Happy President’s Day! With on the water practice beginning on Tuesday, expect to see this newsletter approximately TWICE a week now (Mondays and Thursdays). As always, you can find archived email updates on our website at https://woodsonrowing.org/email-updates.

1. *NEW* VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
2. *UPDATED* PRACTICE REMINDERS
3. CARPOOLING TO PRACTICE
4. ON-THE-WATER INFORMATION MEETING NOTES
5. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
6. LOOKING AHEAD
7. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Review volunteer opportunities below and get involved!

1. *NEW* VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER TRAINING, SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 11a-1p: Being a Launch Boat Driver fulfills your VASRA volunteer requirement and gets you the best seat in the house at regattas! All parents/guardians are welcome to learn. Attendance is limited due to space constraints. Sign up now!
  
• VASRA WORK DAYS: As part of our participation in VASRA, our team is required to help with VASRA clean up days at Sandy Run. Most spots are now filled, but HELP IS STILL NEEDED ON SATURDAY 2/25 IN THE AFTERNOON. Use this Sign up Genius and don’t forget to indicate that you are representing the WT Woodson crew team in the comment section of the sign up.
  
• BUCKETS NEEDED: The team is in need of two clean 5 gallon buckets with lids for use at the boathouse. Anyone who is willing to donate these items can contact Equipment and Logistics Manager, Riz, via Slack.
  
• NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Woodson Crew Board in the 2023/24 school year and beyond!  If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee please email Jenny Champagne at [email protected] or message Jenny on slack.

2. *UPDATED* PRACTICE REMINDERS
Our season officially kicks off TODAY, Monday, February 20! Although it is a federal holiday, there WILL be practice at the school. Athletes should be prepared for baseline erg testing. FOR TODAY ONLY, the Women’s Team is practicing from 3:30-5:30p and the Men’s Team is practicing 5-7p.

On-the-water practice begins TUESDAY, FEB 21. Practice times are as follows, for both the Women’s Team and the Men’s Team:
Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p
Sat: 8:30-10:30a

Please note that these times are when practice BEGINS (not the arrival time)! Athletes who will be late or will miss practice should contact their coaches via Slack.

3. CARPOOLING TO PRACTICE
Carpool lists were finalized and sent out last week. If you still need help coordinating a carpool for your athlete(s) to and from on-the-water practices, contact Susanne Fitch, Crew Carpool Coordinator at [email protected].

4. ON-THE-WATER INFORMATION MEETING NOTES
Thank you to all who attended the on-the-water information meeting on Monday, Feb 13. If you missed the meeting, you can see the slides and information presented here.

5. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

6. LOOKING AHEAD

February:¶

• First day of Spring practice. Erg tests at Woodson: Feb 20
• Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: Feb 21
• VASRA Work Day: Feb 25 (Sign up here)

March

• Spring picture day. More info to follow: Mar 2
• Launch Boat Training: Mar 4 (Sign up here)
• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: Mar 18
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25

April

• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1 (families provide transportation)
• Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
• Chipotle restaurant night: Apr 12
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

7. SPREAD THE WORD
Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!¶

Thank you so much to all the parents and athletes that signed up for and attended the work day this weekend. Your help is greatly appreciated and has a direct impact on the success of our team! Lots of NEW information and important things happening this week, so please read below to find out more.

1. *TODAY!* ON-THE-WATER INFORMATION MEETING, 7 PM

2. *NEW* CARPOOL INTEREST FORM

3. *DEADLINE COMING!* REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15!

4. *NEW* IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS

5. WINTER CONDITIONING AND SPRING PRACTICE REMINDERS

6. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

7. LOOKING AHEAD

8. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

1. Attend tonight’s on-the-water meeting.
2. Crew Carpool Interest Form, if you need a carpool
3. Register for crew, if you haven’t already.
4. Review volunteer opportunities below and get involved

1. *TODAY!* ON-THE-WATER INFORMATION MEETING, 7 PM
Join us Monday, February 13 from 7-9 PM in Cafeteria A at Woodson. Winter conditioning is nearly over. Join us to learn what to expect from crew once the competitive regatta season starts. We will share important information for novice and returning parents alike. Athletes are welcome to attend. Board representatives and coaches will be on hand to answer questions. If you cannot attend, we will share a link to the slides in next week’s newsletter.

2. *NEW* CARPOOL INTEREST FORM
Sign up here if you would like help coordinating a carpool for your athlete(s) to and from on-the-water practices, Monday through Saturday. Pickup and drop-off will be at Woodson High School. Please note that carpools for spring break practice and for regattas will be organized separately. Questions? Contact Susanne Fitch, Crew Carpool Coordinator at [email protected].

3. *DEADLINE COMING!* REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15!
If you haven’t already, register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Emails went out last week alerting families to missing registration requirements. Questions? Reach out to the membership team at [email protected]. 

4. *NEW* IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS

• VASRA WORK DAYS: As part of our participation in VASRA, our team is required to help with VASRA clean up days at Sandy Run. We need one person to work a shift (either morning, 9am-noon, or afternoon, 1-4pm) on EACH of the following four Saturdays: 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 and 3/11. Use this Sign up Genius and don’t forget to indicate that you are representing the WT Woodson crew team.
  
• BUCKETS NEEDED: The team is in need of two clean 5 gallon buckets with lids for use at the boathouse. Anyone who is willing to donate these items can contact Equipment and Logistics Manager, Riz, via Slack.
  
• NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Woodson Crew Board in the 2023/24 school year and beyond!  If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee please email Jenny Champagne at [email protected] or message Jenny on slack

5. WINTER CONDITIONING AND SPRING PRACTICE REMINDERS
Winter Conditioning continues through FRIDAY, FEB 17 according to the schedule below:

                          Men              Women

Monday:        5:00-7:00        3:30-5:30

Tuesday:        3:30-5:30        5:00-7:00

Wednesday:  5:00-7:00        3:30-5:30

Thursday:       3:30-5:30        5:00-7:00

Friday:             3:30-5:30        3:30-5:30

Spring season practices officially kicks off on Monday, February 20! Although that is a federal holiday, there WILL be practice at the school that afternoon in accordance with the winter conditioning times. Athletes should be prepared for baseline erg testing on this date.

On-the-water practice begins TUESDAY, FEB 21.

6. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

7. LOOKING AHEAD

February:¶

• On-the-water information session: Feb 13
• Registration ends: Feb 15
• Last day of winter conditioning: Feb 17
• VASRA Work Day: Feb 18 (Sign up here)
• First day of Spring practice. Erg tests at Woodson: Feb 20
• Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: Feb 21
• VASRA Work Day: Feb 25 (Sign up here)

March

• Spring picture day. More info to follow. Mar 2
• VASRA Work Day: Mar 4 (Sign up here)
• VASRA Work Day: Mar 11 (Sign up here)
• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: Mar 18
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25

April

• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
• Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
• Chipotle restaurant night: Apr 12
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

8. SPREAD THE WORD

Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

Follow us on Social Media!

Congratulations to all of the athletes that competed in ErgSprints this past weekend. Looking forward to seeing all of this hard work hit the water in just a few short weeks.
Read below for more goings on in the life of Woodson Crew:

1. *DEADLINE TODAY!* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP

2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PRESEASON BOATHOUSE WORKDAY

3. PRACTICE BEGINS MON, FEB 20

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

5. WINTER CONDITIONING THRU FRI, FEB 17

6. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15

7. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW

8. LOOKING AHEAD

9. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents:
1. Sign up for the Practice Bus. Deadline TODAY, MON, FEB 6.
2. Sign up for Pre-season Boathouse Workday on SAT, FEB 11.

Athletes:
Kokee Tea Fundraiser on Thursday, Feb 9. Slack and/or social media for more info.

1. *DEADLINE TODAY!* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP
Shuttle bus registration from Woodson to Sandy Run closes TODAY, FEB 6!

Sign up for the practice bus here. We still need a few riders to keep the bus costs in line. If your athlete wants a ride to Sandy Run most school days Mon-Thurs all season long, sign up now.

In order to provide this service, we must sign up a minimum number of riders. If we don’t reach a minimum number of riders we will revert to using carpools to travel to Sandy Run. The cost per rider will be determined based on sign ups and if we don’t reach 45 riders, we may re-evaulate the practice bus. Based on the cost of the bus, the pricing will be: 

• If we have 45 riders, each rider pays $733.
• If we have 50 riders, each rider pays $660.
• If we have 55 riders, each rider pays $600

As always, this is not a fundraiser for the team. The bus fee is directly based on the bus cost. The practice bus will run Mondays-Thursdays, departing directly from Woodson at 3:30 PM and returning to Woodson around 7 PM. Families are responsible for transporting athletes on Fridays. The practice bus doesn’t run on early dismissal days or school holidays. 

Sign up for the practice bus here.

Parent chaperones are REQUIRED for the practice bus as each trip to and from the river MUST have a chaperone.  Parents of athletes who will be riding the practice bus  should sign up to chaperone at least one day.  At present, we believe each family will need to chaperone only once, but that may vary depending on how many athletes use the bus service. Sign up to chaperone here. 2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PRESEASON BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
Saturday, Feb 11 from 9am – Noon. Satisfy a volunteer credit early on and help us get our boathouse in good shape and tackle some projects that will set us up for a great season.  Wear appropriate clothes and closed toe, sturdy shoes ~ and be prepared to get dirty! Volunteer Now!

3. PRACTICE BEGINS MON, FEB 20
Just a little reminder that the spring season officially kicks off on Monday, February 20! Although that is a federal holiday, there WILL be practice at the school that afternoon in accordance with the winter conditioning times. Athletes should be prepared for baseline erg testing on this date. On-the-water practice begins TUESDAY, FEB 21.

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

5. WINTER CONDITIONING THRU FRI, FEB 17
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 on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

                          Men              Women

Monday:        5:00-7:00        3:30-5:30

Tuesday:        3:30-5:30        5:00-7:00

Wednesday:  5:00-7:00        3:30-5:30

Thursday:       3:30-5:30        5:00-7:00

Friday:             3:30-5:30        3:30-5:30

6. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15
If you haven’t already, registered your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. If you or your student are interested in crew but are worried about the cost, contact [email protected] to learn about scholarship opportunities. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

7. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

8. LOOKING AHEAD
February¶

• Practice bus sign up deadline: Feb 6
• Kokee Tea restaurant fundraiser: Feb 9
• Swim test for new rowers only: Feb 11, 4-5p
• On-the-water information session: Feb 13
• Registration ends: Feb 15
• Last day of winter conditioning: February 17
• First day of Spring practice. Erg tests at Woodson: Feb 20
• Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: Feb 21

March

• Spring picture day. More info to follow. March 2
• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: March 18
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: March 25

April

• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: April 1
• Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
• Chipotle restaurant night: April 12
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: April 15
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: April 22
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: April 29

May

• REGATTA – VSRC (State Chanpionship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

9. SPREAD THE WORD
Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact wtwcrewcommunications@@gmail.com to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!

Lots of action items this week as we speed toward the first day of practice! DEADLINES upcoming for ordering uniforms and signing up for the practice bus! Read below for more information:

1. *DEADLINE TOMORROW – JAN 31* UNIFORMS!

2. *NEW* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPEN

3. *NEW* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PRESEASON BOATHOUSE WORKDAY

4. *NEW* PRACTICE BEGINS MON, FEB 20

5. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

6. WINTER CONDITIONING THRU FRI, FEB 17.

7. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15!

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

9. LOOKING AHEAD

10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents:
1. Order Uniforms. Required / Optional. Deadline TUES JAN 31.
2. Sign up for the Practice Bus. Deadline MON, FEB 6
3. Sign up for Pre-season Boathouse Workday on SAT, FEB 11.

Athletes:
Follow up with your parents re: action items above!

1. *DEADLINE TOMORROW – JAN 31* UNIFORMS!
Uniform orders must be placed by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. All crew uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

Order REQUIRED items here: https://www.776bc.com/pages/w-t-woodson-crew-rowing.

• All rowers are required to have a Unisuit and Long Sleeve Baselayer Top.
• Uniforms and tops are gender-specific. Double check your orders before placing. 

Order OPTIONAL items here: https://wtwoodson2023.itemorder.com/

• Headsweats Race Visor: this is the only opportunity to buy a Woodson monogrammed visor during the season.
• Stevenson Weathershirt (2 styles offered): We will practice and race in challenging conditions this season. Athletes will need a jacket that provides both wind and rain protection on the water. While the Stevenson Weathershirt is not a required part of the uniform it meets the demands of the sport (it was designed by rowers for rowing), looks great both on and off the water, and can be monogrammed for an extra charge.
• Cold weather training top
• Cold weather training tights

2. *NEW* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPEN
We’ve finalized arrangements for the shuttle bus from Woodson to Sandy Run. As always, this is not a fundraiser for the team. The bus fee is directly based on the bus cost. The practice bus will run Mondays-Thursdays, departing directly from Woodson at 3:30 PM and returning to Woodson around 7 PM. Families are responsible for transporting athletes on Fridays. The practice bus doesn’t run on early dismissal days or school holidays.

In order to provide this service, we must sign up a minimum number of riders. If we don’t reach a minimum number of riders we will revert to using carpools to travel to Sandy Run. Because we charge each rider their share of the total bus cost, we need to sign up participating athletes now. The bus registration window opens today and will close Monday, Feb 6. At that time we will evaluate the cost per rider. If we don’t reach 45 riders, we may re-evaluate the practice bus.

Based on the cost of the bus, the pricing will be: 

• If we have 45 riders, each rider pays $733.
• If we have 50 riders, each rider pays $660.
• If we have 55 riders, each rider pays $600

Sign up for the practice bus here.

Parent chaperones are REQUIRED for the practice bus as each trip to and from the river MUST have a chaperone.  Parents of athletes who will be riding the practice bus  should sign up to chaperone at least one day.  At present, we believe each family will need to chaperone only once, but that may vary depending on how many athletes use the bus service. Sign up to chaperone here. 3. *NEW* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – PRESEASON BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
Saturday, Feb 11 from 9am – Noon. Satisfy a volunteer credit early on and help us get our boathouse in good shape and tackle some projects that will set us up for a great season.  Wear appropriate clothes and closed toe, sturdy shoes ~ and be prepared to get dirty! Volunteer Now!

4. *NEW* PRACTICE BEGINS MON, FEB 20
Just a little reminder that the spring season officially kicks off on Monday, February 20! Although that is a federal holiday, there WILL be practice at the school that afternoon in accordance with the winter conditioning times. Athletes should be prepared for baseline erg testing on this date. On-the-water practice begins TUESDAY, FEB 21.

5. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

6. WINTER CONDITIONING THRU FRI, FEB 17.
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 on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

                          Men              Women

Monday:        5:00-7:00        3:30-5:30

Tuesday:        3:30-5:30        5:00-7:00

Wednesday:  5:00-7:00        3:30-5:30

Thursday:       3:30-5:30        5:00-7:00

Friday:             3:30-5:30        3:30-5:30

7. REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 15!
If you haven’t already, register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected]. ¶8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

9. LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶

• Registration continues¶¶
• Uniform ordering deadline: Jan 31

February:¶

• Practice bus sign up deadline: Feb 6
• Kokee Tea restaurant fundraiser: Feb 9
• Swim test for new rowers only: Feb 11, 4-5p
• On-the-water information session: Feb 13
• Registration ends: Feb 15
• Last day of winter conditioning: Feb 17
• First day of Spring practice. Erg tests at Woodson: Feb 20
• Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: Feb 21

March

• Spring picture day. More info to follow. March 2
• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: March 18
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: March 25

April

• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: April 1
• Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
• Chipotle restaurant night: April 12
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: April 15
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: April 22
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: April 29

May

• REGATTA – VSRC at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• REGATTA – VSRC at SandyRun, Day 2: May 13
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

10. SPREAD THE WORD
Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!¶

ACTION NEEDED BY: TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

We apologize for the quick turnaround required!!

If you’re an immediate action person, here are the links:

• NEW ROWERS AND THOSE DESIRING A NEW UNIFORM, ORDER REQUIRED UNIFORM ITEMS HERE

• ORDER OPTIONAL UNIFORM ITEMS HERE
  

Additional details below.

This year our team is switching to a new uniform provider, 776BC, Inc. The uniform is consistent with prior years, so only new rowers are required to purchase at this time. However, this is the only time that these uniforms will be offered, so returning rowers should also purchase now, if desired. This past week, samples were made available for athletes to try on during Winter Conditioning so they could see the quality of the new uniforms and determine sizing. According to some, uniform sizes are running small, so please order up a size if your rower did not get the chance to try one on.

UNIFORMS

All crew uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

• Order REQUIRED items from 776BC (website indicates that the deadline is 1/28, but this will be updated to 1/31)
  • All rowers are required to have a Rowing Unisuit and Long Sleeve Baselayer Top.
  • Uniforms and tops are gender-specific, so make sure you order the correct gender for your rower. 

• Order OPTIONAL items from our Boathouse gear store.
  • Headsweats Race Visor: this is the only opportunity to buy a Woodson monogrammed visor during the season.
  • Stevenson Weathershirt (2 styles offered): We will practice and race in challenging conditions this season. Athletes will need a jacket that provides both wind and rain protection on the water. While the Stevenson Weathershirt is not a required part of the uniform it meets the demands of the sport (it was designed by rowers for rowing), looks great both on and off the water, and can be monogrammed for an extra charge.
  • Cold weather training top
  • Cold weather training tights

Questions? Please contact the Sportswear Chair, Cheryl Urban, via Slack or email: [email protected].

Our sincere thanks to Maz and Fredy Chinoy for hosting an AMAZING Parent/Guardian Social this last Saturday. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and to meet many new ones! Read on for what’s new in Woodson Crew this week:

1. *COMING SOON* UNIFORM SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
2. *COMING SOON* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
3. *DEADLINE APPROACHING* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
5. WINTER CONDITIONING
6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?
7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
9. LOOKING AHEAD
10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Parents: Last chance to sign your athlete up for ErgSprints
Athletes: Try on uniform samples at conditioning to figure out size.

1. *COMING SOON* UNIFORM SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
This year our team is switching to a new uniform provider, 776BC, Inc. The uniform is consistent with prior years, so only new rowers are required to purchase a new uniform and long sleeve tech shirt. Returning rowers are welcome to also purchase when available.

This past week, samples were made available for students to try on during Winter Conditioning. This will continue into the next week so all participants can see the quality of the new uniforms and determine sizing.

Uniform orders must be placed by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. HOWEVER, the uniform store is still finalizing our links. We apologize for the delay and anticipated quick turnaround. As soon as links are live, we will send out a special edition newsletter and post the links in Slack. Upon ordering, all uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

Questions? Please contact the Sportswear Chair, Cheryl Urban, via Slack or email: [email protected].

2. *COMING SOON* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
We’ve finalized arrangements for the shuttle bus from Woodson to Sandy Run and will open signup/payment later this week. The practice bus will run Mondays-Thursdays, departing directly from Woodson at 3:30 PM and returning to Woodson around 7 PM. Families are responsible for transporting athletes on Fridays. The practice bus doesn’t run on early dismissal days or school holidays. Signup will open later this week!

3. *DEADLINE APPROACHING* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
Erg Sprints is an indoor competition held annually at Alexandria City HS (Formerly T.C. Williams) where athletes have the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition and go head to head against rowers from all over the DC Metro Area. Events include 2Ks, 20 minute pieces, relays, and more. It will take place on Saturday, February 4th. All rowers are highly encouraged to attend and many have been planning out their events with their coaches. More information and registration can be found at: https://www.ergsprints.com/

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

5. WINTER CONDITIONING
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 on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

 6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?
The most frequently asked question is “do we have conditioning on X date?”

Here’s a quick primer: We will NOT have conditioning on official school holidays. We WILL have conditioning most other days (early release, teacher work days, etc.). Last minute changes are communicated via Slack.

So, YES, we WILL have conditioning on January 26 and 27.

7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
If you haven’t already, PLEASE register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected]. 

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

9. LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶

• Registration continues
• Practice bus sign up begins the week of Jan 23
• Conditioning as scheduled: Jan 26 and Jan 27.
• Uniform ordering deadline: Jan 31

February:¶

• Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
• On-the-water information session: February 13
• Registration ends: February 15
• Erg tests at Woodson: February 20
• Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

March

• REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: March 18
• REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: March 25

April

• REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: April 1
• Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
• Chipotle restaurant night: April 12
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: April 15
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: April 22
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: April 29

May

• REGATTA – VSRC at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• REGATTA – VSRC at SandyRun, Day 2: May 13
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

10. SPREAD THE WORD
Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!

           

The next few weeks, before on-the-water training begins, will be quite busy with lots of things to note and sign up for. Whenever you have questions or feel like you’re missing something, posting on Slack will likely get you the fastest answer to your questions.:

1. *NEW* PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st – RSVP NOW

2. *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27

3. PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR NEEDED

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

5. WINTER CONDITIONING

6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?

7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

9. LOOKING AHEAD

10. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents:

1. Parent Social Potluck RSVP and Sign Up
2. Sign your athlete up for ErgSprints

Athletes:

1. Sign up for swim test *if applicable*
2. Let your parents know what you’re competing in at ErgSprints

1. *NEW* PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st – RSVP NOW

Come one, come all! We will be holding a Parent/Guardian Social on SATURDAY, JAN 21 at the home of Maz and Fredy Chinoy from 6-9pm. This is a fun opportunity to meet members of the board, the coaches, other parents, and to learn more about the sport and the season. The gathering is a potluck. RSVP here and plan to bring an appetizer or finger food to share, along with your beverage of choice. Can’t wait to connect and/or reconnect!

2. *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27

Erg Sprints is an indoor competition held annually at Alexandria City HS (Formerly T.C. Williams) where athletes have the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition and compete against rowers from all over the DC Metro Area. Events include 2k’s, 20 minute pieces, relays, and more. It will take place on Saturday, February 4th. All rowers are highly encouraged to attend and many have been planning out their events with their coaches. More information and registration can be found at: https://www.ergsprints.com/

3. PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR NEEDED

Before the bus will start running, we need one volunteer to serve as the Practice Bus Coordinator. He/She will serve as a point of contact for both the bus company and the daily parent chaperones. The Coordinator maintains the rider list and contact information for all riders and their families. The coordinator does not need to ride the bus each day, but ensures that all rider families are meeting their chaperone duties and that all bus dates have parent chaperones. Additional volunteer credits are met by fulfilling this position. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator please message Jenny Champagne on Slack or at [email protected].

4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

5. WINTER CONDITIONING

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 on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?

The most frequently asked question is “do we have conditioning on X date?”

Here’s a quick primer: We will NOT have conditioning on official school holidays. We WILL have conditioning most other days (early release, teacher work days, etc.).

So, for this month: YES, we WILL have conditioning on January 26 and 27.

7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

If you haven’t already, PLEASE register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected]. ¶

8.  EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!

From ordering spirit wear to having proceeds from your personal Amazon purchases automatically donated, there are lots of simple ways you can help out. Visit the Fundraising tab on our website for more information. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

9. LOOKING AHEAD

• January: ¶
  • Registration continues¶¶
  • Crew parent social: January 21
  • Conditioning is ON for Jan 26 and Jan 27.

• February:¶
  • Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
  • On-the-water information session: February 13
  • Registration ends: February 15
  • Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

10. SPREAD THE WORD

Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!¶

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This is a jam-packed newsletter to kick off the year. While we usher in 2023, the athletes are hard at work building strength and endurance for the beginning of on-the-water training. Registration is still open, so it’s not too late to recruit your friends! There’s a lot going on in the world of Woodson Crew, so please take the time to read below:

1. *NEW* IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS

2. *NEW* SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

3. *NEW* LETTER WRITING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

4. *NEW * SAVE THE DATE – PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st

5. WINTER CONDITIONING HAS RESUMED¶

6. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

7. MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT WTW CREW!

8. LOOKING AHEAD¶

9. SPREAD THE WORD¶

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

Parents: Consider and sign up for the volunteer needs below!

Athletes:
(1) Sign up for swim test *if applicable*
(2) Start compiling names and addresses for the letter writing campaign

1. *NEW* IMMEDIATE VOLUNTEER NEEDS

• PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR: Before the bus will start running, we need one volunteer to serve as the Practice Bus Coordinator. He/She will serve as a point of contact for both the bussing company and the daily parent chaperones. The Coordinator maintains the rider list and contact information for all riders and their families. The coordinator does not need to ride the bus each day, but ensures that all rider families are meeting their chaperone duties and that all bus dates have parent chaperones. Additional volunteer credits are met by fulfilling this position. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator please message Jenny Champagne on Slack or at [email protected].

• PARENT SWIM TEST VOLUNTEER: Seeking one volunteer to provide support to coaches and staff while they administer the swim test at Audrey Moore Rec Center on February 11 from 4-5p. Great volunteer job for a new rower parent who is going to already be there. No experience needed or required. First to sign up on the sign up genius wins!

• CRITICAL BOARD POSITION REMAINS OPEN: We are still seeking someone to fulfill the V.P. Team Liaison and Activities role. This critical role will manage a team of folks who help organize many of our events, including coordinating travel to practices and our away regattas. Please contact Tarek at [email protected] to learn more. 

2. *NEW* SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM

If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!

3. *NEW* LETTER WRITING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

Our annual letter writing fundraising campaign will take place after school, but before practice in accordance with the following schedule:

• Men’s team: WEDNESDAY, JAN 11, 3:30-5:00p
• Women’s team: THURSDAY, JAN 12, 3:30-5:00p

Athletes will hand write letters to people within their personal circle to tell them about the sport of rowing, how we receive no FCPS funds, that we rely on dues and donations — and then ask for their support. To prepare: Athletes should compile a list of names and addresses for family members, friends and other acquaintances. All other materials will be provided on the day of the campaign.

4. *NEW * SAVE THE DATE – PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st

More details to follow, but mark your calendars for a social gathering of crew parents. This will be your opportunity to meet members of the board, the coaches, other parents, and to learn more about the sport and the season. This will be a potluck gathering, so be on the lookout for location and a sign up genius.

5. WINTER CONDITIONING HAS RESUMED¶ 

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 on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.

6. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN

If you haven’t already, PLEASE register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].¶

7. MORE WAYS TO BENEFIT WTW CREW

From ordering spirit wear to having proceeds from your personal Amazon purchases automatically donated, there are lots of simple ways you can help out. Visit the Fundraising tab on our website for more information. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.

8. LOOKING AHEAD

• January: ¶
  • Registration continues¶
  • Men’s team letter writing campaign: January 11, 3:30p
  • Women’s team letter writing campaign: January 12, 3:30p
  • Koobala Restaurant Night: January 12, 4-9 PM¶
  • Crew parent social: January 21

• February:¶
  • Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
  • On-the-water information session: February 13
  • Registration ends: February 15
  • Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

9. SPREAD THE WORD

Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].

Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!

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!¶

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

Huge thank you to everyone that organized and participated in our second Tag Day. Our athletes solicited over $11,000 – and that doesn’t include online donations!! That puts the unofficial total of both tag days very close to our $20,000 goal. GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

1. WINTER CONDITIONING SCHEDULE¶

2. HELP! CRITICAL BOARD POSITION NEEDS TO BE FILLED

3. REGISTRATION FOR SPRING

4. SHOP, SAVE AND BENEFIT WTW CREW!

5. LOOKING AHEAD¶

6. SPREAD THE WORD¶

1. WINTER CONDITIONING SCHEDULE¶ 

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.

CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK: Coaches will be hosting 4 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
Wednesday, Dec 28
Thursday, Dec 29

2. HELP! CRITICAL BOARD POSITION NEEDS TO BE FILLED

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. 

3. REGISTRATION FOR SPRING

Registration for crew is a multi-step process. All parts are vital to ensure your rower’s eligibility to participate in crew. To ensure your rower is eligible to practice, please follow the guidance provided on the registration portion of the website. $50 Early Bird discount if you register before Dec. 15th! 

Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information.

Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].¶

4. SHOP, SAVE AND BENEFIT WTW CREW!

• UPCOMING RESTAURANT NIGHT: Set your calendars for our restaurant night at Noodles and Co. on Thursday, Dec 15. Flyers will be posted in Slack and on social media accounts next week. A whopping 25% of proceeds will directly benefit our team!

• 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!¶

5. 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: November 28 – 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!¶

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter