Welcome to a special edition newsletter as we head into day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships! We will have 4 boats competing this weekend: the WN4+, M3V, MFr8+ and WN8+. We are so proud of your hard work all season and can’t wait to watch you race! #pullforwoodson!

1. TEAM DINNER FOR ALL ATHLETES
2. VSRC DAY 1 VOLUNTEERS
3. VSRC DAY 1 LOGISTICS
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
5. STOTESBURY REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
6. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

SUPPORT THE TEAM!

1. TEAM DINNER FOR ALL ATHLETES
The menu for our Friday team dinner is Chipotle! Specifically: chicken and steak, cilantro lime rice, black beans, fajita veggies, pico de gallo, corn salsa, lettuce, salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese and tortillas (flour and corn). Dietary restrictions accommodated. Assorted cookies for dessert. Please encourage ALL athletes to attend dinner and support the junior boats before States!

2. VSRC DAY 1 VOLUNTEERS
All volunteer slots for this weekend are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! 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, Lisa Veigel, so that she can try to help you find a replacement for your shift.

3. VSRC DAY 1 LOGISTICS
It’s championship season! Day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships (VSRC) (aka “States”) is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Student-athletes know which category they are racing in for States. Line up questions should be directed to your coach.

Feel free to check these websites for more information: Regatta Central and VASRA. Tips for regatta watching here: https://woodsonrowing.org/regatta-spectator/.

A. ATTENDANCE
The following boats will race this weekend: WN4+, M3V, MFr8+ and WN8+. While no varsity boats row at this regatta, varsity athletes are highly encouraged to attend.

B. TIMING
The schedule has not yet been released. But, VASRA has confirmed that racing will begin at 9:00am. 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.

C. 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 parking located at: SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079

C. SHUTTLE SPECIFICS
Shuttle buses will run between South County High School and Lot C at Sandy Run. The cost of the shuttles is $10 ONE WAY ($20 round trip). Cash is preferred. You may pay for each leg OR purchase a round-trip ticket when you board. Should you purchase a round-trip ticket, please retain the ticket for the return trip or you risk being asked to pay a one-way fare on the way back.

D. 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! Athletes are highly encouraged to carpool with other athletes. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE IN POLICY FROM PREVIOUS YEARS: Athletes driving themselves may drive solo, but are not allowed to park onsite with any non-athlete passengers, unless there is at least one additional athlete in the car as well.
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. It is requested that you contact [email protected] prior to the regatta to ensure all accommodations can be met.

E. CONCESSIONS
Remember that the concession stands, both at the grandstand and at VASRA HQ (by the boathouses), serve up a full menu of food and drinks. They also sell shirts! Interested in purchasing items? Remember to bring cash to make your life easier. Money collected during regattas at the concession stand is used to offset expenses that would be passed down to the teams.Find concession menus on the VASRA website here: https://www.vasra.org/regattas/concessions-menu

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

4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at practice and regattas! Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2025 photos on our website: Woodson Rowing photo upload links.

Questions, problems or photos from previous years to upload? Contact our team photographer, Matt, via Slack or email ([email protected]).

5. STOTESBURY REGISTRATION IS LIVE!
Athlete registration is now live!
(1) Verify that your athlete is on the roster here: 2025 Draft Stotes Line Up
(2) Register your athlete here:https://woodsonrowing.org/stotes-registration/
(3) If you don’t do your add ons during the primary registration above, use this link to take advantage of the meal pass(es) and/or bus from Woodson to PA and back: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotes-addons/
(4) Find links to forms and a ton of other updated information here: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/.

6. 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/

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