REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 SEASON IS OPEN!!!
Welcome to a special edition newsletter about ALL THINGS REGISTRATION!! The full newsletter will come out tomorrow, but get your athlete registered to take advantage of our early bird discount and feel free to share this newsletters with others so they can take advantage of our no-obligation green days.
1. HOW DO I GET STARTED?
2. ENSURE YOU COMPLETE ALL THE STEPS!
FIRST STEP: Register and pay for Woodson Rowing.
SECOND STEP: Complete the Woodson High School Activity Registration
THIRD STEP: Complete Required Forms
3. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
4. TRY ROWING WITH NO OBLIGATION – GREEN DAYS!!
5. JOIN SLACK
6. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
WAIT – THERE’S MORE?
1. HOW DO I GET STARTED?
It’s easy! Visit our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/registration/ for a full walk through of all the steps.
A $25 discounted early bird pricing is in effect until December 31, 2025. Don’t delay to take advantage of this discount.
2. ENSURE YOU COMPLETE ALL THE STEPS!
Registration is a multi-step process. All parts are vital to ensure your athlete’s eligibility to participate in crew. Some items are required for winter conditioning, but ALL are required prior to on-the-water practice. To ensure your athlete is eligible to participate in all aspects of training, please follow the guidance provided below.Â
FIRST STEP: Register and pay for Woodson Rowing.
Woodson Rowing website: https://woodsonrowing.org/2026registrationform/.
If you have more than one student-athlete competing for Woodson Rowing this season, please note that you will only be able to register one rower at a time. After registering your first rower, you will be given the opportunity to link back to the homepage to register your second rower. There is a $50 sibling discount added on-top of the early bird discount, so it’s worth it to get them all registered at the same time.
SECOND STEP: Complete the Woodson High School Activity Registration
Woodson Athletics website at: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/athletics-activities-registration-2025-2026-8
This is a separate registration required for all athletes at Woodson with required concussion training. If your athlete has already participated in another sport at Woodson this year, you may have already completed this step.
THIRD STEP: Complete Required Forms
- VHSL Physical form. The VHSL Physical form is REQUIRED prior to beginning winter conditioning. If this has not already been completed for another sport, please do so as soon as possible! The appropriate form can be found on the Woodson Athletics website. The Rowing team does not keep a separate file or copy of the form. Click here for instructions on how to submit your completed forms.
- FCPS Travel Forms: These forms allow students and parents to drive athletes to regattas and other events related to crew. Please fill out one driver form for each possible driver (student, parents, step-parents, etc.). The 3 forms can be found on the Woodson Rowing website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/physicals-and-required-documents-for-rowers/
NEW PROCEDURE ALERT: Emailed/electronic copies of the forms ARE accepted this year. Completed forms should be emailed to the Woodson Rowing Membership Chair, Cindy at: [email protected]
3. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, you can review the 2025-2026 Fall Parent Information Session presentation and/or contact our membership team at [email protected].
4. TRY ROWING WITH NO OBLIGATION – GREEN DAYS!!
Not sure you’re ready to register but want to know what rowing is all about? Green Days are happening now through October 23! It’s the perfect opportunity to get hooked on rowing with no financial obligation!
Green Days are out of season opportunities for coaches to instruct their student athletes. Sign up to attend on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays after school, from 4:45p-6:45p, at Sandy Run Regional Park (10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station, VA). Participants are responsible for their own transportation, and carpooling is highly recommended. For more information, visit our Green Days FAQ.
First-time athletes (those who have NOT previously been on the water in a Woodson Rowing boat) should try, if possible, to register for their first day on the water on a TUESDAY in order to receive a more thorough orientation. After your first day, you are welcome to come on any and all days that fit your schedule.
If you are a new athlete and have NOT completed a swim test, don’t fret. We will be planning more. Please send an email to [email protected] so that we know whether we need to hold another swim test during green days. Otherwise, we will hold another test closer to on-the-water practice in February.
Don’t skip Green Days just because you haven’t done your swim test, either. Feel free to show up on Tuesday and talk to the coaches. They may be able to get you in a boat with a life vest so that you can try it out!
5. JOIN SLACK
Slack is a communications tool combining the best elements of text messaging and email. We use Slack for more immediate communications than this newsletter. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications.Â
Parent / Guardian Slack: In addition to push notifications for team related information such as weather or other cancellations, Slack creates a space for parents to be able to coordinate carpools, and other team related logistics. If you are a parent or guardian and are not yet on Slack, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information: (1) your name, (2) your email address, and (3) the full name of your athlete. Once your request is processed, you will receive a separate invite link from Slack to join. There is an app you may download on your mobile devices to access Slack or you may log-in using any browser.
Coach / Athlete Slack: Coaches will ensure that all athletes are added to this Slack space. Athletes not currently on Slack should let coaches know at green days or optional strength training. Please note that you must have a NON-FCPS email to join this space. Parents and guardians do not have direct access to this space. This is your athlete’s responsibility and an opportunity for them to learn to communicate more readily and effectively with their teammates and coaches.
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. Check out and subscribe to our online calendar here: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/
Green Days T, W, Th through Oct 23
Sat, Oct 4: Parent learn to row fundraiser
Sun, Oct 5: Occoquan Chase regatta volunteer opportunities
Sat, 10/18: erg rental return and service work day
Thu, 10/23: final Green Day, 4:45p
Sat, 10/25: 1st Tag Day
Fri, Oct 31: Set up for the craft show, details TBD
NOVEMBER
Sat, 11/1: 32nd Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p
Fri, 11/7: Football concessions volunteering
Fri, 11/8: Winterize boats and boat house workday. Details TBD.
Sat, 11/15: 2nd Tag Day
DECEMBER
Mon, 12/1: Winter Conditioning Begins
TENTATIVE: Winter break optional weight lifting, details TBD
FEBRUARY 2026
Mon, 02/23: first day of on-the-water practice!
RECRUITMENT:
Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].
STAY UP TO DATE: Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected] or view the newsletter archives on our website.
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