January 23, 2023 Email Update

Our sincere thanks to Maz and Fredy Chinoy for hosting an AMAZING Parent/Guardian Social this last Saturday. It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and to meet many new ones! Read on for what’s new in Woodson Crew this week:

1. *COMING SOON* UNIFORM SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
2. *COMING SOON* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
3. *DEADLINE APPROACHING* ERG SPRINTS – SIGN UP BY JAN 27
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: Last chance to sign your athlete up for ErgSprints
Athletes: Try on uniform samples at conditioning to figure out size.

1. *COMING SOON* UNIFORM SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
This year our team is switching to a new uniform provider, 776BC, Inc. The uniform is consistent with prior years, so only new rowers are required to purchase a new uniform and long sleeve tech shirt. Returning rowers are welcome to also purchase when available.

This past week, samples were made available for students to try on during Winter Conditioning. This will continue into the next week so all participants can see the quality of the new uniforms and determine sizing.

Uniform orders must be placed by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. HOWEVER, the uniform store is still finalizing our links. We apologize for the delay and anticipated quick turnaround. As soon as links are live, we will send out a special edition newsletter and post the links in Slack. Upon ordering, all uniforms, visors, and jackets will be delivered and distributed in late March.

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

2. *COMING SOON* PRACTICE BUS SIGN UP OPENS THIS WEEK
We’ve finalized arrangements for the shuttle bus from Woodson to Sandy Run and will open signup/payment later this week. The practice bus will run Mondays-Thursdays, departing directly from Woodson at 3:30 PM and returning to Woodson around 7 PM. Families are responsible for transporting athletes on Fridays. The practice bus doesn’t run on early dismissal days or school holidays. Signup will open later this week!

3. *DEADLINE APPROACHING* 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 go head to head against rowers from all over the DC Metro Area. Events include 2Ks, 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/

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. 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.). Last minute changes are communicated via Slack.

So, YES, we WILL have conditioning on January 26 and 27.

7. 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].

8. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
Visit the Fundraising tab on our website lots of simple ways you can help out. (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.

9. LOOKING AHEAD

January: ¶

Registration continues
Practice bus sign up begins the week of Jan 23
Conditioning as scheduled: Jan 26 and Jan 27.
Uniform ordering deadline: Jan 31

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
Erg tests at Woodson: February 20
Season officially opens/on the water practices begin: February 21

March

REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: March 18
REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: March 25

April

REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: April 1
Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled Mon-Fri
Chipotle restaurant night: April 12
REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: April 15
REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: April 22
REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: April 29

May

REGATTA – VSRC at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
REGATTA – VSRC at SandyRun, Day 2: May 13
REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27

10. 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.