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January 11, 2024 Newsletter

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! First official newsletter of 2024 is chock full of information, with the uniform store being open and preparations for the spring season starting. Read on to learn more!

1. *NEW* UNIFORM STORE IS OPEN!
2. *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP NOW!
3. *NEW* VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!
4. *NEW* SWIM TEST
5. *SAVE THE DATE* ON-THE-WATER MEETING, THU., FEB 15
6. REGISTER FOR WOODSON ROWING
7. ANNUAL SAFESPORT REVIEW FROM US ROWING
8. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Order Uniforms, if needed
Register for ErgSprints
Review Volunteer Opportunities


1. *NEW* UNIFORM STORE IS OPEN!
This year’s uniform is consistent with prior years, so it is not a requirement to purchase a new uniform if your athlete already has one. Samples have been made available for students to try on during conditioning hours. This will continue throughout the next week so all participants can determine sizing. The uniform sizes run small, so please order up a size if your rower does not get the chance to try one on.

Find all the information you need to order uniforms or training items on our website:
Uniform Store Info.

ORDERING DEADLINE: JANUARY 17, 2024. All items will be distributed in late March. Questions? Please contact the Sportswear Chair, Cheryl Urban, via Slack or email: [email protected].

If cost is an issue, please contact the Booster President, Bill Westman, at [email protected].


2. *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP NOW!
Erg Sprints is the largest indoor rowing competition in the United States, and it is held locally at Alexandria City HS! In this competition, 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 3rd. All rowers are highly encouraged to attend and many have been planning out their events with their coaches. Participation is optional and athletes who are looking to participate should register on their own (but the more the merrier)! More information and registration can be found at: https://www.ergsprints.com/.

Please note that you are with the Woodson Crew Boosters when registering! You will be required to have an updated USRowing membership to participate. In order to have the team update your membership or purchase a new one (for novices only), you MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE TEAM. Contact Jenn Ros, membership chair, with any questions.


3. *NEW* VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND!
With the season around the corner, volunteer opportunities are going to be constantly opening up. So, please stay tuned to the weekly newsletters OR bookmark our Volunteering webpage to stay on top of how to play your part in making this an amazing season.

Current volunteer opportunities:

  • CRITICAL BOARD POSITION: We are seeking someone to be the Board Secretary for the season. Our current secretary, Jenny Champagne, is available to help someone transition into this role, so you won’t be going it alone! This position entails finalizing agendas for monthly board meetings, recording, preparing and distributing meeting minutes, and maintaining files of all meeting minutes. The Secretary also coordinates the annual End-of-Year party/meeting. Stepping up for this critical role satisfies ALL of your volunteer credits for the season. Please contact Bill at [email protected] to learn more.
  • PARENT SWIM TEST VOLUNTEER: Seeking one volunteer to provide support to coaches while they administer the swim test at Audrey Moore Rec Center on Saturday, February 10 from 10-11a. 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!
  • BOATHOUSE WORKDAY: Our next Boathouse workday will be on Saturday, February 10 from 9-11a. Help the coaches get everything ready for on-the-water practice and the beginning of the season! Sign Up Here.
  • HOST THE PARENT SOCIAL: We are looking to have someone host a parent social on either 2/24 or 3/2! This will be an 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. Please contact Jenn Ros at [email protected] if you are interested in hosting or would like more information.
  • VARIOUS COORDINATORS: We are seeking parents who are willing to help us coordinate various events throughout the season. Think carpooling, onsite coordination at away regattas, and more. Please see the Volunteer webpage for more info and for who to contact if you’re interested!

4. *NEW* SWIM TEST
The next swim test is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 10:00-11:00a. If you are a new rower or coxswain and have not yet done a swim test, you are REQUIRED to pass a swim test certified by Woodson Rowing prior to participating in on-the-water practices. Passage of this test is required only once. If you have completed a swim test in prior seasons, you don’t need to do it again.

Swim Tests are held at Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA.  This Sign-Up Genius has all the info you will need to succeed.


5. *SAVE THE DATE* ON-THE-WATER MEETING, THU., FEB 15
The Board will host an on-the-water meeting for parents and athletes on Thursday, February 15 at 7:30p (location TBD – mostly likely Woodson Cafeteria). Join us to learn what to expect 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 following the meeting.


6. REGISTER FOR WOODSON ROWING
If you haven’t registered for the spring season, what are you waiting for? Click here to register for the season! Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

If the cost of participating is an issue, please reach out to Jenn Ros, membership chair via Slack or [email protected]. Also, consider applying for the Occoquan Boat Club (OBC) Julia Shew Memorial Rowing Scholarship. The details on applying are located on the OBC website https://www.rowobc.org/home/scholarships. The application deadline is January 27, 2024. Direct any questions to Clint Spooner at [email protected]. **Please note, Woodson Rowing is not affiliated with OBC and is not at all involved in this scholarship process.**


7. ANNUAL SAFESPORT REVIEW FROM US ROWING
If you did not get a chance to read the notice from USRowing regarding their annual SafeSport review, you can find the notice and Woodson Rowing’s SafeSport policy on our website. If you ever have questions about SafeSport, please review our policy or contact the Board President at [email protected].


8. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
JANUARY 2024

  • Registration for the season continues.
  • Winter conditioning continues on schedule
  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser
  • Sun. 1/21: Profs&Pints Fundraiser

FEBRUARY

  • Sat. 2/3: ErgSprints
  • Sat. 2/10: Swim test, 10-11a
  • Sat. 2/10: Boathouse Workday, 9-11a
  • Thu. 2/15: on-the-water parent meeting, in-person, 7:30p
  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. Baseline erg testing at school. Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. (M-F: 4-6:30p; Sa: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Tue. 2/20: Virtual Tag Day! Info to follow.
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule
  • Wed. 3/13: Chipotle restaurant fundraiser
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • 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.)

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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January 8, 2024 – UNIFORM STORE IS OPEN

ACTION NEEDED BY: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

We apologize for the quick turnaround required. Uniform shops take quite some time to get our orders just right for the season.

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

SPECIFICS:

This year’s uniform is consistent with prior years, so it is not a requirement to purchase a new uniform if your rower already has one. Please note that athletes on the women’s team should purchase a Woodson monogrammed Headsweats Visor via the Boathouse link if you do not own one from previous seasons.

Samples are available for students to try on during winter conditioning hours to determine sizing. The uniform sizes run small, so please order up a size if your athlete does not get the chance to try one on.

ORDERING DEADLINE: JANUARY 17, 2024. All items will be mailed to Cheryl Urban, our Sportswear Chair for distribution in late March.

ORDER REQUIRED UNIFORMS HERE: Woodson Rowing – 776BC Store

All athletes are required to have two items:

  1. Unisuit
  2. Long Sleeve Baselayer Top

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Uniforms and tops are gender-specific, so make sure you order the correct gender for your rower.
  • ADDITIONAL ITEM FOR WOMENS’ TEAM ATHLETES: In addition to the 2 items above, you also need to purchase the Woodson Headsweats Race Visor at this link: Woodson Rowing – Boathouse Store

Shipping fees are automatically added to the order for 776BC. All orders will be shipped to our Sportswear Chair and distributed upon receipt.

OPTIONAL ITEMS HERE: Woodson Rowing – Boathouse Store

  • Headsweats Race Visor: this is the only opportunity to buy a Woodson monogrammed visor during the season. (THIS ITEM IS REQUIRED FOR ATHLETES ON THE WOMEN’S TEAM).
  • Stevenson Weathershirt: It’s called a Weathershirt – but it’s actually a jacket! 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

Choose the “bulk shipping” option at check out. All orders will be shipped to our Sportswear Chair and distributed upon receipt.

There are additional OPTIONAL cold weather items available in our spiritwear store. If you’re looking for something to keep your athlete or spectator warm once the season begins, look here: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/wt-woodson-crew. These items will be shipped directly to you, not through our Sportswear Chair.

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

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December 21, 2023 Email Update

Hope you’re enjoying some more relaxed time during winter break! We still have lots going on – most importantly – a PRIVATE showing of Boys in the Boat on Dec 28! See details below.

1. JOIN US FOR A PRIVATE SCREENING OF BOYS IN THE BOAT!
2. WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK
3. REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
4.  WEBSITE CHANGE
5. BECOME AN ACTIVITIES BUS DRIVER FOR WOODSON ROWING!
6. SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM!
7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. ANYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Sign up to attend Boys in the Boat

1. JOIN US FOR A PRIVATE SCREENING OF BOYS IN THE BOAT!

Thanks to an extremely generous anonymous donor, we have secured a private viewing of the movie The Boys in the Boat. If you haven’t heard of this movie yet, it’s a true story set in the 1930s centered on the University of Washington’s rowing team, from their Depression-era beginnings to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

For this private showing, we can accommodate up to 100 people. Athletes, former athletes and their families take precedence for attendance. BUT, there should be plenty of room for everyone to bring a friend. Maybe invite someone interested in joining our team! 

Please RSVP so we can keep track of how many people to expect. The cost to attend is free, but you’re on your own for transportation and snacks. Highly recommend carpooling – but reach out on Slack if you want to attend and transportation is an issue.

Wear your Woodson Spirit Wear!

DATE: Thursday, Dec 28

TIME: 1:00 pm
PLACE: Cinemark Fairfax Corner,11900 Palace Way, Fairfax, VA 22030.
Auditorium 4.
RSVP HERE.

2. WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK

OPTIONAL winter conditioning continues today and tomorrow. There is NO winter conditioning next week (12/25 – 1/1). Athletes should check with their coaches to determine appropriate workouts for that week. The regular winter conditioning schedule will resume on January 2, 2024!

3. REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Click here to register for the season! Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

If the cost of participating is an issue, please reach out to Jenn Ros, membership chair via Slack or [email protected]. Also, consider applying for the Occoquan Boat Club (OBC) Julia Shew Memorial Rowing Scholarship. The details on applying are located on the OBC website https://www.rowobc.org/home/scholarships. The application deadline is January 27, 2024. Direct any questions to Clint Spooner at [email protected]. **Please note, Woodson Rowing is not affiliated with OBC and is not at all involved in this scholarship process.**

4.  WEBSITE CHANGE

If you’ve tried to access our website recently and have had problems – we apologize! We have moved over to woodsonrowing.org, in accordance with the recent decision to change the name of our school to C.G. Woodson High School. Here’s what you can do to help:

  • Clear your history and cache of wtwcrew links
  • Bookmark https://woodsonrowing.org as your new go-to for all things Woodson Rowing related!

5. BECOME AN ACTIVITIES BUS DRIVER FOR WOODSON ROWING!

Want to help our team AND make some money? FCPS school buses are available for the team’s use (think transportation to practice every day in the spring),IF we are able to find an Activities Bus Driver. To be an FCPS approved Activities Bus Driver, you must pass the Fairfax County Bus Driver Training and then pick Woodson Rowing as your activity of choice. The driver would be paid by FCPS AND the team will offer additional compensation. If you’re already qualified or interested in becoming an Activity Bus Driver, please contact Catherine Backmeyer via Slack for more information.

6. SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM!

  • TEAM MERCH:
    (1) CROC CHARMS: Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana, our fundraising chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery.
    (2) THERE’S MORE! Bumper stickers, stickers, 1 pair of socks and an abundance of ties available for stocking stuffers for your favorite Woodson Rowing fans! Prices are negotiable. Contact Cheryl, our uniform and sportswear chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery.
  • OAKLEY EYEWEAR AND MORE!. Woodson has partnered with TCA Team to bring you preferred pricing on sunglasses or other sports equipment. To get the discount:
    • 1) Visit the TCA Store at tcateamstore.com
    • 2) Add items to your cart
    • 3) At checkout enter WOODSON or BFCM23 in the discount code box and the discount will be applied to the price.
      Check out tcateamstore.com today!

7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES

The two best ways to stay up to date on all things Woodson Rowing: (1) this newsletter via email and (2) our Slack community. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications. Please contact our communications team at [email protected] if you need help with getting signed up for either!

8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

DECEMBER:

  • 12/18-12/29: Winter break
  • 12/18 – 12/22: Optional winter conditioning. M-F, 3:30-5:30 for both teams.
  • 12/25 – 12/29: NO winter conditioning. Enjoy break and workout on your own!
  • 12/28: Private viewing of the movie The Boys in the Boat. 1p. RSVP HERE.

JANUARY 2024

  • Registration for the season continues.
  • Tue. 1/2: Winter conditioning resumes on regular schedule
  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser

FEBRUARY

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. Baseline erg testing at school. Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. (M-F: 4-6:30p; Sa: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • 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.)

9. ANYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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December 14, 2023 Email Update

There is a lot of new news below, but most important: make sure you register for the season. We know that this time of year is tough and folks are pulled in many directions, but early registration helps us begin planning for the season (which will be here before you know it)!

1. *NEW* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS TOMORROW
2. *NEW* WEBSITE CHANGE
3. *NEW* WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK
4. *NEW* INTERESTED IN MAKING SOME EXTRA MONEY?
5. *NEW-ISH* HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS
6. BOARD POSITION STILL AVAILABLE – WEBMASTER
7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. THERE’S ALWAYS MORE…

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Register for the 2024 season!

1. *NEW* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS TOMORROW

Only two days left to take advantage of a $50 savings on your registration fee for the spring season. Click here to get started and to read about the refund policies. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

If the cost of participating is an issue, please reach out to Jenn Ros, membership chair via Slack or [email protected]. Also, consider applying for the Occoquan Boat Club (OBC) Julia Shew Memorial Rowing Scholarship. The details on applying are located on the OBC website https://www.rowobc.org/home/scholarships. The application deadline is January 27, 2024. Direct any questions to Clint Spooner at [email protected]. **Please note, Woodson Rowing is not affiliated with OBC and is not at all involved in this scholarship process.**

2. *NEW* WEBSITE CHANGE

If you’ve tried to access our website recently and have had problems – we apologize! We’ve begun to transition over to woodsonrowing.org, in accordance with the recent decision to change the name of our school to C.G. Woodson High School. Here’s what you can do to help:

  • Clear your history and cache of wtwcrew links
  • Bookmark https://woodsonrowing.org as your new go-to for all things Woodson Rowing related!

3. *NEW* WINTER CONDITIONING OVER WINTER BREAK

There will be OPTIONAL winter conditioning 12/18 – 12/22. Athletes may meet with coaches at the school from 3:30-5:30 pm Monday – Friday of that week.

The second week of break (12/25 – 1/1) there will be no winter conditioning. Athletes should check with their coaches to determine appropriate workouts for that week.

The regular winter conditioning schedule will resume on January 2, 2024!

4. *NEW* INTERESTED IN MAKING SOME EXTRA MONEY?

The Board has just been made aware of a potential opportunity for any trusted adult to help our team AND make some money! Apparently, FCPS school buses would be available for the team’s use (think transportation to practice every day in the spring), if we had an Activities Bus Driver. To be an FCPS approved Activities Bus Driver, you must pass the Fairfax County Bus Driver Training and then pick Woodson Rowing as your activity of choice. The driver would be paid by FCPS AND the team will also offer additional compensation. If you’re already qualified or interested in becoming an Activity Bus Driver, please contact Catherine Backmeyer via Slack for more information.

5. *NEW-ISH* HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS

Lot of ways you can complete your holiday shopping while benefiting the team!

  • TEAM MERCH:

    CROC CHARMS: Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana, our fundraising chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery.
    OTHER ITEMS: Bumper stickers, stickers, 1 pair of socks and an abundance of ties available for stocking stuffers for your favorite Woodson Rowing fans! Prices are negotiable. Contact Cheryl, our uniform and sportswear chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery.
  • OAKLEY EYEWEAR AND MORE!. Woodson has partnered with TCA Team to bring you preferred pricing on sunglasses or other sports equipment. To get the discount:
    • 1) Visit the TCA Store at tcateamstore.com
    • 2) Add items to your cart
    • 3) At checkout enter WOODSON or BFCM23 in the discount code box and the discount will be applied to the price.
      Check out tcateamstore.com today!

6. BOARD POSITION STILL AVAILABLE – WEBMASTER

Our current webmaster, Janae Haaland, is unfortunately moving on from her position here on the board. She has been an amazing asset and has set up the next webmaster for an easy job! If anyone has any interest in being part of the communications team, you’ll have a lot of support and help learning our VERY user friendly systems. Knowing anything about WordPress would make you almost overqualified – but it is NOT REQUIRED for this position. Comfort around a computer, though, is a must. Being a member of the board satisfies your volunteer requirements – and this is one job that can be done from the comfort of your own home on your own time! Please reach out to Jenn, our VP Communications at [email protected] or Bill, Board President, at [email protected] if you’re interested in learning more.

7. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES

The two best ways to stay up to date on all things Woodson Rowing: (1) this newsletter via email and (2) our Slack community. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications. Please contact our communications team at [email protected] if you need help with getting signed up for either!

8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

DECEMBER

  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount
  • 12/18-12/29: Winter break
  • 12/18 – 12/22: Optional winter conditioning. M-F, 3:30-5:30 for both teams.
  • 12/25 – 12/29: NO winter conditioning. Enjoy break and workout on your own!

JANUARY 2024

  • Registration for the season continues.
  • Tue. 1/2: Winter conditioning resumes on regular schedule
  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser

FEBRUARY

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. Baseline erg testing at school. Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. (M-F: 4-6:30p; Sa: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • 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.)

9. THERE’S ALWAYS MORE…

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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November 30, 2023 Email Update

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Now, it’s back to school and hard work until winter break. Some new items to note below!

1. *NEW* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS DECEMBER 15
2. *NEW* BOARD POSITION AVAILABLE – WEBMASTER
3. *REMINDER* CROC CHARMS ARE A GREAT GIFT
4. WINTER CONDITIONING ONGOING
5. HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS
6. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES
7. FUNDRAISING CONTINUES
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. ALL THE REGULAR STUFF

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
None

1. *NEW* EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION PRICING ENDS DECEMBER 15

There are only 2 weeks left to take advantage of a $50 savings on your registration fee for the spring season. Commit to rowing now! Click here to get started and to read about the refund policies. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].¶

2. *NEW* BOARD POSITION AVAILABLE – WEBMASTER

Our current webmaster, Janae Haaland, is unfortunately moving on from her position here on the board. She has been an amazing asset and has set up the next webmaster for an easy job! If anyone has any interest in being part of the communications team, you’ll have a lot of support and help learning our VERY user friendly systems. Knowing anything about WordPress would make you almost overqualified – but it is NOT REQUIRED for this position. Comfort around a computer, though, is a must. Being a member of the board satisfies your volunteer requirements – and this is one job that can be done from the comfort of your own home on your own time! Please reach out to Jenn, our VP Communications at [email protected] or Bill, Board President, at [email protected] if you’re interested in learning more.

3. *REMINDER* CROC CHARMS ARE A GREAT GIFT

Don’t forget about our new croc charms this year! They’re cute and an inexpensive way to show your school spirit. The singular W would be good for ANY Woodson athlete, while the crossed oars and shield will, obviously, be perfect for anyone who loves Woodson Rowing. Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana, our fundraising chair, via Slack or at [email protected] to arrange payment and delivery. Ana can drop these off at winter conditioning, so make sure you order now!

4. WINTER CONDITIONING ONGOING

The general schedule for winter conditioning is below. Any changes are communicated via Slack. Participation is highly encouraged for all athletes. Athletes should be communicating with their coaches via Slack if they will be late or unable to attend. Before you can participate, all athletes must: (1) have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 turned into the Woodson Athletic Trainer (hard copies delivered to Rm. C158, soft copies emailed to the athletic trainer, [email protected]) and (2) be registered with the Woodson Athletic System.

5. HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS

In addition to the croc charms discussed above, here are two additional ways you can complete your holiday shopping while benefiting the team!

  • Woodson Spirit Wear. Grandparents can show their support from afar while athletes can participate in passive recruiting just by wearing their favorite sweatshirt! A portion of the proceeds does benefit the team.
  • Oakley eyewear and MORE. Woodson has partnered with TCA Team to bring you preferred pricing on sunglasses or other sports equipment. To get the discount:
    • 1) Visit the TCA Store at tcateamstore.com
    • 2) Add items to your cart
    • 3) At checkout enter WOODSON or BFCM23 in the discount code box and the discount will be applied to the price.
      Check out tcateamstore.com today!

6. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES

The two best ways to stay up to date on all things Woodson Rowing: (1) this newsletter via email and (2) our Slack community. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications. Please contact our communications team at [email protected] if you need help with getting signed up for either!

7. FUNDRAISING CONTINUES

Although our major fundraising efforts have passed, fundraising never really ends. We didn’t quite meet our goals through Tag Day efforts – so now what? Well, donations are a mainstay of our funding efforts. Please continue to spread the word. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, our Donors page on the website is a great resource. In addition, please check with your employers to see if they have any matching programs! Some employers will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please contact our fundraising team at [email protected] with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employer matching!

8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

DECEMBER:

  • Registration available.
  • Wed. 12/13: Kokee Team restaurant fundraiser
  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount
  • 12/18-12/29: Winter break
  • 12/18 – 12/22: Optional winter conditioning. Tentative. More info to follow.

JANUARY 2024

  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser

FEBRUARY

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. Baseline erg testing at school. Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!
    (Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p; Sat: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule.
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • 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.)

9. ALL THE REGULAR STUFF

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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November 21, 2023 Email Update

This week’s newsletter is going out a little early due to the Thanksgiving Holiday! This Thanksgiving we are thankful for the community of athletes and parents that make up Woodson Rowing. We hope you have a wonderful holiday off from school.

1. *NEW* NO WINTER CONDITIONING WED – FRI (11/22 – 11/24)

2. REGISTER FOR THE SEASON

3. *NEW* HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS

4. *NEW* WED 11/29, PAISANO’S BURKE FUNDRAISER

5. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES

6. SCHOOL NAME CHANGE AND HOW IT AFFECTS US

7. FUNDRAISING CONTINUES

8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

9. ALL THE REGULAR STUFF

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!


1. *NEW* NO WINTER CONDITIONING WED – FRI (11/22 – 11/24): Due to the Thanksgiving holiday and schools being closed, there will be no winter conditioning Wed – Fri (11/22 – 11/24). Get some movement in to keep yourselves loose and ready to get back to it on Monday!

Here is the general schedule for winter conditioning. Participation is highly encouraged for all athletes.Before you can participate, all athletes must: (1) have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 turned into the Woodson Athletic Trainer (hard copies delivered to Rm. C158, soft copies emailed to the athletic trainer, [email protected]) and (2) be registered with the Woodson Athletic System.

2. REGISTER FOR THE SEASON: Commit to rowing this spring! Click here to get started. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].¶


3. *NEW* HOLIDAY SHOPPING IDEAS: If you didn’t finish your holiday shopping at the Woodson Craft Show, there are lots of ways to get your shopping done and benefit the team at the same time!

  • Woodson Spirit Wear. Grandparents can show their support from afar while athletes can participate in passive recruiting just by wearing their favorite sweatshirt! A portion of the proceeds does benefit the team.
  • Oakley eyewear and MORE. Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale (runs thru Nov 27). Woodson has partnered with TCA Team to bring you preferred pricing on sunglasses or other sports equipment. To get the discount:
    • 1) Visit the TCA Store at tcateamstore.com
    • 2) Add items to your cart
    • 3) At checkout enter WOODSON or BFCM23 in the discount code box and the discount will be applied to the price.
      Check out tcateamstore.com today!
  • USRowing Black Friday Sale. These purchases do not benefit our team directly, but each purchase at the USRowing Marketplace directly supports the US National Team, adaptive and STEM to Stern community programs, and USRowing educational programming.
  • Don’t forget about our new croc charms this year! Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana at [email protected] or on Slack to arrange payment and delivery.

4. *NEW* WED 11/29, PAISANO’S BURKE FUNDRAISER

When the Thanksgiving rush is over, you’re out of left overs AND you still don’t feel like cooking … eat at Paisano’s in Burke all day (Dine in and Carry out ONLY) on Wednesday, 11/29 (11a – 10p). Make sure to mention the Woodson Crew Boosters (or WTW Crew Boosters) to benefit our team with your purchase. 20% of sales will be donated back to the team. RSVP isn’t required, but it does let the restaurant get a better idea of the potential turnout!

5. DON’T MISS OUT ON TEAM UPDATES: Join our Slack communities to stay up-to-date on all the comings and goings of the team. Slack is a communications tool combining the best elements of text messaging and email. We use Slack for more immediate communications than this newsletter. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications. 

Parent / Guardian Slack: In addition to push notifications for team related information such as weather or other cancellations, Slack creates a space for parents to be able to coordinate carpools, and other team related logistics. If you are a parent or guardian and are not yet on Slack, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information: (1) your name, (2) your email address, and (3) the full name of your athlete. Once your request is processed, you will receive a separate invite link from Slack to join. There is an app you may download on your mobile devices to access Slack or you may log-in using any browser.  

Coach / Athlete Slack: Coaches will ensure that all athletes are added to this Slack space. Athletes not currently on Slack should let coaches know at winter conditioning. Please note that you must have a NON-FCPS email to join this space. Parents and guardians do not have direct access to this space. This is your athlete’s responsibility and an opportunity for them to learn to communicate more readily and effectively with their teammates and coaches.


6. SCHOOL NAME CHANGE AND HOW IT AFFECTS US: You might have noticed some branding changes (or not!) on social media and a transition from “W.T. Woodson Crew” to “Woodson Rowing.” Why the switch? Well – the answer is two-fold. With the recent school board vote to change the school name from W.T. Woodson High School to Carter G. Woodson High School, as a team we must represent the school effectively by removing the W.T. from our brand.

As for the switch from “Crew” to “Rowing” – read this article in the Washington Post for a quote from Head Coach Bryan Tylander on this pet peeve. (tldr; a crew is a group of people who row, rowing is the actual sport and what our athletes “do”).

You’ll likely see a slow roll of changes in this rebranding effort. Please be patient with us as we work through rebranding over the course of this year!! 

How can you help? By referring to our team as “Woodson Rowing” you’re giving potential recruits and their families a much more descriptive picture of this sport. Is it semantics? Perhaps – but anything that exposes more folks to the joys (and pains – wait until the hand blisters start), the better. Also, don’t throw out your W.T. Woodson Spirit Wear! Continue to wear it until other options are available. Everything in the team store is compliant with the school’s name change. Plus, maybe the old stuff will be worth some money some day. 😏 


7. FUNDRAISING CONTINUES: Although our major fundraising efforts have passed, fundraising never really ends. We didn’t quite meet our goals through Tag Day efforts – so now what? Well, donations are a mainstay of our funding efforts. Please continue to spread the word. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, our Donors page on the website is a great resource. In addition, please check with your employers to see if they have any matching programs! Some employers will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please contact our fundraising team at [email protected] with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employer matching!


8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

NOVEMBER:

  • Registration available.
  • Wed. 11/29: Paisano’s in Burke restaurant fundraiser. 11a-10p.

DECEMBER:

  • Wed. 12/13: Kokee Team restaurant fundraiser
  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount
  • 12/18-12/29: Winter break
  • 12/18 – 12/22: Optional winter conditioning. Tentative. More info to follow.

JANUARY 2024

  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser

FEBRUARY

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. Baseline erg testing at school. Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!
    (Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p; Sat: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule.
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • 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.)

9. ALL THE REGULAR STUFF

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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November 16, 2023 Email Update

With the 2nd Tag Day behind us, we begin looking forward to the start of winter conditioning and getting everyone registered for the spring season!

1. WINTER CONDITIONING BEGINS TODAY!!!
2. TAG DAY THANK YOU
3. SLACK – WHAT IS IT AND WHY DO I NEED IT?
4. DO WE ROW OR DO WE DO CREW?
5. HOLIDAY SHOPPING?
6. FUNDRAISING NEVER ENDS
7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
8. ALL THE REGULAR STUFF

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
REGISTER FOR THE SEASON!
Click here to get started.
Still have questions?
Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].


1. WINTER CONDITIONING BEGINS TODAY!!!
IF PHYSICALS OR REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT COMPLETE, YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN WINTER CONDITIONING. Everyone that was missing either of those was sent an email earlier this week. If you have questions re: your eligibility, contact our membership team at [email protected].

The schedule for winter conditioning is below. Participation is highly encouraged for all athletes to develop the cardiovascular fitness and camaraderie needed to make winning boats!

REMEMBER, before you can participate, all athletes must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 turned into the Woodson Athletic Trainer (hard copies delivered to Rm. C158, soft copies emailed to the athletic trainer, [email protected]). Athletes should also be registered with the Woodson Athletic System.


2. TAG DAY THANK YOU

Huge thank you to all the athletes and parents who showed up for Tag Day on November 11. We raised $5,000 more toward our goal of $20,000. Congratulations to the top earning teams from the morning and afternoon session!

3. SLACK – WHAT IS IT AND WHY DO I NEED IT?
Slack is a communications tool combining the best elements of text messaging and email. We use Slack for more immediate communications than this newsletter. There are 2 separate Slack spaces: one for coach and athlete communications and a separate space for parent/guardian communications. 

Parent / Guardian Slack: In addition to push notifications for team related information such as weather or other cancellations, Slack creates a space for parents to be able to coordinate carpools, and other team related logistics. If you are a parent or guardian and are not yet on Slack, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information: (1) your name, (2) your email address, and (3) the full name of your athlete. Once your request is processed, you will receive a separate invite link from Slack to join. There is an app you may download on your mobile devices to access Slack or you may log-in using any browser.  

Coach / Athlete Slack: Coaches will ensure that all athletes are added to this Slack space. Athletes not currently on Slack should let coaches know at winter conditioning. Please note that you must have a NON-FCPS email to join this space. Parents and guardians do not have direct access to this space. This is your athlete’s responsibility and an opportunity for them to learn to communicate more readily and effectively with their teammates and coaches.


4. WE ARE A CREW WHO ROWS
You might have noticed some branding changes (or not!) on social media and a transition from “W.T. Woodson Crew” to “Woodson Rowing.” Why the switch? Well – the answer is two-fold. With the recent school board vote to change the school name from W.T. Woodson High School to Carter G. Woodson High School, as a team we must represent the school effectively by removing the W.T. from our brand.

As for the switch from “Crew” to “Rowing” – read this article in the Washington Post for a quote from Head Coach Bryan Tylander on this pet peeve. (tldr; a crew is a group of people who rows, rowing is the actual sport and what our athletes “do”).

You’ll likely see a slow roll of changes in this rebranding effort. Please be patient with us as we work through rebranding over the course of this year!!

How can you help? By referring to our team as “Woodson Rowing” you’re giving potential recruits and their families a much more descriptive picture of this sport. Is it semantics? Perhaps – but anything that exposes more folks to the joys (and pains – wait until the hand blisters start), the better. Also, don’t throw out your W.T. Woodson Spirit Wear! Continue to wear it until other options are available. Everything in the team store is compliant with the school’s name change. Plus, maybe the old stuff will be worth some money some day. 😏 


5. HOLIDAY SHOPPING?
If you didn’t finish your holiday shopping at the Woodson Craft Show, don’t forget that Woodson Spirit Wear is the perfect holiday gift. Grandparents can show their support from afar while athletes can participate in passive recruiting just by wearing their favorite sweatshirt! Visit our team store to buy your Woodson gear – a portion of the proceeds does benefit the team.

Don’t forget about our new croc charms this year! Great stocking stuffers. Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana at [email protected] or on Slack to arrange payment and delivery.


6. FUNDRAISING NEVER ENDS
Although our major fundraising efforts have passed, fundraising never really ends. We didn’t quite meet our goals through Tag Day efforts – so now what? Well, donations are a mainstay of our funding efforts. Please continue to spread the word. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, the Donors page on the website is a great resource. In addition, please check with your employers to see if they have any matching programs! Some employers will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please contact our fundraising team at [email protected] with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employer matching!


7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

NOVEMBER:

  • Registration available.
  • Thu. 11/16: Winter Conditioning begins.
  • Wed. 11/29: Paisano’s in Burke restaurant fundraiser. 11a-10p.

DECEMBER:

  • Wed. 12/13: Kokee Team restaurant fundraiser
  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount
  • 12/18-12/29: Winter break
  • 12/18 – 12/22: Optional winter conditioning. Tentative. More info to follow.

JANUARY 2024

  • Thu. 1/18: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser.

FEBRUARY

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice begins. At school (baseline erg testing). Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!
    (Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p; Sat: 8:30-10:30a)
  • Thu. 2/22: Mamma Lucia restaurant fundraiser.

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Racing season begins! 2024 Racing Schedule.
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships, Camden, NJ. (Only qualifying boats attend.)

8. ALL THE REGULAR STUFF

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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November 11, 2023 Email Update

Thank you to all who helped at our 30th Annual Woodson Craft Show. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. We appreciate all the time, effort and friendliness that went into this event! Next up – our 2nd Tag Day!

1. TAG DAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
2. REGISTER FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON!
3. WINTER CONDITIONING BEGINS THU. NOV 16
4. BECOME A SPONSOR OR RECRUIT A SPONSOR
5. 2024 RACING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN SET
6. WOODSON SPIRIT WEAR
7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
8. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
SIGN UP FOR TAG DAY!


1. TAG DAY, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Our 2nd Tag Day of the season is this Saturday. We really need more adult drivers and athletes!! Please SIGN UP FOR TAG DAY! If you have questions, check out the “Tag Day Special” email from Tuesday of this week here.

Spread the news to your neighbors so they can be on the lookout and ready to donate!

2. REGISTER FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON!

Please review the registration guidelines and steps to get started with the 2023-24 season! You may also review the presentation from our parent information session to learn more. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at wtwcrewm…@gmail.com.¶


3. WINTER CONDITIONING BEGINS THU. NOV 16

BEFORE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE, all athletes must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 turned into the Woodson Athletic Trainer (hard copies delivered to Rm. C158, soft copies emailed to the athletic trainer, cho…@fcps.edu). Athletes should also be registered with the Woodson Athletic System.

The schedule for winter conditioning is below. Participation is highly encouraged for all athletes to develop the cardiovascular fitness and camaraderie needed to make winning boats!

4. BECOME A SPONSOR OR RECRUIT A SPONSOR

As you know, donations are a mainstay of our funding efforts. Please continue to spread the word. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, our DONORS PAGE on the website is a great resource. In addition, please check with your employers to see if they have any matching programs! Some employers will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please contact Ana at wtwcrewfu…@gmail.com with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employer matching!
5. 2024 RACING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN SET

Visit our website for more information and mark your calendars! 2024 Racing Schedule.

6. WOODSON SPIRIT WEAR

New this year – Woodson Crew Croc Charms! Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana at wtwcrewfu…@gmail.com or on Slack to arrange payment and delivery!

With the holidays coming up, plan to get your athlete (or yourself!) some spirit wear so you’re ready for the spring season. Visit our team store. A portion of the proceeds does benefit the team. 


7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

NOVEMBER:

  • Registration available.
  • Sat. 11/11: 2nd Tag Day
  • Thu. 11/16: Winter Conditioning begins.
  • Wed. 11/29: Paisano’s in Burke restaurant fundraiser. 11a-10p.

DECEMBER:

  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount

FEBRUARY 2024

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice at school (baseline erg testing). Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!
    (Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p; Sat: 8:30-10:30a)

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE.

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC.
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ. Only qualifying boats attend.

8. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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November 7, 2023 – Tag Day Part Deux

SPECIAL EDITION NEWSLETTER ON OUR UPCOMING TAG DAY!

Our second Tag Day is this weekend. Here’s the 411 on the team’s BIGGEST and MOST LUCRATIVE fundraiser of the year. We raised a little less than half of our goal at the first Tag Day. To meet our goal we need as many PARENTS and ATHLETES as possible to make this a success.

1. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

2. WHEN IS TAG DAY?

3. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ALL DAY?

4. WHAT EXACTLY IS TAG DAY?

5. GENERAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS

6. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?¶

7. WHY TAG DAYS?

1. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Click this link to SIGN UP NOW! (Using the sign up genius allows parent volunteers to PRE-ASSIGN groups to routes… if you “just show up” you will likely spend time waiting for a route/driver assignment instead of heading out). The more participants we have, the more quickly canvassing can be completed.

2. WHEN IS TAG DAY?

Tag Days have been divided up into TWO FULL DAY (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) events. The first day was Saturday, October 7. The second day is THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11.

3. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ALL DAY?

We will need your help! While we are hoping for everyone to participate for the full day, if you can only make the morning or afternoon shift, please note that in the comments on the sign up genius. The AM shift will run from approximately 8:45a – noon. The PM shift will run from approximately noon – 3:30p. 

4. WHAT EXACTLY IS TAG DAY?

Tag Days are the most important athlete-driven fundraiser of the year. 

On Tag Days, athletes (transported by volunteer parents) walk door-to-door in our local neighborhoods. They are given scripts to help them confidently tell Woodson families about the sport of rowing, how we receive no FCPS funds, that we rely on dues and donations — and then ask for their support.

Athletes are always grouped together, so no one goes alone. Groups of 3 or 4 athletes (with at least 1 returning/seasoned athlete) will be paired with 1 parent volunteer driver. Each parent volunteer will drive to their pre-mapped route so that the athletes may canvas their designated area. Parent volunteers are responsible for safely transporting athletes, keeping eyes on them during canvassing for safety, and helping them keep track of the cash and checks they collect.

5. GENERAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS

TimeEvent
8:45 AMArrive. Please park at the FRONT of Woodson (Door 1).
Meet up in Woodson Cafeteria A.
8:45 – 9:00 AMPaperwork drop-off/signing, Safety Briefing, Morning Route Map Distribution, Vehicle assignments
9:00 – 12:00 PMPerform Morning Routes
12:00 – 12:30 PMReturn to Cafeteria A for a break and LUNCH
12:30 – 12:45 PMAfternoon Route Map Distribution if needed
12:30 – 3:00 PMPerform Afternoon Routes
3:00 – 3:30 PMReturn, tally results and update leaderboards!

6. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?¶

ATHLETES

  • MUST BRING this form signed by your parents (unless you provided this form at the first Tag Day).
  • A refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and then you’ll have water at lunch.
  • A positive attitude!
  • Woodson Crew Spiritwear, if you have it. A limited amount of spiritwear will be available to borrow for the day, should you wish.
  • Water

PARENTS

  • ALL DRIVERS must fill out this form to transport student athletes. (this form only needs to be filled out once per season, so if you filled one out for the last Tag Day, you’re good to go).
  • Anything you might like to have on hand while sitting in the car for a few hours (water, coffee, etc.).
  • Patience. It can be challenging for athletes who have never canvassed before to speak to strangers. Your kind words and encouragement will go a long way.

7. WHY TAG DAYS?

  • Tag Days are our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year. So, while it might seem a time-consuming event, it helps us keep YOUR registration costs down, pay the coaches and maintain our equipment.
  • A FULL DAY OF VOLUNTEERING (pre- and post-lunch shifts) fulfills TWO of your athlete and/or parent volunteer requirements.
  • For more information and a direct donation link, visit our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/tag-days/

So, what are you waiting for? SIGN UP NOW!

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November 2, 2023 Email Update

Thank you to  all who helped at our Erg Shed and Boathouse Workdays! While not the most glamorous work, these maintenance days are critical to keeping our equipment in tip-top shape as we head into winter conditioning and the spring season ahead!

1. THE 30TH ANNUAL WOODSON CRAFT SHOW NEEDS YOU
2. 2023-24 REGISTRATION HAS OPENED
3. WINTER CONDITIONING BEGINS THU. NOV 16
4. FUNDRAISING
A. WENDY’S RESTAURANT DAY, ALL DAY TUE, NOV. 7
B. THE NEXT TAG DAY IS SAT. NOV 11
C. BECOME A SPONSOR OR RECRUIT A SPONSOR
5. 2024 RACING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN SET
6. WOODSON SPIRIT WEAR
7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
8. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
ALL THINGS CRAFT SHOW!

1. THE 30TH ANNUAL WOODSON CRAFT SHOW NEEDS YOU

As you know, we urgently need volunteers to make this event a success. Please visit the Sign Up Genius to sign up for ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you can do to help make this CRITICAL fund-raising event go smoothly.  We have 102 vendors who will be participating. Just to give you a comparison, we only had 80 or so vendors last year. Word has spread. Help us leave a good impression on these vendors so that they come back for many years to come!

HIGHLIGHTS:  We are in particular need of power strips, extension cords, baked goods and SIGN HOLDERS (athlete job on the day-of). Sign up for the Craft Show NOW!. 

Bring your extra extension cords or power strips on Friday, 3 November during set-up between 6pm and 10pm. If you label them with your name and number, we’ll be sure to get them back to you. We are also in need of baked goods – the bake sale component of the Craft Show is a sizable chunk of the proceeds.

SOCIAL MEDIA REQUEST: Please use your social networking skills to tell people about the Woodson Craft Show. Get a minimum of 5 family members or friends to commit to attending on Saturday, 4 November from 10am to 4pm.  Then ask each of them to tell 5 of their friends!

  • If you’re on Facebook, there’s an event you can join and then share with your friends: Woodson Craft Show Facebook Event. Or Share our most recent post.
  • If you’re on IG, share our most recent post on your stories.
  • If you’re (still) on Twitter/X: share our post!
  • Share the graphic below ANYWHERE – your local neighborhood Facebook group, your Next Door group, on your personal timelines.

2. 2023-24 REGISTRATION HAS OPENED

Please review the registration guidelines and steps to get started with the 2023-24 season! You may also review the presentation from our parent information session to learn more. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].¶

3. WINTER CONDITIONING BEGINS THU. NOV 16

BEFORE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE, all athletes must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 turned into the Woodson Athletic Trainer (hard copies delivered to Rm. C158, soft copies emailed to the athletic trainer, [email protected]). Athletes should also be registered with the Woodson Athletic System.

The schedule for winter conditioning is below. Participation is highly encouraged for all athletes to develop the cardiovascular fitness and camaraderie needed to make winning boats!

4. FUNDRAISING

A. WENDY’S RESTAURANT DAY, ALL DAY TUE, NOV. 7: We will be having a restaurant fundraiser at the Wendy’s in Fair City Mall ALL DAY LONG on Thu, Mar 2nd. 20% of sales that day will be donated to the team. Please make sure to mention Woodson Crew when you order!

B. THE NEXT TAG DAY IS SAT. NOV 11: We were just shy of halfway to our goal after the first Tag Day. So, we need a big turn out of athletes and parents for our next Tag Day! SIGN UP NOW! For more information and a direct donation link, visit our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/tag-days/

C. BECOME A SPONSOR OR RECRUIT A SPONSOR: As you know, donations are a mainstay of our funding efforts. Please continue to spread the word. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, our DONORS PAGE on the website is a great resource. In addition, please check with your employers to see if they have any matching programs! Some employers will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please contact Ana at [email protected] with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employer matching!

5. 2024 RACING SCHEDULE HAS BEEN SET
Visit our website for more information and mark your calendars! 2024 Racing Schedule.

6. WOODSON SPIRIT WEAR

New this year – Woodson Crew Croc Charms! Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana at [email protected] or on Slack to arrange payment and delivery!

With the holidays coming up, plan to get your athlete (or yourself!) some spirit wear so you’re ready for the spring season. Visit our team store. A portion of the proceeds does benefit the team. 

7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

NOVEMBER:

  • Registration available.
  • Fri. 11/3: Set up for the craft show
  • Sat. 11/4: 30th Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p. Volunteer and shop! 
  • Tue. 11/7: Wendy’s restaurant fundraiser, ALL DAY LONG!
  • Sat. 11/11: 2nd Tag Day
  • Thu. 11/16: Winter Conditioning begins. More info to follow.
  • Wed. 11/29: Paisano’s in Burke restaurant fundraiser. 11a-10p.

DECEMBER:

  • Fri. 12/15: Deadline for early bird registration discount

FEBRUARY 2024

  • Fri. 2/16: Last day of winter conditioning
  • Mon. 2/19: Deadline for returning athlete refunds
  • Mon. 2/19: Practice at school (baseline erg testing). Time TBD.
  • Tue. 2/20: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!
    (Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p; Sat: 8:30-10:30a)

MARCH

  • Thu. 3/7: Deadline for novice athlete refunds
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE.

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC.
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run Regional Park.

MAY

  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run Regional Park.
  • Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ. Only qualifying boats attend.

8. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?

STAY IN THE KNOW!

NEWSLETTER: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

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