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May 11, 2023 Special Edition: VSRC Day 2

Welcome to a special edition newsletter as we head into Day 2 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships! We had a lot of success last weekend, so let’s keep that energy flowing into this Saturday! Let’s #pullforwoodson!

1. FINAL TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 12
2. VSRC DAY 2 THIS SATURDAY!
A. TIMING
B. ATTENDANCE
C. OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
D. ONSITE PARKING
3. EVENT PHOTOS
4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
5. AT-A-GLANCE
6. SPREAD THE WORD

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  1. FINAL TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 12
    This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, MAY 12 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 2 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner – even if you didn’t practice this week! We still have need for 2 chaperones at the team dinner. Sign up here.
  1. VSRC DAY 2 THIS SATURDAY! 
    It’s championship season! Day 2 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships (VSRC) is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. The First and second 8s will be rowing this weekend. If you haven’t been to a regatta yet, this is the one to attend! race.

Feel free to check these websites for more information: Regatta Central and VASRA.

A. TIMING
Here is the heat sheet for Saturday: VSRC Day 2 Heat Sheet. Right now races are at the following times:
10:42a – Women’s 2V
11:06a – Men’s 2V
11:18a – Women’s 1V
11:36a – Men’s 1V

    THESE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Some weather forecasts are calling for thunderstorms on Saturday Afternoon starting about 2:30. Possible schedule change ideas include shortening the break, shorten the centers to 5 minutes (a race launching every 5 minutes), and moving events around. So, prepare to be flexible. As always, athletes should plan to be at the boathouse no later than 2 hours before their race time.

    B. ATTENDANCE
    The following boats will race this weekend: Women’s 1V & 2V, Men’s 1V & 2V. All athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available. 

      C. OFFSITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
      There is no spectator/visitor parking at Sandy Run. As a result, families should plan accordingly. For VSRC Day 2, off-site parking is located at South County High School.

        • Parents driving athletes can drop athletes off at Sandy Run and then proceed to South County High School to park. South County High School is located at 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079.
        • Spectators will park at South County High School and take a shuttle bus to the regatta. The cost of the shuttles is $15 round trip paid at South County prior to boarding the bus. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free.  Families should plan for a 15-20 minute walk or a shorter shuttle ride between where the buses stop (Lot C) and the grandstand.
        • 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. 

        D. 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 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.

          3. 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 and 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.

          4. SPIRIT WEAR – GET IT NOW!
          Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends via our online spirit wear store. Don’t forget, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride.  Visit the store today!

          5. AT-A-GLANCE

          • Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafe 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

          6. 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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