Welcome to your special edition newsletter for our first travel regatta, the St. Andrew’s Invitational! Lots of details below. There is a high probability of rain this Saturday. Spectators and Athletes should plan accordingly.
1. REMINDER: TEAM DINNER @ WOODSON
2. **IMPORTANT** FORMS REQ’D PRIOR TO TRAVEL TO ST. ANDREW’S
3. UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!
4. ST. ANDREW’S INVITATIONAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
5. REGATTA PHOTOS
6. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- REMINDER: TEAM DINNER @ WOODSON
TEAM DINNER ON FRIDAY, MARCH 31 will take place at Woodson Cafeteria A.
- Chaperone spots are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! To volunteer for future team dinners, Sign up here. (Extra shout out to Helen Burvis and Jenny Champagne for stepping up to arrange dinner this week while Eleanor Jones is on work travel. Teamwork makes the dream work)!
- For those with dietary restrictions, here’s some information on the food that we are providing. This list is not necessarily complete and subject to change, but we hope it helps you plan:
- Noodles & Co: Spaghetti (Meatballs on the side), Mac & Cheese (Meatballs on the side), Pesto Cavatappi (Parmesan chicken on the side), Cheesy Bread, 2 individual servings of Zucchini Rosa as a gluten-free option.
- Costco & other grocery stores:Caesar salad, desserts (gluten free and with gluten)
- 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 8:00-8:30p.
- **IMPORTANT** FORMS REQ’D PRIOR TO TRAVEL TO ST. ANDREW’S
If you are planning to drive or carpool with others to the regatta this weekend you must have a driver and/or rider form submitted prior to travel. This applies to parents and athletes. Find all the necessary forms here: FCPS Transportation Forms.
These forms are required by the school prior to any travel with the team. Forms can be turned into Molly or Coach Eric (aka Coach Dad) at practice or at the dinner on Friday. If you are unsure if you have turned in the form or you have any questions, please contact Jenn Ros via Slack or at [email protected]
- UNIFORMS HAVE ARRIVED!
Uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse have arrived. Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be available at the Friday Team Dinner to distribute orders. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if your rower will not be attending the dinner or regatta this weekend.
- ST. ANDREW’S INVITATIONAL – ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Visit our special website page (under the Regattas tab) for ALL the information you need to plan for this event: St. Andrew’s Invitational.
Headlines:
- Leave Woodson area at 7 AM
- Practice from 10:45-12
- Race from 1-3
- We still need help with logistics both at Woodson and onsite at Noxontown Pond. Sign up here.
- Make sure athletes are prepared with plenty of water, homework, portable battery pack for phone charging
- Many more details here.
- REGATTA PHOTOS
Check out our collection of team photos on SmugMug. Please consider sharing any photos you take at practice or events with the entire team. There are 2 ways to share:
(1) join the #photo-sharing channel on slack
(2) send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses).
- SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
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
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 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
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