Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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This is the only newsletter this week — no regatta or major events this weekend.

What matters this week:

🍜 Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser TODAY (3/31)  

🧘 No practice Saturday or Sunday

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Regatta Schedule

👉 Stotesbury Info

👉 Spirit Wear

👉 Volunteer Signup Hub

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🍜 NOODLES & CO. RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER (3/31)

Make dinner easy and support the team at the same time!

Fairfax location: 10296 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030 

🕘 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Mention Woodson Rowing when ordering in-store  

• Enter GIVING25 at checkout when ordering online

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🌸 Practice Schedule (This Week)

Tuesday, 3/31: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Wednesday, 4/1: 8:30a – 12:30p
Thursday, 4/2: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Friday, 4/3: 8:30a – 1p
Saturday, 4/4 & Sunday, 4/5: No practice

Regular practice resumes on **4/6**, despite school being closed that day.

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🎓 Senior Night – RSVP

Parents of seniors — please let us know if you and your family can attend.

📅 Senior Night  

Friday, April 24  

at the team dinner • 7:00 PM

👉 RSVP here: Senior Night Sign Up Genius

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🚣🏽 STOTESBURY HOTEL INFO

It may feel far away, but it’s approaching quickly. For planning purposes, general details can be found here: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/

🏨 Spectator Hotel Block

A limited room block is available for spectators (booking within the block is optional).

👉 Book here: Woodson Rowing Parent’s Group Block

Room Rate: $239/night + taxes and fees  

Arrival: Thursday, 5/14/2025  

Departure: Saturday, 5/16/2025

Cut-off date to secure the rate: Tuesday, April 28, 2025

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🎉 SPIRIT WEAR

You’ve seen other spectators at the regattas all decked out — don’t be left out!

🔗 Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear!

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📷 MEDIA DAY PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Media day photos can be viewed and purchased through Victor O’Neill via the links below:

Boys Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1974936448

Girls Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1206143003

Any questions re: these photos should be directed to the Victor O’Neill Studios customer service team at [email protected]

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

MARCH

Mar 31: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4:00 – 8:00p

APRIL

Apr 1: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Apr 2: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Apr 3: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 1p
Apr 4: No practice
Apr 5: No practice
Apr 6: Regular practice schedule resumes (4:15-6:45p)
Apr 10: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior Night at Athlete Team Dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 8: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 X 

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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The boat is fastest when everyone rows as one.”

— Steve Fairbairn

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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What matters this week:

🏘️ Travel regatta this Saturday (3/28)  

🍜 Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser (3/31)

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Spirit Wear

👉 St. Andrew’s Regatta Info

👉 Volunteer Signup Hub

👉 Regatta Schedule

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🏘️ ST. ANDREW’S REGATTA, 3/28

Thursday’s newsletter will include more information about the St. Andrew’s Regatta. Everything you need to begin planning your trip can be found here: https://woodsonrowing.org/standrews/.

THANK YOU to all volunteers who signed up to work at the regatta. All slots are currently filled! If you have any questions or last-minute concerns, please contact Lisa, our Volunteer Coordinator via Slack.

All boats will race at this regatta. If your athlete is unable to attend, please have them notify their coaches ASAP.

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🍜 NOODLES & CO. RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER (3/31)

Make dinner easy and support the team at the same time!

Fairfax location: 10296 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030 

🕘4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Participants can:

• Mention Woodson Rowing when ordering in-store

• Enter GIVING25 at checkout when ordering online

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🌸 Spring Break Schedule

The spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

Monday, 3/30: 8:30a – 12:30p
Tuesday, 3/31: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Wednesday, 4/1: 8:30a – 12:30p
Thursday, 4/2: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Friday, 4/3: 8:30a – 1p
Saturday, 4/4 & Sunday, 4/5: No practice

Regular practice resumes on **4/6**, despite school being closed that day.

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🎓 Senior Night – RSVP

Parents of seniors — please let us know if you and your family can attend.

📅 Senior Night  

Friday, April 24 at the team dinner  

7:00 PM

👉 RSVP here: Senior Night Sign Up Genius

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📝 ALLERGY & DIETARY FORM STILL OPEN

We are leaving the allergy and dietary form open until March 26. Please complete the form if your athlete has any allergies or dietary restrictions. If we don’t have your response, we may not be able to accommodate your athlete’s needs.

👉 Fill out form: Team Dinner Dietary Restrictions & Allergies Form
❓Questions? Contact Gloria Totten via Slack

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👖 LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR REGATTA DAY OUTFIT?

Check out the newest addition – sweatpants for $45.00!

Order through Monica (Sportswear Chair) via Slack.

Limited availability but more can be ordered.

If you need more than warm pants, don’t forget about our other branded spirit wear. Browse and buy online:

🔗Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear!

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📷 MEDIA DAY PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Media day photos can be viewed and purchased through Victor O’Neill via the links below:

Boys Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1974936448

Girls Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1206143003

Any questions re: these photos should be directed to the Victor O’Neill Studios customer service team at [email protected]

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

MARCH
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE – Volunteer HERE
Mar 30: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Mar 31: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Mar 31: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4:00-8:00p

APRIL

Apr 1: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Apr 2: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Apr 3: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 1p
Apr 4: No practice
Apr 5: No practice
Apr 6: Regular practice schedule resumes (4:15-6:45p)
Apr 10: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at Athlete Team Dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 8: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 X 

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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”

— John Keating, *Dead Poets Society*

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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Reminder: for the rest of the season, newsletters will follow this schedule:

Tuesday newsletters (today) will focus on action items.

Thursday newsletters will focus on regatta information.

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What matters this week:

💪 There will be Friday practice this week

🐻‍❄️ First regatta next weekend (3/21)

🌸 Spring Break schedule released

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Practice Information

👉 Volunteer Signup Hub

👉 Regatta Schedule

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💪PRACTICE ON FRIDAY, 3/20

There will be practice this Friday, 3/20 at the regularly scheduled time. Although this is Eid, the team received permission from FCPS to hold practice. If athletes have conflicts, they should discuss them with their coaches.

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🐻‍❄️POLAR BEAR REGATTA, 3/21

Thursday’s newsletter will include everything you need to know about the Polar Bear Regatta on March 21, including parking, timing and lineups.

THANK YOU to all volunteers who signed up to work at the regatta. All slots are currently filled! If you have any questions or last minute concerns, please contact Lisa, our Volunteer Coordinator via Slack.

While novice boats do not race at this regatta, novice athletes are highly encouraged to attend. The coaches have arranged for a scrimmage after the regatta so that the novices can get some racing experience before we go race at St. Andrews. Athletes should direct any regatta-related questions to their coaches.

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🤓 REGATTA ETIQUETTE AND MORE

Regattas are a unique experience, and becoming familiar with how they run helps athletes prepare for their first race. Seeing the mechanics and rhythms of a regatta before participating builds confidence and experience.

Plus, it’s fun to watch your teammates race without dealing with your own nerves!

For spectators, this regatta is also a great opportunity to:

• Learn the off-site parking process  

• Walk to the grandstands  

• Experience the energy of a regatta

This regatta is typically shorter than others since only varsity boats race.

Please plan to set aside Saturday morning (or arrange carpools now) to get athletes and spectators to Sandy Run.

If you’re new to the sport of rowing, we have many helpful resources on our website:

• Novice Tips From a Parent

• Regatta Spectator Tips: How to dress, what to expect and more!

• Regatta Viewer’s Guide: General information about rowing and rowing parlance

• Regatta Information: General info on the types of regattas we attend as a team

• Sandy Run Park: info on the world-class facility where we get to train and race!

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🚨 VOLUNTEER NEEDS🧹St. Andrews Regatta, 3/28

Cleanup and takedown volunteer spots still available. You’ll likely already be there — get volunteer credit while helping the team.

👉Sign up here

Visit the Volunteer Hub to see all available roles

Volunteer Credit Requirements:

Each family must complete 5 volunteer credits

• One shift = one credit
• At least 1 credit must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day shift

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🌸 Spring Break Schedule

The spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

Monday, 3/30: 8:30a – 12:30p
Tuesday, 3/31: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Wednesday, 4/1: 8:30a – 12:30p
Thursday, 4/2: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Friday, 4/3: 8:30a – 1p
Sat 4/4 & Sun 4/5: No practice

Regular practice resumes on **4/6**, despite school being closed that day.

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🎓 Senior Night – DATE CORRECTED

It seems early to be talking about how our very large group of seniors (14!) will be moving on next year, but planning has already begun.

Parents of seniors — please mark your calendars.

📅 Senior Night  

Friday, April 24 at the team dinner  

7:00 PM

👉 RSVP here: Senior Night Sign Up Genius

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📝 ALLERGY & DIETARY FORM STILL OPEN

We are leaving the allergy and dietary form open until March 26. Please complete the form if your athlete has any allergies or dietary restrictions. If we don’t have your response, we may not be able to accommodate your athlete’s needs.

👉 Fill out form: Team Dinner Dietary Restrictions & Allergies Form
❓Questions? Contact Gloria Totten via Slack

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👖LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR REGATTA DAY OUTFIT?

Check out the newest addition – sweatpants for $45.00!

Order through Monica (Sportswear Chair) via Slack.

Limited availability but more can be ordered.

If you need more than warm pants, don’t forget about our other branded spirit wear. Browse and buy online:

🔗Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear!

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📷 MEDIA DAY PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Media day photos can be viewed and purchased through Victor O’Neill via the links below:

Boys Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1974936448

Girls Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1206143003

Any questions re: these photos should be directed to the Victor O’Neill Studios customer service team at [email protected]

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

MARCH

Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity), Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE – Volunteer HERE

Mar 30: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Mar 31: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p

APRIL

Apr 1: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Apr 2: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Apr 3: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 1p
Apr 4: No practice

Apr 5: No practice

Apr 6: Regular practice schedule resumes (4:15-6:45p)

Apr 10: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)

Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

May 8: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)

May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 X 

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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Racing is life. Everything else is just waiting.”

— Steve McQueen

🛶 Woodson Rowing Newsletter

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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What matters this week:

🌮 Taco Bamba Fundraiser on Monday (3/16)

🗞️ Newsletter schedule changing next week

🐻‍❄️ First regatta next weekend (3/21)

🌸 Spring Break schedule released

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Practice Information

👉 Volunteer signup hub

👉 Regatta Schedule

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🌮 TACO BAMBA FUNDRAISER – MARCH 16

Fairfax location

10629 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032

🕘9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Support Woodson Rowing while enjoying Taco Bamba!

Participants can:
• Mention Woodson Rowing or use coupon code GIVE20 when ordering in-store
• Enter GIVE20 at checkout when ordering online or purchasing gift cards

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🗞️CHANGE TO NEWSLETTER TIMING

Starting next week, newsletters will be sent twice per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Tuesday newsletters will focus on action items.

Thursday newsletters will focus on regatta information.

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🐻‍❄️POLAR BEAR REGATTA, 3/21

Next week’s Thursday newsletter will include everything you need to know about the Polar Bear Regatta on March 21, including parking, timing and line ups.

While novice boats do not race at this regatta, novice athletes are highly encouraged to attend.

Regattas are a unique experience, and becoming familiar with how they run helps athletes prepare for their first race. Seeing the mechanics and rhythms of a regatta before participating builds confidence and experience.

Plus, it’s fun to watch your teammates race without dealing with your own nerves!

For spectators, this regatta is also a great opportunity to:

• Learn the off-site parking process  

• Walk to the grandstands  

• Experience the energy of a regatta

This regatta is typically shorter than others since only varsity boats race.

Please plan to set aside Saturday morning (or arrange carpools now) to get athletes and spectators to Sandy Run.

If you’re new to the sport of rowing, we have many helpful resources on our website:

• Novice Tips from a parent

• Regatta Spectator Tips: How to dress, what to expect and more!

• Regatta Viewer’s Guide: General information about rowing and rowing parlance

• Regatta Information: General info on the types of regattas we attend as a team

• Sandy Run Park: info on the world-class facility where we get to train and race!

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🚨 VOLUNTEER NEEDS

🐻‍❄️ URGENT: Polar Bear Regatta — March 21

Two volunteer opportunities remain unfilled.
We are required to fill these spots for VASRA:

• Assistant Dockmaster (Coaches Dock)
• Launch Boat Driver

👉Sign up here

🧹St. Andrews Regatta, 3/28

Cleanup and takedown volunteer spots are still available.

You’ll likely already be there — get volunteer credit while helping the team.

👉Sign up here

Visit the Volunteer Hub to see all available roles

Volunteer Credit Requirements:

Each family must complete 5 volunteer credits

• One shift = one credit
• At least 1 credit must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day shift

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🌸 Spring Break Schedule

The spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

Monday, 3/30: 8:30a – 12:30p
Tuesday, 3/31: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Wednesday, 4/1: 8:30a – 12:30p
Thursday, 4/2: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Friday, 4/3: 8:30a – 1p
Sat 4/4 & Sun 4/5: No practice

Regular practice resumes on **4/6**, despite school being closed that day.

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🎓 Senior Night – DATE CORRECTED

It seems early to be talking about how our very large group of seniors (14!) will be moving on next year, but planning has already begun.

Parents of seniors — please mark your calendars.

📅 Senior Night  

Friday, April 24 at the team dinner  

7:00 PM

👉 RSVP here: Senior Night Sign Up Genius

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📝 ALLERGY & DIETARY FORM STILL OPEN

We are leaving the allergy and dietary form open until March 26. Please complete the form if your athlete has any allergies or dietary restrictions. If we don’t have your response, we may not be able to accommodate your athlete’s needs.

👉 Fill out form: Team Dinner Dietary Restrictions & Allergies Form
❓Questions? Contact Gloria Totten via Slack

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👖LOOKING TO UPGRADE YOUR REGATTA DAY OUTFIT?

Check out the newest addition – sweatpants for $45.00!

Order through Monica (Sportswear Chair) via Slack and receive at a Saturday morning practice. Limited availability but more can be ordered.

If you need more than warm pants, don’t forget about our other branded spirit wear. Browse and buy online:

🔗Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear!

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📷 MEDIA DAY PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

Media day photos can be viewed and purchased through Victor O’Neill via the links below:

Boys Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1974936448

Girls Team: https://shop.imagequix.com/s1206143003

Any questions re: these photos should be directed to the Victor O’Neill Studios customer service team at [email protected]

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

MARCH

Mar 7: VASRA Workday.
Mar 14: VASRA Workday.
Mar 15: Chuckwagon Workday.
Mar 16: Taco Bamba restaurant fundraiser
Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity), Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE – Volunteer HERE

Mar 30: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Mar 31: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p

APRIL

Apr 1: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 12:30p
Apr 2: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p
Apr 3: Spring Break practice 8:30a – 1p
Apr 4: No practice

Apr 5: No practice

Apr 6: regular practice schedule resumes (4:15-6:45p)

Apr 10: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 17: Athlete team dinner (Cafe B)

Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at athlete team dinner (Cafe B)
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1 & 8: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 X 

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💭 QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Champions are made when nobody is watching.

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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What matters this week:

• 📝 Allergy form due ASAP
• Refund deadline: March 9

🛑 URGENT: ALLERGY & DIETARY FORM

We’ve only received a handful of responses to the allergy/dietary survey. Please complete the form as soon as possible if your athlete has any allergies or dietary restrictions.

Our first regatta is March 21, and this information determines what snacks we bring to the river. It will also determine whether we can accommodate restrictions for team meals at St. Andrews on March 28.

If we don’t have your response, we may not be able to accommodate your athlete’s needs.

👉 Fill out form: Team Dinner Dietary Restrictions & Allergies Form
❓Questions? Contact Gloria Totten via Slack

REFUND DEADLINE: 3/9

Novice athletes are granted two weeks on the water to fully commit to Woodson Rowing.

Any first-time athlete must submit a written withdrawal to Woodson Rowing Membership by Monday, March 9, 2026 to receive a refund of all fees minus the credit card processing fee.

Returning athletes requesting a refund by March 9 will receive a refund of all fees minus the credit card fee and a $300 penalty.

 ❓Questions?  Contact Cindy, Membership Chair, via Slack or at [email protected].

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Parent on the water meeting slides

👉 Practice Information

👉 Volunteer signup hub

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SAVE THE DATES:

🌮 Taco Bamba Restaurant Fundraiser — March 16

Fairfax location (10629 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032)

9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Support Woodson Rowing while enjoying Taco Bamba.

Participants can:
• Mention the team or coupon code when ordering in-store
• Enter GIVE20 at checkout when ordering online or purchasing gift cards

🎓 Senior Night

It seems early to be talking about how our very large group of seniors (14!) will be moving on next year, but planning has already begun.

Parents of seniors — please mark your calendars.

📅 Senior Night
Friday, April 25 at the team dinner
7:00 PM

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🧢 GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR BEFORE THE FIRST REGATTA

We are just two weeks away from the Polar Bear Regatta (March 21).

Show your support and help the team financially — a portion of all spirit wear proceeds is donated back to the program.

🔗Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear!

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🙏 THANK YOU

The Board would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you.

We know we’ve been sending a lot of information (yes — it can feel like drinking from a fire hose), but families have been flexible and stepping up.

This program runs on parent volunteers. If each available adult completes 5 volunteer credits (or more), no one gets burned out.

Volunteer Credit Requirements:

Each family must complete 5 volunteer credits

• One shift = one credit
• At least 1 credit must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day shift

🚨 VOLUNTEER NEEDS

🚤 Launch Boat Driver Training — March 14

Still room available if you’d like to learn from Coach Joe how to drive a launch boat.

No prior experience required.

👉Sign up here


🐻‍❄️ Polar Bear Regatta — March 21

One volunteer opportunity remains:

Assistant Dockmaster (Coaches Dock)

Great role if you like being at the center of the action. Responsibilities include:

• Helping the Dockmaster ensure crews launch and land safely
• Keeping docks clear of unnecessary gear
• Helping wash docks before racing begins
• Delivering messages to regatta headquarters

👉Sign up here

🧹St. Andrews Regatta, 3/28

Cleanup and takedown volunteer spots still available.

You’ll likely already be there — get volunteer credit while helping the team.

👉Sign up here

Visit the Volunteer Hub to see all available roles

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🌦️WEATHER REMINDER

Slack is the single source of truth for weather updates.

If you’re not on Slack, you may miss real-time practice changes.

Parents:
Email [email protected] to be added to the Adult Slack.

Athletes:
Speak with your coaches if you are not on the Athlete Slack.

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

FEBRUARY

Feb 28: VASRA Workday

MARCH

Mar 7: VASRA Workday.
Mar 14: VASRA Workday.
Mar 15: Chuckwagon Workday.
Mar 16: Taco Bamba restaurant fundraiser
Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity), Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE – Volunteer HERE

SPRING BREAK (March 30 – April 3)

Plan for daily practice during break.
From a physiology training perspective, ideally there would be 2 practices per day over spring break. However, from a logistics perspective, coaches understand that one extended practice block may be easier to manage for families. The final schedule will be a balance between these two considerations.

Practice formats may include:

• One extended practice (~4 hours)
  OR
• Two practices per day (~2.5 hours AM + ~2.5 hours PM)

The schedule will be released as soon as it is finalized.

APRIL

Apr 10, 17, 24: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at team dinner
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1 & 8: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🧠“It is the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.”

— George Yeoman Pocock

Updates for athletes, parents, and supporters of Woodson Rowing.
Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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What matters this week:

• 🚣 On the water. Check Slack before every practice.
• 📝 Allergy form due ASAP
• 🧥 Team jacket order closes 2/28
• 🙋 Volunteer sign-ups are live
  

🛑 ACTION REQUIRED: ALLERGY FORM

Please provide information about any food allergies, intolerances, or religious dietary restrictions so all athletes can safely participate in Friday Night Team Dinners.

If your athlete has no restrictions, you do NOT need to complete the form.

❓Contact Gloria Totten via Slack
👉 Fill out form: Team Dinner Dietary Restrictions & Allergies Form

🧥ORDER YOUR TEAM JACKET BY SAT, 2/28 

Deadline extended. We need a minimum to be able to place the order. Don’t delay!
👉Order here: https://woodsoncrew2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Parent on the water meeting slides

👉 Practice Information

👉 Volunteer signup hub

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🌦️WEATHER QUESTIONS

We are officially in season and on the water!

Re: weather, Coach Ty says:
“While weather forecasts have gotten quite good, they do not have the level of granularity to tell us exactly what is going to occur at the exact location we are rowing.

So, more times than not, we will go down to the boathouse and see how it goes.  We will sometimes cancel when the forecast calls for sustained Gale Force winds in the afternoons because those forecasts are more reliable.

Any decision we make will be put on Slack as soon as possible, as well as on social media, and announcements over the PA system at school.

If we need to delay launching until conditions are safe we will do that. If conditions look like they will continue to stay dangerous during practice time we will stay on shore and work out on land.”

Your takeaway:

Slack is the single source of truth for weather updates. If you’re not on Slack, you’re missing real-time decisions.

Parents: email [email protected] to be added to the Adult Slack.

Athletes: talk to your coaches if you are not on the Athlete Slack.

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🙋 VOLUNTEERISM IS KEY

This program runs on parent volunteers. If each available adult completes 5 credits (or more), no one gets burned out.

Volunteer Credit Requirements:

• Each family must complete 5 volunteer credits
• One shift = one credit
• At least 1 credit must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day shift

🚨CRITICAL NEEDS

• Future Tag Day Coordinator
  Help Patrick next season, then take over in 2027
  📩 Contact Patrick via Slack
  
• Launch Boat Drivers!
  A fun but critical task for VASRA regattas.
  Prior experience not required. Get trained on 3/14.
  👉Sign up here
  🛸Prior trained drivers, join the #launch-boat-drivers on Slack

📝 SIGN UPS STILL LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

• Chuckwagon Workday, 3/15

👉Sign up here

• VASRA Regatta Jobs: 3/21, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
  👉Sign up here
  
• St. Andrews Regatta, 3/28
  👉Sign up here
  
• Friday Night Dinners: 4/10 – 5/8
  👉Sign up here

Visit the Volunteer Hub to learn more about the roles above. 

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

FEBRUARY
Feb 28: VASRA Workday.

MARCH
Mar 7: VASRA Workday.
Mar 14: VASRA Workday.
Mar 15: Chuckwagon Workday.
Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity), Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE – Volunteer HERE

SPRING BREAK (March 30 – April 3)
Plan for daily practice during break.
From a physiology training perspective, ideally there would be 2 practices per day over spring break. However, from a logistics perspective, coaches understand that one extended practice block may be easier to manage for families. The final schedule will be a balance between these two considerations.

Practice formats may include:

• One extended practice (~4 hours)
  OR
• Two practices per day (~2.5 hours AM + ~2.5 hours PM)

The schedule will be released as soon as it is finalized.

APRIL
Apr 10, 17, 24: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at team dinner
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.

MAY
May 1 & 8: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run – Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

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🧠“Row with your heart, and the river will echo your soul’s song.” — Herman Melville

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

Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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What matters this week:

• Register by Monday, 2/23
• First practice 2/23 (at school)
• Volunteer sign-ups are open

🛑 ACTION REQUIRED: REGISTRATION DUE MON, 2/23

If you are not registered, your athlete cannot practice.
Registration is a multi-step process — allow time to complete all parts.
Don’t wait until Sunday night.
👉 Register: woodsonrowing.org/registration

🎓ROUND 2 OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS OPEN

Woodson families are eligible to apply through OBC.

Info and application here: https://www.rowobc.org/about-obc/scholarships

Questions or problems?

📩[email protected]
Or find Cindy on Slack

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Parent on the water meeting slides

👉 Practice Information

👉 Registration page

👉 Volunteer signup hub

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🌊ON THE WATER SCHEDULE

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🙋 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

This program runs on parent volunteers. If everyone completes 5 credits (or more), no one gets burned out.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Each family must complete 5 volunteer credits
• One shift = one credit
• At least 1 credit must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day shift

🚨CRITICAL NEEDS

• Treasurer
  Still seeking someone to fill this board position.
  📩 Contact Tim, Board President

• Future Tag Day Coordinator
  Help Patrick next season, then take over in 2027
  📩 Contact Patrick via Slack
  
• Launch Boat Drivers!
  A fun but critical task for VASRA regattas.
  Prior experience not required. Get trained on 3/14.
  👉Sign up here
  🛸Prior trained drivers, join the #launch-boat-drivers on Slack

📝 OPEN SIGN UPS

• Chuckwagon Workday, 3/15

👉Sign up here

• VASRA Regatta Jobs: 3/21, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
  👉Sign up here
  
• St. Andrews Regatta, 3/28
  👉Sign up here
  
• Friday Night Dinners: 4/10 – 5/8
  👉Sign up here

Visit the Volunteer Hub to learn more about the roles above. 

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UNIFORM QUESTIONS

The order is in. But, if you have questions
📩[email protected] or look for Monica on Slack.

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💬 SLACK & NEWSLETTER

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

Parents: Email us with

• Your name
• Your email
• Your athlete’s name

🧑‍🎓Athletes: Coaches will add you.

🔁 Forwarded this newsletter?
Join the Google group here:
https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

FEBRUARY

Feb 21: VASRA Workday.
Feb 23: First day of practice (school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)
Feb 28: VASRA Workday.

MARCH

Mar 7: VASRA Workday.
Mar 14: VASRA Workday.
Mar 15: Chuckwagon Workday.
Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity), Sandy Run
            Volunteer HERE
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE
            Volunteer HERE

SPRING BREAK: March 30 – April 3
PLAN TO ATTEND PRACTICE ALL WEEK!
From a physiology training perspective, ideally there would be 2 practices per day over spring break. However, from a logistics perspective, coaches understand that one extended practice block may be easier to manage for families. The final schedule will be a balance between these two considerations.

Practice formats may include:

• One extended practice (~4 hours)
  OR
• Two practices per day (~2.5 hours AM + ~2.5 hours PM)

The schedule will be released as soon as it is finalized.

APRIL

Apr 10, 17, 24: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run. Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at team dinner
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run. Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1 & 8: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run. Volunteer HERE.
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run. Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

Follow Us:
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🧠“Only the guy who isn’t rowing has time to rock the boat.” – Jean-Paul Sartre

🛶 Woodson Rowing Newsletter

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

Questions, ideas or feedback? Just reply to this newsletter!

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🛑 QUICK BUT IMPORTANT

1️⃣ SWIM TEST THIS SATURDAY (2/14)

New athletes only. Required.
Last chance before practice begins.
👉Sign up and info HERE

2️⃣ REGISTRATION DEADLINE (2/23)

You must register before we go on the water.
👉 Register: woodsonrowing.org/registration
Membership will be giving athletes slips on Fri, 2/13 re: delinquent items.

3️⃣ ORDER UNIFORMS ASAP
Orders due 2/16, but earlier is better.

👉Order: https://776bc.com/collections/woodson-high-school

❓Email [email protected] or look for Monica on Slack.

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🔗 QUICK LINKS

👉 Practice Information

👉 Volunteer signup hub

👉 Registration page

👉 Parent on the water meeting slides

👉 Uniform Ordering Site

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🧲 DIDN’T ATTEND THE 2/10 MEETING?

No worries, all the information you need is located here:
🔗Parent on the water meeting slides

You can also find all the info you need to prepare here:

🔗 Practice Information

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🙋 WE NEED VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Requirements:

• Each family must complete 5 volunteer credits
• One shift = one credit
• At least 1 credit must be a VASRA Workday or regatta-day shift

🚨CRITICAL NEEDS

• Treasurer
  Still seeking someone to fill this board position.
  📩 Contact Tim, Board President

• Future Tag Day Coordinator
  Help Patrick next season, then take over in 2027
  📩 Contact Patrick via Slack
  
• Launch Boat Drivers!
  A fun but critical task for VASRA regattas.
  Prior experience not required. Get trained on 3/14.
  👉Sign up here
  🛸Prior trained drivers, join the #launch-boat-drivers on Slack

📝 OPEN SIGN UPS

• Boathouse Workday: 2/14
  👉Sign up here
  
• Chuckwagon Workday, 3/15

👉Sign up here

• VASRA Regatta Jobs: 3/21, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
  👉Sign up here
  
• St. Andrews Regatta, 3/28
  👉Sign up here
  
• Friday Night Dinners: 4/10 – 5/8
  👉Sign up here

Visit the Volunteer Hub to learn more about the roles above. 

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💬 SLACK & NEWSLETTER

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

Parents: Email us with

• Your name
• Your email
• Your athlete’s name

🧑‍🎓Athletes: Coaches will add you.

🔁 Forwarded this newsletter?
Join the Google group here:
https://groups.google.com/g/woodsonrowingupdates/

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📅 CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

✅ Bookmark these dates–your quick reference for the season.

FEBRUARY

Feb 14: Swim test. Info HERE
Feb 14: Boathouse Workday. Info HERE
Feb 21: VASRA Workday. Info HERE
Feb 23: First day of practice (school)
Feb 24: First on-the-water practice (at Sandy Run)
Feb 28: VASRA Workday. Info HERE

MARCH

Mar 7: VASRA Workday. Info HERE
Mar 14: VASRA Workday. Info HERE
Mar 15: Chuckwagon Workday. Info HERE.
Mar 21: Polar Bear Regatta (varsity), Sandy Run
            Volunteer HERE
Mar 28: St. Andrews Regatta, Middletown, DE
            Volunteer HERE

SPRING BREAK: March 30 – April 3
PLAN TO ATTEND PRACTICE ALL WEEK!
From a physiology training perspective, ideally there would be 2 practices a day over spring break. However, from a logistics perspective, coaches understand that one large practice block may be easier to manage for families. As a result, the spring break schedule is usually a compromise between these two forces.

“Long” practices will be about 4 hours long.
2x day practices will be 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon.
The schedule will be released as soon as it is determined.

APRIL

Apr 10, 17, 24: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
Apr 11: Tri-Meet Scrimmage, Anacostia Boathouse, DC
Apr 18: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
            Volunteer HERE.
Apr 24: Senior night at team dinner
Apr 25: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run
            Volunteer HERE.

MAY

May 1 & 8: Athlete team dinners (Cafe B)
May 2: Virginia State Champs, Day 1, Sandy Run
            Volunteer HERE.
May 9: Virginia State Champs, Day 2, Sandy Run
            Volunteer HERE.
May 15: Stotesbury (select boats), Philadelphia, PA
May 22: Nationals (qualifiers only), Oak Ridge, TN

🗓️Full calendar here

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🌊 STAY INVOLVED

Recruitment • Sponsors • Spirit Wear • Photos

Follow Us:
📸 Instagram  |  📘 Facebook  |  🐦 X 

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🧠“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”

— Sherry Anderson