Our second Tag Day is tomorrow Saturday, December 3. At the moment, we have a good number of adult volunteers, but we are always in need of athlete volunteers. It’s a great opportunity for your athletes to earn their own volunteer hours while they spend time with their friends.
Here’s the 411 on the team’s BIGGEST and MOST LUCRATIVE fundraiser of the year.
1. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
2. WHEN IS TAG DAY?
3. WHAT EXACTLY IS TAG DAY?
4. TIMELINE OF EVENTS
5. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?¶
6. WHY TAG DAYS?
1. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?
Click this link to SIGN UP NOW! (Using the sign up genius allows parent volunteers to PRE-ASSIGN groups to routes…if you “just show up” you will likely spend time waiting for a route/driver assignment instead of heading out). The more participants we have, the more quickly canvassing can be completed.
2. WHEN IS TAG DAY?
This Saturday, December 3, from 8:45 AM until 4:00 PM. Lunch will be provided.
3. WHAT EXACTLY IS TAG DAY?
Tag Days are the most important athlete-driven fundraiser of the year.
On Tag Days, athletes (transported by volunteer parents) walk door-to-door in our local neighborhoods. They are given scripts to help them confidently tell Woodson families about the sport of rowing, how we receive no FCPS funds, that we rely on dues and donations — and then ask for their support.
Rowers are always grouped together, so no one goes alone. Groups of 3 or 4 rowers (with at least 1 returning/seasoned rower) will be paired with 1 parent volunteer driver. Each parent volunteer will drive to their pre-mapped route so that the rowers may canvas their designated area. Parent volunteers are responsible for safely transporting rowers, keeping eyes on them during canvassing for safety, and helping them keep track of the cash and checks they collect.
4. TIMELINE OF EVENTS
8:45 AM: Arrive at Cafeteria A.
8:45 – 9:00 AM: Safety Briefing, Map Distribution, Assignments
9:00 – 11:45 AM: Perform Morning Routes
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Return to Cafeteria A for a break and LUNCH
12:15 – 12:30 PM: Additional Material Distribution, if needed
12:30 – 3:30 PM: Perform Afternoon Routes. Return by 3:30 PM at the latest.
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Tally results, clean up and clear out.
5. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?¶
ROWERS
- MUST BRING this form signed by your parents
- A refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and then you’ll have water at lunch.
- A positive attitude!
- WTW Crew Spiritwear, if you have it. A limited amount of spiritwear will be available to borrow for the day, should you wish.
- Water
PARENTS
- Anything you might like to have on hand while sitting in the car for a few hours (water, coffee, etc.).
- Patience. It can be challenging for athletes who have never canvassed before to speak to strangers. Your kind words and encouragement will go a long way.
6. WHY TAG DAYS?
- Tag Days are our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year. So, while it might seem a time-consuming event, it helps us keep YOUR registration costs down, pay the coaches and maintain our equipment.
- A FULL DAY OF VOLUNTEERING (pre- and post-lunch shifts) fulfills TWO of your athlete and/or parent volunteer requirements.
- For more information and a direct donation link, visit our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/tag-days/
So, what are you waiting for? SIGN UP NOW!
Don’t forget to follow us on Social Media!¶