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April 30, 2024 Newsletter

EVERYTHING below is new! Heading into championship season means we have a LOT of things going on. So, buckle up your seat belts and get ready for the ride. Stay on top of things by reading the newsletter below and making sure you’re checking Slack regularly!

1. VSRC REGATTA THIS SATURDAY, MAY 4

2. **CRITICAL** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEKEND (& beyond)!
A. Team Dinner (THIS FRIDAY)
B. TWO DIFFERENT VSRC Day 1 Jobs (THIS SATURDAY)
C. Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs

3. NEW LOCATION FOR TEAM DINNER THIS FRIDAY, 5/3 ONLY

4. STOTESBURY CUP: LINE UPS, REGISTRATION, Q&A
A. Stotesbury Line-ups are now available.
B. Registration is NOW LIVE, DEADLINE IS MAY 10, 2024
C. Stotesbury Q&A Zoom Meeting, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30p
D. Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up is LIVE

5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

  • CRITICAL volunteers needed. See #2 below.
  • Sign up for Stotesbury (link and details in #4 below)
  1. VSRC REGATTA THIS SATURDAY, MAY 4

Our next regatta is Day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championship (VSRC), aka “States,” this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Traditionally, for the two-weekend VSRC regatta, novice and junior varsity boats row in the first weekend and varsity boats row in the second weekend. While VASRA is still making final plans for the regatta schedules, the plan is for the following boats to race this weekend:
W N8+, W 3V, M Fr8+, M Jr4+.

First and second 8s will row 5/11. Student-athletes know which category they are racing in for States. Athletes should direct any questions about lineups to the coaches.

  1. **CRITICAL** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED THIS WEEKEND (& beyond)!

Each family has a volunteer commitment as part of their student’s role on the Woodson Rowing team. Several families have incomplete volunteer hours this season. If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, please check out the opportunities below and sign up now. Thank you!

A. Team Dinner (THIS FRIDAY): 1 chaperone and clean up volunteer needed. Visit the Sign Up Genius to sign up.

    B. TWO DIFFERENT VSRC Day 1 Jobs (THIS SATURDAY)

      • There is a VASRA job opening for a Skateboard holder. Sign up here.
      • The team needs a volunteer to bring snacks to the boathouse at 6:30a THIS SATURDAY for Day 1 of States. Everything will be provided, we just need someone who can drop things off while the road is still open to drivers. Please contact Lisa Veigel or Helen Burvis via Slack for more information.

      C. Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs: There are plenty of opportunities for folks who are NOT traveling, and also who are willing to help while in Philadelphia. Visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available.

      1. NEW LOCATION FOR TEAM DINNER THIS FRIDAY, 5/3 ONLY

      Please note that for this week only there is a new location for our team dinner. The team dinner will take place at the Truro Clubhouse, located at 4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annadale, VA. The dinner will be directly after practice as usual, so athletes should ensure they go to the right location post practice! We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 1 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner.

      1. STOTESBURY CUP: LINE UPS, REGISTRATION, Q&A

      The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/. But here are our newest updates:

      A. Stotesbury Line-ups are now available.

        All race entries, to include alternate rowers/coxswains, are made at the discretion of the Woodson Rowing Head Coach. Our coaches try to take as many competitive boats as possible. Athletes can direct their questions on lineups to the coaches. Find this year’s line ups here: 2024 Stotesbury Athlete List

        B. Registration is NOW LIVE, DEADLINE IS MAY 10, 2024

          REGISTER YOUR ATHLETE BY MAY 10, 2024 HERE:
          2024 STOTESBURY REGISTRATION

          As has always been the case, there is an additional fee for athletes to attend Stotesbury. The fee for 2024 is $550 per athlete. This is in-line with previous years. This cost is a direct pass-thru of the costs for travel, food, and lodging for the athlete. If this presents a financial burden, the team may be able to offer assistance. Please reach out to Bill Westman, Board President, with questions re: financial assistance.

          There are 2 optional add-on fees for spectators: a meal pass to have snacks and lunch at the tent with the athletes and a ticket to ride the bus to and from the team hotel in Philadelphia.

          Please note: if you sign up to be a bus chaperone, this rider fee is WAIVED! You can sign up to be a bus chaperone on the Volunteer Sign up Genius. If you do that, do NOT pay the $75 fee for your “ticket.”

          REGISTER YOUR ATHLETE BY MAY 10, 2024 HERE:
          2024 STOTESBURY REGISTRATION

          C. Stotesbury Q&A Zoom Meeting, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30p

            If you have questions about the trip to Stotesbury, please plan to join our Stotesbury Q&A Zoom meeting on Wednesday, May 1 starting at 7:30p. There is NOT a planned presentation for this meeting, it will be a free flow of questions and answers. If you have a question but cannot attend, please send your question(s) to Jenn McRobbie via Slack or [email protected] to be answered on the call. The call will be recorded and posted in Slack after the meeting.

            D. Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up is LIVE

              Just like everything else we do, we will need a lot of parent volunteers.  Whether or not you are traveling to Philadelphia, we need you to help the team prepare in the days prior to travel and to help during the trip. Visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available, both at home and at the race site.


              5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
              On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
              2024 Racing Schedule

              MAY

              • Wed. 5/1: Stotesbury Q&A Zoom meeting. 7:30p. Login details on Slack.
              • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
              • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
              • Thu. 5/9: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
              • 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
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              STAY IN THE KNOW: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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