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April 23, 2024 Newsletter

This weekend is, technically, our last “regular season” regatta. But the opportunities for volunteering and participating are only ramping up as we head toward VSRC and Stotesbury. Please help us stay on top of all there is to manage as we move into the championship season!

1. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
2. RESTAURANT NIGHT – TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
3. SENIOR NIGHT THIS FRIDAY, 4/26
4. CRITICAL NEED: 2-3 ADULTS FOR A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
5. 2 VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER SPOTS TO FILL DURING STATES
6. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Senior Parents RSVP for Senior Night (4/26)!
Become part of the Nominating Committee (see details below)

  1. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
    Woodson Athletic Boosters has a few scholarships for seniors who participated in sports while at Woodson. The applications are due by April 24. Visit the Woodson College & Career Center for the application and more information.
  2. RESTAURANT NIGHT – TOMORROW, WED., 4/24
    Support Woodson Rowing by visiting the Panera located at 10702 Fairfax, Blvd (next to the Party City in Fairfax) on Wednesday, 4/24 between 4-8p. You can use the code FUND4U at online checkout, in the Panera app, or at the kiosk in-cafe to ensure that 25% of your sale is donated back to the team. Show the flyer below to a cashier if you have any questions!
  1. SENIOR NIGHT THIS FRIDAY!
    We are hoping to start senior introductions promptly at 7p – so everyone, please do your best to get to Cafe B at Woodson by 6:55p!

PARENTS OF SENIORS: If you haven’t yet, please RSVP if you plan to attend our Senior Night dinner on Friday, April 26 at 7p in Woodson Cafe B. Your RSVP helps Eleanor and Helen (who are also parents to seniors) plan the meal for that night.

ATHLETES: Please arrive at Woodson promptly after practice so that our festivities can get underway – and we can feed you!

  1. CRITICAL NEED: 2-3 ADULTS FOR A NOMINATING COMMITTEE
    We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Board in the 2024/24 school year and beyond!  If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please contact Catherine Backmeyer on Slack or at [email protected] to find out more!
  1. 2 VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER SPOTS TO FILL DURING STATES
    As you know, it takes an army of volunteers to make the regattas run successfully each week and Woodson is required to fill certain jobs to help make that happen. We have two more VASRA jobs to fill this season – one each day of the State championships (May 4 and 11).  Check out the sign-up genius for more information.

Remember, volunteers get to park for free at Sandy Run (no long lines for the shuttle or paying $15 pp) and many jobs give a front row seat to the action (or you can take a break to watch your kid race). Thank you for your dedication to our team and the sport!

  1. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
    The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/. 

PARENTS: The Board is in the process of arranging a Stotesbury Q&A meeting that will tentatively take place on May 1 in the evening. Stay tuned for more information, but if you have questions, please post them on Slack in the meantime.

ATHLETES: Both AP Spanish and AP Biology have their AP tests scheduled for May 16, the day we will leave for Stotes. Although line-ups have not yet been set, it is highly recommended that you begin speaking with your teachers now to make alternative testing arrangements if necessary.


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

APRIL

  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Wed. 5/1: tentative Stotesbury Q&A meeting. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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April 18, 2024 – Ryz Obuchowicz Special

This weekend is the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta at Sandy Run. This regatta is named after a local legend, Ryszard “Ryz” Obuchowicz, who was recognized by USRowing in 2007 as the recipient of the Julian Wolf Award for his contributions to rowing. It looks like beautiful weather for racing, with partly sunny skies and the temperature between 65-70 degrees by race time. Please keep in mind that the grandstands are generally not covered. Spectators and athletes should, as always, be prepared for all weather (to include blazing sun).

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY APRIL 19
2. REGATTA VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED
3. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20
A. ATTENDANCE
B. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
5. MASON INVITATIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY, 4/21
6. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

  1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY APRIL 19
    Friday Night Team Dinner will be in Cafeteria B at Woodson. There is still ONE volunteer slot available for Chaperone and Clean Up. Please sign up here.

The dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p. Catering is provided by Noodles & Co. The tentative menu is as follows:

  • Spaghetti (Meatballs on the side)
  • Mac & Cheese (Meatballs on the side)
  • Pesto Cavatappi (Parmesan chicken on the side)
  • Bread
  • Gluten free items

 For your ease, here is the Noodles & Co. website for allergen information: https://noodles.mymenuhd.com/MyMenu/Allergen

Also provided from Costco:

  • Salad (dressings are on the side)
  • Dessert (usually cookies + a gluten-free option)

Other items of note:

  • NO DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. Athletes should bring refillable water bottles.
  • All athletes must plan to help clean up before leaving. Plan to pick up athletes around 8:30p
  1. REGATTA VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED
    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.

All volunteer slots for the regatta this weekend are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Sign up here to help at future regattas (we do still have some open slots during each day of States that will need to be filled).

REMINDER TO ALL REGATTA VOLUNTEERS: 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.

  1. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 20
    Stay tuned to Slack for specific race times, which will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. According to the tentative event list, varsity boats will race first, with novice boats closing out the racing of the day. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about specific timing by tomorrow.

Feel free to check here for general regatta information:
Regatta Central
VASRA website

A. ATTENDANCE: 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.

B. 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The shuttles are scheduled to begin at 7:00 am (2 hours before the first race) and will conclude running from Sandy Run NLT 1 hour after the last race.

C. 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.

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. MASON INVITATIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY, 4/21
VASRA is looking for volunteers for Mason Invitational this Sunday, April 21. See a collegiate regatta up close and satisfy your VASRA volunteer requirement at the same time. Athletes are also encouraged to volunteer. See the Sign Up Genius for more information: Mason Invitational.


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

APRIL

  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Wed. 5/1: tentative Stotesbury Q&A meeting. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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April 16, 2024 Newsletter

Competition will be ramping back up with the Ryz Obuchowicz regatta at Sandy Run this weekend. Thursday’s newsletter will focus on all the details for that, so read below to find out all the other goings-on we have … well … going on!

1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW THANK YOU!
2. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
3. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24
4. PARENTS OF SENIORS – YOUR RSVP IS NEEDED!
5. JOIN THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE!!
6. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Senior Parents RSVP for Senior Night (4/26)!
Become part of the Nominating Committee (see details below)

  1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW THANK YOU! 

Our parent learn-to-row on April 14 was a big success! Major kudos and thanks to Coach Tylander and Coach Mickey for giving 9 parents a taste of what it’s like to be a Woodson Rowing athlete. Additional thanks to the following athletes for taking time on your weekend to support the parents and for showing us how it’s done: Joey Burvis, Madeline Backmeyer, Sarah Backmeyer, Chance Jones, Emma McRobbie, Sania Rizk, Molly Ros, Lilli Strakos and Alessia Tolentino.

Find some photos of the event on our SmugMug site: 2024 Parent Learn-to-Row.

Anyone who took photos, please UPLOAD here.

  1. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Two chaperone spots are available for our Friday night dinner on April 19.
Please sign up here.

  1. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24

Woodson Athletic Boosters has a few scholarships for seniors who participated in sports while at Woodson. The applications are due by April 24. Visit the Woodson College & Career Center for the application and more information.

  1. PARENTS OF SENIORS – YOUR RSVP IS NEEDED!

If you haven’t yet, please RSVP if you plan to attend our Senior Night dinner on Friday, April 26 at 7p in Woodson Cafe B. Your RSVP helps Eleanor and Helen (who are also parents to seniors) plan the meal for that night!!

  1. JOIN THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE!!!

We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Board in the 2024/24 school year and beyond!  If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please contact Catherine Backmeyer on Slack or at [email protected] to find out more!

  1. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS

The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/. 

PARENTS: The Board is in the process of arranging a Stotesbury Q&A meeting that will tentatively take place on May 1 in the evening. Stay tuned for more information, but if you have questions, please post them on Slack in the meantime.

ATHLETES: Both AP Spanish and AP Biology have their AP tests scheduled for May 16, the day we will leave for Stotes. Although line-ups have not yet been set, it is highly recommended that you begin speaking with your teachers now to make alternative testing arrangements.

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

APRIL

  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Wed. 5/1: tentative Stotesbury Q&A meeting. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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April 11 Newsletter

This bye weekend is a great opportunity for athletes to catch up on school work, sleep, and get in some good workouts on your own. Starting next week, we will be heading into the countdown toward states! 

1. REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK
2. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW, SUN APR 14, 3P
3. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24
4. *NEW* SENIOR NIGHT 4/26 – PARENT RSVP NEEDED
5. *NEW* NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
6. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Senior Parents RSVP for Senior Night (4/26)!
Become part of the Nominating Committee (see details below)

  1. REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK
    No Friday night team dinner this Friday, April 12.
    No regatta or practice this Saturday, April 13.
  2. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW, SUN APR 14, 3P
    Because there is a collegiate regatta happening at Sandy Run on Sunday, April 14, we are moving the TIME of the parent-learn-to-row to 3p. If you are signed up and cannot attend now, please pull yourself from the sign up. If the time change opens up the opportunity for you to join us, please SIGN UP HERE! Spots are still available. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team.

ATHLETES – we will need some athletes to help out at the learn-to-row. Please talk to Coach Tylander if you are interested.

  1. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24
    Woodson Athletic Boosters has a few scholarships for seniors who participated in sports while at Woodson. The applications are due by April 24. Visit the Woodson College & Career Center for the application and more information.
  1. *NEW* SENIOR NIGHT 4/26 – PARENT RSVP NEEDED
    As you have probably noticed, we have begun celebrating your seniors on social media. But, the time to celebrate your seniors in person is quickly arriving! Please RSVP if you plan to attend our Senior Night dinner on Friday, April 26 at 7p in Woodson Cafe B.
  1. *NEW* NOMINATING COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
    We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Board in the 2024/24 school year and beyond!  If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please contact Catherine Backmeyer on Slack or at [email protected] to find out more!
  1. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
    The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/. 

The Board is in the process of arranging a Stotesbury Q&A meeting that will tentatively take place on May 1 in the evening. Stay tuned for more information, but if you have questions, please post them on Slack in the meantime.

Frequently asked question: How do I and should I book a hotel room?

A: Reservations for athletes and coaches will be made by the team. You do NOT need to book a room for your athlete. If you would like to spectate, however, you are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Spectators are not required to stay at the team hotel (unless you sign up as a chaperone – then it is preferred that you stay on-site with the team). A limited number of rooms for family reservations have been reserved as a block, but they must be reserved no later than APRIL 27, 2024 to receive the negotiated rate and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

On-line family block booking: Use this link

Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Airport/Ridley Park
201 Industrial Hwy, Ridley Park, PA 19078, (610) 915-6600.

Group Name: WOODSON CREW PARENT’S BLOCK

Arrival Date: Thursday, 5/16/2023

Departure Date: Saturday, 5/18/2023

Cut-off Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Room Rate: $199 per night + taxes and fees

If you are having trouble booking your room, please contact Tre Krupnick via Slack or email ([email protected]). Tre is a parent to a rower as well as the travel agent who negotiated the rates for us. THANK YOU TRE!

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

APRIL

  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sun. 4/14:  Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 3-5p. Meet at boathouse.
  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Wed. 5/1: tentative Stotesbury Q&A meeting. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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April 9, 2024 Newsletter

While the weather did not turn out for us at the Tri-Meet this weekend, our athletes showed up and put in hard work under very challenging conditions. Thankful for tough athletes and supportive families who show up regardless of what mother nature throws at us! This weekend is a “bye” week, so there will be no racing. Enjoy some more free time this weekend, because we will be continuing to charge full steam ahead into the rest of the season. 

1. SCHEDULING NOTES FOR THIS WEEK
2. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER, TIME CHANGE!
3. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS
4. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA – BASIC Q&A + ROOM BOOKING INFO
5. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
6. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

  1. SCHEDULING NOTES FOR THIS WEEK
    Wednesday, April 10 is a Student Holiday in honor of Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan and breaking of the fast. Practice will be held at the regularly scheduled time. Remember to contact your coaches if you will not be attending practice.

There is no Friday night team dinner this Friday, April 12 and no regatta or practice this Saturday, April 13.

  1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER, TIME CHANGE!
    Because there is a collegiate regatta happening at Sandy Run on Sunday, April 14, we are moving the TIME of the parent-learn-to-row to 3p. If you are signed up and cannot attend now, please pull yourself from the sign up. If the time change opens up the opportunity for you to join us, please SIGN UP HERE! Spots are still available. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team. 
  1. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SENIORS
    Woodson Athletic Boosters has a few scholarships available for students who participated in sports while at Woodson. The applications are due by April 24. Visit the Woodson College & Career Center for the application and more information. 
  1. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA – BASIC Q&A + ROOM BOOKING INFO
    It seems far away, but it is creeping up on us! There are always lots of questions leading up to this regatta, so here is a short Q&A to hopefully address some of your most immediate questions:

    Q: What is the Stotesbury Cup Regatta and why is it such a big deal?
    A: Short answer: The Stotesbury Cup Regatta is the oldest and largest high school regatta in the United States! Longer answer: check out our webpage with all the information and links you need to satisfy your curiosity: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/

Q: Who is going?
A: Line ups are set by the coaches based on a number of factors, to include whether or not an athlete is even available to go. If you already know your athlete is NOT available for Stotesbury, please have them contact their coaches ASAP. Our coaches try to take as many competitive boats as possible. That may mean, however, that not everyone will be placed in a lineup. Athletes can direct their questions on lineups to the coaches.

Q: How do I and should I book a hotel room?
A: Reservations for athletes and coaches will be made by the team. You do NOT need to book a room for your athlete. If you would like to spectate, however, you are responsible for your own transportation and lodging. Spectators are not required to stay at the team hotel (unless you sign up as a chaperone – then it is preferred that you stay on-site with the team). A limited number of rooms for family reservations have been reserved as a block, but they must be reserved no later than APRIL 27, 2024 to receive the negotiated rate and are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

On-line family block booking: Use this link

Hotel: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Philadelphia Airport/Ridley Park
201 Industrial Hwy, Ridley Park, PA 19078, (610) 915-6600.

Group Name: WOODSON CREW PARENT’S BLOCK

Arrival Date: Thursday, 5/16/2023

Departure Date: Saturday, 5/18/2023

Cut-off Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Room Rate: $199 per night + taxes and fees

If you are having trouble booking your room, please contact Tre Krupnick via Slack or email ([email protected]). Tre is a parent to a rower as well as the travel agent who negotiated the rates for us. THANK YOU TRE!

  1. 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]).
  2. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

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

APRIL

  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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April 4, 2024 – Tri-Meet Special

We have a scrimmage scheduled this weekend with Wakefield and Walter Johnson. This is the only time we race WJ during the regular season, so it’s a great opportunity to experience racing a new team. The weather is predicted to be cold but nice. Athletes and spectators need to be prepared to stay warm as there is no protection from the elements (other than being able to hide in your car).

1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER
2. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
3. TEAM DINNER TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 5
4. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEKEND
5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

  1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER 
    Spots are still available!!! More info and SIGN UP HERE!
    As a fundraiser for the team, some of our coaches have offered to volunteer their time to take parents out in some of our shells to get a feel for what our athletes do every day during the season! The Parent Learn-To-Row will take place on Sunday April 14 from 10a-12p. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team. There are currently 12 spots available (some of the seats in the boats will be manned by athletes). If the spots fill up, please add yourself to the waitlist (no fee needed to do so)!!

  2. 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]).
  1. TEAM DINNER TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 5
    Friday Night Team Dinner will be in Cafeteria B at Woodson. The dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p. Catering is provided by Koobala, which was a fan favorite last year! The tentative menu is as follows: Chicken sandwiches with toppings on the side, sweet potato fries, regular fries, pita bread and hummus. For allergy/food restriction folks: make your own bowl from chicken, rice, beans, and veggies.

Also provided from Costco: salad (dressings are on the side) and dessert (usually cookies + a gluten-free option).

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

  • NO DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. Athletes should bring their refillable water bottles.
  • All athletes must plan to stay for the duration of the meal and for a quick clean up afterwards. Plan to pick up athletes around 8:30p
  • All the volunteer slots for this Friday are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
  1. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEKEND
    This Saturday (April 6), we have a local scrimmage that is much more accessible for spectators who may have a hard time navigating Sandy Run for traditional competitions. Lots of details available on the website: Tri-Meet Details.

PLEASE NOTE: there will NOT be food and drink provided for the athletes or spectators during this scrimmage. This is not a long day of racing, so we recommend a hearty, early breakfast and portable, healthy snacks (plus lots of water) for the athletes.

Line-ups will be set by the coaches and communicated at practice. Once they are set, they will be posted on Instagram, Facebook and in Slack.


5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

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

APRIL

  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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April 2, 2024 Newsletter

The trip to St. Andrews brought (mostly) nice weather and lots of amazing racing. Our athletes placed in the top 3 of every race entered. This weekend is a local travel scrimmage (not an official regatta) to row on the Anacostia against some other local teams. More information below.

1. 2 MORE ORDERS OF THE WEATHERSHIRT NEEDED!
2. TONIGHT – RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT TOBY’S ICE CREAM!
3. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
5. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEKEND
6. REMINDER – SENIOR NIGHT 4/26
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

1. 2 MORE ORDERS OF THE WEATHERSHIRT NEEDED!

Boathouse has agreed to keep the online store open for Stevenson Jackets. We need 2 more orders to meet the minimum for production. Order NOW through this link: https://woodsoncrew2.itemorder.com

2. TONIGHT – RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT TOBY’S ICE CREAM!

The rainy weather outside means it’s the PERFECT day to snuggle up with a movie and some ice cream after dinner! Please visit Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna between 5-8p today (April 2) to get the best ice cream in the area AND benefit our team. 280 Cedar Lane SE, Vienna, VA 22180.

3. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER 

As a fundraiser for the team, some of our coaches have offered to volunteer their time to take parents out in some of our shells to get a feel for what our athletes do every day during the season! The Parent Learn-To-Row will take place on Sunday April 14 from 10a-12p. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team. There are currently 12 spots available (some of the seats in the boats will be manned by athletes). If the spots fill up, please add yourself to the waitlist (no fee needed to do so)!!

More info and SIGN UP HERE!

4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at our regattas! The BEST way to share your photos, save them for posterity, AND get them off your camera roll is to get them to the Woodson Rowing SmugMug site.

Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2024 photos on our website:
Woodson Rowing photo upload links.

Any photos or videos from St. Andrews this weekend can be uploaded here:

https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/7h7qMG/standrews2024

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

5. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE THIS WEEKEND

This Saturday (April 6), we have a local scrimmage that is much more accessible for spectators who may have a hard time navigating Sandy Run for traditional competitions. Lots of details available on the website: Tri-Meet Details.

There WILL be a team dinner this Friday, April 5 after practice. We do still have a need for one more volunteer to help with Clean-Up. Sign up here.

6. REMINDER – SENIOR NIGHT 4/26

Just a reminder that we are welcoming senior families to the senior night dinner on Friday, 4/26 directly after practice at Woodson Cafe B. More details to follow.

7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

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

APRIL

  • Tue. 4/2: Toby’s Ice Cream restaurant fundraiser, 5-8p
  • Fri. 4/5: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sun. 4/14:  Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 9a-noon. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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March 28, 2024 – St. Andrew’s Special

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for our first travel regatta, the St. Andrew’s Invitational! Lots of details below. The current forecast looks favorable, but with calls for increasing clouds and rain developing later in the day, spectators and athletes should plan accordingly.

1. ONE DAY LEFT – ORDER YOUR WEATHERSHIRT
2. ** PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER **
3. REMINDER – FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CANCELED THIS WEEK
4. NOXONTOWN POND REGATTA, AKA ST. ANDREWS INVITATIONAL
5. REGATTA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
6. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

  1. ONE DAY LEFT – ORDER YOUR STEPHENSON WEATHERSHIRT
    ACT QUICKLY. Boathouse has reopened their store through Friday, March 29 for the purchase of the popular Gore-Tex Stevenson Weathershirt only. There is a minimum order for 6 jackets so make sure to order yours through this link: https://woodsoncrew2.itemorder.com
  2. ** PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW FUNDRAISER **
    As a fundraiser for the team, some of our coaches have offered to volunteer their time to take parents out in some of our shells to get a feel for what our athletes do every day during the season! The Parent Learn-To-Row will take place on Sunday April 14 from 10a-12p. We are asking participants for a minimum donation of $50 to the team. There are currently 12 spots available (some of the seats in the boats will be manned by athletes).

If the spots fill up, please add yourself to the waitlist (no fee needed to do so)!! More info and SIGN UP HERE!

  1. REMINDER – FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CANCELED THIS WEEK
    There will not be a Friday night dinner this week. Athletes should make sure they have a good dinner at home and rest up in preparation for travel to St. Andrews on Saturday morning!
  1. NOXONTOWN POND REGATTA, AKA ST. ANDREWS INVITATIONAL
    Visit our special website page (under the Regattas tab) for ALL the information you need to plan for this event: St. Andrews’ Invitational.

Headlines: 

  • Carpools shall leave Woodson area at 7 AM
  • Practice from 10:45-12
  • Race from 1-3
  • We still need help with logistics both at Woodson and onsite at Noxontown Pond. Sign up here.
  • Make sure athletes are prepared with plenty of water, portable battery pack for phone charging and things to occupy their down time.
  • Many more details here.

5. REGATTA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at our regattas! The BEST way to share your photos, save them for posterity, AND get them off your camera roll is to get them to the Woodson Rowing SmugMug site.

Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2024 photos on our website:
Woodson Rowing photo upload links.

Any photos or videos from St. Andrews this weekend can be uploaded here:

https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/7h7qMG/standrews2024

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


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

MARCH

APRIL

  • Tue. 4/2: Toby’s Ice Cream restaurant fundraiser, 5-8p.
  • Fri. 4/5: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
  • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
  • Sun. 4/14:  Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 10a – noon. Sandy Run.
  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team Dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Fri. 5/3:Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • 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.)
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March 26, 2024 Newsletter

More amazing racing happened at the Regional Park Regatta. If you didn’t get a chance to see the results, check us out on social media or you can find the results on VASRA’s website: Regional Park Regatta Results. Although it’s spring break, there is a lot going on this week. Read on to find out how you can help.

1. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CANCELED THIS WEEK
2. ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH THIS WEDNESDAY (3/27)?
3. STEPHENSON WEATHERSHIRT STORE OPEN UNTIL FRI, 3/29!
4. NOXONTOWN POND REGATTA, AKA ST. ANDREWS INVITATIONAL
5. REGATTA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
6. SPRING SPORTS PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

  • DM @Coach Mickey if you can help out with lunch this Wed., 3/27

1. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER CANCELED THIS WEEK: There will not be a Friday night dinner this week. Athletes should make sure they have a good dinner at home and rest up in preparation for travel to St. Andrews on Saturday morning!

2. ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR LUNCH THIS WEDNESDAY (3/27)? The girls team is going to be rowing to Bull Run during Wednesday’s practice. The athletes will have lunch and then row home. We are looking for a volunteer or volunteers to help with some logistics, mainly bringing supplies from our boat house to Bull Run and back (the kids lunches and some tarps for them to hang out on). It may rain so we will get more details on where exactly they will eat lunch, hopefully in one of the boathouses. Please DM @Coach Mickey via Slack if you are available to help and interested in joining the girls for lunch!

3. STEPHENSON WEATHERSHIRT STORE OPEN UNTIL FRI, 3/29! ACT QUICKLY. Boathouse has reopened their store through Friday, March 29 for the purchase of the popular Gore-Tex Stevenson Weathershirt only. There is a minimum order for 6 jackets so make sure to order yours through this link: https://woodsoncrew2.itemorder.com

4. NOXONTOWN POND REGATTA, AKA ST. ANDREWS INVITATIONAL: The Noxontown Pond Regatta, aka St. Andrews Invitational, takes place on March 30, 2024 in Middletown, DE. This venue is amazingly beautiful and you get to witness racing up close and personal on the same grounds where the movie Dead Poets’ Society was filmed! We still need parents to help with tearing down our area while the athletes are loading up the boats for the drive home. Volunteering at St. Andrews will satisfy your VASRA volunteering requirement!! Sign up here: St. Andrews Volunteers Needed.

      For more information, to include a tentative schedule for the day, please check out our webpage dedicated to the trip: St. Andrews’ Invitational.

      5. REGATTA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at our regattas! The BEST way to share your photos, to save them for posterity, AND to get them off your camera roll is to get them to the Woodson Rowing SmugMug site.

      There are 2 ways to have your photos uploaded for the benefit of the team:

      (1) You can upload them directly yourself. Each regatta will have its own gallery, so keep your eye on this newsletter and Slack for a new link each week.

      UPLOAD YOUR POLAR BEAR REGATTA PHOTOS HERE: https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/bHRbvV/polarbear2024

      UPLOAD YOUR REGIONAL PARK REGATTA PHOTOS HERE:
      https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/rDcqVj/regionalpark2024

      UPLOAD ST. ANDREWS PHOTOS HERE:
      https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/7h7qMG/standrews2024

      (2) You can also send them to Colin, our team photographer, and he will get them on the site. Send your photos via email: [email protected]

      Please note: All the photos and videos posted in SmugMug are FREE to download, despite the tab which says “Buy photo.” That’s only if you want the site to print a physical copy of a photo.

      Questions or problems? Contact our team photographer, Colin via Slack or email ([email protected]).

      6. SPRING SPORTS PHOTOS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: The spring sports photos that our athletes took on Feb 29 are now available for purchase

      BOYS TEAM:  https://vando.imagequix.com/s1585061877

      GIRLS TEAM: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1152002121

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

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

      MARCH

      APRIL

      • Fri. 4/5: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
      • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
      • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
      • Sun. 4/14:  Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 9a-noon. Details TBD.
      • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
      • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
      • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
      • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team Dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
      • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

      MAY

      • Fri. 5/3:Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
      • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
      • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
      • 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.)
      Posted on

      March 21, 2024 – Regional Park Special

      It’s time for our novices to race! This weekend is the Regional Park Regatta at Sandy Run, and it will be the first time some of our novices have ever raced. There is rain in the forecast – and the grandstands are not weather proofed. Boats WILL race in the rain. So, spectators and athletes should come prepared for the weather and cold.

      1. TEAM DINNER, TOMORROW, FRIDAY MARCH 22
      2. REGATTA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
      3. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA VOLUNTEERS
      4. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA, MARCH 23, 2024 – DETAILS
      A. ATTENDANCE
      B. ***NEW LOCATION*** OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
      C. ONSITE PARKING
      5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

      1. TEAM DINNER, TOMORROW, FRIDAY MARCH 22: Friday Night Team Dinner will be in Cafeteria B at Woodson. The dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p. Catering is provided by Noodles & Co. The tentative menu is as follows:

      • Spaghetti (Meatballs on the side)
      • Mac & Cheese (Meatballs on the side)
      • Pesto Cavatappi (Parmesan chicken on the side)
      • Bread
      • Zucchini Rosa (specifically for gluten free athletes)

       For your ease, here is the Noodles & Co. website for allergen information: https://noodles.mymenuhd.com/MyMenu/Allergen

      Also provided from Costco:

      • Salad (dressings are on the side)
      • Dessert (usually cookies + a gluten-free option)

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

      • NO DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. Athletes should bring their refillable water bottles.
      • All athletes must plan to stay for the duration of the meal and for a quick clean up afterwards. Plan to pick up athletes around 8:30p
      • All the volunteer slots for this Friday are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Sign up here to help with future Friday night dinners.

      2. REGATTA PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Keep snapping those photos and taking those videos! The BEST way to share your photos, to save them for posterity, AND to get them off your camera roll is to get them to the Woodson Rowing SmugMug site.

      There are 2 ways to have your photos uploaded for the benefit of the team:

      (1) You can upload them directly yourself. Each regatta will have its own gallery, so keep your eye on this newsletter and Slack for a new link each week.

      UPLOAD YOUR POLAR BEAR REGATTA PHOTOS HERE: https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/bHRbvV/polarbear2024

      UPLOAD YOUR REGIONAL PARK REGATTA PHOTOS HERE:
      https://wtwoodsoncrew.smugmug.com/upload/rDcqVj/regionalpark2024

      (2) You can also send them to Colin, our team photographer, and he will get them on the site. Send your photos via email: [email protected].

      Please note: All the photos and videos posted in SmugMug are FREE to download, despite the tab which says “Buy photo.” That’s only if you want the site to print a physical copy of a photo.

      Questions or problems? Contact our team photographer, Colin via Slack or email ([email protected]).


      3. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA VOLUNTEERS: All volunteer slots for the regatta this weekend are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Sign up here to help at future regattas. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training.

      Gentle reminder that if you have signed up to volunteer, you’re expected to show up! 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.

      Remember, prior to volunteering at a regatta, all parent volunteers need to review the USRowing Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) that addresses how to report a violation of potential abuse against an athlete. Upon arrival for your shift, you will be required to sign an acknowledgement form (located at the sign-in table) indicating that you are aware of this policy and how to report a potential violation.  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. Thanks for your help and diligence in protecting our athletes.


      4. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA, MARCH 23, 2024 – DETAILS: This will be the first regatta for many of our novices. Trust your training and your coaches. Let’s get ready to race! Stay tuned for specific race times, which will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. According to the tentative event list, varsity boats will race first, with novice boats closing out the racing of the day. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about specific timing by tomorrow at the latest.

      Feel free to check here for general regatta information:
      Regatta Central – Regional Park Regatta
      VASRA website

      A. ATTENDANCE: 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.

      B. ***NEW LOCATION*** 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 commuter parking lot located at:
        1325 Old Bridge Rd and Rt 123
        Woodbridge, VA 22192
      • Shuttle buses will run between the commuter parking lot and Lot C at Sandy Run. The cost of the shuttles is $15 CASH, round trip, paid at the Commuter Lot prior to boarding the bus. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free. Families should plan for a 15-20 minute hike to the grandstand.
      • 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.
      • The shuttles are scheduled to begin at 7:00 am (2 hours before the first race) and will conclude running from Sandy Run NLT 1 hour after the last race.

      C. 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.

      5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

      MARCH
      On-the-water practice. (M-F: 4:15-6:45p)
      2024 Racing Schedule

      APRIL

      • Fri. 4/5: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
      • Sat. 4/6: Tri-Meet, Anacostia River, Washington, DC
      • Sat. 4/13: Bye Week. No racing.
      • Sun. 4/14:  Parent learn-to-row fundraiser. 9a-noon. Details TBD.
      • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe B, directly after practice.
      • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
      • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
      • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team Dinner. Details TBD. Cafe B.
      • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

      MAY

      • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
      • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
      • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
      • 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.)