Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!
🛑 QUICK BUT IMPORTANT
1️⃣ SIGN UP: TAG DAY THIS SATURDAY (1/24)
👉 Sign up here: Tag Day
🚗 All athletes needed + additional parent drivers requested
📨 Email permission forms to membership (if you haven’t yet):
👉 Drivers License and Insurance Form
👉 Student permission to ride with other parents
👉 Student permission to ride with other students
2️⃣ MONDAYS ONLY: Updated Conditioning Times
♂️ Men: 3:30-5:30p
♀️ Women: 5:00-7:00p
📅 Updated Schedule: HERE
P.S. We WILL have conditioning on Th, 1/29 & F, 1/30
3️⃣ WE NEED YOU TO BE OUR TREASURER!
This critical role keeps our season running smoothly.
🚨 Experience not required. We will train you.
📩 To learn more, contact Tim, Board President
🔗 QUICK LINKS
👉 Tag Day signup
👉 Updated winter conditioning schedule
👉 Volunteer signup hub
👉 Registration page
🙋 CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPS
Visit the Volunteer Hub for all things volunteering!
REMINDERS:
- Each family is required to earn a minimum of 5 volunteer credits.
- One shift = one credit.
- At least 1 of your 5 credits must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day volunteer shift.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:
🥇 TAG DAY: SAT, 1/24
👉 Sign up here
🥈 VASRA Workdays: 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 and 3/14
👉 Sign up here
🥉 Boathouse Workday: 2/14
Athletes and parents needed.
👉 Sign up here
⚔️ ERG SPRINTS (Sat 1/31 | Deadline 1/23)
📍 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️ Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646
❓ Questions: talk to your coaches
🛟 SWIM TEST: 2/7 OR 2/14
New athletes only.
✅ Sign up and info HERE
➡️ Choose one date only.
☑️ SIGN UP: MAVERICK ROWING ON 2/7
One last on-the-water opportunity
before official practices begin.
Info & sign up HERE
👥 PARENTS & GUARDIANS: MEETING & SOCIAL 2/10
📅 Tuesday, Feb 10, 7:00p
📍 Woodson Cafeteria B
Meet other parents
Learn what to expect once the season starts.
Novice & Returning parents should attend.
Athletes are welcome to attend.
Board members will be on hand to answer questions.
✅ REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/23
Must register for the team BEFORE we go on the water.
👉 Register: woodsonrowing.org/registration
🤨 Questions? Email [email protected]
🔔 USROWING EMAILS
If you receive an email from USRowing about compliance or account updates, don’t stress — these messages are routine.
If you’re unsure, forward it to: [email protected]
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.
Parents: Send us an email with
- Your name
- Your email
- Your athlete’s name
🧑🎓 Athletes:
Coaches will add you.
🔁 If this newsletter was forwarded to you:
Join the Google group: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/
📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
Key dates through spring racing season.
✅ Bookmark these dates now—this section is your quick reference all season.
JANUARY 2026
FEBRUARY
- Feb 7: Maverick Rowing. Info & sign up HERE
- Feb 7: Swim test. Sign up HERE
- Feb 10: Parent meeting + social, Woodson Cafe B
- Feb 14: Swim test. Sign up HERE
- Feb 21: VASRA Workday. Sign up HERE
- Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)
- Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)
- Feb 28: VASRA Workday. Sign up HERE
MARCH
- Mar 7: VASRA Workday. Sign up HERE
- Mar 14: VASRA Workday. Sign up HERE
- Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity boats only), Sandy Run
- Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE
APRIL
- Apr 10: Athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
- Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
- Apr 17: Athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
- Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
- Apr 24: Senior night & athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
- Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run
MAY
- May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run
- May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run
- May 15: Stotesbury Regatta (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
- May 22: SRAA Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN
🌊 STAY INVOLVED
- Recruitment: Spread the word ➡️ woodsonrowing.org.
- Newsletter: Join/view archives (Email for info)
- Sponsors: Become a supporter (Email for details)
- Spirit Wear: Order here
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🧠 “Rowing teaches us that in unity, we achieve greatness.”
— George Pocock