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December 12, 2022 Weekly Email Update

This is the last email update for 2022! As we all prepare to close out this year, please accept the Board’s heartfelt thanks. Our success as a team comes down to parents, coaches and athletes working together to raise money, get the word out and have a good time. Our Tag Days were a tremendous success thanks to your hard work and willingness to brave the weather. We wish everyone the happiest of holidays!

Two most important things this week: a restaurant fundraiser and the expiration of the early bird discount for spring! Read below for more info.

1. **NEW ** NOODLES & CO FUNDRAISER – THIS THURSDAY, DEC 15

2. ** NOTE ** SPRING REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS THIS THURSDAY DEC 15

3. WINTER BREAK ERGING OPPORTUNITIES

4. WINTER CONDITIONING THROUGH FRIDAY, DEC 16¶

5. HELP! CRITICAL BOARD POSITION REMAINS OPEN

6. MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT WTW CREW!

7. LOOKING AHEAD¶

6. SPREAD THE WORD¶

1. NOODLES & CO FUNDRAISER – THIS THURSDAY, DEC 15

Give yourself the gift of a meal prepared by Noodles & Co this busy holiday season. Between the hours of 4-8p on Thursday, Dec 15, 25% of qualifying sales will benefit Woodson Crew! If ordering in person, mention Woodson Crew to have your purchase credited to our team. If ordering online or via the app, use the offer code “GIVING25.” Keep an eye on Slack and social media for the official flyers to share with family and friends! The participating location is just down the street at 10296 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030.

2. SPRING REGISTRATION EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS THIS THURSDAY, DEC 15

$50 Early Bird discount ENDS THURSDAY Dec. 15th! Don’t delay. REGISTER NOW.
Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information.
Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].¶

3. WINTER BREAK ERGING OPPORTUNITIES

Coaches will be hosting four open gym sessions for erging over winter break. Specific times and details to follow, but mark the following dates on your calendar:
Monday, Dec 19
Tuesday, Dec 20
Wed, Dec 28
Thu, Dec 20

4. WINTER CONDITIONING THROUGH FRIDAY, DEC 16¶

Before participating, all athletes should be registered with the Woodson Athletic System and must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2022 on file with the WTW Athletic Trainer. Winter conditioning continues this week per the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

                                 Men’s Team        Women’s Team:
Mondays:             5:00-7:00p            3:30-5:30p
Tuesdays:             3:30-5:30p            5:00-7:00p
Wednesdays:     5:00-7:00p            3:30-5:30p
Thursdays:           3:30-5:30p           5:00-7:00p
Fridays*:                3:30-5:30p            3:30-5:30p

* Both teams practice together on Fridays

5. HELP! CRITICAL BOARD POSITION REMAINS OPEN

Please help us to help you! We are all busy, but serving on the crew boosters board is very fulfilling. It is a great opportunity to learn how the team functions, behind the scenes. Becoming a Board member fulfills your team volunteer obligation, leaving you able to watch those Spring regattas at your leisure!

We currently have an opening for the V.P. Team Liaison and Activities. This critical role helps organize many of our events, coordinates travel to practices and to our away regattas. Many of our board members have been in their roles for several cycles, so you will not be reinventing the wheel. Please contact Tarek at [email protected] to learn more. 

6. MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT WTW CREW!

  • AMAZON SMILE: As we head into the holiday shopping season, you can help Woodson Crew by making all your Amazon purchases through Amazon Smile. If you don’t know about Amazon Smile, it’s a way to dedicate a small amount from every transaction on Amazon to the nonprofit of your choice. Here’s how to help W.T. Woodson Crew with every Amazon purchase:
    • Start by heading to smile.amazon.com¶
    • If you’ve never designated a nonprofit, log in to your amazon account.¶
    • Select Woodson Crew as a nonprofit.¶
    • If you’ve already picked a nonprofit to support but you want to switch over to supporting Woodson Crew, click this link and press the “Yes, change my charity” button.¶
    • Now just be sure to start your shopping at smile.amazon.com.¶
    • If you do your shopping on the Amazon app, you can use these instructions to make sure you support the team when you shop from your phone!¶
  • OAKLEY EYEWEAR/SUNGLASS SALE: Woodson has partnered with TCA Team on an Oakley eyewear program. If you are in the market for sunglasses or other sports equipment, you can order them through this program and get preferred pricing. To get the discount:¶
    • Visit the TCA Store at tcateamstore.com¶
    • Add Items to your cart¶
    • At checkout enter WOODSON in the discount code box and the discount will be applied to the price.¶
  • SHOW YOUR WOODSON CREW SPIRIT: Parents/Guardians, support your new or returning rowers by showing your spirit. Spiritwear also makes for great holiday gifts for rowers and their families. Check out all the swag and order today!¶

7. LOOKING AHEAD¶

We were so fortunate to have a strong novice class last season and we’re excited about the new athletes and their families interested in learning about Woodson Crew. If you or your athlete knows someone who is interested, please forward them this email and have them contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. ¶

Here’s what the rest of the year looks like:¶

  • December:¶
    • Registration continues¶
    • Winter conditioning thru December 16¶
    • Noodles & Company Restaurant Night: December 15, 4-8 PM¶
    • Optional training over holiday break (open gym erg sessions):
      • Monday, Dec 19
      • Tuesday, Dec 20
      • Wednesday, Dec 29
      • Thursday, Dec 30¶
  • January: ¶
    • Winter conditioning resumes: January 3¶
    • Registration continues¶
    • Koobala Restaurant Night: January 12, 4-9 PM¶
    • Crew parent social (more info coming soon)
  • February:¶
    • On-the-water information session (final date coming soon)
    • Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21
    • Registration ends¶

6. SPREAD THE WORD

Let’s grow our team together. Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions to [email protected].¶

Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media!¶