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March 6, 2023 Email Update

Round of applause for all the volunteers who showed up for Launch Boat Training with Coach Joe! It was a windy day, but we value you taking the time to learn more about how you can help regattas run smoothly and safely. Now that you’re trained, don’t forget to sign up for boating positions under point 1 below!

1. VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
2. *NEW* FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNERS BEGIN MARCH 17
3. PRACTICE REMINDERS
4. EASY WAYS TO HELP BENEFIT WOODSON CREW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Email athlete dietary restrictions to [email protected]
NLT 3/13/2023.

  1. VASRA REGATTA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
    As part of our participation in VASRA, our team is required to help with various tasks to support the VASRA regattas in which we participate.  Sign up here for our assigned 2023 season VASRA regatta tasks starting with the Polar Bear Regatta on 18 March.
  1. *NEW* FRIDAY NIGHT TEAM DINNERS BEGIN MARCH 17
    Friday Night Team Dinners begin March 17! Once regatta season officially begins, athletes will gather at Woodson AFTER Friday practices to enjoy dinner together. For our first team dinner, we will be meeting in Cafeteria B around 7pm. Be on the lookout for more information and a need for volunteers! Please contact [email protected] with any dietary restrictions by Monday, March 13.
  1. PRACTICE REMINDERS
    • Practice times for both the Women’s Team and the Men’s Team
      Mon-Fri: 4-6:30p
      Sat: 8:30-10:30a
    • 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.
  2. 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.
  1. AT-A-GLANCE

March

  • REGATTA – Polar Bear at Sandy Run: Mar 18
  • REGATTA – Regional Park at Sandy Run: Mar 25
  • Restaurant Fundraiser – &Pizza: Mar 29, 5-9pm

April

  • REGATTA – Invitational at St. Andrews, Middletown, DE: Apr 1
    (families provide own transportation)
  • Spring break: Practice tentatively scheduled 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
  • REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
  • REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
  • REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29

May

  • REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
  • 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
  1. 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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