This bye weekend is a great opportunity for athletes to catch up on school work, sleep, and get in some good workouts on your own. Starting next week, we will be heading into the countdown toward states!
1. REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK
2. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW, SUN APR 14, 3P
3. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24
4. *NEW* SENIOR NIGHT 4/26 – PARENT RSVP NEEDED
5. *NEW* NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
6. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Senior Parents RSVP for Senior Night (4/26)!
Become part of the Nominating Committee (see details below)
- REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK
No Friday night team dinner this Friday, April 12.
No regatta or practice this Saturday, April 13. - PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW, SUN APR 14, 3P
Because there is a collegiate regatta happening at Sandy Run on Sunday, April 14, we are moving the TIME of the parent-learn-to-row to 3p. If you are signed up and cannot attend now, please pull yourself from the sign up. If the time change opens up the opportunity for you to join us, please SIGN UP HERE! Spots are still available. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team.
ATHLETES – we will need some athletes to help out at the learn-to-row. Please talk to Coach Tylander if you are interested.
- ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24
Woodson Athletic Boosters has a few scholarships for seniors who participated in sports while at Woodson. The applications are due by April 24. Visit the Woodson College & Career Center for the application and more information.
- *NEW* SENIOR NIGHT 4/26 – PARENT RSVP NEEDED
As you have probably noticed, we have begun celebrating your seniors on social media. But, the time to celebrate your seniors in person is quickly arriving! Please RSVP if you plan to attend our Senior Night dinner on Friday, April 26 at 7p in Woodson Cafe B.
- *NEW* NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Board in the 2024/24 school year and beyond! If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please contact Catherine Backmeyer on Slack or at [email protected] to find out more!
- STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/.
The Board is in the process of arranging a Stotesbury Q&A meeting that will tentatively take place on May 1 in the evening. Stay tuned for more information, but if you have questions, please post them on Slack in the meantime.
Frequently asked question: How do I and should I book a hotel room?
A: Reservations for athletes and coaches will be made by the team. You do NOT need to book a room for your athlete. If you would like to spectate, however, you are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Spectators are not required to stay at the team hotel (unless you sign up as a chaperone – then it is preferred that you stay on-site with the team). A limited number of rooms for family reservations have been reserved as a block, but they must be reserved no later than APRIL 27, 2024 to receive the negotiated rate and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
On-line family block booking: Use this link
Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Airport/Ridley Park
201 Industrial Hwy, Ridley Park, PA 19078, (610) 915-6600.
Group Name: WOODSON CREW PARENT’S BLOCK
Arrival Date: Thursday, 5/16/2023
Departure Date: Saturday, 5/18/2023
Cut-off Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Room Rate: $199 per night + taxes and fees
If you are having trouble booking your room, please contact Tre Krupnick via Slack or email ([email protected]). Tre is a parent to a rower as well as the travel agent who negotiated the rates for us. THANK YOU TRE!
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule
APRIL
- Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
- Sun. 4/14: Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 3-5p. Meet at boathouse.
- Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
- Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
- Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
- Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
- Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run
MAY
- Wed. 5/1: tentative Stotesbury Q&A meeting. Details TBD.
- Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
- Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
- Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
- 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.)