Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!
What matters this week:
♀️ Practice change tomorrow (girls team only)
🍽️ First Friday Night Dinner, 4/10
🔗 QUICK LINKS
♀️ Girls’ Team Practice Change (4/8)
The girls team will attend Monika’s College Commitment Ceremony tomorrow from 3:30–4:15 PM in the Woodson Auditorium. Practice will take place at the school immediately afterward.
Athletes should bring running shoes and, if applicable, erging/lifting shoes.
Questions? Post on Slack.
🍽️ FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER (4/10)
It is a tradition for our athletes to gather at Woodson after Friday practices to enjoy dinner together before each regatta.
Key info for this Friday’s team dinner:
Athletes:
📍 Cafeteria B immediately after practice ends.
🥕 Food will be served as soon as most of the athletes arrive.
🚗 Carpools: plan for pick-up between 7:30–8:00 PM
Volunteers:
All volunteer slots are filled. Thank you!
Visit the Volunteer Signup Hub to review your duties.
Menu (Matchbox catering + parent-prepared sliders):
- Chicken sliders
- Vegetarian sliders (veg)
- Mini burgers
- Chicken wings
- Chicken fettuccini alfredo
- Spaghetti pomodoro (veg)
- Green salad w/ cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and croutons and dressings (veg)
- Dessert: Assorted Nabisco cookies (nut-free) and fruit snacks (gluten-free).
Recorded dietary restrictions have been accommodated.
🤓 TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE (4/11)
Thursday’s newsletter will include everything you need to know about the Tri-Meet Scrimmage (Saturday, 4/11). This is a much more relaxed racing day as there are no officials (other than our coaches). However, the viewing is excellent right from the side of the course.
Keep an eye on our website for updates: https://woodsonrowing.org/tri-meet/
🚣🏽 STOTESBURY HOTEL INFO
It may feel far away, but it’s approaching quickly. 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
🤝 LOOKING AHEAD: BOARD POSITIONS FOR NEXT SEASON
As the season moves along, you’re seeing just how much goes into keeping Woodson Rowing running smoothly behind the scenes.
We will have several Board positions opening for next season, including:
• Volunteering
• VASRA
• Senior VP
• Fundraising
If you’ve ever thought, “I could help with something like that,” this is a great time to start exploring.
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. Most of our current Board members started the same way — by simply asking questions.
🧠 Can’t remember who’s who? https://woodsonrowing.org/board-of-directors/
The strength of this program depends on families stepping in to support it — and many hands truly do make light work.
🎉 SPIRIT WEAR
You’ve seen other spectators at the regattas all decked out — don’t be left out!
📷 MEDIA DAY PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Media day photos can be viewed and purchased through Victor O’Neill via the links below:
Boys Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1974936448
Girls Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1206143003
Any questions re: these photos should be directed to the Victor O’Neill Studios customer service team at [email protected]
📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.
APRIL
Apr 10: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE
Apr 24: Senior Night at Athlete Team Dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
MAY
May 1: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 8: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN
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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“It’s not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.”
— Paul “Bear” Bryant