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We are incredibly proud of the boats that competed on Saturday. The hard work you put in all season showed! The Women’s 3rd Varsity and Novice 8+ are STATE CHAMPIONS! The Men’s 4th Varsity ranked SECOND in the state while the Men’s 3rd Varsity ranks SIXTH overall. The Women’s Novice 4+, which was only recently put together, had a strong showing placing 4th in their heat. You can find the results from this weekend’s regatta here: VSRA Day 1 Results. Let’s carry this incredible energy into Day 2 this weekend.

1. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
2. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
3. FINAL TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 12
4. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA INFO
5. VIRGINIA STATE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA THIS SATURDAY
6. SAVE THE DATE: END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
7. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK: None

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

• Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs: plenty of opportunities for folks who are NOT traveling as well as for adults who are willing to help while in Philadelphia.
  
• Join the Board! The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill the Fundraising Chair role (currently Alice Wang) for next year. The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to put together and manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Coordinator. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan. Please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected] if you want to know more!

2. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
   If you competed in VSRC Day 1 this last Saturday and are NOT going to Stotesbury, then practices may be over for you. If you are unsure if you should come to practice this week, please double check with your coaches. That being said, we hope all athletes will attend the team dinner on Friday, May 12 to cheer on the 1V and 2V athletes!

3. FINAL TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 12
   Our last team dinner will be this FRIDAY, MAY 12 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 2 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner.

4. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA INFO
   Payment, submitting team forms and booking with the team hotel should have occurred on or before May 2. We hope the information presented in the Zoom information call last week was helpful. A link to the recording will be posted in the #2023-stotesbury channel on Slack soon. Make sure you join that channel if you haven’t yet. Don’t forget, tons of information is also located on the Stotesbury Cup info page.

5. VIRGINIA STATE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA THIS SATURDAY
   Day 2 of the VSRC is at Sandy Run Regional Park this Saturday, May 13. First and second 8s from both the men’s and women’s teams will be competing. 

6. SAVE THE DATE: END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
   Please save Wednesday, May 31 for an end of season pizza party and annual membership meeting at Woodson Cafeteria A. More details coming soon.

7. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you take at regattas with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug

8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
   A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

9. AT-A-GLANCE

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

10.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

Welcome to a special edition newsletter as we head into day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships! We have a lot of athletes participating this weekend. We are so proud of your hard work all season. Let’s #pullforwoodson!

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 5
2. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
3. VSRC DAY 1 THIS SATURDAY!
A. TIMING
B. ATTENDANCE
C. OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
D. ONSITE PARKING
4. EVENT PHOTOS
5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
6. AT-A-GLANCE
7. SPREAD THE WORD

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 5
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, MAY 5 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 1 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner. Also, all chaperone spots have been filled. THANK YOU parents!
   
   We are celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Friday night with Chicken and Steak Fajitas from Coyote Grill! It is build your own fajita night with two corn tortillas, black beans, green rice, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.

2. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
   If you are competing in VSRC Day 1 this Saturday and NOT going to Stotesbury, then this Friday may be your last practice! That being said, we hope all athletes will attend the team dinner on Friday, May 12 to cheer on the 1V and 2V athletes! If you are unsure if you should come to practice next week, please double check with your coaches.

3. VSRC DAY 1 THIS SATURDAY! 
   It’s championship season! Day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships (VSRC) is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Traditionally, for the two-weekend VSRC regatta, novice and junior varsity boats row in the first weekend and varsity boats row in the second weekend. First and second 8s will most likely row 5/13. Student-athletes know which category they are racing in for States. As always, unless told otherwise by a coach, rowers must be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race.

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

A. TIMING: The following was released by VASRA about an hour ago:

“*DRAFT* schedule has been sent to coaches for review. It will be a short day, starting at 8:00 and ending at 12:24 with 8 minute centers (a race will start every 8 minutes). Right now, there is no break scheduled. Heats in the early morning with Finals starting at 10:40. Again, this is a *DRAFT* schedule and will most likely change. The schedule should be posted for everyone to see by 9:00pm this evening (following the coxswain’s meeting).”
Stay tuned to Slack and/or follow along on VASRA’s website.

B. ATTENDANCE: While VASRA is still making final plans for the regatta schedules, the following boats will race this weekend: Women’s Novice 4+, Women’s Novice 8+, Women’s 3rd Varsity 8+, Men’s 3rd Varsity 8+, Men’s 4th Varsity 8+. While no varsity boats row at this regatta, varsity athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available. 

C. OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS: There is no spectator/visitor parking at Sandy Run. As a result, families should plan accordingly. For VSRC Day 1, off-site parking is located at South County High School.

• Parents driving athletes can drop athletes off at Sandy Run and then proceed to South County High School to park. South County High School is located at 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079.
• Spectators will park at South County High School and take a shuttle bus to the regatta. The cost of the shuttles is $15 round trip paid at South County prior to boarding the bus. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free.  Families should plan for a 15-20 minute walk or a shorter shuttle ride between where the buses stop (Lot C) and the grandstand.
• 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. 

D. 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 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.

4. EVENT PHOTOS: Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. After the regatta, please share your photos with the team via one of the following methods: the #photo-sharing channel on Slack and send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into SmugMug.

5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!: Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends via our online spirit wear store. Don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride.  Visit the store today!

6. AT-A-GLANCE

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

7. SPREAD THE WORD: Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community. 

Follow us on Social Media!

We finished the regular season so strong! Can’t wait to see how our boats do in all the upcoming championship regattas. If you haven’t seen them yet, you can find the results from this weekend’s regatta here: Al Urquia Regatta Results.

1. *NEW* URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED
2. *NEW* VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
3. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 5
4. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA INFO
5. VIRGINIA STATE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA THIS SATURDAY
6. SAVE THE DATE: END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
7. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Stotesbury attendees: NLT Tues, May 2, Pay and submit forms

1. *NEW* URGENT VOLUNTEER NEED
   We still have an immediate and urgent need for a FOOD COORDINATOR for the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. This very important job will be filled, ideally, by a parent who is going to attend the regatta, May 18-20. HOWEVER, if you’re willing to help here at home and are not traveling, we still welcome your contribution! Please reach out on the #2023-stotesbury channel on Slack if you’re able to take on this role.

The Food Coordinator is someone who can:

• Purchase and prep a lot of food (breakfast, lots of snacks, 2 big lunch days on the water)
  • Burgers, hot dogs, and veggie burgers for one of the days (these would just be bought and kept frozen until we leave).
  • Pre-cook fajita style chicken and veggies, which can be sealed in bags with a good sealer, then frozen. This will be revived riverside.
• Freeze and otherwise store the above and other food somewhere securely.
• Be available the week of May 15 to have the Chuckwagon parked on their property so it can be loaded for travel to Philadelphia. (Please note: you are not responsible for moving the chuckwagon! We will transport it to you and remove it before Stotes).

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

• Team Dinners: We still need ONE chaperone for our final team dinner this Friday.
• Regatta Jobs: Assistant Dockmaster needed THIS SATURDAY
• Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs: plenty of opportunities for folks who are NOT traveling, and also who are willing to help while in Philadelphia.
• Join the Board! The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill the Fundraising Chair role (currently Alice Wang) for next year. The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to put together and manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Coordinator. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan. Please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected] if you want to know more!

3. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 5
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, MAY 5 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 1 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner.

4. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA INFO
   Coaches have finalized the boats and rowers attending the Stotesbury Cup. If your rower is attending please go to the Stotesbury Cup info page to submit payment and required forms as soon as possible. Payment and forms are due tomorrow Tues, May 2, 2023. This needs to be done in order for your rower to attend.

If families need assistance with this registration cost, scholarship funds are available. Contact [email protected] to learn more. 

You will find info on booking rooms, travel, luggage, schoolwork and more on the Stotesbury Cup info page.

If you have additional questions about the Stotesbury Cup, join us for a Zoom Q&A on Wednesday 5/3 at 7:45.

5. VIRGINIA STATE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA THIS SATURDAY
   Our next regatta is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Traditionally for the two-weekend VSRC regatta, novice and junior varsity boats row in the first weekend and varsity boats row in the second weekend. While VASRA is still making final plans for the regatta schedules, we should plan for the following boats to race this weekend: Women’s Novice 4+, Women’s Novice 8+, Women’s 3rd Varsity 8+, Men’s 3rd Varsity 8+, Men’s 4th Varsity 8+ First and second 8s will most likely row 5/13. Student-athletes know which category they are racing in for States. As always, unless told otherwise by a coach, rowers must be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race.

6. SAVE THE DATE: END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
   Please save Wednesday, May 31 for an end of season pizza party and annual membership meeting at Woodson Cafeteria A. More details coming soon.

7. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you take at regattas with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.

8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
   A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

9. AT-A-GLANCE

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

10.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for the Al Urquia Regatta! This regatta closes out the regular season and the month of April. After this weekend, it’s all championship regattas until the end of the season!

1. REMINDER: SENIOR NIGHT and TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 28
2. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
A. ATTENDANCE
B. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
3. EVENT PHOTOS
4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD

1. REMINDER: SENIOR NIGHT and TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 28
   This week’s dinner and celebration of our seniors is on FRIDAY, APR 28  in Woodson Cafeteria A. If senior parents are able to attend and haven’t RSVP’d, please do so here.
   
   All chaperone spaces have been filled. Thank you!

Our meal will be catered by Chipotle. Everything is build-your-own, so athletes and senior parents may choose from the following ingredients: chicken, steak, cilantro-lime white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, lettuce, tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa and soft flour tortillas. Please remember to bring your own water bottle!

2. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
   As always, specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. It does appear that VASRA is planning for eights to row in the afternoon Saturday. Also, this is a prelims and finals style regatta. Please plan accordingly.

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

A. ATTENDANCE
Unless told otherwise by a coach, rowers are advised to be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race. 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 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 shuttle 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 after drop-off at Lot C.
• 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. 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 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.

3.  EVENT PHOTOS
   Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. After the regatta, please share your photos with the team via one of the following methods:

• the #photo-sharing channel on Slack
• send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into SmugMug.

4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends via our online spirit wear store. Don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride.  Visit the store today!

5. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

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

Follow us on Social Media!¶

Welcome to your special edition newsletter regarding the Stotesbury Cup Regatta! There is so much information that we created a full web page about the event, but read below for all of the immediate information you need to know.

1. DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT AND FORMS: MAY 2, 2023
2. ZOOM INFO MEETING – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 7:45PM
3. SLACK CHANNEL
4. ALL-IN-ONE-PLACE INFO PAGE
5. VOLUNTEERING
6. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
7. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
NLT May 2, 2023:

• Pay fees to attend
• Fill out forms and provide hard copies to Jenn Ros
• Book hotel accommodations if traveling to spectate

1. DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT AND FORMS: MAY 2, 2023
   Unfortunately families will need to move quickly now that lineups are finalized to book rooms in our hotel block. This event draws more than 10,000 athletes to Philadelphia so hotel space is at a premium.

Fees for the 2023 Stotesbury Regatta are $550 per athlete. All travel, food, and lodging are included in this payment. If this presents a financial burden, please contact Board President Tarek Rizk via Slack or at [email protected] immediately. The team does have access to scholarship funds to reduce the burden.

Optional add-on fees for spectators are as follows:

• $75 round trip to ride the bus with athletes to and from Philadelphia. Adults only, please. Space is limited.
• $30 per person if spectators would like to join athletes in having at-the-river snacks and lunches on Friday and Saturday.

PAYMENT IS DUE NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, MAY 2.

2. ZOOM INFO MEETING – WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 7:45PM
   We recognize that the tight schedule makes things challenging, so plan to join the Board for a Zoom Meeting on Wednesday, May at 7:45 PM. If you have questions that are time sensitive and need to be answered prior to payment or filling out forms, please do not hesitate to contact any member of the Board or use the #2023-stotesbury Slack channel prior to this meeting.

Zoom details are below:
Meeting ID: 956 6330 0670
Join from Computer/Mobile: https://outcast.zoom.us/j/95663300670?pwd=TCt3eFRyY3BPNk5wWmlaYjdqVXpUUT09
Password: 283066
Dial using iPhone/Android one-tap (US Toll): +13017158592,,95663300670# or +13052241968,,95663300670#

3. SLACK CHANNEL
   Please join the new Slack Channel (#2023-stotesbury) to stay abreast of all you need to know.

4. ALL-IN-ONE-PLACE INFO PAGE
   There is A LOT of information to cover for Woodson to participate in this prestigious regatta. As a result, we have created a web page with all pertinent information. Access the webpage here: Stotesbury 2023

5. VOLUNTEERING
   See the Stotesbury Sign-Up Genius for our long list of opportunities. They all must be filled prior to May 18th in order to make this event a success.

6. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.

7. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
   A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

The weather was the one factor we couldn’t plan for at the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta this weekend! The boats that were able to race did an excellent job. You can find race results here: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta Results.

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER AND SENIOR NIGHT, FRIDAY, APR 28
2. *NEW* STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA, MAY 18-20, 2023
3. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
4. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU
5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

• PARENTS OF SENIORS: RSVP for senior night https://forms.gle/kvs7isLSpytE5PVn9
• Chaperones needed for team dinner: Sign up here

1. *NEW* TEAM DINNER AND SENIOR NIGHT, FRIDAY, APR 28
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 28 in Woodson Cafeteria A. This is an EXTRA SPECIAL team dinner where we will celebrate our 17 seniors so all athletes should try to attend.

Parents of seniors are also invited to attend this special celebration.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/kvs7isLSpytE5PVn9

If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, we do need THREE more chaperones for this Friday. Sign up here.

2. *NEW* STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA, MAY 18-20, 2023
   Woodson Crew will be participating in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on May 18-20, 2023. Stotesbury is the oldest and largest high school regatta in the US, and takes place annually on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Coaches are working hard to finalize line ups and we are diligently working behind the seasons to put together all you will need to know about this travel regatta for qualifying boats only. We expect to have more information, to include what boats will be racing, later this week. 

Unfortunately, families will need to move quickly once lineups are finalized and announced to book rooms in our hotel block. This event draws more than 10,000 athletes to Philadelphia so hotel space is at a premium. Please stay tuned to slack and email to get updates quickly. 

Meanwhile, if you want to learn about this prestigious event, visit the official website at: http://stotesburycupregatta.com/ or check out our SmugMug photos and videos from previous seasons: Stotesbury 2022, Stotesbury 2019, Stotesbury 2018.

3. AL URQUIA REGATTA, SAT, APR 29
   Our next regatta is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. The Al Urquia Regatta is our last regular season regatta. After that are States (also at Sandy Run), Stotesbury and Nationals! Your Thursday newsletter will let you in on all you need to know about the Al Urquia Regatta, but make sure to put it on your calendar if you haven’t already!

4. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU
   Please become part of the team that helps WTW Crew stay up and running. The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill the following crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles have graduating seniors. Please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected] if you want to know more!

• Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to put together and manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.

• Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.

5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.

6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
   A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

7. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• Team Dinner and SENIOR NIGHT @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

8.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
   Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and Slack community. 

Welcome to your special edition newsletter for the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta! This regatta is named for a revered VASRA referee who lost his life to cancer. If you want to read more about this man with the unique name, click here. As is so often the case, there is a high probability of rain this Saturday, but not until later in the day. Spectators and athletes should plan accordingly.

1. **CRITICAL NEED**: LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER THIS WEEKEND
2. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 21
3. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT, APR 22
A. ATTENDANCE
B. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
4. EVENT PHOTOS
5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
6. AT-A-GLANCE
7. SPREAD THE WORD

1. **CRITICAL NEED**: LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER THIS WEEKEND
   We must fulfill our VASRA volunteer requirements as a team. We still have ONE launch boat driver spot open (starting around 11:30a). If you’ve completed launch driver training, please sign up here. Thank you so much to all our volunteers. We, literally, couldn’t do any of this without you!

2. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER, FRI, APR 21
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 21 in Woodson Cafeteria A. All chaperone spaces have been filled. Thank you, parents!
   
   What’s for dinner? Well – Ledo Pizza in West Springfield. Ledo Pizza is a local DMV pizza place and its history may be read about HERE. It is the official pizza of the George Mason Patriots, Navy Athletics, Baltimore Ravens, Maryland Terrapins, and Towson Tigers.
   
   The menu, listed in descending order of amounts, follows: Pizza (cheese, pepperoni, veggie, Hawaiian, gluten free – cheese); Buffalo Boneless Chicken Wings, Sweet Baby Ray BBQ Boneless Chicken Wings, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Spinach Salad and Caesar Salad (croutons and grilled chicken on the side). Dessert TBA.

3. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT, APR 22
   Very excited to be back on the Occoquan to race. It’s always good to be back on your home turf. Specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. Hopefully, eights will row in the morning Saturday before the heat/rain become too much of a factor.

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

A. ATTENDANCE: Unless told otherwise by a coach, rowers are advised to be at the boathouse no later than two hours before their scheduled race. 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 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 shuttle 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 after drop-off at Lot C.
• 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. 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 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.

4.  EVENT PHOTOS
   Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. After the regatta, please share your photos with the team via one of the following methods:

• the #photo-sharing channel on Slack
• send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into SmugMug.

5. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
   Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends via our online spirit wear store. Don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride.  Visit the store today!

6. AT-A-GLANCE

April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

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

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Fantastic job at the Tri-Meet! We lucked out with beautiful weather and all of our boats really showed off their hard work. We are back to being on the Occoquan for the next several weeks, so keep an eye out for the Thursday updates re: parking, times, etc. Otherwise, read below for this week’s updates!

1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU!
2. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 21
3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER NEEDED, SAT., APR 22
4. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT., APR 22
5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
None

1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU!
   Please become part of the team that helps WTW Crew stay up and running. The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill three crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles are all either term limited or have graduating seniors. If you have interest or want to know more, please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected].

• President (currently Tarek Rizk): The President manages the “business” of the team, to include contracts for the coaches and being the primary point of contact for outside organizations as well as the Principal and Director of Student Activities at Woodson. An ideal candidate is passionate about the team and its growth. You will work directly with other Executive Committee members and members of the Board of Directors to ensure the team is running smoothly.

• Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.

• Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.

2. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 21
   This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 21 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We still have space for ONE more chaperone this Friday. Sign up here.

3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER NEEDED, SAT., APR 22
   There is ONE volunteer slot available for a launch boat driver (starting around 11:30a) for the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta this weekend. If you’ve completed launch driver training, please sign up here. If you’ve taken the training but feel a little rusty, please feel free to show up for a practice this week and ride with one of our coaches to boost your confidence!

4. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT., APR 22
   Heat sheets do not become available until Thursday, Apr 20. However, it appears that 8’s will be racing in the morning for this regatta. That means it may be an early start to the day. Please plan accordingly. More information will follow as soon as it is available.

5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.

6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
   A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

7. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

8.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
   Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.

Welcome to your special edition newsletter focusing on the Tri-Meet this weekend. This is a more casual scrimmage between Woodson, Wakefield and Washington-Liberty. It’s a great opportunity for athletes to row on a new body of water and for spectators that have trouble getting to the grandstands at Sandy Run to get a chance to watch. Read below to find out more!

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
2. UNIFORMS
3. TRI-MEET REGATTA DETAILS
A. ATHLETES
B. SPECTATORS
C. RACE SCHEDULE
4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
5. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
6. AT-A-GLANCE
7. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
   With spring break being over, we are back to our pre-regatta team dinners. This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 14 in Woodson Cafeteria A.

• All volunteer slots are full for this week! Thank you so much!!
• We are having Koobala for dinner and the menu is exactly as it was at the last Koobala team dinner: chicken sandwiches or make your own rice/bean/chicken/veggie bowl, salad, and fries.
• REMINDERS:
  • Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
  • NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
  • Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
  • Pick up athletes between 8:30-9:00p.

2. UNIFORMS
   Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be at the team dinner (Friday, April 14) with any remaining uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse that have not already been picked up. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if you need these items before Friday!

3. TRI-MEET DETAILS
   This weekend’s Tri-Meet is a travel meet to the Anacostia River in DC. Only 3 teams compete so it is a fast moving, fun scrimmage. There won’t be official “results” other than the feedback we get from athletes about racing!

When the team travels away from the Occoquan, all athletes will need to arrive at the same time on race day to unload the boat trailer. Similarly all athletes will leave the racing site at the same time once the trailer is loaded after the races.

A. ATHLETES: All athletes should arrive at 7:00 AM. Please eat a good breakfast, bring plenty of water and pack some healthy snacks. This is a fast regatta, so we will be finished in time for you to have lunch on your own.

Athletes are to be dropped off at the Anacostia Community Boathouse located at 1900 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003.  Any athletes driving themselves are strongly encouraged to carpool as parking at the boathouse is very limited.

Once parents have dropped their athletes at the location above, parents and spectators should proceed to Anacostia Park to park and view the races.

B. SPECTATORS: If you have family members that can’t watch you/your athlete race because of the hike to the stands at Sandy Run, make sure they put this scrimmage on their schedule. Spectators park alongside the river at Anacostia Park and enjoy a view of the races just steps away from their cars. If you have a bicycle you can follow most of the race on a road parallel to the course. A map of the race course can be found here https://tinyurl.com/Anacostia-Course-Map.

It may be helpful to bring binoculars or telephoto lenses. Since there is not an “official” race schedule, it will help spectators know when their athletes are racing down the course!

C. RACE SCHEDULE: Racing will begin around 9:00 AM. Each boat will race twice. Athletes should be ready to be picked up around 12:30. Athletes should check with their coaches to see which boat they will be on for Saturday’s event. 

4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you take at the Tri-Meet with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.

5. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT: Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

6. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

7.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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

It was exciting to have the opportunity to travel to St. Andrew’s to participate in the Noxontown Pond #2 regatta. If you haven’t seen the results, they are posted on our social media accounts, or you can find them here: Girls’ Results and Boys’ Results. LOTS of information this week, as usual. Read below to find out more!

P.S. We made $124.38 (15% of sales) at our Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream fundraiser last week – and Toby graciously agreed to MATCH! Please share Toby’s good grace, spirit and ice cream where you can as a thank you!!

1. *NEW* WOODSON CREW NEEDS YOU!
2. *NEW* RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE, WED APR 12, 5-9pm
3. *NEW* TRI-MEET REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
5. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
6. UNIFORMS
7. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
None

1. *NEW* WOODSON CREW NEEDS YOU!
   Did you ever want to be the President when you grew up? Now’s your chance! The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill three crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles are all either term limited or have graduating seniors. If you have interest or want to know more, please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected].

• President (currently Tarek Rizk): The President manages the “business” of the team, to include contracts for the coaches and being the primary point of contact for outside organizations as well as the Principal and Director of Student Activities at Woodson. An ideal candidate is passionate about the team and its growth. You will work directly with other Executive Committee members and members of the Board of Directors to ensure the team is running smoothly.

• Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.

• Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.

2. *NEW* RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE, WED APR 12, 5-9pm.
   Please join us this Wednesday, April 12 from 5-9p at Chipotle to raise money for the team! The address is 9506 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031. 
   
   Your online ordering code is: 9R32DM6. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during the scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
   
   Make sure you show the fundraiser flyer OR tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! If you don’t tell the cashier, we won’t get credit for the sale.

3. *NEW* TRI-MEET REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
   This weekend’s Tri-Meet is a travel meet to the Anacostia River in DC. Usually only 3 teams compete so it is a fast moving, fun regatta. If you have family members that can’t watch you/your athlete race because of the hike to the stands at Sandy Run, make sure they put this regatta on their schedule. For this regatta, spectators park alongside the river and enjoy a view of the races just steps away from their cars. LOTS of details to follow in the Thursday newsletter, but check out the set up here: Anacostia Park.

4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
   Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.

Athlete and team spring sports photos are available for purchase. You can purchase directly through the website and they will be mailed home to your home!
Boys Crew: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1305752355
Girls Crew: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1975033298

5. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
   With spring break being over, we are back to our pre-regatta team dinners. This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 14 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We need ONE more chaperone this Friday. Sign up here.

• REMINDERS:
  • Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
  • NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
  • Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
  • Pick up athletes between 8:30-9:00p.

6. UNIFORMS
   Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be at the team dinner (Friday, April 14) with any remaining uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse that have not already been picked up. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if you need these items before Friday!

7. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
   Gentle reminder that if you sign up for a volunteer job, we need you to be there! If you are unable to fulfill a job at the last minute, please put out a notice on Slack so that your shift can be filled as quickly as possible. Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Byman.

• TEAM DINNERS: In order for Friday night dinners to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers to help set up, chaperone, clean, and pick up our meal order.
  
• VASRA REGATTA JOBS. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. Our next VASRA regatta is Saturday, April 22. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training and additional practice as necessary.
  
• VOLUNTEER AT COLLEGIATE REGATTAS! VASRA is looking for more Sunday collegiate rowing volunteers.  Please see links below for more info and to sign up:
  • MARC, Sunday April 30
  • WMIRA, Sunday, May 7

8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
   Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!

9. AT-A-GLANCE
   April

• Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
• REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
• REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
• REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
• Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
• REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
• Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
• REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
• End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31

10.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.