Posted on by VP Communications

April 24, 2023 Email Update

The weather was the one factor we couldn’t plan for at the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta this weekend! The boats that were able to race did an excellent job. You can find race results here: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta Results.

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER AND SENIOR NIGHT, FRIDAY, APR 28
2. *NEW* STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA, MAY 18-20, 2023
3. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
4. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU
5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

  1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER AND SENIOR NIGHT, FRIDAY, APR 28
    This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 28 in Woodson Cafeteria A. This is an EXTRA SPECIAL team dinner where we will celebrate our 17 seniors so all athletes should try to attend.

Parents of seniors are also invited to attend this special celebration.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/kvs7isLSpytE5PVn9

If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, we do need THREE more chaperones for this Friday. Sign up here.

  1. *NEW* STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA, MAY 18-20, 2023
    Woodson Crew will be participating in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on May 18-20, 2023. Stotesbury is the oldest and largest high school regatta in the US, and takes place annually on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Coaches are working hard to finalize line ups and we are diligently working behind the seasons to put together all you will need to know about this travel regatta for qualifying boats only. We expect to have more information, to include what boats will be racing, later this week. 

Unfortunately, families will need to move quickly once lineups are finalized and announced to book rooms in our hotel block. This event draws more than 10,000 athletes to Philadelphia so hotel space is at a premium. Please stay tuned to slack and email to get updates quickly. 

Meanwhile, if you want to learn about this prestigious event, visit the official website at: http://stotesburycupregatta.com/ or check out our SmugMug photos and videos from previous seasons: Stotesbury 2022, Stotesbury 2019, Stotesbury 2018.

  1. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
    Our next regatta is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. The Al Urquia Regatta is our last regular season regatta. After that are States (also at Sandy Run), Stotesbury and Nationals! Your Thursday newsletter will let you in on all you need to know about the Al Urquia Regatta, but make sure to put it on your calendar if you haven’t already!
  1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU
    Please become part of the team that helps WTW Crew stay up and running. The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill the following crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles have graduating seniors. Please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected] if you want to know more!
  • Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to put together and manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.
  • Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.
  1. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
    Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.
  1. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
    A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!
  1. AT-A-GLANCE
    April
  • Team Dinner and SENIOR NIGHT @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
  • REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

  • Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
  • REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
  • Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
  • REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
  • Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
  • REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
  • REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
  • End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31
  1.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and Slack community.