🛶 01/09/2026 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


🛑 QUICK BUT IMPORTANT

1️⃣SIGN UP: MAVERICK IN 1 WEEK
👉 Sign up here: Maverick Rowing
👉 Complete waiver: Waiver
💳 Payment requests will be sent next week.

📅Saturday, January 17, 2026
10:00a-12:00p
📍43465 Riverpoint Dr., Lansdowne, VA 20176

2️⃣SIGN UP: TAG DAY – JAN 24
👉 Sign up here: Tag Day
🚗 All athletes needed + additional parent drivers requested

3️⃣JOIN THE BOARD – TREASURER NEEDED
🚨 Critical need for a volunteer Treasurer
📩 To learn more, contact Tim, Board President


🏋️WINTER CONDITIONING CONTINUES

Training is ongoing until the end of February.

📅Schedule: HERE


🔔 USROWING EMAILS — QUICK NOTE

If you receive an email from USRowing about compliance or account updates, don’t stress — these messages are routine.

Questions or unsure what to do?
📩 Contact [email protected]


✅REGISTER FOR THE TEAM

👉 Registration: woodsonrowing.org/registration
👉 Scholarship info: rowobc.org/home/scholarships
🤨Questions? Email [email protected]


⚔️ERG SPRINTS

🗣️ Coach Tylander says:
“If you want to row in college, this is the best way to be seen.”

📅Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646

❓ Questions:
🤓ergsprints.com
🗣️ or talk to your coaches


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name
➡️ You’ll get an invite link!

🧑‍🎓Athletes:
Coaches will add you.

🔁 If this newsletter was forwarded to you:
Join the Google group: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

Key dates through spring racing season.

JANUARY 2026

Jan 17: Maverick Rowing. Info & sign up HERE
Jan 24: 2nd Tag Day. Info HERE; Sign up HERE
Jan 31: ErgSprints. Info HERE; Register HEREFEBRUARY

Feb 7: Maverick Rowing. Info & sign up HERE
Feb 7: Swim test for new athletes only
Feb 10: Parent on-the-water mtg + SOCIAL
Feb 14: Swim test for new athletes only
Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)MARCH

Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity boats only), Sandy Run
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DEAPRIL

Apr 10: Athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
Apr 24: Senior night & athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy RunMAY

May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run
May 15: Stotesbury Regatta (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: SRAA Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Spreading the word ➡️ woodsonrowing.org.
Newsletter: Join/view archives (Email for info)
Sponsors: Become a supporter (Email for details)
Spirit Wear: Shop ‘til you drop!
Photos: View and relive team moments

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🧠“In rowing, we face backwards in order to see how far we have come instead of how far we have left to go.”
    – Unknown

🛶 12/19/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


⚡ URGENT ITEMS 

1️⃣ JOIN THE BOARD
Want to make a real impact behind the scenes?
We are seeking someone to become our treasurer.
This critical board position fulfills all volunteer obligations.
👉 To learn more, contact Tim, Board President

2️⃣ SIGN UPS AVAILABLE:
Maverick Rowing
Tag Day

3️⃣ REGISTRATION DISCOUNT ENDS 12/31
woodsonrowing.org/registration
rowobc.org/home/scholarships (scholarship info)


💬 In this issue: Conditioning over break, sign up for Maverick Rowing & Tag Day


🏋️WINTER CONDITIONING OVER BREAK

OPTIONAL training for all athletes**:
Mon, Dec 29: 1:00-3:00p
Tue, Dec 30: 1:00-3:00p
Wed, Dec 31: NONE
Thu, Jan 1: NONE
Fri, Jan 2: 1:00-3:00p

🤨Questions? Ask on Slack.
**Edited from original version. These are the times as of 12/19/2025.


🚣‍♀️ MAVERICK ROWING – SIGN UP NOW

Be “on-the-water” without being ON the water!
$20 per day to participate to be collected later.
📅Dates: Saturday, January 17, 2026
AND/OR
      Saturday, February 7, 2026
📍Location: 43465 Riverpoint Dr.
Lansdowne, VA 20176
🖥️Sign Up & Info: Maverick Rowing


🫵WE NEED YOU ON TAG DAY!

Our next tag day is January 24, 2026.
This is our largest fundraiser but we
need ALL OF YOU to make it happen.

Info ➡️HERE; Sign up ➡️ HERE


⚔️ERG SPRINTS

Indoor erg competition
Save $10 per event when you register early.
📅Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍Location: 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646

Questions?
🤓ergsprints.com or 🗣️to your coaches


💍KENDRA SCOTT EVENT

Shop online at kendrascott.com through 12/21
Use code: GIVEBACK-KXGNG
20% of your purchase will benefit the CGW Athletic Boosters.

In-store shopping event
📅Date: Friday, Dec 19, 5-7p
📍Location: Mosaic District location
Kendra Scott will provide sips and sweets, giveaways, a raffle, and more. 


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

If this newsletter was forwarded to you, join the Google group here: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

DECEMBER

Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins. Schedule ➡️HERE
Dec 17: Chipotle Restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p

JANUARY 2026

Jan 17: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 24: 2nd Tag Day. Info ➡️HERE; Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 31: ErgSprints. Info ➡️HERE; Register ➡️HERE

FEBRUARY

Feb 7: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Feb 7: Swim test for new athletes only
Feb 10: Parent on-the-water mtg + SOCIAL
Feb 14: Swim test for new athletes only
Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)

MARCH

Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity boats only), Sandy Run
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE

APRIL

Apr 10: Athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
Apr 24: Senior night & athlete team dinner, 6:30p, Woodson Cafe
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run
May 15: Stotesbury Regatta (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: SRAA Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Keep spreading the word—send families to woodsonrowing.org.

Newsletter: Join or view archives; Email for more info

Sponsors: Become a supporter; Email for other ways to help.

Spirit Wear: Shop ‘til you drop!

Photos: Relive your favorite moments online.

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram

📘 Facebook

🐦 X / Twitter



🧠Going to the gym is great for your body, but it’s also great for your mind.
    – Rory McIlroy

🛶 12/04/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


URGENT ITEMS 

🧮 We Need a Treasurer!
Numbers person? Organized?
Want to make a real impact behind the scenes?
Help keep Woodson Rowing’s finances in ship-shape condition.
This critical board position fulfills all volunteer obligations.
👉 To learn more, contact Tim, Board President


💬 In this issue: ErgSprints and Maverick Rowing + registration and more!


🏋️WINTER CONDITIONING IS IN FULL SWING

Winter Conditioning began this week.
It’s never too late to join!

♀️ Women’s Team

3:30–5:30p: M, W, F
5:00–7:00p: T, Th

♂️ Men’s Team

3:30–5:30p: T, Th, F
5:00–7:00p: M, W

🤨Questions? Start here: woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/


✅ REGISTER BY EOM

🌟Lock in your discount now.
Register for Woodson Rowing by Dec 31
& receive the $25 early-bird discount.
🔗 woodsonrowing.org/registration

🎓 Scholarships Available
Up to $1,000 in support available through January.
🔗 rowobc.org/home/scholarships


😋 CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER

📅Date: Wednesday, 12/17 (4-8p)
📍Location: 9506 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031-4031
In person: tell the cashier you’re supporting C.G. Woodson Crew

Ordering online: use code 34MV7PZ


🚣‍♀️ NEED SOMETHING TO TRAIN FOR?

Should be enough to want a fast boat in spring,
But sometimes we need a goal to get us going.
So, we’ve got you covered …

1️⃣INDOOR ROWING
Be “on-the-water” without being ON the water!
$20 per day to participate to be collected later.
📅Dates: Saturday, January 17, 2026
      Saturday, February 7, 2026
📍Location: 43465 Riverpoint Dr.
Lansdowne, VA 20176
🖥️Sign Up & Info: Maverick Rowing

Questions?
💬to your coaches

2️⃣ERG SPRINTS
Indoor erg competition
Save $10 per event when you register early.
📅Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍Location: 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646

Questions?
🤓ergsprints.com or 🗣️to your coaches


🫵WE NEED YOU ON TAG DAY!

Our next tag day is January 24, 2026.
Until then:
– Save the date! Adults and athletes needed.
– Get some swag to look the part (warmly)!
– Get ready to raise money for the team.

Info ➡️HERE; Sign up ➡️ HERE


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

If this newsletter was forwarded to you, join the Google group here: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

December

Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins. Schedule ➡️HERE
Dec 17: Chipotle Restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p

January 2026

Jan 17: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 24: 2nd Tag Day. Info ➡️HERE; Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 31: ErgSprints. Info ➡️HERE; Register ➡️HERE

February 2026

Feb 7: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Keep spreading the word—send families to woodsonrowing.org.

Newsletter: Join or view archives; Email for more info

Sponsors: Become a supporter; Email for other ways to help.

Spirit Wear: Shop ‘til you drop!

Photos: Relive your favorite moments online.

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram

📘 Facebook

🐦 X / Twitter



🤔Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
    – John Wooden

🛶 11/20/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


⚡ URGENT ITEMS 

🍽️ Eat at honeygrow

All day TODAY, 11/20 (10:30a–10:00p)
honeygrow (9600 Main St).
20% of every order is donated back to our team.
🌟 RSVP & details: https://grouprai.se/s315587

🧮 We Need a Treasurer!

Numbers person? Organized?
Want to make a real impact behind the scenes?
Help keep Woodson Rowing’s finances in ship-shape condition.
This critical board position fulfills all volunteer obligations.
👉 To learn more, contact Tim, Board President


💬 In this issue: mandatory meeting, treasurer needed, shopping discount, ErgSprints,


😤MANDATORY ATHLETE MEETING, 11/24

For returning and interested athletes.
MANDATORY. Pre-winter conditioning meeting

📅Date: Monday, November 24th
Time: 3:45-4:45pm
📍Location: Boys Room B109; Girls Room B110.

If you can’t make it, talk to Coach Tylander via Slack.


💸 TWO MORE DAYS TO SAVE!

15% discount for holiday shopping at Squad Locker.
Valid through 11/22

🔗https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/woodson-rowing-2765534

👉At checkout, enter code WoodsonR15


❄️ WINTER IS COMING!

Winter Conditioning starts December 1, 2025.

♀️ Women’s Team

3:30–5:30p: M, W, F
5:00–7:00p: T, Th

♂️ Men’s Team

3:30–5:30p: T, Th, F
5:00–7:00p: M, W


Prerequisites:
🧑‍⚕️Physical on file: NEW FORM HERE

🪧Activities registration: HERE

🗓️Schedule & more: woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/


🐣SAVE BEFORE THE YEAR ENDS

🌟 Season starts in February… but the savings end soon.
Lock in your discount now.
Register for Woodson Rowing by Dec 31
& receive the $25 early-bird discount.
🔗 woodsonrowing.org/registration

💸 Scholarships Available
Up to $1,000 in support available through January.
🔗 rowobc.org/home/scholarships


🚣‍♀️ERG SPRINTS — Early Registration Open!

Save $10 per event when you register early.

📅Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍Location: 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646

Questions?
🤓ergsprints.com or 🗣️to your coaches


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

If this newsletter was forwarded to you, join the Google group here: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

November

Nov 20: honeygrow restaurant fundraiser. RSVP ➡️HERE
Nov 24: MANDATORY athlete meeting after school

December

Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins. Schedule ➡️HERE

January 2026

Jan 17: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 24: 2nd Tag Day. Info ➡️HERE; Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 31: ErgSprints. Info ➡️HERE; Register ➡️HERE

February 2026

Feb 7: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Keep spreading the word—send families to woodsonrowing.org.

Newsletter: Join or view archives; Email for more info

Sponsors: Become a supporter; Email for other ways to help.

Spirit Wear: Shop ‘til you drop!

Photos: Relive your favorite moments online.

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram

📘 Facebook

🐦 X / Twitter



🌊Rowing teaches us that in unity, we achieve greatness.

– George Pocock

🛶 11/13/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


⚡ ACTION ITEMS 

Register before Dec 31 and save $25.

🔗 woodsonrowing.org/registration


💬 In this issue: winter conditioning, ErgSprints, registration reminder


🫶 WE HAVE THE BEST VOLUNTEERS!

We had a very productive boathouse workday on 11/9.
Launches and motors were pulled, re-labeled and (mostly) numbered.
We inventoried items and a dear athlete swept out the bay.
We know this isn’t glamorous, but we so appreciate
all of your attendance and hard work. THANK YOU!!!


💸 SHOP – WITH A DISCOUNT!

Squad Locker is providing us a 15% discount for holiday shopping.
Valid through 11/22

🔗https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/woodson-rowing-2765534

👉At checkout, enter code WoodsonR15


🍽️ RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER, 11/20

Your easy and nutritious option will be here on Thu, 11/20!

All day (10:30a–10:00p) at honeygrow (9600 Main St).
20% of every order is donated back to our team.
🌟 RSVP & details: https://grouprai.se/s315587


❄️ GET READY!

Winter Conditioning starts December 1, 2025.

♀️ Women’s Team

3:30–5:30p: M, W, F
5:00–7:00p: T, Th

♂️ Men’s Team

3:30–5:30p: T, Th, F
5:00–7:00p: M, W


Prerequisites:
🧑‍⚕️Physical on file: NEW FORM HERE

🪧Activities registration: HERE

🗓️Schedule & more: woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/


🧑‍🎓SCHOLARSHIP OPEN THRU JAN

OBC’s Julia Shew Memorial Scholarship — awards up to $1,000 available!

🔗rowobc.org/home/scholarships


🚣‍♀️ERG SPRINTS — Early Registration Open!

Save $10 per event when you register early.

📅Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍Location: 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646

Questions?
🤓ergsprints.com or 🗣️to your coaches


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

If this newsletter was forwarded to you, join the Google group here: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

November

Nov 20: honeygrow restaurant fundraiser. RSVP ➡️HERE

December

Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins. Schedule ➡️HERE

January 2026

Jan 17: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 24: 2nd Tag Day. Info ➡️HERE; Sign up ➡️ HERE
Jan 31: ErgSprints. Info ➡️HERE; Register ➡️HERE

February 2026

Feb 7: Maverick Rowing. Info & Sign up ➡️ HERE
Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Keep spreading the word—send families to woodsonrowing.org.

Newsletter: Join or view archives; Email for more info

Sponsors: Become a supporter; Email for other ways to help.

Spirit Wear: Shop ‘til you drop!

Photos: Relive your favorite moments online.

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram

📘 Facebook

🐦 X / Twitter



If you take out the team in teamwork,
it’s just work. Who wants that?

– Matthew Woodring Stover

🛶 11/06/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


⚡ URGENT!

🌭 FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS — FRIDAY, 11/7

We are required to provide 12 volunteers.
👉 Sign up HERE

🛶 BOATHOUSE WORKDAY — SATURDAY, 11/8

We need at least 2 more volunteers.
👉 Sign up HERE
🗝️ Athletes can receive service credit for helping.


💬 In this issue: winter conditioning, ErgSprints, registration reminder


🙏 THANK YOU!

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped at the craft show.
We couldn’t do this fundraiser (or any of them!) without you.
The vendors continue to heap praise on our polite and helpful athletes.
We sincerely appreciate our team!!


🍽️ DINING FOR A CAUSE — Thu, Nov 20

All day (10:30a–10:00p) at honeygrow (9600 Main St).
20% of every order is donated back to our team.
🌟 RSVP & details: https://grouprai.se/s315587


❄️ WINTER CONDITIONING

Begins December 1, 2025 — after school

♀️ Women’s Team

3:30–5:30p: M, W, F
5:00–7:00p: T, Th

♂️ Men’s Team

3:30–5:30p: T, Th, F
5:00–7:00p: M, W


Prerequisites:
🧑‍⚕️Physical on file: NEW FORM HERE

🪧Activities registration: HERE

🗓️Schedule & more: woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/


🐥 PLEASE REGISTER!

Register before Dec 31 and save $25.
Help us plan for the season and get it off your to-do list!

🔗 woodsonrowing.org/registration


🧑‍🎓SCHOLARSHIP FUND

OBC’s Julia Shew Memorial Scholarship — awards up to $1,000 available!

🔗rowobc.org/home/scholarships


🚣‍♀️ERG SPRINTS — Early Registration Open!

Save $10 per event when you register early.

📅Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
📍Location: 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
🖥️Register: https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9646

Questions?
🤓ergsprints.com or 🗣️to your coaches


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

If this newsletter was forwarded to you, join the Google group here: https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

November

Nov 7: Football concessions. Sign Up ➡️HERE

Nov 8: Boat-house workday. Sign Up ➡️HERE

Nov 20: honeygrow restaurant fundraiser. RSVP ➡️HERE

December

Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins. Schedule ➡️HERE

January 2026

Jan 31: ErgSprints. Info ➡️HERE; Register ➡️HERE

February 2026

Feb 23: First day of practice (at school)

Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Keep spreading the word—send families to woodsonrowing.org.

Newsletter: Join or view archives; Email for more info

Sponsors: Become a supporter; Email for other ways to help.

Spirit Wear: Shop ‘til you drop!

Photos: Relive your favorite moments online.

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram

📘 Facebook

🐦 X / Twitter



🧉Shells sink, dreams float. Life’s good on our boat.
– Jimmy Buffett

🛶 10/30/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


⚡ FIRST THINGS FIRST

  1. GET DINNER AT &PIZZA TONIGHT
    🗺️Pickett LOCATION (9476 Main St.)
    🍕Use code SENECA to benefit the team
  2. CRAFT SHOW SATURDAY
    🫵Volunteer HERE
    Follow and share our Facebook event
    ☑️Post flyers (color or b&w) in online forums, at local businesses, etc.

💬 In this issue: concessions, winter conditioning


🌭 CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Satisfy a volunteer credit.
Watch the game.

👉Nov 7 Football Concessions Sign Up


❄️WINTER CONDITIONING

Begins December 1, 2025 after school.

Prerequisites:
🧑‍⚕️Physical on file: NEW FORM HERE

🪧Activities registration: HERE

🗓️Schedule & more: woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/


💍MAKE IT OFFICIAL!

Register for the 2026 season before Dec 31 and save $25.

👉 woodsonrowing.org/registration


🧑‍🎓DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Check out the OBC Julia Shew Memorial Scholarship — awards up to $1,000 available!

🔗 rowobc.org/home/scholarships


🛍️HOLIDAY SHOPPING

🪡 Craft Fair this Saturday …
🎽Team store to finish things up

🔐More info here:
woodsonrowing.org/craft-show/
woodsonrowing.org/spirit-wear/


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

This newsletter is our other major information source. If you were forwarded this newsletter or are reading it online and would prefer it to arrive in your inbox, visit https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/ and ask to join the group.


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
October

  • Oct 23: Final Green Days
  • Oct 25: 1st Tag Day
  • Oct 31: Craft Show setup

November

  • Nov 1: 32nd Annual Craft Show
  • Nov 7: Football concessions
  • Nov 8: Boat-house workday

December

  • Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins.
    See schedule here

February 2026

  • Feb 23: First day of practice
  • Feb 24: First on-the-water practice

🗓️Full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

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🧉Shells sink, dreams float. Life’s good on our boat.
– Jimmy Buffett

🛶 10/23/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

Have feedback, ideas, comments or questions? Just reply to this newsletter!


⚡ ACTION REQ’D

  1. SUBMIT MANDATORY FCPS TRANSPORTATION FORMS
    (we have to do this every year, so returning families – this means you too)
    📩 email OR
    💃bring to Tag Day
  2. HELP ADVERTISE FOR THE CRAFT SHOW!
    Follow and share our Facebook event
    ☑️Post flyers (color or b&w) in online forums, at local businesses, etc.

💬 In this issue: Tag Days!, volunteer opportunities, registration info, new swag and staying connected


💸 SHOW ME THE MONEY!

TAG DAY is this Saturday and is our BIGGEST FUNDRAISER.

If you are a current athlete/family, [Sign Up →] HERE.
The more people signed up, the quicker we can get our routes done.

If you are an alum or living in the neighborhoods surrounding Woodson, be on the lookout for our athletes on Saturday!

If you already know you won’t be home, [Donate Up →] HERE.


📋TAG DAY LOGISTICS

Date: Saturday October 25, 2025

Meeting Location: Woodson Cav Hall

TIMELINE

8:15am Arrival and Sign-In

8:30-9:00am Safety Briefing and Map Distribution 

9:00-11:45am Morning Routes 

11:45am-12:15pm Return and break for lunch

12:15-12:30pm Map Distribution 

12:30-3:30pm Afternoon Routes

3:30-4:00pm Return and tally results/update leaderboards

Need to know more?

🖇️woodsonrowing.org/tag-days/


🛟 VOLUNTEERS KEEP US AFLOAT!

Volunteering isn’t just a box to check — it is the only way our team can stay above water!

🔧Critical Needs

  • Silent Auction: Commit by October 24. [Sign Up →] HERE
  • Tag Days: See above for info  [Sign Up →] HERE
  • Craft Show: We need all the help we can muster! [Sign Up →] HERE

👉View all open volunteer shifts


💍MAKE IT OFFICIAL!

Register for the 2026 season before Dec 31 and save $25.

👉 woodsonrowing.org/registration


🧑‍🎓DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Check out the OBC Julia Shew Memorial Scholarship — awards up to $1,000 available!

🔗 rowobc.org/home/scholarships


💪WINTER CONDITIONING

Maintain rowing form and build strength for the spring season!

Begins December 1, 2025 after school.

🫵Get info here: woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/

😎NEW SWAG

We’ve got a new and updated team store just in time to shop for the holidays!
Check it out and order now.

🔗https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/woodson-rowing-2765534

🔐More info here: woodsonrowing.org/spirit-wear/


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

This newsletter is our other major information source. If you were forwarded this newsletter or are reading it online and would prefer it to arrive in your inbox, visit https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/ and ask to join the group.


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
October

  • Oct 23: Final Green Days
  • Oct 25: 1st Tag Day
  • Oct 31: Craft Show setup

November

  • Nov 1: 32nd Annual Craft Show
  • Nov 7: Football concessions
  • Nov 8: Boat-house workday

December

  • Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins

February 2026

  • Feb 23: First day of practice
  • Feb 24: First on-the-water practice

🗓️ See full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Follow Us on Social Media
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📘 Facebook
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👪We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now.
    – Martin Luther King, Jr.

🛶 10/16/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.

We’re testing out a new format to make this newsletter easier to read in your inbox. Have feedback or ideas? We’d love to hear them! Email us at [email protected].


⚡ ACTION ITEMS

  • Forms Due 10/25: email to [email protected]. [INFO →] HERE
  • Silent Auction: Commit by October 24. [Sign Up →] HERE
  • Tag Day: October 25. All athletes & adult drivers needed. [Sign Up →] HERE
  • Craft Show: We need BAKE SALE items! 👨🏼‍🍳[Sign Up →] HERE

👉 View all open volunteer shifts
Volunteering isn’t just a box to check — it’s a chance to meet other families, share laughs, and be part of something bigger that benefits all our athletes!


💬 In this issue: last chance Green Days!, registration info, required forms, new swag and staying connected


🌊 LAST CHANCE TO GET ON THE WATER!

Let’s face it — “Green Days” sounds more like a band than a rowing event. But they’re actually one of our best recruitment tools! They give new athletes a relaxed chance to try rowing and returning athletes a way to get back in rhythm. Plus, they’re way more fun than winter erging (sorry, erg loyalists 😅).

💬 Talk to friends, classmates, and neighbors — and invite them to try a Green Day.
ONLY 3 days left, so let’s fill those boats while we can!

🔗 Learn more in our Green Days FAQ


🐦 REGISTER NOW FOR AN EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT

Registration for the 2026 season is open!
✅ Register before Dec 31 and save $25.

👉 woodsonrowing.org/registration
Questions? Email [email protected].

💸 Save money now — thank yourself later!


🎓 SCHOLARSHIP FUND

If registration costs are a challenge, check out the OBC Julia Shew Memorial Scholarship — awards up to $1,000 available!

🔗 rowobc.org/home/scholarships


📋 FORMS REQUIRED BEFORE 10/25

Forms must be submitted EVERY year – new or returning families! We know it feels tedious, but do it now to save yourself some ⏳and avoid 💔. We will only have a limited number on hand at Tag Days.

🖇️ woodsonrowing.org/physicals-and-required-documents-for-rowers

📧 Email completed forms to [email protected].


😎NEW SWAG

We’ve got a new and updated team store just in time to shop for the holidays!
Check it out and order now.

🔗https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/woodson-rowing-2765534

🔐Direct questions or feedback to Monica, Sportswear Chair.
    You can also get more info here.


💬 STAY CONNECTED

Slack is our main hub for quick updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.

Parents: Email [email protected] with
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email
3️⃣ Your athlete’s name

You’ll get an invite link!

Athletes: Coaches will add you to the team Slack.
🧠 Use a non-FCPS email address to join!

This newsletter is our other major information source. If you were forwarded this newsletter or are reading it online and would prefer it to arrive in your inbox, visit https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/ and ask to join the group.


📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

October

  • Oct 18: Erg return & work day
  • Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23: Final Green Days
  • Oct 25: 1st Tag Day
  • Oct 31: Craft Show setup

November

  • Nov 1: 32nd Annual Craft Show
  • Nov 7: Football concessions
  • Nov 8: Boat-house workday

December

  • Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins

February 2026

  • Feb 23: First day of practice
  • Feb 24: First on-the-water practice

🗓️ See full calendar here


🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Follow Us on Social Media



👪 Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much! – Helen Keller

🛶 10/9/2025 Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing


⚡ ACTION ITEMS

A few quick things to jump on right away:

  • Silent Auction: Commit by October 24. [Sign Up →] HERE
  • Tag Day: October 25. [Sign Up →] HERE
  • Craft Show: October 31 & November 1. [Sign Up →] HERE

💬 In this issue: recruiting help, fall event reminders, volunteering info, and winter training updates.


1. HELP US FIND OUR FUTURE ROWERS!

Let’s face it — “Green Days” sounds more like a band than a rowing event. But they’re actually one of our best recruitment tools! These sessions give new athletes a relaxed chance to try rowing and returning athletes a way to get back in rhythm. Plus, they’re a lot more fun than winter erging (sorry, erg loyalists).

Because rowing is still a new sport to many high schoolers, our team grows mainly through word-of-mouth. That’s where you come in!

💬 Talk to friends, classmates, and neighbors — and invite them to try a Green Day! After today, there are only 6 left, so let’s fill those boats while we can!


2. SUCCESSFUL PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW

We raised $500 for the team — and some parents now have a whole new respect for what our athletes do after our 2nd annual Parent Learn-to-Row!

Thank you to our nine brave guinea pigs (ahem volunteers) for jumping in. We hope to make this an annual tradition that brings families closer — and maybe recruits a few new fans of the sport along the way!


3. REGISTER YOUR ATHLETE FOR AN EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT

Registration for the 2026 Woodson Rowing season opened on October 1, 2025!
Sign up before December 31 to snag the $25 early bird discount.

Visit woodsonrowing.org/registration for details, or email our membership team at [email protected] with any questions.

🕊️ Save money now — thank yourself later!


4. SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Need a little help with registration costs?
The Occoquan Boat Club (OBC) Julia Shew Memorial Rowing Scholarship offers awards of up to $1,000 for eligible athletes.

Learn more and apply here: rowobc.org/home/scholarships


5. UNDERSTANDING VOLUNTEERING REQUIREMENTS

It takes a village — and a few volunteer credits!
Each family is asked to complete 5 volunteer credits per season. Any unfulfilled credits will be assessed at $200 per credit at the end of the season.

But we hope you’ll see these hours not as a checkbox, but as a chance to meet other families, share laughs, and be part of something bigger than race day.

Generally, 1 shift = 1 credit, unless otherwise noted on Sign Up Genius.
👉 Find current volunteer opportunities here.

If nothing fits your schedule yet, don’t worry — more opportunities are coming as the season ramps up (regattas, Friday dinners, and more!).

Questions? Contact Lisa, our Volunteer Coordinator.


6. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FORMS

Paperwork time!
Even if you haven’t registered yet, please make sure all forms are submitted before Tag Days and the start of the season.

Visit woodsonrowing.org/physicals-and-required-documents-for-rowers to find the three required FCPS transportation forms.

📧 Email completed forms to [email protected].


7. ERG RENTAL RETURN – SATURDAY, OCT 18

Time to bring those ergs home! Please return your rented erg on Saturday, Oct 18, from 9–10 a.m. at the erg shed behind the school (near the senior parking lot) so we can prep for winter conditioning.


8. EARLY MORNING LIFTING & GREEN DAYS

Early Morning Lifting
Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 a.m. at Woodson (enter through Door 4).
All athletes must have a valid sports physical on file before participating.

Green Days Continue!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4:45–6:45 p.m. at Sandy Run Regional Park.
These relaxed, out-of-season sessions let coaches instruct student athletes in a low-pressure environment.

New athletes should start on a Tuesday for a full orientation before joining any day that fits their schedule.
Learn more in our Green Days FAQ.


9. STAY CONNECTED ON SLACK

Slack is how we share quick updates, weather changes, and team logistics. It’s like texting — but more organized!

Parent/Guardian Slack:
Join for updates, carpool coordination, and team chatter.
To join, email [email protected] with:
1️⃣ Your name
2️⃣ Your email address
3️⃣ Your athlete’s full name

You’ll then receive an invitation from Slack.

Coach/Athlete Slack:
Coaches will ensure athletes are added. If your athlete isn’t yet on Slack, remind them to tell a coach at Green Days or lifting.
Note: Athletes must use a non-FCPS email address.


10. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

Mark your calendars!
Here’s a snapshot of what’s coming up.
(Full, regularly updated calendar available here.)

OCTOBER

  • Green Days — Tues/Wed/Thurs through Oct 23
  • Sat, Oct 18: Erg rental return & service work day
  • Thu, Oct 23: Final Green Day, 4:45p
  • Sat, Oct 25: 1st Tag Day
  • Fri, Oct 31: Craft Show setup, 5–7p

NOVEMBER

  • Sat, Nov 1: 32nd Annual Craft Show, 10a–4p
  • Fri, Nov 7: Football concessions volunteering
  • Sat, Nov 8: Winterize boats & boathouse workday (details TBD)

DECEMBER

  • Mon, Dec 1: Winter Conditioning begins
  • Winter Break: Optional weight lifting (details TBD)

FEBRUARY 2026

  • Mon, Feb 23: First day of practice, 4:15–6:45p (Woodson Cafeteria B)
  • Tue, Feb 24: First on-the-water practice, 4:15–6:45p (Sandy Run)

STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment: Keep spreading the word! Encourage students and parents to visit woodsonrowing.org or email [email protected] to learn more.

Newsletter & Archives:
Join the mailing list by emailing [email protected] or read past editions on our website.

Sponsorships:
Interested in supporting the team? Visit woodsonrowing.org/sponsors or contact [email protected].

Team Swag:
Show your spirit! Shop our Woodson Rowing spirit wear and support the team.

Photos:
Take a trip down memory lane — check out our team photos online!

Follow Us on Social Media
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See you on the water!

Let’s make this season one to remember — together as athletes, families, and a community.