Month: February 2025

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February 27, 2025 Newsletter

Thank you to all who showed up for a very successful Boathouse Workday last weekend. Your hard work set us up to officially begin the season! This first week on-the-water is a lot of logistics – but we so greatly appreciate the team work and sense of community you are all bringing to each hurdle. 

1. *ACTION NEEDED* ALLERGIES FORM DUE MARCH 12
2. *CRITICAL* CARPOOL ASSISTANCE NEEDED
3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, 3/8, 11a
4. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
5. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SLACK APP
6. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
7. GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR BEFORE THE FIRST REGATTA
8. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

1. *ACTION NEEDED* ALLERGIES FORM DUE MARCH 12
To ensure everyone can safely enjoy our Friday Night Team Dinners and snacks at regattas, we need to know about any food allergies, intolerances, or religious dietary restrictions. If your athlete has any dietary needs, please take a moment to fill out our Dietary Restrictions & Allergies Form.

Your input helps us plan meals that accommodate everyone. Please complete the form by March 12 so we can make the necessary arrangements. Thank you for your help in keeping our team dinners safe and inclusive! Please contact Gloria Totten, Team Dinners Coordinator, via Slack with any questions.

2. *CRITICAL* CARPOOL ASSISTANCE NEEDED
Hopefully carpools have been working and useful for these first few days of on-the-water practice. Do you still have room in your carpool? We have some new athletes that just joined the team this week and they are looking for long term transportation solutions. If so, please join and post on the #carpool channel on Slack.

3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, 3/8, 11a
One of the more exciting volunteer activities at regattas is to drive a launch boat. Launch boat drivers are responsible for ferrying spectators, officials and referees. Being a Launch Boat Driver fulfills your VASRA volunteer requirement and gets you the best seat in the house at regattas! All parents/guardians are welcome to learn how to perform this task from our very own Coach Joe. Attendance is limited due to space constraints. Sign up to attend training here: Launch Boat Driver Training.

If you have already completed launch boat driver training in a previous season and are willing to be a driver again this year, please join the #launch-boat-drivers channel on Slack.

4. VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Each family is required to do 5 volunteer shifts/credits, one of which should be a VASRA task. Athletes are also expected to volunteer (3 credits for novice athletes, 5 for returning athletes). Failure to meet your volunteer credits by the end of the season will result in a $200 per credit charge. If you want to learn more about volunteering, sign up to participate or just keep up with the current volunteering opportunities, visit our website: www.woodsonrowing.org/volunteering.

5. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR SLACK APP
Beginning March 15th, 2025, Slack will be ending support for older app and browser versions. As a result, users will need to ensure they are using the most updated version of Slack. Click here for information on how to update your app: Slack Update.

In addition, some operating systems (OS) will no longer be supported. Users on an unsupported OS will still be able to access Slack if they’re using a supported app version, but they won’t receive future updates. For the best experience, it is recommended that you update the following OS as soon as possible: Redhat 8, Windows 10 Version 21H2 and Android 10.

Questions? Contact Slack help at [email protected]

6. HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?
All the information you need to know is located on our registration website: https://woodsonrowing.org/registration/.  Still have questions or can’t remember if you filled everything out? Reach out to Catherine, Membership Chair, via Slack or at [email protected].

7. GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR BEFORE THE FIRST REGATTA
Sport your support AND help the team financially (portions of all proceeds are donated back to the team) with Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear!

8. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

Graphics of our various schedules can be found at the links below:
Winter Conditioning (October through February)
On-The-Water Practice (late February through May)
2025 Regatta Schedule (March through May)

Important dates: 

MARCH:

APRIL

MAY

WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

RECRUITMENT:

Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

STAY UP TO DATE: Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected] or view the newsletter archives on our website.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING WOODSON ROWING?

Visit our Sponsorship Page or contact Woodson Rowing Fundraising.

Can’t sponsor but want to donate?Check out our Donors page for instructions and information on how your donations benefit our team!

NEED SWAG?

There are many ways for you to shop and benefit the team all while sporting your support! See our Spirit Wear Page for more info!

VIEW AND UPLOAD PHOTOS: Visit our Woodson Rowing photos page for more information on how you can help protect our legacy with photographs!

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February 20, 2025 Newsletter

It’s almost time for on-the-water practice! Read on for all the information you’ll need to start the season prepared!

1. *CRITICAL* REGISTRATION & PAPERWORK REQUIRED BEFORE TUESDAY, FEB 25
2. ON-THE-WATER MEETING SLIDES
3. OPTIONAL APPAREL STILL AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
4. ALL ATHLETE PRACTICE/TRY-OUTS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 3:30-5p
5. CARPOOL ASSISTANCE FOR NOVICE/FRESHMAN ATHLETES
6. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, 3/8, 11a
7. KING CAKE FUNDRAISER
8. TEAM VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
9. VASRA VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
10. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

1. *CRITICAL* REGISTRATION & PAPERWORK REQUIRED BEFORE TUESDAY, FEB 25
Review the registration portion of the website to learn more.

Still have questions or can’t remember if you filled everything out? Reach out to Catherine, Membership Chair, via Slack or at [email protected].

2. ON-THE-WATER MEETING SLIDES
Thanks to all who attended the on-the-water meeting last night at Woodson. You can find a copy of the slides here: February 2025 On-The-Water Slides. Extra thanks to Monika, Kyra and Sayuri for giving a demonstration of clothes to wear for rowers and coxswains. You can find all the information you need to prepare for one-the-water practice on our website here: https://woodsonrowing.org/on-the-water-practice/.

3. OPTIONAL APPAREL STILL AVAILABLE FOR ORDER
The non-required custom apparel that we order through Boathouse requires a minimum number of items for an order to be fulfilled. Apparently the shop is still open – so place any remaining orders ASAP at: https://cgwoodson2024.itemorder.com/.  (Choose the “bulk shipping” option at check out. Items will be delivered to our sportswear rep for distribution.) Questions? Contact Cheryl, our Sportswear Chair via Slack or [email protected]

4. ALL ATHLETE PRACTICE/TRY-OUTS ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 3:30-5p 
If you are interested in being on the rowing team for Spring 2025, please make sure you come to practice/try-outs on Monday, February 24 from 3:30-5p in Cafe B. While rowing is a no cut sport, everyone tests on the ergs. The best scores are more likely to make initial boat assignments. Attendance on Monday is crucial for coaches to be able to begin planning boat line ups.

5. CARPOOL ASSISTANCE FOR NOVICE/FRESHMAN ATHLETES
While we do not have a team carpool coordinator this year, two parents have offered their help for our freshman and novice families! We know how hard it can be to start up carpool arrangements when you don’t know a lot of people on the team yet. So, if you need assistance arranging a carpool, send a message via Slack with your name, athlete’s name/grade, and neighborhood to:

  • Boys: Gloria Totten
  • Girls: Kirsten Lukas

6. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, 3/8, 11a
One of the more exciting volunteer activities at regattas is to drive a launch boat. Launch boat drivers are responsible for ferrying spectators, officials and referees. Being a Launch Boat Driver fulfills your VASRA volunteer requirement and gets you the best seat in the house at regattas! All parents/guardians are welcome to learn how to perform this task from our very own Coach Joe. Attendance is limited due to space constraints. Sign up to attend training here: Launch Boat Driver Training.

If you have already completed launch boat driver training in a previous season and are willing to be a driver again this year, please join the #launch-boat-drivers channel on Slack.

7. KING CAKE FUNDRAISER
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Gambino’s King Cake. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Woodson Rowing, so laissez les bons temps rouler and benefit the team at the same time! Note: if you normally order on your own, ordering through us saves you the $31 shipping charges!!! Reserve by emailing Emmy Obruba (mom to athlete Nathan) at [email protected]. Payment will be via PayPal or Venmo. TEXT ONLY (no calls, please) to 757-613-2862 if you have questions. Instructions for pick up will be provided upon payment.

8. TEAM VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
Each family is required to do 5 volunteer shifts/credits, one of which should be a VASRA task. Athletes are also expected to volunteer (3 credits for novice athletes, 5 for returning athletes). Failure to meet your volunteer credits by the end of the season will result in a $200 per credit charge. If you want to learn more about volunteering with Woodson Rowing, please visit our website at: www.woodsonrowing.org/volunteering.

A. BOATHOUSE WORK DAY, 2/22, 9-11a
Let’s get the boathouse ready for the season! Even if the Sign Up is full, please feel free to show up, get a volunteer credit and maybe even a little tour of the area! Sign up or modify your sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

    B. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS
    THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE VOLUNTEERED! Stay tuned to the newsletter – as we approach the Friday night dinners if spots open up for volunteers as schedules change. View the sign up here: Friday Night Dinner Volunteering

      9. VASRA VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
      The Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) is our local governing body. They are responsible for all of our at-home regattas and more. Volunteering with them is a requirement of participation on our team and also a way to give back to this amazing community. Of your family’s 5 volunteer shifts/credits, AT LEAST one should be a VASRA task. See details about the available tasks below!

      A. PRE-SEASON WORKDAYS
      All slots are currently full! Thank you to the Woodson team members who already signed up. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up but would like to participate, keep an eye on the sign up genius for openings. If you choose to show up for any of these work days when the Sign Up is full, please make sure you reach out to Lisa, our volunteer coordinator, via Slack to ensure you get team credit for your attendance.

        B. REGATTA TASKS
        We are required to provide volunteers for the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) jobs at the Regattas in which we participate.  Each family should strive to do at least 1 shift per season. There are several dates, times, and locations within the park ~ all shifts on this signup take place before/during the regattas held at Sandy Run, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station. Many of these jobs are very exciting and give you a front row seat to all the action! Get the cream of the crop assignments by signing up early here: 2025 VASRA Regatta Tasks

          10. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
          This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

          Graphics of our various schedules can be found at the links below:
          Winter Conditioning (October through February)
          On-The-Water Practice (late February through May)
          2025 Regatta Schedule (March through May)

          Other important dates: 

          FEBRUARY:

          MARCH:

          APRIL

          MAY

          WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

          RECRUITMENT:

          Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

          STAY UP TO DATE: Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected] or view the newsletter archives on our website.

          INTERESTED IN SPONSORING WOODSON ROWING?

          Visit our Sponsorship Page or contact Woodson Rowing Fundraising.

          Can’t sponsor but want to donate?Check out our Donors page for instructions and information on how your donations benefit our team!

          NEED SWAG?

          There are many ways for you to shop and benefit the team all while sporting your support! See our Spirit Wear Page for more info!

          VIEW AND UPLOAD PHOTOS: Visit our Woodson Rowing photos page for more information on how you can help protect our legacy with photographs!

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          February 13, 2025 Newsletter

          If you’re participating in our 2nd Maverick Rowing event this Saturday, please see links for payment below!

          1. MAVERICK ROWING THIS WEEKEND
          2. *CRITICAL* BOATHOUSE OPTIONAL APPAREL, MINIMUMS NOT MET
          3. LAST SWIM TEST OPPORTUNITY ON FEB 15
          4. *RESCHEDULED* ON-THE-WATER MEETING, WED, FEB 19, 7p IN CAFE B
          5. *NEW* LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, 3/8, 11a
          6. *NEW FUNDRAISER* KING CAKES!
          7. TEAM VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
          8. VASRA VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
          9. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE WE GO ON-THE-WATER
          10. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

          WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

          ACTION ITEMS
          Order from optional apparel items from Boathouse (#2 below)

          1. MAVERICK ROWING THIS WEEKEND, 2/15
          There are 5 spots available for anyone interested in participating in this unique indoor rowing opportunity. It’s a great way to put all your winter conditioning to practice. We will accommodate up to 35 rowers for the full two hours: from 10am-12pm.

          To participate, here are the steps you need to take BEFORE Saturday, February 15:

          Please plan to be there by 9:45a. If you will not be participating in the entire 2 hour time slot, please coordinate with Coach Tylander.

          2. *CRITICAL* BOATHOUSE OPTIONAL APPAREL ORDER BY 2/16

          The non-required custom apparel that we order through Boathouse requires a minimum number of items for an order to be fulfilled. The following items cannot currently be fulfilled without additional purchases:  

          Pro-Tech Stevenson, 1 more required

          Mens Training tight, 2 more required

          Cold weather half zip, 1 more required

          GoreTex Stevenson, 3 more required

          They will keep the shop open until Sunday, February 16th for any remaining orders. Please order ASAP at: https://cgwoodson2024.itemorder.com/.  (Choose the “bulk shipping” option at check out. Items will be delivered to our sportswear rep for distribution.)

          Questions? Contact Cheryl, our Sportswear Chair via Slack or [email protected]

          3. LAST SWIM TEST OPPORTUNITY ON 2/15
          We currently have no athletes signed up for the February 15 swim test. If you’ve never done a swim test with us before, sign up here: Winter Swim Tests. A swim test is REQUIRED before you will be allowed to go on-the-water with the team. If this date does not work for you, please reach out to your coaches.

          4. *RESCHEDULED* ON-THE-WATER MEETING, WED, 2/19, 7p IN CAFE B
          Due to the school closure on Wednesday, The Board has rescheduled the in-person on-the-water meeting to Wednesday, February 19 at 7:00pm in Cafe B at Woodson. Join us to learn what to expect once the competitive regatta season starts. We will share important information for novice and returning parents alike. Athletes are welcome to attend. Board representatives and coaches will be on hand to answer questions. If you cannot attend, we will share a link to the slides following the meeting.

          5. *NEW* LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, 3/8, 11a
          One of the more exciting volunteer activities at regattas is to drive a launch boat. Launch boat drivers are responsible for ferrying spectators, officials and referees. Being a Launch Boat Driver fulfills your VASRA volunteer requirement and gets you the best seat in the house at regattas! All parents/guardians are welcome to learn how to perform this task from our very own Coach Joe. Attendance is limited due to space constraints. Sign up to attend training here: Launch Boat Driver Training.

          If you have already completed launch boat driver training in a previous season and are willing to be a driver again this year, please join the #launch-boat-drivers channel on Slack.

          6. *NEW FUNDRAISER* KING CAKES!
          Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Gambino’s King Cake. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Woodson Rowing, so laissez les bons temps rouler and benefit the team at the same time! Note: if you normally order on your own, ordering through us saves you the $31 shipping charges!!! Reserve by emailing Emmy Obruba (mom to athlete Nathan) at [email protected]. Payment will be via PayPal or Venmo. TEXT ONLY (no calls, please) to 757-613-2862 if you have questions. Instructions for pick up will be provided upon payment.

          7. TEAM VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
          Each family is required to do 5 volunteer shifts/credits, one of which should be a VASRA task. Athletes are also expected to volunteer (3 credits for novice athletes, 5 for returning athletes). Failure to meet your volunteer credits by the end of the season will result in a $200 per credit charge. If you want to learn more about volunteering with Woodson Rowing, please visit our website at: www.woodsonrowing.org/volunteering.

          A. BOATHOUSE WORK DAY, 2/22, 9-11a
          Let’s get the boathouse ready for the season! FYI: there will be no Green Day associated with this work day. Sign up or modify your sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

            B. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS
            The team enjoys pre-regatta dinners each Friday night during the season. This season, we will be holding all of our dinners at the Woodson high School Cafeteria. We need parents to help with picking up a meal order, setting up/serving dinner & cleaning up. This is a great time to see the camaraderie of our team grow! Sign up here: Friday Night Dinner Volunteering

              8. VASRA VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIE
              The Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) is our local governing body. They are responsible for all of our at-home regattas and more. Volunteering with them is a requirement of participation on our team and also a way to give back to this amazing community. Of your family’s 5 volunteer shifts/credits, AT LEAST one should be a VASRA task. See details about the available tasks below!

              A. PRE-SEASON WORKDAYS
              All slots are currently full! Thank you to the Woodson team members who already signed up. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up but would like to participate, keep an eye on the sign up genius for openings.

                B. REGATTA TASKS
                We are required to provide volunteers for the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) jobs at the Regattas in which we participate.  Each family should strive to do at least 1 shift per season. There are several dates, times, and locations within the park ~ all shifts on this signup take place before/during the regattas held at Sandy Run, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station. Many of these jobs are very exciting and give you a front row seat to all the action! Get the cream of the crop assignments by signing up early here: 2025 VASRA Regatta Tasks

                  C. *NEW* LOC CANDIDATES NEEDED
                  This season Woodson Rowing is required to fill two VASRA Local Organizing Committee (LOC) positions. We have already filled one but still need to fill one more. LOC members are part of the Regatta staff and work the same job for the entire day for every regatta and train the weekly volunteers who assist them on how to perform their duties. The candidate for this position can serve as a Referee Candidate or as a River Rat. No prior experience is required and training will be provided.

                  If you are interested in volunteering for either of these positions, please contact Woodson Rowing’s VASRA Representative, Michael Chase, at [email protected], or in person at the February 19 On-The-Water meeting.

                    REFEREE CANDIDATE DUTIES: This position provides the additional benefit of being able to ride in a launch that follows alongside the rowers during races, which is literally the best seat in the house to enjoy a regatta. Referee Candidates have to attend a minimum of five regattas during the season, which do not all have to be at the Occoquan. No advance study, knowledge, or experience is required to volunteer for this position, and a training clinic will be held in the spring. Must be comfortable riding in launches.

                    RIVER RAT DUTIES: Dedicated course workers who are responsible for the installation and maintenance of the course during the season and the deployment of the platforms for racing. Must be comfortable riding in launches and handling course equipment.

                    BENEFITS OF BECOMING PART OF THE LOC: Filling one of these LOC positions satisfies ALL Woodson Rowing volunteer requirements for your family (team and VASRA), you are given a parking pass to park for free and are allowed to park in the “B” lot if space is available, and VASRA Management works with you to cover for you so you can go to the Finish Line or Grandstand area via a quick ride in a launch instead of hiking through the woods to watch your athlete’s race. Perhaps best of all, you get to see the regatta and student-athletes up close in a way that is not possible from the Grandstand area.

                    9. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE WE GO ON-THE-WATER
                    If you haven’t yet, please register now! Review the registration portion of the website to learn more. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

                    10. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
                    This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

                    Graphics of our various schedules can be found at the links below:
                    Winter Conditioning (October through February)
                    On-The-Water Practice (late February through May)
                    2025 Regatta Schedule (March through May)

                    Other important dates: 

                    FEBRUARY:

                         Swim test for new recruits, 11a-12p, Audrey Moore Rec

                    MARCH:

                    APRIL

                    MAY

                    WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

                    RECRUITMENT:

                    Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

                    STAY UP TO DATE: Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected] or view the newsletter archives on our website.

                    INTERESTED IN SPONSORING WOODSON ROWING?

                    Visit our Sponsorship Page or contact Woodson Rowing Fundraising.

                    Can’t sponsor but want to donate?Check out our Donors page for instructions and information on how your donations benefit our team!

                    NEED SWAG?

                    There are many ways for you to shop and benefit the team all while sporting your support! See our Spirit Wear Page for more info!

                    VIEW AND UPLOAD PHOTOS: Visit our Woodson Rowing photos page for more information on how you can help protect our legacy with photographs!

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                    February 6, 2025 Newsletter

                    We had an incredible showing at ErgSprints this last weekend! Please see our Instagram or Facebook posts to celebrate our hard working athletes!

                    1. PRACTICE BUS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
                    2. NEW ATHLETES: REQUIRED SWIM TEST ON FEB 8 OR FEB 15
                    3. ON-THE-WATER MEETING, WED, FEB 12, 7p IN CAFE B
                    4. MAVERICK ROWING, FEB 15
                    5. *UPDATED* LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
                    6. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE WE GO ON-THE-WATER
                    7. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

                    WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

                    ACTION ITEMS

                    1. PRACTICE BUS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
                    Despite best efforts, the Board has not found a financially viable option for a practice bus this season. We understand the burden this places on some families and are truly sorry that our efforts have not yielded a workable solution. Since we have not had a volunteer step up to coordinate efforts, we highly recommend affected families begin coordinating carpool efforts. The #carpool channel on Slack is a great place to start that coordination, especially if you are new to the team. If you have questions or would like to assist in carpool coordination, please reach out to Maz, our V.P. of Activities at [email protected].

                    2. NEW ATHLETES: REQUIRED SWIM TEST ON FEB 8 OR FEB 15
                    The next two swim tests are scheduled for February 8 and February 15. All athletes must pass a swim test once with Woodson Rowing in order to participate in on-the-water practices. If you’ve never done a swim test with us before, sign up here: Winter Swim Tests.

                    3. ON-THE-WATER MEETING, WED, FEB 12, 7p IN CAFE B
                    The Board is hosting an on-the-water meeting in the evening on Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00pm in Cafe B at Woodson. Join us to learn what to expect once the competitive regatta season starts. We will share important information for novice and returning parents alike. Athletes are welcome to attend. Board representatives and coaches will be on hand to answer questions. If you cannot attend, we will share a link to the slides following the meeting. Stay tuned to Slack for updates regarding the impact of potential weather next week.

                    4. MAVERICK ROWING, FEB 15
                    There is still space in the Maverick Rowing event Feb 15th, so sign up now! Since we would still like to give as many people an opportunity to participate as possible, we continue to ask that you first sign up for only one of the hour-long slots. As was the case for the January 18 event, once we get closer to the date and see how many rowers are registered, we will open it up for rowers to sign up for the second hour as space permits. Cost to participate is $20 – a link will be sent for payment closer to the date. Sign Up here: Maverick Rowing Sign Up Genius

                    5. *UPDATED* LOTS OF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
                    We highly recommend you jump into volunteering early as it makes it easier to meet your volunteer requirements for the season and gives new families the opportunity to meet returning families! The team tracks participation by assigning “credits” each time a family or athlete volunteers. Failure to meet your volunteer credits by the end of the season will result in a $200 per credit charge. If you want to learn more about volunteering with Woodson Rowing, please visit our website at: www.woodsonrowing.org/volunteering.

                    A. *RESCHEDULED* BOATHOUSE WORK DAY, FEB 22
                    Due to potential bad weather on Saturday, we have rescheduled the boathouse work day to Saturday, February 22. We had to cancel the associated Green Day because we will be in an FCPS-designated time period when Green Days are not allowed. If you previously signed up for the Feb 8 work day and are still available, you don’t need to do anything. Just show up on the 22nd! If you are no longer free to help on that day, please remove yourself from the sign up genius. Sign up or modify your sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

                      B. VASRA WORKDAYS: 2/22, 3/01, 3/08, 3/15
                      Please review the sign up genius and sign up for slots based on your availability. You should be willing to get dirty and wet – but no experience required. Don’t forget to indicate that you are representing the Woodson Rowing team. Note: Athletes are encouraged to sign up for these workdays. You will receive school volunteering credits for participating! Remember, as a team, each family should strive to complete AT LEAST one VASRA shift per season (you might find you do more because they can be really fun and informative). Get started now!

                        C. *NEW* REQUIRED VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEERING
                        We are required to provide volunteers for the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association (VASRA) jobs at the Regattas in which we participate.  Each family should strive to do at least 1 shift per season. There are several dates, times, and locations within the park ~ all shifts on this signup take place before/during the regattas held at Sandy Run, 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station. Many of these jobs are very exciting and give you a front row seat to all the action! Get the cream of the crop assignments by signing up early here: 2025 VASRA Regatta Tasks

                          D. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS ARE COMING BACK IN APRIL!
                          The team enjoys pre-regatta dinners each Friday night during the season. This season, we will be holding all of our dinners at the Woodson high School Cafeteria. We need parents to help with picking up a meal order, setting up/serving dinner & cleaning up. This is a great time to see the camaraderie of our team grow! Sign up here: Friday Night Dinner Volunteering

                          6. PLEASE REGISTER BEFORE WE GO ON-THE-WATER
                          If you haven’t yet, please register now! Review the registration portion of the website to learn more. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].


                          7. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
                          This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

                          Graphics of our various schedules can be found at the links below:
                          Winter Conditioning (October through February)
                          On-The-Water Practice (late February through May)
                          2025 Regatta Schedule (March through May)

                          Other important dates: 

                          FEBRUARY:

                          MARCH:

                          APRIL

                          MAY

                          WAIT – THERE’S MORE?

                          RECRUITMENT:

                          Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

                          STAY UP TO DATE: Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected] or view the newsletter archives on our website.

                          INTERESTED IN SPONSORING WOODSON ROWING?

                          Visit our Sponsorship Page or contact Woodson Rowing Fundraising.

                          Can’t sponsor but want to donate?Check out our Donors page for instructions and information on how your donations benefit our team!

                          NEED SWAG?

                          There are many ways for you to shop and benefit the team all while sporting your support! See our Spirit Wear Page for more info!

                          VIEW AND UPLOAD PHOTOS: Visit our Woodson Rowing photos page for more information on how you can help protect our legacy with photographs!

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