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March 12, 202 Newsletter

Practices have been coming along and we are speeding into our first regatta this weekend! There are lots of things to do in support of and leading up to competition season. Check out the info below to learn more.

1. POLAR BEAR REGATTA VOLUNTEER NEEDED
2. CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, 3/16
3. FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNERS BEGIN FRI., 3/15
4. *IMPORTANT* US ROWING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
5. ATTENDANCE AT POLAR BEAR REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
6. CHUCKWAGON WORKDAY RESCHEDULED FOR SUN. 3/17, 11:30a
7. PRACTICE REMINDERS
8. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE
9. GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR NOW!
10. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINK

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

  • For Friday night dinners: if you haven’t already, please send a note to [email protected] if your athlete has any dietary restrictions or religious exemptions.
  • Prior to this weekend’s regatta:
    • Need a Takedown Helper on 3/16: VASRA Regatta Tasks Sign Up.
    • Complete USRowing Registration Requirements (outstanding members have been notified via email).

1. POLAR BEAR REGATTA VOLUNTEER NEEDED

Every family is expected to do AT LEAST one regatta job for the season. 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.

We still must fill the Takedown Helper position at the Polar Bear Regatta. No prior experience necessary! Sign up here: VASRA Regatta Tasks Sign Up.

2. CHIPOTLE RESTAURANT NIGHT, WEDNESDAY, 3/13

Please join us this Wednesday, March 13 from 4-8p at Chipotle to raise money for the team! The address is 9506 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031. 

  • Your online ordering code is: 9ENYMEW. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid during the scheduled date, time, and at the assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
  • If you’re visiting in person, make sure you show the fundraiser flyer (will be posted on our social media on Wednesday) 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. FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNERS BEGIN FRI., 3/15

Friday Night Team Dinners begin March 15! Athletes gather at Woodson AFTER Friday practices to enjoy dinner together before each regatta. For our first team dinner, athletes should meet in Cafeteria A around 7:15p. Food will be served as soon as most of the athletes arrive. Carpools should discuss arrangements for returning home around 8:30p, as all athletes should be dropped off at the school after practice.

Contact [email protected] with any dietary restrictions by Thursday, Mar 14.

All volunteer slots are filled for this dinner. THANK YOU ALL! Feel free to check out this link for future team dinner volunteer needs: Team Dinner Volunteer Positions.

4. *IMPORTANT* US ROWING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

USRowing eWaivers and SafeSport must be completed before athletes can participate in regattas. Emails have been sent to those who still have outstanding requirements to complete. Students 18 and over may need to complete Safe Sport training as well. Email Jenn Ros with questions: [email protected].

To access your athlete’s USRowing account, please log in with your student’s birth date and the registering parent’s email. Our club code is DURXS.

5. ATTENDANCE AT POLAR BEAR REGATTA THIS WEEKEND

Stay tuned for ALL you need to know about the Polar Bear Regatta this weekend. Specific details (such as parking, timing and line ups) will be sent out by this Friday. Please note that while no novice boats row at this regatta, novice athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available. Regattas are a unique experience and familiarity with how they run will help the athletes as they prepare for their first regatta, next weekend. Learning the mechanics and rhythms of a regatta before they participate builds confidence and experience. Plus, it’s fun to watch your teammates race without dealing with your own nerves!

6. CHUCKWAGON WORKDAY RESCHEDULED FOR SUN. 3/17, 11:30a

Due to this weekend’s less-than-ideal weather, the ChuckWagon workday has been rescheduled for Sunday, 3/17 at 11:30a. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time. Check out the sign up for more information:  ChuckWagon Workday

7. PRACTICE REMINDERS

  • Practice times for both the Women’s Team and the Men’s Team
    Mon-Fri: 4:15-6:45p
  • NOTE: Sat. Mar 9 was the last Saturday practice for a few weeks because the regatta season begins Sat. 3/16!
  • Late or missing practice? Athletes who will be late or will miss practice should contact their coaches via Slack. Coaches request that athletes contact ALL 3 COACHES ON THEIR TEAM to make sure that there aren’t any missed messages.
  • Parking/drop-off at Sandy Run: review the graphic here.

8. SPRING BREAK SCHEDULE

The spring break practice schedule below is for both the men’s and women’s teams:

Monday, 3/25: 8:30a – 12:30p

Tuesday, 3/26: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p

Wednesday, 3/27: 8:30a – 12:30p

Thursday, 3/28: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4 – 6:30p

Friday, 3/29: 8:30a – 12:30p

Saturday, 3/30: Day trip Travel Regatta in Middletown, DE. Details can be found here.

Sunday, 3/31: No practice

*REGULAR PRACTICE SCHEDULE RESUMES ON 4/1, despite Monday and Tuesday being days off from school.

9. GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR NOW!

There are just so many ways that you can sport your support AND help the team financially at the same time! Purchase Woodson Rowing Spirit Wear and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the team.

10. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

MARCH

On-the-water practice. (M-F: 4-6:30p; Sa: 8:30-10:30a)

2024 Racing Schedule

  • Wed. 3/13: Chipotle restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri 3/15: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe A, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 3/16: Polar Bear Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Sun. 3/17: Rescheduled ChuckWagon Workday, 11:30a
  • Fri. 3/22: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe A, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 3/23: Regional Park Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Fri., 3/29: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe A, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 3/30: Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE

APRIL

  • Fri. 4/5: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers only. Cafe A, 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 A, 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 A.
  • 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 A, 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.)