so please take the time to read below:

1. *NEW* IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS

2. *NEW* SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

3. *NEW* LETTER WRITING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

4. *NEW * SAVE THE DATE – PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st

5. WINTER CONDITIONING HAS RESUMED¶

6. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

7. MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT WTW CREW!

8. LOOKING AHEAD¶

9. SPREAD THE WORD¶

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents: Consider and sign up for the volunteer needs below!

Athletes:
(1) Sign up for swim test *if applicable*
(2) Start compiling names and addresses for the letter writing campaign

*NEW* IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS

PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR: Before the bus will start running, we need one volunteer to serve as the Practice Bus Coordinator. He/She will serve as a point of contact for both the bussing company and the daily parent chaperones. The Coordinator maintains the rider list and contact information for all riders and their families. The coordinator does not need to ride the bus each day, but ensures that all rider families are meeting their chaperone duties and that all bus dates have parent chaperones. Additional volunteer credits are met by fulfilling this position. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator please message Jenny Champagne on Slack or at [email protected].

PARENT SWIM TEST VOLUNTEER: Seeking one volunteer to provide support to coaches and staff while they administer the swim test at Audrey Moore Rec Center on February 11 from 4-5p. Great volunteer job for a new rower parent who is going to already be there. No experience needed or required. First to sign up on the sign up genius wins!

CRITICAL BOARD POSITION REMAINS OPEN: We are still seeking someone to fulfill the V.P. Team Liaison and Activities role. This critical role will manage a team of folks who help organize many of our events, including coordinating travel to practices and our away regattas. Please contact Tarek at [email protected] to learn more.

*NEW* SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

*NEW* LETTER WRITING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Our annual letter writing fundraising campaign will take place after school, but before practice in accordance with the following schedule:

Men’s team: WEDNESDAY, JAN 11, 3:30-5:00p
Women’s team: THURSDAY, JAN 12, 3:30-5:00p

Athletes will hand write letters to people within their personal circle to tell them about the sport of rowing, how we receive no FCPS funds, that we rely on dues and donations — and then ask for their support. To prepare: Athletes should compile a list of names and addresses for family members, friends and other acquaintances. All other materials will be provided on the day of the campaign.

*NEW * SAVE THE DATE – PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st

More details to follow, but mark your calendars for a social gathering of crew parents. This will be your opportunity to meet members of the board, the coaches, other parents, and to learn more about the sport and the season. This will be a potluck gathering, so be on the lookout for location and a sign up genius.

WINTER CONDITIONING HAS RESUMED¶

6. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

7. MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT WTW CREW

8. LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶
- Registration continues¶
- Men’s team letter writing campaign: January 11, 3:30p
- Women’s team letter writing campaign: January 12, 3:30p
- Koobala Restaurant Night: January 12, 4-9 PM¶
- Crew parent social: January 21

February:¶
- Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
- On-the-water information session: February 13
- Registration ends: February 15
- Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

9. SPREAD THE WORD

Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.