Welcome to your special edition newsletter for the second regatta of the season, the Regional Park Regatta! Lots of details below, especially if this is your first time participating in a regatta. There is a high probability of rain this Saturday. Spectators and Athletes should plan accordingly.
1. REMINDER: FRIDAY TEAM DINNER AT MANTUA ES
2. EVENT PHOTOS
3. REGIONAL PARK REGATTA THIS SATURDAY!
A. ATTENDANCE
B. ***NEW LOCATION*** OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
C. ONSITE PARKING
4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD
- REMINDER: FRIDAY TEAM DINNER AT MANTUA ES
This Friday, March 24, the team dinner will take place at Mantua Elementary School (9107 Horner Ct).
- We need more chaperones to set up, serve and clean up. 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.
- 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.
- REGIONAL PARK REGATTA THIS SATURDAY!
This will be the first regatta for many of our novices. Trust your training and your coaches. Let’s get ready to race! Specific race times will be finalized and shared with coaches late tonight. Athletes should anticipate hearing more about timing by tomorrow. Reminder to families: Details below about a change in location for off-site parking for this regatta.
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. 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.
- SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
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!
- AT-A-GLANCE
March
- Team Dinner @ Mantua ES (9107 Horner Ct): 7:15p, Mar 24
- REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
- Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm
April
- Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Mar 31
- REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
– (families provide own transportation) - Spring break: Practice scheduled as above Mon-Fri: Apr 3 – Apr 7
- Restaurant Fundraiser – Toby’s Ice Cream in Vienna: Apr 5, 5-9p
- 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
- 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].
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