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April 2, 2024 Newsletter

The trip to St. Andrews brought (mostly) nice weather and lots of amazing racing. Our athletes placed in the top 3 of every race entered. This weekend is a local travel scrimmage (not an official regatta) to row on the Anacostia against some other local teams. More information below.

1. 2 MORE ORDERS OF THE WEATHERSHIRT NEEDED!
2. TONIGHT – RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT TOBY’S ICE CREAM!
3. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
5. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEKEND
6. REMINDER – SENIOR NIGHT 4/26
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

1. 2 MORE ORDERS OF THE WEATHERSHIRT NEEDED!

Boathouse has agreed to keep the online store open for Stevenson Jackets. We need 2 more orders to meet the minimum for production. Order NOW through this link: https://woodsoncrew2.itemorder.com

2. TONIGHT – RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT TOBY’S ICE CREAM!

The rainy weather outside means it’s the PERFECT day to snuggle up with a movie and some ice cream after dinner! Please visit Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna between 5-8p today (April 2) to get the best ice cream in the area AND benefit our team. 280 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180.

3. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER 

As a fundraiser for the team, some of our coaches have offered to volunteer their time to take parents out in some of our shells to get a feel for what our athletes do every day during the season! The Parent Learn-To-Row will take place on Sunday April 14 from 10a-12p. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team. There are currently 12 spots available (some of the seats in the boats will be manned by athletes). If the spots fill up, please add yourself to the waitlist (no fee needed to do so)!!

More info and SIGN UP HERE!

4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at our regattas! The BEST way to share your photos, save them for posterity, AND get them off your camera roll is to get them to the Woodson Rowing SmugMug site.

Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2024 photos on our website:
Woodson Rowing photo upload links.

Any photos or videos from St. Andrews this weekend can be uploaded here:

https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/7h7qMG/standrews2024

Questions, problems or photos from previous years to upload? Contact our team photographer, Colin, via Slack or email ([email protected]).

5. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday (April 6), we have a local scrimmage that is much more accessible for spectators who may have a hard time navigating Sandy Run for traditional competitions. Lots of details available on the website: Tri-Meet Details.

There WILL be a team dinner this Friday, April 5 after practice. We do still have a need for one more volunteer to help with Clean-Up. Sign up here.

6. REMINDER – SENIOR NIGHT 4/26

Just a reminder that we are welcoming senior families to the senior night dinner on Friday, 4/26 directly after practice at Woodson Cafe B. More details to follow.

7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

APRIL

  • Tue. 4/2: Toby’s Ice Cream restaurant fundraiser, 5-8p
  • Fri. 4/5: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sun. 4/14:  Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 9a-noon. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • 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.)