Month: April 2023

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for the Al Urquia Regatta! This regatta closes out the regular season and the month of April. After this weekend, it’s all championship regattas until the end of the season!

1. REMINDER: SENIOR NIGHT and TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 28
2. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
A. ATTENDANCE
B. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
3. EVENT PHOTOS
4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD

1. REMINDER: SENIOR NIGHT and TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 28
   This week’s dinner and celebration of our seniors is on FRIDAY, APR 28  in Woodson Cafeteria A. If senior parents are able to attend and haven’t RSVP’d, please do so here.
   
   All chaperone spaces have been filled. Thank you!

Our meal will be catered by Chipotle. Everything is build-your-own, so athletes and senior parents may choose from the following ingredients: chicken, steak, cilantro-lime white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, lettuce, tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa and soft flour tortillas. Please remember to bring your own water bottle!

2. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
   As always, specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. It does appear that VASRA is planning for eights to row in the afternoon Saturday. Also, this is a prelims and finals style regatta. Please plan accordingly.

Feel free to check here for general regatta information:
Regatta Central – Al Urquia Regatta
VASRA website

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

B. 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 shuttle 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 after drop-off at Lot C.
• 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 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.

3.  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.

4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends via our online spirit wear store. Don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride.  Visit the store today!

5. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

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

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Welcome to your special edition newsletter regarding the Stotesbury Cup Regatta! There is so much information that we created a full web page about the event, but read below for all of the immediate information you need to know.

1. DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT AND FORMS: MAY 2, 2023
2. ZOOM INFO MEETING – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 7:45PM
3. SLACK CHANNEL
4. ALL-IN-ONE-PLACE INFO PAGE
5. VOLUNTEERING
6. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
7. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
NLT May 2, 2023:

• Pay fees to attend
• Fill out forms and provide hard copies to Jenn Ros
• Book hotel accommodations if traveling to spectate

1. DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT AND FORMS: MAY 2, 2023
   Unfortunately families will need to move quickly now that lineups are finalized to book rooms in our hotel block. This event draws more than 10,000 athletes to Philadelphia so hotel space is at a premium.

Fees for the 2023 Stotesbury Regatta are $550 per athlete. All travel, food, and lodging are included in this payment. If this presents a financial burden, please contact Board President Tarek Rizk via Slack or at [email protected] immediately. The team does have access to scholarship funds to reduce the burden.

Optional add-on fees for spectators are as follows:

• $75 round trip to ride the bus with athletes to and from Philadelphia. Adults only, please. Space is limited.
• $30 per person if spectators would like to join athletes in having at-the-river snacks and lunches on Friday and Saturday.

PAYMENT IS DUE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 2.

2. ZOOM INFO MEETING – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 7:45PM
   We recognize that the tight schedule makes things challenging, so plan to join the Board for a Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, May at 7:45 PM. If you have questions that are time sensitive and need to be answered prior to payment or filling out forms, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Board or use the #2023-stotesbury Slack channel prior to this meeting.

Zoom details are below:
Meeting ID: 956 6330 0670
Join from Computer/Mobile: https://outcast.zoom.us/j/95663300670?pwd=TCt3eFRyY3BPNk5wWmlaYjdqVXpUUT09
Password: 283066
Dial using iPhone/Android one-tap (US Toll): +13017158592,,95663300670# or +13052241968,,95663300670#

3. SLACK CHANNEL
   Please join the new Slack Channel (#2023-stotesbury) to stay abreast of all you need to know.

4. ALL-IN-ONE-PLACE INFO PAGE
   There is A LOT of information to cover for Woodson to participate in this prestigious regatta. As a result, we have created a web page with all pertinent information. Access the webpage here: Stotesbury 2023

5. VOLUNTEERING
   See the Stotesbury Sign-Up Genius for our long list of opportunities. They all must be filled prior to May 18th in order to make this event a success.

6. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! 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 our team photos on SmugMug.

7. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
   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!

The weather was the one factor we couldn’t plan for at the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta this weekend! The boats that were able to race did an excellent job. You can find race results here: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta Results.

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER AND SENIOR NIGHT, FRIDAY, APR 28
2. *NEW* STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA, MAY 18-20, 2023
3. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
4. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU
5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

• PARENTS OF SENIORS: RSVP for senior night https://forms.gle/kvs7isLSpytE5PVn9
• Chaperones needed for team dinner: Sign up here

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER AND SENIOR NIGHT, FRIDAY, APR 28
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 28 in Woodson Cafeteria A. This is an EXTRA SPECIAL team dinner where we will celebrate our 17 seniors so all athletes should try to attend.

Parents of seniors are also invited to attend this special celebration.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/kvs7isLSpytE5PVn9

If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, we do need THREE more chaperones for this Friday. Sign up here.

2. *NEW* STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA, MAY 18-20, 2023
   Woodson Crew will be participating in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on May 18-20, 2023. Stotesbury is the oldest and largest high school regatta in the US, and takes place annually on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Coaches are working hard to finalize line ups and we are diligently working behind the seasons to put together all you will need to know about this travel regatta for qualifying boats only. We expect to have more information, to include what boats will be racing, later this week. 

Unfortunately, families will need to move quickly once lineups are finalized and announced to book rooms in our hotel block. This event draws more than 10,000 athletes to Philadelphia so hotel space is at a premium. Please stay tuned to slack and email to get updates quickly. 

Meanwhile, if you want to learn about this prestigious event, visit the official website at: http://stotesburycupregatta.com/ or check out our SmugMug photos and videos from previous seasons: Stotesbury 2022, Stotesbury 2019, Stotesbury 2018.

3. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
   Our next regatta is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. The Al Urquia Regatta is our last regular season regatta. After that are States (also at Sandy Run), Stotesbury and Nationals! Your Thursday newsletter will let you in on all you need to know about the Al Urquia Regatta, but make sure to put it on your calendar if you haven’t already!

4. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU
   Please become part of the team that helps WTW Crew stay up and running. The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill the following crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles have graduating seniors. Please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected] if you want to know more!

• Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to put together and manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.

• Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.

5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! 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 our team photos on SmugMug.

6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
   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!

7. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• Team Dinner and SENIOR NIGHT @ 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
   Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and Slack community. 

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta! This regatta is named for a revered VASRA referee who lost his life to cancer. If you want to read more about this man with the unique name, click here. As is so often the case, there is a high probability of rain this Saturday, but not until later in the day. Spectators and athletes should plan accordingly.

1. **CRITICAL NEED**: LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER THIS WEEKEND
2. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 21
3. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT, APR 22
A. ATTENDANCE
B. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
4. EVENT PHOTOS
5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
6. AT-A-GLANCE
7. SPREAD THE WORD

1. **CRITICAL NEED**: LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER THIS WEEKEND
   We must fulfill our VASRA volunteer requirements as a team. We still have ONE launch boat driver spot open (starting around 11:30a). If you’ve completed launch driver training, please sign up here. Thank you so much to all our volunteers. We, literally, couldn’t do any of this without you!

2. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 21
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 21 in Woodson Cafeteria A. All chaperone spaces have been filled. Thank you, parents!
   
   What’s for dinner? Well – Ledo Pizza in West Springfield. Ledo Pizza is a local DMV pizza place and its history may be read about HERE. It is the official pizza of the George Mason Patriots, Navy Athletics, Baltimore Ravens, Maryland Terrapins, and Towson Tigers.
   
   The menu, listed in descending order of amounts, follows: Pizza (cheese, pepperoni, veggie, Hawaiian, gluten free – cheese); Buffalo Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Baby Ray BBQ Boneless Chicken Wings, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Spinach Salad and Caesar Salad (croutons and grilled chicken on the side). Dessert TBA.

3. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT, APR 22
   Very excited to be back on the Occoquan to race. It’s always good to be back on your home turf. Specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. Hopefully, eights will row in the morning Saturday before the heat/rain become too much of a factor.

Feel free to check here for general regatta information:
Regatta Central – Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta
VASRA website

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

B. 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 shuttle 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 after drop-off at Lot C.
• 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 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.  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.

5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends via our online spirit wear store. Don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride.  Visit the store today!

6. AT-A-GLANCE

April

• 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

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

Follow us on Social Media!

Fantastic job at the Tri-Meet! We lucked out with beautiful weather and all of our boats really showed off their hard work. We are back to being on the Occoquan for the next several weeks, so keep an eye out for the Thursday updates re: parking, times, etc. Otherwise, read below for this week’s updates!

1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU!
2. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 21
3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER NEEDED, SAT., APR 22
4. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT., APR 22
5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
None

1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU!
   Please become part of the team that helps WTW Crew stay up and running. The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill three crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles are all either term limited or have graduating seniors. If you have interest or want to know more, please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected].

• President (currently Tarek Rizk): The President manages the “business” of the team, to include contracts for the coaches and being the primary point of contact for outside organizations as well as the Principal and Director of Student Activities at Woodson. An ideal candidate is passionate about the team and its growth. You will work directly with other Executive Committee members and members of the Board of Directors to ensure the team is running smoothly.

• Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.

• Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.

2. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 21
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 21 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We still have space for ONE more chaperone this Friday. Sign up here.

3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER NEEDED, SAT., APR 22
   There is ONE volunteer slot available for a launch boat driver (starting around 11:30a) for the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta this weekend. If you’ve completed launch driver training, please sign up here. If you’ve taken the training but feel a little rusty, please feel free to show up for a practice this week and ride with one of our coaches to boost your confidence!

4. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT., APR 22
   Heat sheets do not become available until Thursday, Apr 20. However, it appears that 8’s will be racing in the morning for this regatta. That means it may be an early start to the day. Please plan accordingly. More information will follow as soon as it is available.

5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! 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 our team photos on SmugMug.

6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
   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!

7. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

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

Welcome to your special edition newsletter focusing on the Tri-Meet this weekend. This is a more casual scrimmage between Woodson, Wakefield and Washington-Liberty. It’s a great opportunity for athletes to row on a new body of water and for spectators that have trouble getting to the grandstands at Sandy Run to get a chance to watch. Read below to find out more!

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
2. UNIFORMS
3. TRI-MEET REGATTA DETAILS
A. ATHLETES
B. SPECTATORS
C. RACE SCHEDULE
4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
5. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
6. AT-A-GLANCE
7. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
   With spring break being over, we are back to our pre-regatta team dinners. This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 14 in Woodson Cafeteria A.

• All volunteer slots are full for this week! Thank you so much!!
• We are having Koobala for dinner and the menu is exactly as it was at the last Koobala team dinner: chicken sandwiches or make your own rice/bean/chicken/veggie bowl, salad, and fries.
• 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. UNIFORMS
   Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be at the team dinner (Friday, April 14) with any remaining uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse that have not already been picked up. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if you need these items before Friday!

3. TRI-MEET DETAILS
   This weekend’s Tri-Meet is a travel meet to the Anacostia River in DC. Only 3 teams compete so it is a fast moving, fun scrimmage. There won’t be official “results” other than the feedback we get from athletes about racing!

When the team travels away from the Occoquan, all athletes will need to arrive at the same time on race day to unload the boat trailer. Similarly all athletes will leave the racing site at the same time once the trailer is loaded after the races.

A. ATHLETES: All athletes should arrive at 7:00 AM. Please eat a good breakfast, bring plenty of water and pack some healthy snacks. This is a fast regatta, so we will be finished in time for you to have lunch on your own.

Athletes are to be dropped off at the Anacostia Community Boathouse located at 1900 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003.  Any athletes driving themselves are strongly encouraged to carpool as parking at the boathouse is very limited.

Once parents have dropped their athletes at the location above, parents and spectators should proceed to Anacostia Park to park and view the races.

B. SPECTATORS: If you have family members that can’t watch you/your athlete race because of the hike to the stands at Sandy Run, make sure they put this scrimmage on their schedule. Spectators park alongside the river at Anacostia Park and enjoy a view of the races just steps away from their cars. If you have a bicycle you can follow most of the race on a road parallel to the course. A map of the race course can be found here https://tinyurl.com/Anacostia-Course-Map.

It may be helpful to bring binoculars or telephoto lenses. Since there is not an “official” race schedule, it will help spectators know when their athletes are racing down the course!

C. RACE SCHEDULE: Racing will begin around 9:00 AM. Each boat will race twice. Athletes should be ready to be picked up around 12:30. Athletes should check with their coaches to see which boat they will be on for Saturday’s event. 

4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you take at the Tri-Meet with the team! 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 our team photos on SmugMug.

5. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT: 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!

6. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• 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

7.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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

It was exciting to have the opportunity to travel to St. Andrew’s to participate in the Noxontown Pond #2 regatta. If you haven’t seen the results, they are posted on our social media accounts, or you can find them here: Girls’ Results and Boys’ Results. LOTS of information this week, as usual. Read below to find out more!

P.S. We made $124.38 (15% of sales) at our Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream fundraiser last week – and Toby graciously agreed to MATCH! Please share Toby’s good grace, spirit and ice cream where you can as a thank you!!

1. *NEW* WOODSON CREW NEEDS YOU!
2. *NEW* RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE, WED APR 12, 5-9pm
3. *NEW* TRI-MEET REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
5. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
6. UNIFORMS
7. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
None

1. *NEW* WOODSON CREW NEEDS YOU!
   Did you ever want to be the President when you grew up? Now’s your chance! The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill three crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles are all either term limited or have graduating seniors. If you have interest or want to know more, please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected].

• President (currently Tarek Rizk): The President manages the “business” of the team, to include contracts for the coaches and being the primary point of contact for outside organizations as well as the Principal and Director of Student Activities at Woodson. An ideal candidate is passionate about the team and its growth. You will work directly with other Executive Committee members and members of the Board of Directors to ensure the team is running smoothly.

• Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.

• Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.

2. *NEW* RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE, WED APR 12, 5-9pm.
   Please join us this Wednesday, April 12 from 5-9p at Chipotle to raise money for the team! The address is 9506 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031. 
   
   Your online ordering code is: 9R32DM6. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during the scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
   
   Make sure you show the fundraiser flyer OR tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! If you don’t tell the cashier, we won’t get credit for the sale.

3. *NEW* TRI-MEET REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
   This weekend’s Tri-Meet is a travel meet to the Anacostia River in DC. Usually only 3 teams compete so it is a fast moving, fun regatta. If you have family members that can’t watch you/your athlete race because of the hike to the stands at Sandy Run, make sure they put this regatta on their schedule. For this regatta, spectators park alongside the river and enjoy a view of the races just steps away from their cars. LOTS of details to follow in the Thursday newsletter, but check out the set up here: Anacostia Park.

4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! 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 our team photos on SmugMug.

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

5. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
   With spring break being over, we are back to our pre-regatta team dinners. This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 14 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We need ONE more chaperone 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.

6. UNIFORMS
   Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be at the team dinner (Friday, April 14) with any remaining uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse that have not already been picked up. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if you need these items before Friday!

7. 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.

• 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.
  
• 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. Our next VASRA regatta is Saturday, April 22. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training and additional practice as necessary.
  
• VOLUNTEER AT COLLEGIATE REGATTAS! VASRA is looking for more Sunday collegiate rowing volunteers.  Please see links below for more info and to sign up:
  • MARC, Sunday April 30
  • WMIRA, Sunday, May 7

8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
   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

• 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

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As is the case with all things in life, disappointments can often be turned around into something brighter. Coach Tylander has secured an invitation for Woodson to a regatta at St. Andrew’s this weekend, Saturday 4/8. We need help with logistics onsite at Noxontown Pond. Sign up here. Please read below for everything else you need to know about this optional regatta:

1. NO TEAM DINNER ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7
2. OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION
3. **IMPORTANT** FORMS REQ’D PRIOR TO TRAVEL
4. GET YOUR UNIFORM IF YOU HAVEN’T YET!
5. ST. ANDREW’S PART DEUX – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
6. FOLLOW ST. ANDREWS ROWING ON TWITTER FOR RESULTS

1. NO TEAM DINNER ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7: In order to reduce costs and since we’re coming off of a week of spring break togetherness, there will NOT be a team dinner on Friday, April 7. Athletes participating in the regatta should have a healthy dinner on their own and lots of sleep to prepare for racing!

2. OPTIONAL PARTICIPATION: We know that previous messaging indicated that this would be a weekend free from crew activities. And as a result, families may have made other plans. We want to encourage you to make the best choice for your family! While the team is being adaptive by finding a way to get in this unique racing opportunity, we acknowledge that family time/trips are as beneficial to student-athletes as racing! If you have any questions about participating in this regatta, please feel free to reach out to your/your athlete’s coaches. 

3. **IMPORTANT** FORMS REQ’D PRIOR TO TRAVEL: If you are planning to drive or carpool with others to the regatta this weekend and you did not submit forms last week, please do so now. Forms can be turned in to Molly or Coach Eric (aka Coach Dad) at practice. Find all the necessary forms here: FCPS Transportation Forms. 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]

4. GET YOUR UNIFORM IF YOU HAVEN’T YET!: Please make arrangements with Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, via Slack or email ([email protected]) if athletes still need to pick up uniform items before traveling this weekend.

5. ST. ANDREW’S PART DEUX – 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: 

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

6. FOLLOW ST. ANDREWS ROWING ON TWITTER FOR RESULTS: St. Andrew’s numbers regattas. So, look for messages re: Noxontown Pond #2! 

Happy Spring Break. Although there was a disappointing start with the cancellation of our trip to St. Andrew’s, there’s a lot of bonding and fun to be had for our athletes this week. Read on to find out more!

1. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
2. *NEW* ATHLETES NOTE YOUR AVAILABILITY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8.
3. *NEW* TOBY’S ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER, WEDNESDAY, APR 5, 5-9p
4. *NEW* UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!
5. SPRING SPORTS PHOTOS
6. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
7. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
8. AT-A-GLANCE
9. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
ATHLETES: respond to polls in Athlete Slack re: availability on Sat, April 8.

1. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
   The 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

REMINDER: 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!

2. *NEW* ATHLETES NOTE YOUR AVAILABILITY ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8.
   The coaches are researching whether they might be able to schedule some racing opportunities on Saturday, April 8. Athletes, please respond to the polls in the athlete slack regarding your availability this coming Saturday.

3. *NEW* TOBY’S ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER, WEDNESDAY, APR 5, 5-9p
   Wednesday night we will be having a fundraiser at the Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream in Vienna on Wednesday from 5-9pm. Come support a locally owned (by a Woodson family, nonetheless!) small business and have 15% of sales donated back to the team! Please make sure to mention WTW Crew when you order.

As if you need extra convincing: at Toby’s they use all natural ingredients and flavors, making the ice cream by hand in small batches to guarantee the highest quality. Because they use at least 16% butterfat content, the ice cream is designated as  “super premium.” Well worth the trip to 280 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180. 

4. *NEW* UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!
   Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be at our next Friday night team dinner (Friday, April 14) with any remaining uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse that have not already been picked up. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if you need these items before that time!

5. 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

6. 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.
• MASON INVITATIONAL REGATTA SUPPORT. There are limited slots available for a VASRA-related (but not for a regatta we’re participating in) volunteer opportunity on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Sandy Run for the Mason Invitational. If you are willing and able, please volunteer and help VASRA earn money (which ultimately helps lower our team’s VASRA fees) and earn WTW Crew service credits. Student-Athletes and their parents are welcome to volunteer. This is a good opportunity to watch college teams compete and possibly meet their teams and coaches while at the waterfront.

7. 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!

8. AT-A-GLANCE

April

• 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

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].

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