This weekend is, technically, our last “regular season” regatta. But the opportunities for volunteering and participating are only ramping up as we head toward VSRC and Stotesbury. Please help us stay on top of all there is to manage as we move into the championship season!
1. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
2. RESTAURANT NIGHT – TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
3. SENIOR NIGHT THIS FRIDAY, 4/26
4. CRITICAL NEED: 2-3 ADULTS FOR A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
5. 2 VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER SPOTS TO FILL DURING STATES
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)
- ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE TOMORROW, WED., 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. - RESTAURANT NIGHT – TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
Support Woodson Rowing by visiting the Panera located at 10702 Fairfax, Blvd (next to the Party City in Fairfax) on Wednesday, 4/24 between 4-8p. You can use the code FUND4U at online checkout, in the Panera app, or at the kiosk in-cafe to ensure that 25% of your sale is donated back to the team. Show the flyer below to a cashier if you have any questions!
- SENIOR NIGHT THIS FRIDAY!
We are hoping to start senior introductions promptly at 7p – so everyone, please do your best to get to Cafe B at Woodson by 6:55p!
PARENTS OF SENIORS: If you haven’t yet, please RSVP if you plan to attend our Senior Night dinner on Friday, April 26 at 7p in Woodson Cafe B. Your RSVP helps Eleanor and Helen (who are also parents to seniors) plan the meal for that night.
ATHLETES: Please arrive at Woodson promptly after practice so that our festivities can get underway – and we can feed you!
- CRITICAL NEED: 2-3 ADULTS FOR A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
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!
- 2 VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER SPOTS TO FILL DURING STATES
As you know, it takes an army of volunteers to make the regattas run successfully each week and Woodson is required to fill certain jobs to help make that happen. We have two more VASRA jobs to fill this season – one each day of the State championships (May 4 and 11). Check out the sign-up genius for more information.
Remember, volunteers get to park for free at Sandy Run (no long lines for the shuttle or paying $15 pp) and many jobs give a front row seat to the action (or you can take a break to watch your kid race). Thank you for your dedication to our team and the sport!
- 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/.
PARENTS: 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.
ATHLETES: Both AP Spanish and AP Biology have their AP tests scheduled for May 16, the day we will leave for Stotes. Although line-ups have not yet been set, it is highly recommended that you begin speaking with your teachers now to make alternative testing arrangements if necessary.
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule
APRIL
- 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.)
RECRUITING: There is always time to recruit and our best source of new recruits is YOU! Use this QR code to help direct interest. Questions? Email [email protected].
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING: Visit the Donors page on the website or contact our fundraising team at [email protected].
SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!
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.
STAY IN THE KNOW: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].
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