Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!
What matters this week:
🙋 Volunteer reminder
🎓 Senior Night (4/24)
🔗 QUICK LINKS
🙋 VOLUNTEER REMINDER: SIGN UP REQUIRED
A quick reminder about volunteer sign-ups:
All volunteer credits must be earned through advance sign-up via SignUpGenius. Each shift is assigned to one person, and only those signed up will receive credit.
If you’re hoping to help with a shift that’s already full, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator ahead of time — we’re always happy to try to find a way to include you.
Thank you to everyone who continues to show up and support our athletes — we couldn’t do this without you.
🎓 SENIOR NIGHT (4/24)
This Friday’s team dinner will also be our senior night!
Senior Families:
👉 RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094EAAAA2DA64-61622592-senior#/
Athletes:
🎩 Coaches will give you time to go home and change. The sooner you are at dinner the more quickly we can get started.
🚗 Carpools: plan for a later pickup
Volunteers:
All volunteer slots are filled. Thank you!
Visit the Volunteer Signup Hub to review your duties.
Menu from Noodles & Co:
- Creamy Mac & Cheese
- Basil Pesto Cavatappi w/ Grilled Chicken
- Chicken Parmesan
- Spaghetti
- Basil Pesto Cavatappi (veg)
- Meatballs
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Mixed Greens Salad w/ Veggies
- Dessert: Vanilla and Chocolate Sheet Cake
Recorded dietary restrictions have been accommodated.
Coach Joe is also serving his famous gumbo for the novices.
🤓 AL URQUIA REGATTA (4/25)
Thursday’s newsletter will include everything you need to know about the Al Urquia Regatta (Saturday, 4/25).
Since prom is the same night, Coach Tylander is asking to run heats early in the morning, with finals by midday. The goal is to release athletes by 3:00 PM.
Stay tuned for more information.
🚣🏽 STOTESBURY HOTEL INFO
For planning purposes, general details can be found here: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/
🏨 Spectator Hotel Block
A limited room block is available for spectators (booking within the block is optional).
👉 Book here: Woodson Rowing Parents Group Block
Room Rate: $239/night + taxes and fees
Arrival: Thursday, 5/14/2025
Departure: Saturday, 5/16/2025
Cut-off date to secure the rate: Tuesday, April 28, 2025
🤝 WE NEED BOARD MEMBERS FOR NEXT SEASON
As the season progresses, you’re seeing how much goes into keeping Woodson Rowing running smoothly behind the scenes. Many of you have shared great ideas — consider helping bring those ideas to life by joining the Board.
We will have several Board positions opening for next season, including:
- Volunteering
- VASRA
- Senior VP
- Fundraising
Support roles will also be available, including RAFT (regatta food).
You do not need prior experience — and you won’t be thrown in alone. The best way to get started is to shadow someone this season and learn the role before stepping into it.
Even if a position isn’t officially open, there is often flexibility to shift roles and bring new people onto the Board.
👉 Curious? Reach out to a current Board member via Slack to learn more.
🧠 Can’t remember who’s who? https://woodsonrowing.org/board-of-directors/
🎉 SPIRIT WEAR
You’ve seen other spectators at the regattas all decked out — don’t be left out!
📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.
APRIL
Apr 24: Senior Night at Athlete Team Dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run
MAY
May 1: Athlete Team Dinner (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run
May 8: Athlete Team Dinner (Cafe B)
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN
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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK
In honor of our seniors: “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
— A. A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh)