The next few weeks, before on-the-water training begins, will be quite busy with lots of things to note and sign up for. Whenever you have questions or feel like you’re missing something, posting on Slack will likely get you the fastest answer to your questions.:
1. *NEW* PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st – RSVP NOW
2. *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
3. PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR NEEDED
4. SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
5. WINTER CONDITIONING
6. DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?
7. REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
9. LOOKING AHEAD
10. SPREAD THE WORD
ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Parents:
- Parent Social Potluck RSVP and Sign Up
- Sign your athlete up for ErgSprints
Athletes:
- Sign up for swim test *if applicable*
- Let your parents know what you’re competing in at ErgSprints
- *NEW* PARENT SOCIAL – JANUARY 21st – RSVP NOW
Come one, come all! We will be holding a Parent/Guardian Social on SATURDAY, JAN 21 at the home of Maz and Fredy Chinoy from 6-9pm. This is a fun opportunity to meet members of the board, the coaches, other parents, and to learn more about the sport and the season. The gathering is a potluck. RSVP here and plan to bring an appetizer or finger food to share, along with your beverage of choice. Can’t wait to connect and/or reconnect!
- *NEW* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
Erg Sprints is an indoor competition held annually at Alexandria City HS (Formerly T.C. Williams) where athletes have the opportunity to experience the excitement of competition and compete against rowers from all over the DC Metro Area. Events include 2k’s, 20 minute pieces, relays, and more. It will take place on Saturday, February 4th. All rowers are highly encouraged to attend and many have been planning out their events with their coaches. More information and registration can be found at: https://www.ergsprints.com/
- PRACTICE BUS COORDINATOR NEEDED
Before the bus will start running, we need one volunteer to serve as the Practice Bus Coordinator. He/She will serve as a point of contact for both the bus company and the daily parent chaperones. The Coordinator maintains the rider list and contact information for all riders and their families. The coordinator does not need to ride the bus each day, but ensures that all rider families are meeting their chaperone duties and that all bus dates have parent chaperones. Additional volunteer credits are met by fulfilling this position. If you are interested in becoming the Coordinator please message Jenny Champagne on Slack or at [email protected].
- SWIM TEST FOR NEW ROWERS – FEB 11 from 4-5PM
If this is your athlete’s first year on the Woodson Crew team, they need to take a swim test before we go out on the water next month. You only need to pass a swim test once in your time on Woodson Crew, so this is for new rowers only who weren’t able to do a swim test in the fall. If your rower still needs a swim test, sign up now. Specific details of the swim test are required by US Rowing and administered by coaches. Test takes place on February 11 from 4-5 PM at Audrey Moore Rec Center pool. Click here for more details on the swim test and to sign up!
- WINTER CONDITIONING
Before participating, all athletes should be registered with the Woodson Athletic System and must have a VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2022 on file with the WTW Athletic Trainer. Winter conditioning continues on the schedule below. Changes will be communicated via Slack.
Men’s Team Women’s Team:
Mondays: 5:00-7:00p 3:30-5:30p
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:30p 5:00-7:00p
Wednesdays: 5:00-7:00p 3:30-5:30p
Thursdays: 3:30-5:30p 5:00-7:00p
Fridays*: 3:30-5:30p 3:30-5:30p
* Both teams practice together on Fridays
- DO WE HAVE CONDITIONING ON … ?
The most frequently asked question is “do we have conditioning on X date?”
Here’s a quick primer: We will NOT have conditioning on official school holidays. We WILL have conditioning most other days (early release, teacher work days, etc.).
So, for this month: YES, we WILL have conditioning on January 26 and 27.
- REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN
If you haven’t already, PLEASE register your athlete for the 2022-2023 Crew season. Review the presentation from our parent information session for more information. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected]. ¶
- EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
From ordering spirit wear to having proceeds from your personal Amazon purchases automatically donated, there are lots of simple ways you can help out. Visit the Fundraising tab on our website for more information. (NOTE: there is a pull down menu, so make sure to check out all the different ways you can help)! Contact our Fundraising chairperson at [email protected] if you have any new or unique ideas to raise money for Woodson Crew.
- LOOKING AHEAD
- January: ¶
- Registration continues¶¶
- Crew parent social: January 21
- Conditioning is ON for Jan 26 and Jan 27.
- February:¶
- Swim test for new rowers only: February 11, 4-5p. Sign up now!
- On-the-water information session: February 13
- Registration ends: February 15
- Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21
- SPREAD THE WORD
Continue to share the enthusiasm for your team as you speak to other students and encourage them to join! Please direct any questions about joining the team to [email protected].
Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.
Follow us on Social Media!¶