August 29, 2024 Newsletter

Sit back with your favorite beverage or a snack because we have a LOT to share. If you saw last week’s newsletter, you know that things are ramping up quickly. LOTS of official dates, sign up geniuses and information below. Please help us as we help you get a kick start on the season.

If you know someone who might be interested in learning more about our team, feel free to forward them this newsletter, or have them shoot an email to [email protected] to be put on the newsletter distribution list. And don’t forget: you can always find the newsletter archives on our website.

1. SPREAD THE WORD

2. SPORTS PHYSICALS AND WOODSON ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

3. SAVE THE DATES & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
A. ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION, WED 9/4, 3p, Room B109
B. GREEN DAYS, MON 9/9, 4:45-6:45p. SIGN UP NOW!
C. NOODLES & CO. RESTAURANT NIGHT, THU 9/19, 4-8p
D. NEW RECRUIT SWIM TEST, SAT 9/21 and SAT 9/28, 11a-12p.
E. PARENT & ATHLETE ORIENTATION, TUES 9/24, 7:30p
F. RENTAL ERG RETURN, SAT 10/19, 10a-12p
G. TAG DAYS, SAT 10/26 and SAT 11/2. SIGN UP NOW.
H. 31st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW, SAT 11/9

4. WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
A. VASRA CLEAN-UP DAYS, SAT 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, & 9/28
B. SWIM TEST VOLUNTEERS, SAT 9/21 and SAT 9/28, 11a-12p
C. ERG SHED WORKDAY, SAT 10/19, 10a-1p
D. FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS, FRI 10/18

5. SPONSORS

6. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

ACTION ITEMS

Mark your calendars for the new athlete information session on Wed, Sep 4 at 3:00p in Coach Tylander’s room, B109.
Sign up for:
– Green Days
– Swim Test (if you’re a new athlete)
– Tag Days

1. SPREAD THE WORD
Recruitment should be at the top of our minds and in full swing! Coach Tylander is hosting an information session for prospective athletes on Wednesday, Sept 4 at 3:00p in his classroom, B109. Bring or send your friends or anyone interested to learn more! You can also direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

2. SPORTS PHYSICALS AND WOODSON ATHLETICS REGISTRATION
Remember that all athletes will need a sports physical turned into the Woodson front office before the season begins. Also the Woodson Athletics registration needs to be completed for all athletes. Don’t delay with these critical pieces of information. Take care of it now!3. SAVE THE DATES & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

A. ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION, WED 9/4, 3p, Room B109

Have a friend that is interested in learning more about rowing? Bring them to meet Coach Tylander, our Director of Rowing, after school on Wednesday, September 4, Room B109. Coach Tylander will talk a little bit about the requirements for rowing, green days, and more!

B. GREEN DAYS, MON 9/9, 4:45-6:45p. SIGN UP NOW!

Green Days are out of season opportunities for coaches to instruct their student athletes. Rowers and Coxswains are encouraged to attend as many Green Days as possible. For more information, visit our Green Days FAQ.

Green days begin September 9 and will take place after school, from 4:45p-6:45p, at Sandy Run Regional Park (10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station, VA). Participants are responsible for their own transportation, and carpooling is highly recommended.

Green Days Schedule:
Sep 9 – Sep 26: Mondays and Thursdays

Sep 30 – Oct 29: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

BEFORE participating, all athletes MUST (without exception) have:

A VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2024, on file with the Woodson Athletic trainers.
Completed a swim test, AND
Submitted the Woodson Activity Registration.

First-time athletes (those who have NOT previously been on the water in a Woodson Rowing boat) should register for their first day on the water on a MONDAY in order to receive a more thorough orientation. After your first day, you are welcome to come on any and all days that fit your schedule. Let us know what days you will be attending on the Green Days Sign Up.

C. NOODLES & CO. RESTAURANT NIGHT, THU 9/19, 4-8p

Feed friends and family all while benefiting the team on Thursday, September 19 from 4-8pm at Noodles & Company, 10296 Main Street. Valid for pickup, delivery and in-restaurant. Let’s make our first, of many, restaurant nights a successful one! Please mention you are supporting the fundraiser or use “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at online checkout or via the Noodles Rewards app.

D. NEW RECRUIT SWIM TEST, SAT 9/21 and SAT 9/28, 11a-12p. SIGN UP NOW.

Swim Tests are scheduled for September 21st and September 28 from 11a-12p at Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA. Let us know you’re coming by signing up here: Swim Test Sign Up.

Every new rower and coxswain is required to pass a swim test certified by a Woodson Rowing Coach prior to participating in green days and on-the-water practices. Passage of this test is required only once so if you have completed a swim test in prior seasons, you don’t need to do it again.

The swim test consists of:

100 yard swim, any stroke or combination of strokes, in a swimsuit and;
two minutes of treading water with clothes on to simulate a boat capsizing during cold water practice. Clothing should be a long-sleeved shirt and long pants (sweatpants or leggings are acceptable).
Putting on a personal flotation device (life vest) while in the water.

E. PARENT & ATHLETE ORIENTATION/INFORMATION SESSION, TUES 9/24, 7:30p

New and returning parents and athletes, join us for an information session on the 2024-2025 season of Woodson Rowing, Wednesday, September 27 in Woodson Cafe A, starting at 7:30p. We’ll walk through the plan for the upcoming season, go over dues, transportation, winter conditioning, uniforms and preview what happens on the water in the spring. Bring anyone who is interested in learning more about our sport.

F. RENTAL ERG RETURN, SAT 10/19, 10a-12p

Athletes – keep on erg-ing!! Erg rental return will take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10a-12p. Location will be the erg shed at the back of the school (near the senior parking lot). Stick around to help with the erg shed workday and get some volunteer credits started! Erg Shed Workday Sign Up

G. TAG DAYS, SAT 10/26 and SAT 11/2. SIGN UP NOW.

Tag Days are the Woodson Rowing team’s most important fundraiser of the year. The dates for Tag Days are set in conjunction with all of the teams/clubs at Woodson. For this season, Woodson Rowing has been assigned Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 2 as our authorized Tag Days. Please sign up here – we need all hands on deck to make this event work!! Stay tuned for more information as the dates get closer, but if you have general questions please see our Tag Days webpage for information.

H. 31st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW, SAT 11/9

Our annual craft show is back! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10a-4p. Set up for the event will begin Friday, November 8 and we will need all hands on deck to make it a success! Planning has already begun and a signup genius for volunteers will come out soon. Helping out at set-up, the day of, and SHOPPING are all ways to help out this large fundraiser for our team.

We are always looking for new and returning VENDORS for the Craft Show! Please contact any artisans/crafters/makers in your life and let them know you’d love to see their wares on site at Woodson. All Vendors can sign up here: 2024 Craft Show Vendor Registration.

4. WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
Be the first to get your volunteer credits knocked out before the season even begins! Lots of opportunities to get involved now or as the season progresses. There are options for every schedule and every skill level. Never tried a particular task before? No worries – there will always be people on hand to guide and help. Remember, many hands make light work. Now, let’s get to it!

A. VASRA CLEAN-UP DAYS, SAT 8/31, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, & 9/28

Sign up here: VASRA Work Days Sign Up
VASRA needs our help! Get some volunteering in early and help prep the race course and surrounds for the upcoming season. No experience necessary. Each school is expected to send one volunteer for each clean up day; e.g. 4 or more Woodson volunteers total. The current dates are: August 31 and September 7, 14, 21, and 28.

Curious what clean up days entail? Here’s the info straight from VASRA:
August 31 Pre Work Day: For persons who are up for fairly strenuous activity who are comfortable on the water and willing to get dirty. Only 8 persons per shift required. This will involve pulling the majority of the course lines

7 September Work Day #1: Pull any remaining lane lines. Cleaning; this activity involves the removal and cleaning of lane lines and buoys that have been in the water since February, they have algae, fish eggs and other organic matter attached. Refurbishing and respooling lane lines.

All these activities are messy, dirty, smelly work. Dress in your worst gardening gear, but make sure to have fully covered shoes, not flip flops.

Work Days #2 – #4: Should be primarily cleaning and refurbishing in preparation for the 2025 season. Though there may be some anchors that need to be pulled.

Make sure you note your affiliation with Woodson here: VASRA Work Days Sign Up

B. SWIM TEST VOLUNTEERS, SAT 9/21 and SAT 9/28, 11a-12p

Each day of the swim test (11a-12p on Sat., Sep 21 and Sat., Sep 28) we need one parent volunteer to help the coaches with logistics. You do not need to have any experience to take on this position – just a willingness to help things run smoothly. Sign up on the swim test sign up genius: Swim Test Sign Up

C. ERG SHED WORKDAY, SAT 10/19, 10a-1p

This is for you ESPECIALLY if you rented an erg for use over the winter! Turn in your erg and then help service all of our units – and get the erg shed cleaned up and in order before winter conditioning kicks off. Saturday, October 19 from 10a-1p. Sign up here: Erg Shed Workday Sign Up.

D. FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS, FRI 10/18

Each season, Woodson Crew is responsible for working the concession stand at a Woodson Football game. Woodson Rowing is responsible for staffing concessions for the homecoming football game on Fri., October 18. There are two shifts – 6:15-8:00 and 8:00-9:45 PM. We need 9 volunteers for each shift. This is a fun opportunity to get some volunteer credits early AND get to watch the game. Sign up here: Football Concessions Sign Up.

5. SPONSORS
As we embark on a new rowing season, we want to extend a hearty thank you to our 2024 sponsors. Their generous donations enabled us to focus on our most important asset: Our Athletes. When surveying the vast number of vendors in our area, please consider these local businesses first. If you’re interested in finding out how you can become a sponsor of our state and nationally ranked team, visit our website at https://woodsonrowing.org/sponsors/

GOLD level sponsors

Main Street Home Loans – Ana Tolentino is a mortgage industry leader with 18 years of experience committed to helping families purchase a home. Licensed in Virginia, Maryland, DC, Florida and North Carolina. Ana is also mom to coxswain Alessia!!

William Westman and Associates, LLC – boutique consulting firm.

FPP Wealth Advisors – serving multigenerational families in innovative ways, helping them plan for what matters most. With their experience and personalized approach, they aim to make your financial journey a seamless and rewarding experience.

VAA Construction – Contact Victor Argueta at 703-350-6453 to discuss your project today!

Tango Pet Depot – Every imaginable premium pet food, treats, pet accessories and more! If they don’t have it – they will get it for you. Veterinarian Juan Castro is the father of rower Bianca Castro!

Gute Leute Coffee Bar – A Korea-based coffee chain in Ballston (800 N. Glebe Road). The cafe’s menu offers a variety of teas and coffee drinks, including espressos and lattes. A unique highlight is a weekend-only, three-course tasting event, available only with a reservation. Sang Moon, co-owner of Gute Lute is father to rower Alex Moon!

SILVER level sponsors

Kilroy’s and The Electric Palm – Hometown favorite restaurants for friends and family.

BRONZE level sponsors

Blaisdell Wealth Management – Everything you need to help you raise the bar when it comes to your financial affairs.

Donovan & Wagner, P.C. – Donovan & Wagner has been a proud sponsor for many years. Please visit them for any of your accounting needs.

Insura Pro Advisors – Independent Insurance Broker that offers Property, Auto & Life Insurance products.

Supertravelistic – Specializing in Disney vacations, they can help with all your travel needs! Owner Tre Krupnick is the mom of rower Cooper Krupnick!

Titan Title – an innovative approach in a traditional industry. We transform the settlement experience by leveraging the best of technology, a vast industry experience and customer insights

Once again, a big THANK YOU to our current sponsors for helping us lay the foundation for another successful season!

6. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information.

SEPTEMBER:

Wed, 9/4: NEW athlete information meeting, 3p, Room B109
Sat, 9/7: VASRA work day
Mon, 9/9: Green Days begin at Sandy Run, 4:45p
Sat, 9/14: VASRA work day
Thu, 9/19: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
Sat, 9/21: Swim test for new athletes, 11a-12p at Audrey Moore Rec
Sat, 9/21: VASRA work day
Tue, 9/24: Parent & athlete information meeting, 7:30p, Woodson Cafe A
Sat, 9/28: Swim test for new athletes, 11a-12p at Audrey Moore Rec
Sat, 9/28: VASRA work day

OCTOBER:

Fri, 10/18: Football concessions volunteers needed
Sat, 10/19: Erg Shed Work Day and return rented ergs, 10a-1p
Sat, 10/26: First Tag Day
Tue, 10/29: Final Green Day, 4:45p

NOVEMBER:

Sat, 11/2: 2nd Tag Day
Fri, 11/8: Set up for the craft show, details TBD
Sat., 11/9: 31st Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p

DECEMBER:

Mon, 12/2: Winter Conditioning Begins

JANUARY 2025:

Winter Conditioning will continue.

FEBRUARY:

Fri, 2/21: last day of Winter Conditioning
Tue, 2/25: first day of on-the-water practice!

MARCH:

Fri, 3/21: First team dinner, directly after practice, place TBD
Sat, 3/22: Polar Bear Regatta (Varsity Only), Sandy Run

August 23, 2024August 29, 2024

Welcome back! August 23, 2024

HERE WE GO, EVERYONE!!

We hope you had a wonderful summer and are having a good first week back at school. While rowing is a spring sport, things are already moving at full speed behind the scenes to bring new and returning athletes together and to grow our team.

1. SPREAD THE WORD

2. SPORTS PHYSICALS AND WOODSON ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

3. ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSIONS

4. GREEN DAYS BEGIN 9/9

5. RESTAURANT NIGHT, THU., 9/19 NOODLES & CO., 4-8p

6. RENTAL ERG RETURN SAT, OCT 19

7. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR TAG DAYS!

8. PLEASE RECRUIT FOR THE 31st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW

9. EARLY SEASON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKS
A. VASRA CLEAN-UP DAYS
B. FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS

10. SWIM TEST (FOR NEW RECRUITS ONLY)

11. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION TBD

12. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

13. STAY IN-THE-KNOW

ACTION ITEMS

Returning Athletes: Plan to attend the session on Wed, Aug 28 at 3:00p in Coach Tylander’s room, B109.
Prospective Athletes: Mark your calendars for an information session on Wed, Sep 4 at 3:00p in Coach Tylander’s room, B109
Recruit vendors for our 31st annual craft show!
Start marking your own calendar using the at-a-glance below.

1. SPREAD THE WORD

Recruitment should be at the top of our minds and in full swing! Please share your enthusiasm for our team. Speak to other students and parents; encourage them to check us out. Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

2. SPORTS PHYSICALS AND WOODSON ATHLETICS REGISTRATION

Remember that all athletes will need a sports physical turned into the Woodson front office before the season begins. Also the Woodson Athletics registration needs to be completed for all athletes. Don’t delay with these critical pieces of information. Take care of it now!

3. ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSIONS

RETURNING ATHLETES: Meet with Coach Tylander after school (approx 3p) on Wednesday, August 28 in room B109. He’ll give you a brief rundown of what to expect for the season. See old friends and get ready for an exciting season ahead!

PROSPECTIVE AND RETURNING ATHLETES: Have a friend that is interested in learning more about rowing? Bring them to meet Coach Tylander, our Director of Rowing after school on Wednesday, September 4, Room B109. Coach Tylander will talk a little bit about the requirements for rowing, green days, and more!

4. GREEN DAYS BEGIN 9/9

Green Days Tentative Schedule:
Sep 9 – Sep 26: Mondays and Thursdays

Sep 30 – Oct 29: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

BEFORE participating, all athletes MUST (without exception) have:

A sports physical dated after May 1, 2024, on file with the Woodson Athletic trainers.
Completed a swim test, AND
Submitted the Woodson Activity Registration.

First-time athletes (those who have NOT previously been on the water in a Woodson Rowing boat) should try, if possible, to register for their first day on the water on a MONDAYin order to receive a more thorough orientation. After your first day, you are welcome to come on any and all days that fit your schedule.

5. RESTAURANT NIGHT, THU., 9/19 NOODLES & CO., 4-8p

6. RENTAL ERG RETURN SAT, OCT 19

Athletes – keep on erg-ing!! Erg rental return will take place on Saturday, October 19, time TBD. Location will be the erg shed at the back of the school (near the senior parking lot). Stay tuned for more specific information, but meanwhile keep up the hard work!

7. MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR TAG DAYS!

Tag Days are the Woodson Rowing team’s most important fundraiser of the year. The dates for Tag Days are set in conjunction with all of the teams/clubs at Woodson. For this season, Woodson Rowing has been assigned Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 2 as our authorized Tag Days. Please mark your calendars as we need all hands on deck to make this even work. Stay tuned for more information as the dates get closer, but if you have general questions please see our Tag Days webpage for information.

8. PLEASE RECRUIT FOR THE 31st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW

We also have a pressing need for VENDORS for the Craft Show! Please contact any artisans/crafters/makers in your life and let them know you’d love to see their wares on site at Woodson. All Vendors can sign up here: 2024 Craft Show Vendor Registration.

9. EARLY SEASON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WORKS

Part and parcel of being on Woodson Rowing means volunteering. Throughout the year/season there will be ample opportunities to get involved and to earn volunteer credits for your family, at a pace and time that is most convenient for you. Athletes that volunteer will, more often than not, be able to get service credits for any time they spend volunteering.

We are gearing up for the pre-season volunteer opportunities. There are not any sign up geniuses available yet – but we want to keep this info on your radar.

A. VASRA CLEAN-UP DAYS

VASRA has scheduled the Fall clean up days for 4 Saturdays in September. Each school is expected to send one volunteer for each clean up day; e.g. 4 or more Woodson volunteers total. The current dates are: September 7, 14, 21, and 28. Stay tuned for more information and the ability to sign up.

B. FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS

Each season, Woodson Crew is responsible for working the concession stand at a Woodson Football game. Our date has not been confirmed yet, but will likely be in October. There will be two shifts to volunteer – 6:15-8:00 and 8:00-9:45 PM. We need 9 volunteers for each shift. This is a fun opportunity to get some volunteer credits early AND get to watch the game. Stay tuned for a specific date and a sign up.

10. SWIM TEST (FOR NEW RECRUITS ONLY)

Every new rower and coxswain is required to pass a swim test certified by a Woodson Rowing Coach prior to participating in on-the-water practices. Passage of this test is required only once so if you have completed a swim test in prior seasons, you don’t need to do it again.

The swim test consists of:

100 yard swim, any stroke or combination of strokes, in a swimsuit and;
two minutes of treading water with clothes on to simulate a boat capsizing during cold water practice. Clothing should be a long-sleeved shirt and long pants (sweatpants or leggings of some kind).
Putting on a personal flotation device (life vest) while in the water.

Swim Tests are tentatively scheduled for late September and are usually held at Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA. Stay tuned for specific details.

11. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION TBD

The Board will be holding an information session for returning and new parents and athletes in late September or early October. We’ll walk through the plan for the upcoming season, go over dues, transportation, winter conditioning, uniforms and preview what happens on the water in the spring. Bring anyone who is interested in learning more about our sport.

12. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information.

AUGUST:

Wed, 8/28: RETURNING athlete information meeting, 3p, Room B109

SEPTEMBER:

Wed, 9/4: NEW athlete information meeting, 3p, Room B109
Sat, 9/7: VASRA work day
Mon, 9/9: Green Days begin at Sandy Run, 4:45p
Sat, 9/14: VASRA work day
Thu, 9/19: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
Sat, 9/21: VASRA work day
Sat, 9/28: VASRA work day
Swim Test (New Rowers only), details TBD
Parent & athlete information meeting, 7:30p, date & location TBD

OCTOBER:

Sat, 10/19: Return rented ergs, details TBD
Sat, 10/26: First Tag Day
Tue, 10/29: Final Green Day, 4:45p

NOVEMBER:

Sat, 11/2: 2nd Tag Day
Fri, 11/8: Set up for the craft show, details TBD
Sat., 11/9: 31st Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p

DECEMBER:

Mon, 12/2: Winter Conditioning Begins

JANUARY 2025:

Winter conditioning will continue.

FEBRUARY:

Fri, 2/21: last day of Winter Conditioning
Tue, 2/25: first day of on-the-water practice!

MARCH:

Fri, 3/21: First team dinner, directly after practice, place TBD
Sat, 3/22: Polar Bear Regatta (Varsity Only), Sandy Run

June 4, 2024

June 4, 2024 Newsletter

End of season banquet tonight! Hope to see you there! Thank you to all the adults and athletes that showed up for the boathouse workday this last weekend. Many hands did, indeed, make light work!

1. SENIOR VP STILL NEEDED
2. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET TONIGHT!
3. SUMMER ERG RENTAL PICK UP TONIGHT!!!!
4. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
5. RECRUITING
6. SPIRIT WEAR RECYCLING
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
8. KEEP UP-TO-DATE IN THE OFF-SEASON!

1. SENIOR VP STILL NEEDED
We are still looking to fill a non-voting Senior VP position on the Board for next year. This position is designed to give someone who is considering becoming the President of the Rowing Booster Board a year of training before stepping into the position. The best part of this job is that you will be directly supporting and observing, which is a fantastic opportunity to learn how the board and President position works. Questions or interested in learning more? Talk to Bill Westman tonight at the End-of-Season Banquet!

2. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET TONIGHT!
Whether you sent an RSVP or not, please plan to attend the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Tue, June 4, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. There will be pizza, cake and a variety of potluck items contributed from families. We will be celebrating all the whole team; athletes, coaches AND parents/guardians! This is more than just an end-of-season celebration. Coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

3. SUMMER ERG RENTAL PICK UP TONIGHT!!!!
After the end of season awards banquet, meet Riz at the erg she (behind the school) to pick up your erg! If you didn’t already reserve one, you can Sign up now to reserve an erg and submit payment via PayPal. This form will be closed at 5:00pm tonight.

4. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Set yourself up for next season by signing up for the Athletic Trainer sponsored Sports Physical Night to obtain a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2024-25 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies.

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.5. RECRUITING

Last week there was an Activities Fair at Woodson designed for incoming Freshman to see all the extracurriculars Woodson has to offer. Hearty thank yous to the athletes that manned the table. We received some interest – but to be truly honest – our BEST source of recruitment is YOU. It’s never too early to start talking to neighbors and friends about all that rowing has to offer. Send potential recruits to our interest form at: https://bit.ly/24-25WoodsonRowing or have them send an email to: [email protected].

6. SPIRIT WEAR RECYCLING
Do you have old Woodson Crew/Rowing spirit wear that you no longer wear? Or perhaps you’re looking for a community conscious way to clear up those overflowing drawers? We can help. We will collect your gently used spirit wear for intra-team recycling (think Tag Days) or resale. All items will be reconditioned and washed. If offered for sale, they will be sold for a fraction of the retail price to benefit the team. Help other up coming Woodson families sport their support without breaking the bank. If you’re interested, please join the #spiritwear-resale channel on Slack and/or bring the items you wish to recycle to the banquet tonight!

7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

Tue. 6/4: End of Season Awards Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A

8. KEEP UP-TO-DATE IN THE OFF-SEASON!

May 28, 2024

May 28, 2024 newsletter

We are officially in the home stretch! Racing is done; now we have an opportunity to gather our thoughts, plan for next year, and celebrate an amazing season! Thank you to all the volunteers who worked tirelessly all season to keep things running behind the scenes and on the front stage. As you now know, this team literally couldn’t operate without you!

1. SRAA DE-RIGGING
2. SENIOR VP NEEDED! Help build our program!
3. BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
4. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET
5. SUMMER ERG RENTALS
6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
7. RECRUITING
8. SPIRIT WEAR RECYCLING
9. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
10. KEEP UP-TO-DATE IN THE OFF-SEASON!

1. SRAA DE-RIGGING
Athletes attending SRAA Nationals should plan for their normal practice time (today) Tuesday, May 28 to de-rig the boats.

2. SENIOR VP NEEDED! Help build our program!
We are still looking to fill a non-voting Senior VP position on the Board for next year. This position is designed to give someone who is considering becoming the President of the Rowing Booster Board a year of training before stepping into the position. The best part of this job is that you will be directly supporting and observing, which is a fantastic opportunity to learn how the board and President position works. Questions or interested in learning more? Contact Bill Westman.

3. BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
Still room for some adults and athletes to help winterize the boathouse so that we can hit the ground running next season! Plan for 9a-12p on Sat, June 1. Remember that many hands make light work, so the more folks that show up the quicker you’ll be done. Athletes can get volunteer credit for helping out. Sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

4. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET
RSVP and help out at the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Tue, June 4, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. Tentative plans are to have a potluck. Please join us in celebrating all the whole team; athletes, coaches AND parents/guardians! This is more than just an end-of-season celebration. Coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

5. SUMMER ERG RENTALS
The team will have a limited number of ergs available for athlete rental over the summer. Ergs will be returned prior to the start of winter conditioning in October 2024. The cost to rent an erg will be $200.00 (pre-paid). Payment will be due June 3, 2024 and pick up will be at the end-of-season celebration on June 4, 2024. Sign up now to reserve an erg and submit payment via PayPal.

6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Set yourself up for next season by signing up for the Athletic Trainer sponsored Sports Physical Night to obtain a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2024-25 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies.

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

7. RECRUITING
Last week there was an Activities Fair at Woodson designed for incoming Freshman to see all the extracurriculars Woodson has to offer. Hearty thank yous to the athletes that manned the table. We received some interest – but to be truly honest – our BEST source of recruitment is YOU. It’s never too early to start talking to neighbors and friends about all that rowing has to offer. Send potential recruits to our interest form at: https://bit.ly/24-25WoodsonRowing or have them send an email to: [email protected].

8. SPIRIT WEAR RECYCLING
Do you have old Woodson Crew/Rowing spirit wear that you no longer wear? Or perhaps you’re looking for a community conscious way to clear up those overflowing drawers? We can help. We will collect your gently used spirit wear for intra-team recycling (think Tag Days) or resale. All items will be reconditioned and washed. If offered for sale, they will be sold for a fraction of the retail price to benefit the team. Help other up coming Woodson families sport their support without breaking the bank. If you’re interested, please join the #spiritwear-resale channel on Slack!

9. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
– Sat. 6/1: Last Boathouse Workday, 9a-12p, Sandy Run
– Tue. 6/4: End of Season Awards Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A

10. KEEP UP-TO-DATE IN THE OFF-SEASON!

May 24, 2024

May 24, 2024 – Sponsorship Special

First day of racing for SRAA Nationals to close out the season! As we’re embarking on another day of racing, it seems like a perfect time to highlight our amazing sponsors this year.

SPONSORS
GOLD level sponsors
SILVER level sponsors
BRONZE level sponsors

NOW, ON TO CREW BUSINESS
1. SRAA DE-RIGGING
2. VP OF ACTIVITIES NEEDED
3. BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
4. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET
5. SUMMER ERG RENTALS
6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

SPONSORS

As we come to the end of the rowing season, we cannot thank our sponsors enough. Your generous donations have enabled us to focus on our most important asset: Our Athletes. When surveying the vast number of vendors in our area, please consider these local businesses first. Find out how you can become a sponsor of our state and nationally ranked team here: https://woodsonrowing.org/sponsors/

GOLD level sponsors

William Westman and Associates, LLC – boutique consulting firm.

VAA Construction – Contact Victor Argueta at 703-350-6453 to discuss your project today!

SILVER level sponsors

Kilroy’s and The Electric Palm – Hometown favorite restaurants for friends and family.

BRONZE level sponsors

Blaisdell Wealth Management – Everything you need to help you raise the bar when it comes to your financial affairs.

Donovan & Wagner, P.C. – Donovan & Wagner has been a proud sponsor for many years. Please visit them for any of your accounting needs.

Insura Pro Advisors – Independent Insurance Broker that offers Property, Auto & Life Insurance products.

Supertravelistic – Specializing in Disney vacations, they can help with all your travel needs! Owner Tre Krupnick is the mom of rower Cooper Krupnick!

Titan Title – an innovative approach in a traditional industry. We transform the settlement experience by leveraging the best of technology, a vast industry experience and customer insights

Once again, a big THANK YOU to our current sponsors for helping us forge this successful season!

NOW, ON TO CREW BUSINESS

1. SRAA DE-RIGGING

Athletes attending SRAA Nationals should plan for their normal practice time on Tuesday, May 28 to de-rig the boats.

2. VP OF ACTIVITIES NEEDED

We are still looking for next year’s VP of Activities! All of the sub-committee jobs have been filled, so this position will primarily be responsible for being the central repository for “activities” information. You will oversee and support the Team Dinner Coordinator, RAFT Coordinator, and Travel Regatta Coordinator. Represents all activities on the Rowing Booster Board and attends Rowing Booster Board Meetings. Contact Catherine Backmeyer if you are interested.

3. BOATHOUSE WORKDAY

Still room for some adults and athletes to help winterize the boathouse so that we can hit the ground running next season! Plan for 9a-12p on Sat, June 1. Remember that many hands make light work, so the more folks that show up the quicker you’ll be done. Athletes can get volunteer credit for helping out. Sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

4. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET

RSVP and help out at the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Tue, June 4, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. Tentative plans are to have a potluck. Please join us in celebrating all the whole team; athletes, coaches AND parents/guardians! This is more than just an end-of-season celebration. Coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

5. SUMMER ERG RENTALS

The team will have a limited number of ergs available for athlete rental over the summer. Ergs will be returned prior to the start of winter conditioning in October 2024. The cost to rent an erg will be $200.00 (pre-paid). Payment will be due June 3, 2024 and pick up will be at the end-of-season celebration on June 4, 2024. Sign up now to reserve an erg and submit payment via PayPal.

6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR

Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Set yourself up for next season by signing up for the Athletic Trainer sponsored Sports Physical Night to obtain a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2024-25 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies.

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

Sat. 6/1: Last Boathouse Workday, 9a-12p, Sandy Run
Tue. 6/4: End of Season Awards Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024 Newsletter

What a weekend we had at The Stotesbury Cup Regatta! We came together as a team to race well and support all our boats. Our eyes are now set on the last regatta of the season, SRAA Nationals for the Women’s 1V, 2V and the Men’s F8+, May 24-25 in Pennasauken, NJ.

1. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
2. THE BOARD NEEDS YOU!
A. Senior Vice President
B. Vice President of Activities
C. Travel Regatta Coordinator
3. LAST BOATHOUSE WORKDAY
4. END OF SEASON AWARDS BANQUET
5. SUMMER ERG RENTALS
6. SRAA NATIONALS
A. Luggage Drop-Off
B. Payment
C. Forms
D. Volunteering
E. Slack
F. Website
7. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
8. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

1. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON

Practices will be focused for those going to Nationals (Stotesbury de-rigging should have happened yesterday, Monday, May 20). If you are unsure if you should come to practice this week, please double check with your coaches.

2. THE BOARD NEEDS YOU!

We are looking to fill the following crucial roles for next year. Teamwork truly makes the dreamwork here. If you want to be part of an active team that works together to make the best experience for our athletes every season, please contact the board member listed under each option below:

A. Senior Vice President: This position is designed to give someone who wants to be the President of the Rowing Booster Board a year of training before taking over the Presidency. This is a non-voting position with a fantastic opportunity to spend a year learning how the board and President position works. Questions: Contact Bill Westman.

B. Vice President of Activities: Oversee and support the Team Dinner and RAFT Coordinators. With guidance from the President and other Board Members, the VP Activities coordinates all away regattas, including transportation, lodging and food. Will also coordinate events such as swim qualifications. Represents all activities on the Rowing Booster Board and attends Rowing Booster Board Meetings. Questions: Contact Eleanor Jones or Helen Burvis.

C. Travel Regatta Coordinator: Reports to the VP of Activities. Lead the volunteers coordinating the travel regattas details (St. Andrews, Stotesbury, and SRAA nationals). Questions: Contact Bill Westman.

3. BOATHOUSE WORKDAY

Help winterize the boathouse so that we can hit the ground running next season! Plan for 9a-12p on Sat, June 1. Remember that many hands make light work, so sign up as soon as you can. Athletes can get volunteer credit for helping out. Sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

4. END-OF-SEASON AWARDS BANQUET

5. SUMMER ERG RENTALS

6. SRAA NATIONALS

A. Luggage Drop-Off: You must repeat the same steps as Stotesbury!! This includes bringing/filling out a new Luggage Check-in form and a new Medication Form Luggage drop-off is tomorrow (5/22), 7-8 PM at Woodson. Please bring your athlete’s bags and any medicine (this includes over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen). Enter through Door 3 (the door by the big rock out front) and you’ll see volunteers on hand to check luggage.

All bags except carry-ons must be turned in at this time; this baggage will be inaccessible during bus travel. Students must accompany their own bags for this search, which is supervised by the coaching staff. This expedites the team’s departure on Thursday and leaves only carry-on bags to be searched before boarding the bus. All bags will be secured in a locked room until the bus is loaded on May 23.

B. Payment: Please click here to pay the registration fee for athletes attending SRAA Nationals (WV, W2V, MFr8+ and alternates). Payment is due by Wednesday, May 22.

C. Forms: All members of the MFr8+ boat must re-submit ALL forms. Jenn Ros has posted each of the forms in the Slack Channel, so please download and submit them at or before the Luggage Drop-Off.

D. Volunteering: As is always the case, we will need all hands on deck to help make this event a success for our athletes (and for spectators)! Please check out the sign-up genius to see where we still need assistance.

E. Slack: If you haven’t signed up for our Nationals Slack Channel, please do so right away: #2024-nationals.The Slack channel is where we will coordinate with each other leading up to and at the event.

F. Website: For extra information or just to follow along, feel free to visit our website for more information: https://woodsonrowing.org/sraa/.

7. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR

Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Completing that physical at the end of the school year means that you won’t run into rushing to get a physical at the start of the crew season next year!

To aid in that end, the Athletic Training Programs at various high schools in NoVA hold a Sports Physical Night. The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2024-25 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies.

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

8. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

MAY

Wed. 5/23: Luggage Drop-off for SRAA. 7-8 pm, Woodson Door 3
Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Pennasauken, NJ

JUNE

Sat. 6/1: Last Boathouse Workday, 9a-12p, Sandy Run
Tue. 6/4: End of Season Awards Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A

SPREAD THE WORD: It’s never too early to start recruiting for next season! Our best source of new recruits is YOU! Send potential recruits to our interest form at: https://bit.ly/24-25WoodsonRowing. Questions? Email [email protected].

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING: Visit the Donors page on the website or contact our fundraising team at [email protected].

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM: Spirit wear and more!

VOLUNTEERING: Visit the Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

PHOTOS: Current season, previous seasons or upload your own! Find out all you need here: Woodson Rowing photos.

STAY IN THE KNOW: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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May 14, 2024

May 14, 2024 Newsletter

We are heading to the Stotesbury Cup Regatta this week! This is an exciting time with lots of logistics required to transport over 60 students, boats, gear, and more. As always, your help and patience are welcome as we take on this monumental task. It is an event that, as you can see from the many mentions during Senior Spotlights, our athletes will remember for years to come.

1. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
2. THE BOARD NEEDS YOU!
A. Senior Vice President
B. Vice President of Activities
C. RAFT Coordinator
3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (AS ALWAYS)
A. Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs – at home and on site!
B. Last Boathouse Workday
C. End-of-Season Awards Banquet
4. STOTESBURY CUP: LUGGAGE DROP-OFF AND MORE
A. Luggage Drop Off Details
B. Volunteers are CRITICAL
C. Need more information?
5. SRAA NATIONALS
6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

1. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
Practices will be focused for Stotesbury participants and those going to Nationals. If you are unsure if you should come to practice this week, please double check with your coaches.

2. THE BOARD NEEDS YOU!
We are looking to fill the following crucial roles for next year. Teamwork truly makes the dreamwork here. If you want to be part of an active team that works together to make the best experience for our athletes every season, please contact the board member listed under each option below:

A. Senior Vice President: This position is designed to give someone who wants to be the President of the Rowing Booster Board a year of training before taking over the Presidency. This is a non-voting position with a fantastic opportunity to spend a year learning how the board and President position works. Bill Westman will train this person as his successor. Questions: Contact Bill Westman.

B. Vice President of Activities: Oversee and support the Team Dinner and RAFT Coordinators. With guidance from the President and other Board Members, the VP Activities coordinates all away regattas, including transportation, lodging and food. Will also coordinate events such as swim qualifications. Represents all activities on the Rowing Booster Board and attends Rowing Booster Board Meetings. Questions: Contact Eleanor Jones or Helen Burvis.

C. RAFT Coordinator: Organize and oversee the food and drink provided to the athletes during home regattas. Non-voting position that falls under the VP of Activities. Questions: Contact Helen Burvis.

3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (AS ALWAYS)
Each family has a volunteer commitment as part of their student’s role on the Woodson Rowing team. Several families have incomplete volunteer hours this season. If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, please check out the opportunities below and sign up now. Thank you!

A. Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs – at home and on site: We still have several critical volunteer positions to be filled while at Stotesbury. Primarily, we still need a boat parent for the W1V, Coxswains/Alternates, M1V and MJr4+. Ideally this will be a parent staying at the team hotel, but that isn’t required. Please visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available, both at home and at the race site.

B. Last Boathouse Workday: Help winterize the boathouse so that we can hit the ground running next season! Plan for 9a-12p on Sat, June 1. Remember that many hands make light work, so sign up as soon as you can. Athletes can get volunteer credit for helping out. Sign up here: Boathouse Workday.

C. End-of-Season Awards Banquet: RSVP and sign up to help out at the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Tue, June 4, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. Tentative plans are to have a potluck. Please join us in celebrating all the whole team; athletes, coaches AND parents/guardians! This is more than just an end-of-season celebration. Coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

4. STOTESBURY CUP: LUGGAGE DROP-OFF AND MORE

A. Luggage Drop Off Details

Luggage drop-off is tomorrow (5/15), 7-8 PM at Woodson. Please bring your athlete’s bags and any medicine (this includes over-the-counter medication such as ibuprofen). Enter through Door 3 (the door by the big rock out front) and you’ll see volunteers on hand to check luggage.

There are two options on the Luggage Check-in form:

You may search the bags for prohibited items (alcohol, duct tape, cigarettes, etc) and sign the lower portion of the form attesting that you have done so. If you choose this option, a parent must bring the bags to Woodson Wednesday night with Part II of the form signed so we can confirm the luggage contains no prohibited items. Please be aware that coaches/volunteers will still likely do a perfunctory search of the bag. That is often because parents are unaware of things that are “not recommended” items to bring, such as a toy lightsaber (yes – someone tried to bring one of those).
If athletes are bringing their luggage without a parent, parents must sign Part I of this form consenting to have the bags searched by volunteers under the supervision of coaching staff.

If you need assistance deciding what to pack, visit our Stotesbury webpage and scroll down to the “PACKING” section to learn more.

IF YOUR ATHLETE REQUIRES MEDICATION OF ANY KIND:

If your athletes will be traveling with any medications, prescription or over-the-counter, please provide a hard copy of the Medication Form at the luggage check-in on May 15. Please complete the form with as much information as you are comfortable sharing. The form, along with all medications in their original containers, must be placed in a sealable plastic bag, labeled with the crew member’s name. This will be reviewed and checked-in Wednesday evening during the baggage search. Please just send enough for your student for just the trip. Questions? Visit our Stotesbury webpage and scroll down to the “TRANSPORT OF MEDICATIONS” section to learn more.

B. Volunteers are CRITICAL

We still have several critical volunteer positions to be filled while at Stotesbury. Primarily, we still need a boat parent for the W1V, Coxswains/Alternates, M1V and MJr4+. Ideally this will be a parent staying at the team hotel, but that isn’t required. Please visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genius for the long list of volunteering opportunities available, both at home and at the race site.

C. Need more information?

Do you have other questions about the upcoming Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia, PA? Tons of information is located on the Stotesbury webpage. A PARENT Q&A section has been added – just scroll to the bottom of the page to find it!

Also, posting on the #2024-stotesbury channel on Slack will get you the quickest answers to your burning questions. Make sure you join the channel to stay abreast of all updates including mission critical information that will be posted DURING the trip.

The race schedule has also been posted. You can find that here.

5. SRAA NATIONALS
If you haven’t signed up for our Nationals Slack Channel, please do so right away: #2024-nationals. Lots of chatter has already begun. Expect things to move quickly since our time to plan is limited. For extra information or just to follow along, feel free to visit our website for more information: https://woodsonrowing.org/sraa/.

6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Completing that physical at the end of the school year means that you won’t run into rushing to get a physical at the start of the crew season next year!

To aid in that end, the Athletic Training Programs at various high schools in NoVA hold a Sports Physical Night. The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 202-25 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies.

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

MAY

Wed. 5/15: Luggage Drop-off for Stotesbury. Details TBD.
Thu. 5/16: Stotesbury bus departs at approx 10am from school
Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Pennasauken, NJ
(Only qualifying boats attend.)

JUNE

Sat. 6/1: Last Boathouse Workday, 9a-12p, Sandy Run
Tue. 6/4: End of Season Awards Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A

May 9, 2024

May 9, 2024 – VSRC Day 2

Day 2 of States this weekend – and it will be a long day! Currently, the forecast is partly cloudy early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later in the day. High around 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. In other words – be prepared for anything. There is A TON of information below. Settle in with your favorite drink or snack and get to reading. #pullforwoodson!

1. FUNDRAISER TONIGHT: NOODLES & CO., THU MAY 9
2. STOTESBURY REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE, FRI 5/10
3. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
4. LOST AND FOUND
5. SAVE-THE-DATES
A. End-of-Season Banquet / Awards Ceremony
B. Summer Erg Rental
C. End-of-Season Boathouse WorkDay
6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
7. LAST TEAM DINNER, FRI 5/10, 6:45p
8. VSRC DAY 2 LOGISTICS
A. Attendance
B. Volunteers
C. Timing
D. Off-Site Parking for Spectators
E. Shuttle Specifics
F. On-Site Parking
G. Concessions
9. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
10. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

1. FUNDRAISER TONIGHT: NOODLES & CO., THU MAY

Feed friends and family all while benefiting the team on Thursday, May 9 from 4-8pm at Noodles & Company, 10296 Main Street. Valid for pickup, delivery and in-restaurant. Please mention you are supporting the fundraiser or use “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at online checkout or via the Noodles Rewards app.

2. STOTESBURY REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE, FRI 5/10

Registering your athlete for Stotesbury is a multi-part process. First you must fill out the registration form and pay the required fee, then you must download, fill out and print the required forms for travel. The deadline for these actions is TOMORROW, MAY 10, 2024.

Check whether your athlete is in a lineup here: 2024 Stotesbury Athlete List.
Register and Pay HERE: 2024 STOTESBURY REGISTRATION
Once you have registered and paid: download, fill out, and print the following: Student Code of Conduct Form, Emergency Contact Information Form, and Parental Authorization Form. Forms must be hard copies and may be provided to Jenn Ros by either: providing forms to Molly Ros at practice or the team dinner OR putting the forms in the bin on the porch 3721 Acosta Road, Fairfax, VA 22031.

3. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!

Each family has a volunteer commitment as part of their student’s role on the Woodson Rowing team. Several families have incomplete volunteer hours this season. If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, please check out the opportunities below and sign up now. Thank you!

Team Dinner this Friday: There are still THREE volunteer slots available for Chaperone and Clean Up. Please sign up here.

Stotesbury At Home and On Site: Whether or not you are traveling to Philadelphia, we need you to help the team prepare in the days prior to travel and to help during the trip. Visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available, both at home and at the race site.

4. LOST AND FOUND

Coach Joe has graciously washed and folded a bin of clothes and has collected unclaimed items that were left at the Boathouse. The bin will be at the Friday night dinner. Please get your items at that time. Any remaining unclaimed items will go toward next year’s crop of inadequately-dressed novices.

5. SAVE-THE-DATES

Just because the season is coming to a close, doesn’t mean that we are at the end of all the fun things to come! Even beyond Stotesbury and Nationals, please save the date for the following:

A. End-of-Season Banquet / Awards Ceremony

Stay tuned for an RSVP form for the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Tue, June 4, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. Tentative plans are to have a potluck. Please join us in celebrating all of you – athletes and parents/guardians. This is more than just an end-of-season celebration. Coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

B. Summer Erg Rental

The team will have a limited number of ergs available for athlete rental over the summer. Ergs will be returned prior to the start of winter conditioning in October 2024. The cost to rent an erg will be $200.00 (pre-paid). Stay tuned for a registration/payment page and more information.

C. End-of-Season Boathouse WorkDay

Our last workday of the season will be on Sat, June 1. You’ll start at 9:00am and close up the boat house for the season. Plan for about 2-3 hours – but many hands make light work!

6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR

To aid in that end, the Athletic Training Programs at various high schools in NoVA hold a Sports Physical Night. The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 202-25 school year. The cost for the physical is $50.

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies.

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

7. LAST TEAM DINNER, FRI 5/10, 6:45p

Friday Night Team Dinner will be in Cafeteria B at Woodson and will start a little earlier than usual. Athletes should go to dinner straight from practice. There are still THREE volunteer slots available for Chaperone and Clean Up. Please sign up here.

Catering is provided by Mezeh and is a crowd favorite. The tentative menu is as follows:

Proteins: Chicken shawarma and Falafel
Sides: Basmati rice, pita bread, lebanese tabbouleh, classic hummus, red cabbage slaw, crumbled feta, pickled onions, turkish salad, pearl couscous, spicy pickled carrots w/ cauliflower, crunchy chickpeas, turkish olives
Sauces: cilantro vinaigrette and tzatziki

For your ease, here is the dietary information for Mezeh: https://mezeh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mezeh_menu_April_4_2024-scaled.jpg

8. VSRC DAY 2 LOGISTICS

On day 2 of States, each of our boats has an opportunity to qualify for SRAA Nationals depending on how they perform. As a result, you should expect a long day of serious racing. If you’re curious about how well our boats need to do to qualify, you can find all the information on the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) website: SRAA Rules.

Feel free to also check these websites for more information: Regatta Central and VASRA.

A. Attendance

The following boats will race this weekend: Men’s Jr4+, Women’s and Men’s 1Vs and 2Vs. Whether you are racing or not, all athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available.

B. Volunteers

All of our required volunteer slots for the regatta are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Gentle reminder that if you sign up, you’re expected to volunteer. If it is a regatta weekend and you are unable to fulfill your duties, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Veigel, so that she can try to help you find a replacement for your shift.

REMINDER: You will be required to sign an acknowledgement form (located at the sign-in table) indicating that you are aware of the USRowing Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) and how to report a potential violation of these policies. In order to save time on the day of your shift, please review this policy ahead of time so that you can quickly sign the required acknowledgement and head to your post. Please reach out to Lisa Veigel, Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions. Thanks for your help and diligence in protecting our athletes.

C. Timing

The heat sheet has already been released and can be found here: VSRC Day 2 Heat Sheet. That heat sheet is your best source of updated information, as VASRA will update that if times change. As of now, we have the following races to look forward to:

MJr4+: 11:34a, Heat 1, Lane 2. Top 2 to finals.
W1V: 12:44p, Heat 2, Lane 3. Top 3 to finals.
M1V: 12:58p, Heat 2, Lane 2. Top 3 to finals.
W2V: 1:19p, Heat 1, Lane 4. Top 3 to finals.
M2V: 1:40p, Heat 2, Lane 4. Top 3 to finals.

Finals times are as follows:

MJr4+: Finals at 4:43p
W2V: Finals at 5:04p
M2V: Finals at 5:11p

At this regatta, for the 1V categories, the top 6 boats in each event will compete in Grand Finals, while the others will compete in Petite Finals. These times are as follows:

W1V: Petite Finals at 5:46p; Grand Final at 5:53p
M1V: Petite Finals at 6:00p, Grand Final at 6:07p

Unless told otherwise by a coach, athletes are advised to be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race, and coxswains must be there for the coxswain’s meeting. More specific timing information will be communicated via Slack as it becomes available.

D. Off-Site Parking for Spectators

There is no spectator/visitor parking at Sandy Run. Off-site parking is located at a local commuter parking lot for this regatta. Parents driving athletes can drop off at Sandy Run and then proceed to the off-site parking located at:
SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079

E. Shuttle Specifics

Shuttle buses will run between South County High School and Lot C at Sandy Run. The cost of the shuttles is $15 CASH, round trip, paid upon boarding at South County. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free. Families should plan for a 15-20 minute hike to the grandstand.

VASRA HAS ASKED US TO REMIND OUR SPECTATORS ABOUT SHUTTLE TIMING. Bus service will begin at 7:00 a.m. with one bus and increase by two additional buses at 8:00 a.m., which will continue running until one hour after the final race.

Remember that there is an ADDITIONAL shuttle bus that runs from Lot C to the finish line for those who are not able to make the 1 mile hike to the grandstands. Please be aware that even with this method, there is a short walk from the finish line to the grandstands. Please plan accordingly. Cost is $5 CASH each way.

F. On-Site Parking

Onsite parking is limited to the groups below only. There is no fee for these groups to park at Sandy Run.

ATHLETES: Loisvale Lot. Plan for the 10 minute walk to the boathouse!
VOLUNTEERS: Lot D.
COACHES: Lot D. Please display your green coach hangtag.
STAFF / LOC: Lot B, second row from the back.
HANDICAPPED: Lot C, as designated. It is requested that you contact [email protected] prior to the regatta to ensure all accommodations can be met.

G. Concessions

Remember that the concession stands, both at the grandstand and at VASRA HQ (by the boathouses), serve up a full menu of food and drinks. They also sell shirts! Interested in purchasing items? Remember to bring cash as credit cards are not accepted. Money collected during regattas at the concession stand is used to offset expenses that would be passed down to the teams.

9. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at practice and regattas! Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2024 photos on our website: Woodson Rowing photo upload links.

Questions, problems or photos from previous years to upload? Contact our team photographer, Colin, via Slack or email ([email protected]).

10. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

MAY

Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse
Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
Fri. 5/10: Deadline for Stotesbury registration and forms
Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Back to Woodson Cafe B
Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
Wed. 5/15: Drop off luggage at school, location TBD
Thu. 5/16: Athletes depart from school at approx 10:00a to travel to PA
Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ
(Only qualifying boats attend.)

JUNE

Tue. 6/4: End-of-Season Potluck Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A
Sat. 6/1: End of Season Boathouse Clean-Up, 9a-12p

May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024 Newsletter

WOW! What a way to kick off the championship season! Woodson Rowing brought home 2 state titles and a bid for Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) Nationals and that was just on Day 1. We are picking up steam as we head into Day 2 of VSRC “States,” Stotesbury, and now SRAA Nationals planning!

1. RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER, NOODLES & CO., THU MAY 9
2. VSRC DAY 2, THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11
3. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (AS ALWAYS)
A. Final Team Dinner (Friday, May 10)
B. Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs – at home and on site!
4. STOTESBURY CUP: REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE THIS FRIDAY (5/10)
A. Registration
B. Required Forms
C. Volunteers are CRITICAL
D. Join the Slack Channel
5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Sign up for Stotesbury (link and details in #4 below). Deadline: Fri., May 10.

RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER, NOODLES & CO., THU MAY 9
Feed friends and family all while benefiting the team on Thursday, May 9 from 4-8pm at Noodles & Company, 10296 Main Street. Valid for pickup, delivery and in-restaurant. Please mention you are supporting the fundraiser or use “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at online checkout or via the Noodles Rewards app.
VSRC DAY 2, THIS SATURDAY, MAY 11
Day 2 of the Virginia State Rowing Championship (VSRC), aka “States,” is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Traditionally, for the two-weekend VSRC regatta, novice and junior varsity boats row in the first weekend and varsity boats row in the second weekend. The following boats will race this weekend: W1V, M1V, W2V, M2V, MJr4+. Athletes should direct any questions about lineups to the coaches.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (AS ALWAYS)
Each family has a volunteer commitment as part of their student’s role on the Woodson Rowing team. Several families have incomplete volunteer hours this season. If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, please check out the opportunities below and sign up now. Thank you!

A. Final Team Dinner (Friday, May 10). Our team dinner will be back at Woodson Cafeteria B. We are still looking for 3 chaperones for the 2nd shift. Visit the Sign Up Genius to sign up.

B. Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs – at home and on site! There are plenty of opportunities for folks who are NOT traveling, and also who are willing to help while in Philadelphia. Visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available.

STOTESBURY CUP: REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE THIS FRIDAY (5/10)
The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/.

A. Registration: Find this year’s line ups, as of May 7, 2024, here: 2024 Stotesbury Athlete List. All race entries, to include alternate rowers/coxswains, are made at the discretion of the Woodson Rowing Head Coach. Our coaches try to take as many competitive boats as possible. Athletes can direct their questions on lineups to the coaches.

REGISTER YOUR ATHLETE BY MAY 10, 2024 HERE:
2024 STOTESBURY REGISTRATION

As has always been the case, there is an additional fee for athletes to attend Stotesbury. The fee for 2024 is $550 per athlete. This is in-line with previous years. This cost is a direct pass-thru of the costs for travel, food, and lodging for the athlete. If this presents a financial burden, the team may be able to offer assistance. Please reach out to Bill Westman, Board President, with questions re: financial assistance.

There are 2 optional add-on fees for spectators: a meal pass to have snacks and lunch at the tent with the athletes and a ticket to ride the bus to and from the team hotel in Philadelphia.

Please note: if you sign up to be a bus chaperone, the rider fee is WAIVED! You can sign up to be a bus chaperone on the Volunteer Sign up Genius. If you do that, do NOT pay the $75 fee for your “ticket.”

B. Required Forms: Once you have registered your athlete, there are several forms that you must download, fill out, and print. The following forms are required for all athlete attendees. The forms must be completed, printed, signed, and turned in to Jenn Ros, Membership Chair.

Forms must be hard copies and may be provided to Jenn Ros by either:
(1) providing forms to Molly Ros at practice OR
(2) dropping forms off at the Ros’ residence, which is about 1 mile away from Woodson. Their address is: 3721 Acosta Road, Fairfax, VA 22031.

C. Volunteers are CRITICAL: Just like everything else we do, we will need a lot of parent volunteers. Whether or not you are traveling to Philadelphia, we need you to help the team prepare in the days prior to travel and to help during the trip. Visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available, both at home and at the race site.

D. Join the Slack Channel: If your athlete is on the 2024 Stotesbury Athlete List, you should have already been added to the #2024-Stotesbury Channel on Slack. If you haven’t been added (or have others to add), make sure you join that channel to stay abreast of all updates. We will be posting updates there before and DURING the trip. So, it will be your one-stop-shop for information.

5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

MAY

Thu. 5/9: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
Fri. 5/10: Stotesbury Regatta registration / paperwork deadline!
Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
Wed. 5/15: Luggage Drop-off for Stotesbury. Details TBD.
Thu. 5/16: Stotesbury bus departs at approx 10am from school
Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Pennasauken, NJ
(Only qualifying boats attend.)

May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024 – VSRC Day 1

Welcome to a special edition newsletter as we head into day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships! It has been confirmed that we will have 3 boats competing this weekend: the Women’s 3V8+, Women’s N8+ and Men’s Fr8+. We are so proud of your hard work all season. Now, let’s #pullforwoodson!

1. TEAM DINNER – DON’T FORGET – NEW LOCATION!!!
2. VSRC DAY 1 VOLUNTEERS
3. VSRC DAY 1 LOGISTICS
A. ATTENDANCE
B. TIMING
C. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
D. SHUTTLE SPECIFICS
E. ONSITE PARKING
F. CONCESSIONS
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

TEAM DINNER – DON’T FORGET – NEW LOCATION!!!
For this week only the team dinner will take place at the Truro Clubhouse, located at 4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annadale, VA. The dinner will be directly after practice as usual, so athletes should ensure they go to the right location post practice! We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 1 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner. All chaperone spots have been filled. Thank you volunteers!!!!

Dinner will be pizza from Papa John’s: cheese, pepperoni, veggie, Hawaiian and gluten free. We will also have salad and a dessert.

For your ease, here is the Papa John’s website for allergen information: https://www.papajohns.com/allergens/papa-johns-allergen-guide.html

VSRC DAY 1 VOLUNTEERS
All volunteer slots for the regatta this weekend are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Gentle reminder that if you sign up, you’re expected to volunteer. If it is a regatta weekend and you are unable to fulfill your duties, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa Veigel, so that she can try to help you find a replacement for your shift.

VSRC DAY 1 LOGISTICS
It’s championship season! Day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships (VSRC) (aka “States”) is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Student-athletes know which category they are racing in for States. Line up questions should be directed to your coach.

Feel free to check these websites for more information: Regatta Central and VASRA.

A. ATTENDANCE
The following boats will race this weekend: Women’s 3rd Varsity 8+, Men’s 4th Varsity Freshman 8+, Women’s Novice 8+. While no varsity boats row at this regatta, varsity athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available.

B. TIMING
The schedule has not yet been released. But, VASRA has confirmed that racing will begin at 9:00am. Unless told otherwise by a coach, athletes are advised to be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race, and coxswains must be there for the coxswain’s meeting. More specific timing information will be communicated via Slack as it becomes available.

C. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
There is no spectator/visitor parking at Sandy Run. Off-site parking is located at a local commuter parking lot for this regatta. Parents driving athletes can drop off at Sandy Run and then proceed to the off-site parking located at:
SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079

D. SHUTTLE SPECIFICS
Shuttle buses will run between South County High School and Lot C at Sandy Run. The cost of the shuttles is $15 CASH, round trip, paid upon boarding at South County. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free. Families should plan for a 15-20 minute hike to the grandstand.

E. ONSITE PARKING
Onsite parking is limited to the groups below only. There is no fee for these groups to park at Sandy Run.

ATHLETES: Loisvale Lot. Plan for the 10 minute walk to the boathouse!
VOLUNTEERS: Lot D.
COACHES: Lot D. Please display your green coach hangtag.
STAFF / LOC: Lot B, second row from the back.
HANDICAPPED: Lot C, as designated. It is requested that you contact [email protected] prior to the regatta to ensure all accommodations can be met.

F. CONCESSIONS
Remember that the concession stands, both at the grandstand and at VASRA HQ (by the boathouses), serve up a full menu of food and drinks. They also sell shirts! Interested in purchasing items? Remember to bring cash as credit cards are not accepted. Money collected during regattas at the concession stand is used to offset expenses that would be passed down to the teams.

Get ready to PULL FOR WOODSON this weekend and we will see the student-athletes at the pre-regatta dinner tomorrow night!

4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at practice and regattas! Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2024 photos on our website: Woodson Rowing photo upload links.

Questions, problems or photos from previous years to upload? Contact our team photographer, Colin, via Slack or email ([email protected]).

5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

MAY

Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse
Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Back to Woodson Cafe B
Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
(select boats attend)
Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ
(Only qualifying boats attend.)