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December 14, 2023 Email Update

There is a lot of new news below, but most important: make sure you register for the season. We know that this time of year is tough and folks are pulled in many directions, but early registration helps us begin planning for the season (which will be here before you know it)!

1. *NEW* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS TOMORROW
2. *NEW* WEBSITE CHANGE
3. *NEW* WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK
4. *NEW* INTERESTED IN MAKING SOME EXTRA MONEY?
5. *NEW-ISH* HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS
6. BOARD POSITION STILL AVAILABLE – WEBMASTER
7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. THERE’S ALWAYS MORE…

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Register for the 2024 season!

1. *NEW* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS TOMORROW

Only two days left to take advantage of a $50 savings on your registration fee for the spring season. Click here to get started and to read about the refund policies. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

If the cost of participating is an issue, please reach out to Jenn Ros, membership chair via Slack or [email protected]. Also, consider applying for the Occoquan Boat Club (OBC) Julia Shew Memorial Rowing Scholarship. The details on applying are located on the OBC website https://www.rowobc.org/home/scholarships. The application deadline is January 27, 2024. Direct any questions to Clint Spooner at [email protected]. **Please note, Woodson Rowing is not affiliated with OBC and is not at all involved in this scholarship process.**

2. *NEW* WEBSITE CHANGE

If you’ve tried to access our website recently and have had problems – we apologize! We’ve begun to transition over to woodsonrowing.org, in accordance with the recent decision to change the name of our school to C.G. Woodson High School. Here’s what you can do to help:

  • Clear your history and cache of wtwcrew links
  • Bookmark https://woodsonrowing.org as your new go-to for all things Woodson Rowing related!

3. *NEW* WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK

There will be OPTIONAL winter conditioning 12/18 – 12/22. Athletes may meet with coaches at the school from 3:30-5:30 pm Monday – Friday of that week.

The second week of break (12/25 – 1/1) there will be no winter conditioning. Athletes should check with their coaches to determine appropriate workouts for that week.

The regular winter conditioning schedule will resume on January 2, 2024!

4. *NEW* INTERESTED IN MAKING SOME EXTRA MONEY?

The Board has just been made aware of a potential opportunity for any trusted adult to help our team AND make some money! Apparently, FCPS school buses would be available for the team’s use (think transportation to practice every day in the spring), if we had an Activities Bus Driver. To be an FCPS approved Activities Bus Driver, you must pass the Fairfax County Bus Driver Training and then pick Woodson Rowing as your activity of choice. The driver would be paid by FCPS AND the team will also offer additional compensation. If you’re already qualified or interested in becoming an Activity Bus Driver, please contact Catherine Backmeyer via Slack for more information.

5. *NEW-ISH* HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS

Lot of ways you can complete your holiday shopping while benefiting the team!

  • TEAM MERCH:

    CROC CHARMS: Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana, our fundraising chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery.
    OTHER ITEMS: Bumper stickers, stickers, 1 pair of socks and an abundance of ties available for stocking stuffers for your favorite Woodson Rowing fans! Prices are negotiable. Contact Cheryl, our uniform and sportswear chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery.
  • OAKLEY EYEWEAR AND MORE!. Woodson has partnered with TCA Team to bring you preferred pricing on sunglasses or other sports equipment. To get the discount:
    • 1) Visit the TCA Store at tcateamstore.com
    • 2) Add items to your cart
    • 3) At checkout enter WOODSON or BFCM23 in the discount code box and the discount will be applied to the price.
      Check out tcateamstore.com today!

6. BOARD POSITION STILL AVAILABLE – WEBMASTER

Our current webmaster, Janae Haaland, is unfortunately moving on from her position here on the board. She has been an amazing asset and has set up the next webmaster for an easy job! If anyone has any interest in being part of the communications team, you’ll have a lot of support and help learning our VERY user friendly systems. Knowing anything about WordPress would make you almost overqualified – but it is NOT REQUIRED for this position. Comfort around a computer, though, is a must. Being a member of the board satisfies your volunteer requirements – and this is one job that can be done from the comfort of your own home on your own time! Please reach out to Jenn, our VP Communications at [email protected] or Bill, Board President, at [email protected] if you’re interested in learning more.

7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES

The two best ways to stay up to date on all things Woodson Rowing: (1) this newsletter via email and (2) our Slack community. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications. Please contact our communications team at [email protected] if you need help with getting signed up for either!

8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

DECEMBER

  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount
  • 12/18-12/29: Winter break
  • 12/18 – 12/22: Optional winter conditioning. M-F, 3:30-5:30 for both teams.
  • 12/25 – 12/29: NO winter conditioning. Enjoy break and workout on your own!

JANUARY 2024

  • Registration for the season continues.
  • Tue. 1/2: Winter conditioning resumes on regular schedule
  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser

FEBRUARY

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. Baseline erg testing at school. Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. (M-F: 4-6:30p; Sa: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
  • Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ
        (Only qualifying boats attend.)

9. THERE’S ALWAYS MORE…

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING:  Visit the Donors page on the website or contact our fundraising team at [email protected].

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

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