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December 21, 2023 Email Update

Hope you’re enjoying some more relaxed time during winter break! We still have lots going on – most importantly – a PRIVATE showing of Boys in the Boat on Dec 28! See details below.

1. JOIN US FOR A PRIVATE SCREENING OF BOYS IN THE BOAT!
2. WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK
3. REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
4.  WEBSITE CHANGE
5. BECOME AN ACTIVITIES BUS DRIVER FOR WOODSON ROWING!
6. SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM!
7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. ANYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Sign up to attend Boys in the Boat

1. JOIN US FOR A PRIVATE SCREENING OF BOYS IN THE BOAT!

Thanks to an extremely generous anonymous donor, we have secured a private viewing of the movie The Boys in the Boat. If you haven’t heard of this movie yet, it’s a true story set in the 1930s centered on the University of Washington’s rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

For this private showing, we can accommodate up to 100 people. Athletes, former athletes and their families take precedence for attendance. BUT, there should be plenty of room for everyone to bring a friend. Maybe invite someone interested in joining our team! 

Please RSVP so we can keep track of how many people to expect. The cost to attend is free, but you’re on your own for transportation and snacks. Highly recommend carpooling – but reach out on Slack if you want to attend and transportation is an issue.

Wear your Woodson Spirit Wear!

DATE: Thursday, Dec 28

TIME: 1:00 pm
PLACE: Cinemark Fairfax Corner,11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Auditorium 4.
RSVP HERE.

2. WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK

OPTIONAL winter conditioning continues today and tomorrow. There is NO winter conditioning next week (12/25 – 1/1). Athletes should check with their coaches to determine appropriate workouts for that week. The regular winter conditioning schedule will resume on January 2, 2024!

3. REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Click here to register for the season! 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.**

4.  WEBSITE CHANGE

If you’ve tried to access our website recently and have had problems – we apologize! We have moved 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!

5. BECOME AN ACTIVITIES BUS DRIVER FOR WOODSON ROWING!

Want to help our team AND make some money? FCPS school buses are available for the team’s use (think transportation to practice every day in the spring),IF we are able to find 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 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.

6. SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM!

  • TEAM MERCH:
    (1) 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.
    (2) THERE’S MORE! 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!

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:

  • 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!
  • 12/28: Private viewing of the movie The Boys in the Boat. 1p. RSVP HERE.

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. ANYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

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.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

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