Month: March 2023

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for our first travel regatta, the St. Andrew’s Invitational! Lots of details below. There is a high probability of rain this Saturday. Spectators and Athletes should plan accordingly.

1. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER @ WOODSON
2. **IMPORTANT** FORMS REQ’D PRIOR TO TRAVEL TO ST. ANDREW’S
3. UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!
4. ST. ANDREW’S INVITATIONAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
5. REGATTA PHOTOS
6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

1. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER @ WOODSON
   TEAM DINNER ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31 will take place at Woodson Cafeteria A.

• Chaperone spots are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! To volunteer for future team dinners, Sign up here. (Extra shout out to Helen Burvis and Jenny Champagne for stepping up to arrange dinner this week while Eleanor Jones is on work travel. Teamwork makes the dream work)!
  
• For those with dietary restrictions, here’s some information on the food that we are providing. This list is not necessarily complete and subject to change, but we hope it helps you plan:
  • Noodles & Co: Spaghetti (Meatballs on the side), Mac & Cheese (Meatballs on the side), Pesto Cavatappi (Parmesan chicken on the side), Cheesy Bread, 2 individual servings of Zucchini Rosa as a gluten-free option.
  • Costco & other grocery stores:Caesar salad, desserts (gluten free and with gluten)
    
• REMINDERS:
  • Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
  • NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
  • Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
  • Pick up athletes between 8:00-8:30p.

2. **IMPORTANT** FORMS REQ’D PRIOR TO TRAVEL TO ST. ANDREW’S
   If you are planning to drive or carpool with others to the regatta this weekend you must have a driver and/or rider form submitted prior to travel. This applies to parents and athletes. Find all the necessary forms here: FCPS Transportation Forms.
   
   These forms are required by the school prior to any travel with the team. Forms can be turned into Molly or Coach Eric (aka Coach Dad) at practice or at the dinner on Friday. If you are unsure if you have turned in the form or you have any questions, please contact Jenn Ros via Slack or at [email protected]

3. UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!
   Uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse have arrived. Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be available at the Friday Team Dinner to distribute orders. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if your rower will not be attending the dinner or regatta this weekend.

4. ST. ANDREW’S INVITATIONAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
   Visit our special website page (under the Regattas tab) for ALL the information you need to plan for this event: St. Andrew’s Invitational.

Headlines: 

• Leave Woodson area at 7 AM
• Practice from 10:45-12
• Race from 1-3
• We still need help with logistics both at Woodson and onsite at Noxontown Pond. Sign up here.
• Make sure athletes are prepared with plenty of water, homework, portable battery pack for phone charging
• Many more details here.

5. REGATTA PHOTOS
   Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. Please consider sharing any photos you take at practice or events with the entire team. There are 2 ways to share:

(1) join the #photo-sharing channel on slack

(2) send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses).

6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

7. AT-A-GLANCE

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Mar 31
• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
        – (families provide own transportation)
• Spring break: Practice Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Great job to all of our rowers at the Regional Park Regatta! Fantastic performances by our athletes although the weather definitely left something to be desired. You can find all the results from the regatta here: Regional Park Regatta Results. We have a lot going on with our first away regatta this weekend. Read below for more information:

1. *NEW* ST. ANDREW’S INVITATIONAL, MIDDLETOWN, DE – APRIL 1
2. *NEW* SPRING SPORTS PHOTOS
3. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT WOODSON
4. REGATTA PHOTOS
5. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
6. PRACTICE REMINDERS
7. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
8. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
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1. *NEW* ST. ANDREW’S INVITATIONAL, MIDDLETOWN, DE – APRIL 1
   St. Andrew’s, in Middletown, Delaware, is a beautiful place to spend an afternoon and watch a regatta on Noxontown Pond! This is a great chance for athletes to race teams they do not usually compete against in different conditions.

Families will be responsible for providing their own transportation and are encouraged to carpool. It is, approximately, a 2.5 hour drive from Woodson to St. Andrews.

Visit our special website page (under the Regattas tab) for ALL the information you need to plan for this event: St. Andrew’s Invitational.

Headlines: 

• Leave Woodson area at 7 AM
• Practice from 10:45-12
• Race from 1-3
• We need help with the food tent. Sign up here.
• Make sure athletes are prepared with plenty of water, homework, portable battery pack for phone charging
• Many more details here.

2. *NEW* SPRING SPORTS PHOTOS
   Athlete and team spring sports photos are available for purchase. You can purchase directly through the website and they will be mailed home to your home!
   Boys Crew: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1305752355
   Girls Crew: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1975033298

3. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MARCH 31 AT WOODSON.
   Although our next event is an away regatta, we are still going to have a team dinner this Friday!

• TEAM DINNER ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31 will take place at Woodson Cafeteria A.
• We need TWO more chaperones to help set up and serve. Sign up here.
• REMINDERS:
  • Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
  • NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
  • Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
  • Pick up athletes between 8:00-8:30p.

4. REGATTA PHOTOS
   Wonder how you can get those cool racing photos of your kids post regattas? Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. Whether you’re a professional, hobbyist or amateur photographer, we want to collect all your photos for everyone’s enjoyment. There are 2 ways to share photos with the team:
   (1) join the #photo-sharing channel on slack
   (2) send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into SmugMug.

5. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
   Gentle reminder that if you sign up for a volunteer job, we need you to be there! If you are unable to fulfill a job at the last minute, please put out a notice on Slack so that your shift can be filled as quickly as possible. Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Byman.

• VASRA REGATTA JOBS. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training and additional practice as necessary.
• TEAM DINNERS: In order for Friday night dinners to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers to help set up, chaperone, clean, and pick up our meal order.

6. PRACTICE REMINDERS
   If an athlete is going to be late or miss practice, it is their responsibility to contact their coaches via Slack. Remember, a missing athlete keeps a whole boat from practicing the regular lineup! Practice times are: Mon-Fri: 4-6:45p.

7. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
   The spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

There is no regatta and no practice on Saturday, 4/8. Practices will resume at the regularly scheduled time on Monday, 4/10.

8. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

9. AT-A-GLANCE

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Mar 31
• REGATTA – St. Andrew’s Invitational, Middletown, DE: Apr 1 
• Spring break: Practice scheduled as above Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

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!¶

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for the second regatta of the season, the Regional Park Regatta! Lots of details below, especially if this is your first time participating in a regatta. There is a high probability of rain this Saturday. Spectators and Athletes should plan accordingly.

1. REMINDER: FRIDAY TEAM DINNER AT MANTUA ES
2. EVENT PHOTOS
3. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA THIS SATURDAY!
A. ATTENDANCE
B. ***NEW LOCATION*** OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD

1. REMINDER: FRIDAY TEAM DINNER AT MANTUA ES
   This Friday, March 24, the team dinner will take place at Mantua Elementary School (9107 Horner Ct).

• We need more chaperones to set up, serve and clean up. Sign up here.
• REMINDERS:
  • Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
  • NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
  • Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
  • Pick up athletes between 8:30-9:00p.

2.  EVENT PHOTOS
   Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. After the regatta, please share your photos with the team via one of the following methods:

• the #photo-sharing channel on slack
• send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into SmugMug.

3. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA THIS SATURDAY!
   This will be the first regatta for many of our novices. Trust your training and your coaches. Let’s get ready to race! Specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. Reminder to families: Details below about a change in location for off-site parking for this regatta.

Feel free to check here for general regatta information:
Regatta Central – Regional Park Regatta
VASRA website

A. ATTENDANCE
Unless told otherwise by a coach, athletes are advised to be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race, and coxswains must be there for the coxswain’s meeting. More specific timing information will be communicated via Slack as it becomes available.

B. ***NEW LOCATION*** OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
There is no spectator/visitor parking at Sandy Run. Off-site parking is located at a local commuter parking lot for this regatta.

• Parents driving athletes can drop off at Sandy Run and then proceed to the off-site commuter parking lot located at:
  1325 Old Bridge Rd and Rt 123
  Woodbridge, VA 22192
• Shuttle buses will run between the commuter parking lot and Lot C at Sandy Run. The cost of the shuttles is $15 CASH, round trip, paid at the Commuter Lot prior to boarding the bus. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free. Families should plan for a 15-20 minute hike to the grandstand.
• There is an ADDITIONAL shuttle bus that runs from Lot C to the finish line for those who are not able to make the 1 mile hike. Even with this method, there is a short walk from the finish line to the grandstands. Please plan accordingly. Cost is $5 CASH each way.
• The shuttles are scheduled to begin at 7:00 am (2 hours before the first race) and will conclude running from Sandy Run NLT 1 hour after the last race.

C. ONSITE PARKING
Onsite parking is limited to the groups below only. There is no fee for these groups to park at Sandy Run.

• ATHLETES: Loisvale Lot. Plan for the 10 minute walk to the boathouse!
• VOLUNTEERS: Lot D.
• COACHES: Lot D. Please display your green coach hangtag.
• STAFF / LOC: Lot B, second row from the back.
• HANDICAPPED: Lot C, as designated.

4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

5. AT-A-GLANCE

March

• Team Dinner @ Mantua ES (9107 Horner Ct): 7:15p, Mar 24
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
• Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Mar 31
• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
  – (families provide own transportation)
• Spring break: Practice scheduled as above Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

6. 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!¶

We had an amazing showing at the Polar Bear Regatta! All 3 women’s boats swept their categories, taking 1st overall. The Men’s 1V also placed 1st while the Men’s 3V placed 3rd. You can find all the results from the regatta here: Polar Bear Regatta 2023. Let’s take this energy into the rest of the season! THANK YOU to all the parents, athletes and volunteers for helping us start the season off with a bang!

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER LOCATION CHANGE – THIS WEEK ONLY
2. *NEW* TEAM PHOTOGRAPHY
3. ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
4. PRACTICE REMINDERS
5. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
None

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER LOCATION CHANGE – THIS WEEK ONLY
   Our first team dinner went wonderfully. Thank you to all the volunteers that fed our very hungry athletes. Must be why we had such a great result at the Polar Bear Regatta!
   
   TEAM DINNER ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24 will take place at Mantua Elementary School (9107 Horner Ct). We need ONE more chaperone for the 7:45-9:00p time slot this Friday. Sign up here.
   
   REMINDERS:
   Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
   NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
   Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
   Pick up athletes between 8:30-9:00p.
   
2. *NEW* TEAM PHOTOGRAPHY
   Wonder how you can get those cool racing photos of your kids post regattas? Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. Whether you’re a professional, hobbyist or amateur photographer, we want to collect all your photos for everyone’s enjoyment. There are 2 ways to share photos with the team:
   (1) join the #photo-sharing channel on slack
   (2) send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into SmugMug.

3. ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
   Gentle reminder that if you sign up for a volunteer job, we need you to be there! If you are unable to fulfill a job at the last minute, please put out a notice on Slack so that your shift can be filled as quickly as possible. Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Byman.

• VASRA REGATTA JOBS. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training and additional practice as necessary.
  
• TEAM DINNERS: In order for Friday night dinners to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers to help set up, chaperone, clean, and pick up our meal order.

4. PRACTICE REMINDERS
   If an athlete is going to be late or miss practice, it is their responsibility to contact their coaches via Slack. Practice times are: Mon-Fri: 4-6:45p AND Sat: 8:30-10:30a.

5. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
   There is an away regatta scheduled on April 1. More details to follow, but families will be responsible for providing their own transportation to Middletown, Delaware for the St. Andrews Invitational. This is a great chance for athletes to race teams they do not usually compete against in different conditions.

The tentative spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

Day	Date	Time
Monday	4/3	8:30a – 12:30p
Tuesday	4/4	8:30a – 10:45a AND 4p – 6:30p
Wednesday	4/5	8:30a – 12:30p
Thursday	4/6	8:30a – 10:45a AND 4p – 6:30p
Friday	4/7	8:30a – 12:30p

There is no regatta and no practice on Saturday, 4/8.
Practices will resume at the regularly scheduled time on Monday, 4/10.

6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!

Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

7. AT-A-GLANCE

March

• Team Dinner @ Mantua ES (9107 Horner Ct): 7:15p, Mar 24
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
• Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Mar 31
• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
        – (families provide own transportation)
• Spring break: Practice scheduled as above Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

8. 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!¶

Welcome to a special edition newsletter as we head into our first regatta! Lots of details below, especially if this is your first regatta. The weather is set to be partly cloudy and cold. Spectators should plan accordingly – lots of layers – as the grandstands are open to the elements.

1. TEAM DINNER, TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 17!
2. *IMPORTANT* US ROWING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
3. POLAR BEAR REGATTA THIS SATURDAY!
4. VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
6. AT-A-GLANCE
7. SPREAD THE WORD

1. TEAM DINNER, TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MARCH 17!
   Our first Friday Night Team Dinner is this Friday, March 17 at 7:15p in Cafeteria B at Woodson.

• All the volunteer slots for this Friday are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!. Sign up here to help with future Friday night dinners.
• Dinner is for all athletes only and will be served around 7:15p (plenty of time to get to the school after practice).
• NO DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. Athletes should bring their refillable water bottles.
• All athletes must plan to stay for the duration of the meal and for a quick clean up afterwards. Plan to pick up athletes around 8:30-9:00p.

2. *IMPORTANT* US ROWING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
   Everyone who is not in compliance with US Rowing registration requirements (either filling out a US Rowing waiver or completing SafeSport verification for athletes 18 years old or older) has been notified by the team. Coach Tylander posted a list of outstanding requirements in the athlete slack. Please complete your requirements ASAP. If they are not complete in time for the regatta, your athlete will not be able to compete. Email Jenn Ros with questions: [email protected]

3. POLAR BEAR REGATTA THIS SATURDAY!
   Our first regatta for our varsity boats is this Saturday. Woodson will be racing five boats between, approximately, 10:15a and noon. Specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. 

Feel free to check here for more information: Regatta Central – Polar Bear Regatta

ATTENDANCE
While no novice boats row at this regatta, novice athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available. Regattas are a unique experience and familiarity with how they run will help the athletes as they prepare for their first regatta, next weekend. Learning the mechanics and rhythms of a regatta before they participate builds confidence and experience. Plus, it’s fun to watch your teammates race without dealing with your own nerves!

• NOVICES: plan to be at the boathouse about 1 hour before Woodson boats hit the water.
  
• RETURNING ATHLETES: You should already know which boat you will be on. Unless told otherwise by a coach, athletes are advised to be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race, and coxswains must be there for the coxswain’s meeting.
  
• ATHLETES and PARENT/GUARDIANS:We will communicate specific timing information via Slack as it becomes available.

OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
There is no spectator/visitor parking at Sandy Run. As a result, families should plan accordingly.

• Parents driving athletes can drop athletes off at Sandy Run and then proceed to South County High School to park. South County High School is located at 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079.
• Spectators will park at South County High School and take a shuttle bus to the regatta. The cost of the shuttles is $15 round trip paid at South County prior to boarding the bus. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free.  Families should plan for a 15-20 minute walk or a shorter shuttle ride between where the buses stop (Lot C) and the grandstand.
• The shuttles are scheduled to begin at 7:00 am (2 hours before the first race) and will conclude running from Sandy Run NLT 1 hour after the last race. 

ONSITE PARKING
Onsite parking is limited to the groups below only. There is no fee for these groups to park at Sandy Run.

• ATHLETES: you will have parking available at Sandy Run in the Loisvale Lot. Please plan for a short walk from parking to the water!
• VOLUNTEERS: Lot D (larger gravel lot that is to the right as you pass the gated entry to the park)
• COACHES: Lot D. There will be designated parking. Please display your green coaches hangtag.
• STAFF / LOC: B lot, second row from the back. This is the paved lot closest to the water on the right.
• HANDICAPPED: Lot C, as designated.This is the smaller gravel lot to the left as you pass through the gated entry.

Get ready to PULL FOR WOODSON this weekend and we will see the student-athletes at the pre-regatta dinner tomorrow night!

4. VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
   Thank you so much for already volunteering for so many VASRA shifts! Gentle reminder that if you sign up, you’re expected to volunteer. If it is a regatta weekend and you are unable to fulfill your duties, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Byman, so that she can try to help you find a replacement for your shift.

• All volunteer slots for the regatta this weekend are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Sign up here to help at future regattas. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training.

• We are still looking for a dedicated volunteer or two to serve in a recurring role on the dock during regattas. Each team has a responsibility to identify a parent to perform these duties during all the regattas we attend. We usually split it between 2 or 3 folks to accommodate schedules, and we have one parent returning from last season. This job gives you a great view of the action on the water, directs traffic at the busy docks and helps keep regattas organized under the close instruction of VASRA regatta officials. If you would consider serving in the position during some of our regattas, please contact Bill Westman – VASRA Rep at [email protected] and Michelle Byman – Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].

5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Be ready for the remainder of regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

6. AT-A-GLANCE
   March

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe B: 7:15p, Mar 17
• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: Mar 18
• Team Dinner @ Mantua ES (9107 Horner Ct): 7:15p, Mar 24
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
• Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, Mar 31
• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
        – (families provide own transportation)
• Spring break: Practice scheduled as above Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

7. 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!

Hope you are recovering from the daylight savings “Spring Forward” that happened at 2:00am yesterday. This week we are headed into our first team dinner and first regatta of the season! Expect an email on Thursday this week with more information re: the regatta. Meanwhile, there are a lot of things to do. Please read below to find out more.

1. *NEW* PRACTICE EXTENDED TO 6:45p
2. *NEW* TEAM DINNER: VOLUNTEERING AND OTHER INFO
3. *NEW* US ROWING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
4. *NEW* SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
5. *NEW* VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

1. Sign US Rowing express waiver per item #3 below.
2. Sign up here to help with Friday night dinners
3. Athlete dietary restrictions to [email protected].
4. Item #5 below re: a recurring VASRA volunteer opportunity.

1. *NEW* PRACTICE EXTENDED TO 6:45p
   Beginning today, Monday, March 13, practice will be extended by 15 minutes due to Daylight Savings giving us more sunlight on the water!  Practice times for both the Women’s Team and the Men’s Team will be:
   Mon-Fri: 4-6:45p
   Sat: 8:30-10:30a

2. *NEW* TEAM DINNER: VOLUNTEERING AND OTHER INFO
   Our first Friday Night Team Dinner is this Friday, March 17 at 7:15p in Cafeteria B at Woodson.

• In order for Friday night dinners to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers to help set up and clean, and 1 parent to pick up our meal order.  Sign up here to help with Friday night dinners.
• Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p (plenty of time to get to the school after practice).
• NO DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. Athletes should bring their refillable water bottles.
• All athletes must plan to stay for the duration of the meal and for a quick clean up afterwards. Plan to pick up athletes around 8:30-9:00p.
• Please contact [email protected] with any dietary restrictions by Monday, March 13.

3. *NEW* US ROWING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
   The WTW Crew Boosters has purchased a US Rowing membership for your rower. In order for them to be eligible to race, parents must sign an express waiver. No further purchase is necessary! Please follow the directions below:

To sign the US Rowing e-waiver, follow these instructions:

1.     Visit https://membership.usrowing.org and hover your mouse over the ‘Log In’ button under ‘Individuals.’  Select ‘Express Agreement.’

2.     On the Express Waiver page, choose the email tab. Enter the email address of the parent who registered for the team and birthdate of your athlete.

3.     You will receive an email with a link for Express Login, click on the link and follow the directions to complete the express waiver.

4.     If Safe Sport training is required for your athlete (18+) you will be able to navigate to this from your student’s profile page.

If prompted, our club code is DURXS.

If your athlete participated in erg sprints, you’ve already done this.

Email Jenn Ros with questions: [email protected]

4. *NEW* SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
   There is an away regatta scheduled on April 1. More details to follow, but families will be responsible for providing their own transportation to Middletown, Delaware for the St. Andrews Invitational. This is a great chance for athletes to race teams they do not usually compete against in different conditions.

The tentative spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

There is no regatta and no practice on Saturday, 4/8. Practices will resume at the regularly scheduled time on Monday, 4/10.

5. *NEW* VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
   Thank you so much for already volunteering for so many VASRA shifts! Gentle reminder that if you sign up, you’re expected to volunteer. If it is a regatta weekend and you are unable to fulfill your duties, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Byman, so that she can try to help you find a replacement for your shift.

• As part of our participation in VASRA, our team is required to help with various tasks to support the VASRA regattas in which we participate. Sign up here. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training.

• *NEW*: We are looking for a dedicated volunteer or two to serve in a recurring role on the dock during regattas. Each team has a responsibility to identify a parent to perform these duties during all the regattas we attend. We usually split it between 2 or 3 folks to accommodate schedules, and we have one parent returning from last season. This job gives you a great view of the action on the water, directs traffic at the busy docks and helps keep regattas organized under the close instruction of VASRA regatta officials. If you would consider serving in the position during some of our regattas, please contact Bill Westman – VASRA Rep at [email protected] and Michelle Byman – Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].

6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

7. AT-A-GLANCE
   
   March

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria B: 7:15p, Mar 17
• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: Mar 18
• Team Dinner @ Mantua ES (9107 Horner Ct): 7:15p, Mar 24
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
• Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Mar 31
• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
        – (families provide own transportation)
• Spring break: Practice scheduled as above Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

8. 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!¶

Round of applause for all the volunteers who showed up for Launch Boat Training with Coach Joe! It was a windy day, but we value you taking the time to learn more about how you can help regattas run smoothly and safely. Now that you’re trained, don’t forget to sign up for boating positions under point 1 below!

1. VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
2. *NEW* FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNERS BEGIN MARCH 17
3. PRACTICE REMINDERS
4. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Email athlete dietary restrictions to [email protected]
NLT 3/13/2023.

1. VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
   As part of our participation in VASRA, our team is required to help with various tasks to support the VASRA regattas in which we participate.  Sign up here for our assigned 2023 season VASRA regatta tasks starting with the Polar Bear Regatta on 18 March.

2. *NEW* FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNERS BEGIN MARCH 17
   Friday Night Team Dinners begin March 17! Once regatta season officially begins, athletes will gather at Woodson AFTER Friday practices to enjoy dinner together. For our first team dinner, we will be meeting in Cafeteria B around 7pm. Be on the lookout for more information and a need for volunteers! Please contact [email protected] with any dietary restrictions by Monday, March 13.

3. PRACTICE REMINDERS
   • Practice times for both the Women’s Team and the Men’s Team
     Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p
     Sat: 8:30-10:30a
   • Late or missing practice? Athletes who will be late or will miss practice should contact their coaches via Slack. Coaches request that athletes contact ALL 3 COACHES ON THEIR TEAM to make sure that there aren’t any missed messages.
   • Parking/drop-off at Sandy Run: review the graphic here.
     
4. 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.

5. AT-A-GLANCE

March

• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: Mar 18
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
• Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm

April

• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
  (families provide own transportation)
• Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

6. 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!¶