Welcome to a special edition newsletter as we head into day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships! It has been confirmed that we will have 3 boats competing this weekend: the Women’s 3V8+, Women’s N8+ and Men’s Fr8+. We are so proud of your hard work all season. Now, let’s #pullforwoodson!
1. TEAM DINNER – DON’T FORGET – NEW LOCATION!!!
2. VSRC DAY 1 VOLUNTEERS
3. VSRC DAY 1 LOGISTICS
A. ATTENDANCE
B. TIMING
C. OFF-SITE PARKING FOR SPECTATORS
D. SHUTTLE SPECIFICS
E. ONSITE PARKING
F. CONCESSIONS
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
- TEAM DINNER – DON’T FORGET – NEW LOCATION!!!
For this week only the team dinner will take place at the Truro Clubhouse, located at 4146 Elizabeth Lane, Annadale, VA. The dinner will be directly after practice as usual, so athletes should ensure they go to the right location post practice! We realize that not all boats will be rowing on Day 1 of States this Saturday, but all athletes are expected to attend the team dinner. All chaperone spots have been filled. Thank you volunteers!!!!
Dinner will be pizza from Papa John’s: cheese, pepperoni, veggie, Hawaiian and gluten free. We will also have salad and a dessert.
For your ease, here is the Papa John’s website for allergen information: https://www.papajohns.com/allergens/papa-johns-allergen-guide.html
- VSRC DAY 1 VOLUNTEERS
All volunteer slots for the regatta this weekend are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! 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.
REMINDER: You will be required to sign an acknowledgement form (located at the sign-in table) indicating that you are aware of the USRowing Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) and how to report a potential violation of these policies. In order to save time on the day of your shift, please review this policy ahead of time so that you can quickly sign the required acknowledgement and head to your post. Please reach out to Lisa Veigel, Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions. Thanks for your help and diligence in protecting our athletes.
- VSRC DAY 1 LOGISTICS
It’s championship season! Day 1 of the Virginia State Rowing Championships (VSRC) (aka “States”) is this Saturday at Sandy Run Regional Park. Student-athletes know which category they are racing in for States. Line up questions should be directed to your coach.
Feel free to check these websites for more information: Regatta Central and VASRA.
A. ATTENDANCE
The following boats will race this weekend: Women’s 3rd Varsity 8+, Men’s 4th Varsity Freshman 8+, Women’s Novice 8+. While no varsity boats row at this regatta, varsity athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available.
B. TIMING
The schedule has not yet been released. But, VASRA has confirmed that racing will begin at 9:00am. 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.
C. 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 parking located at:
SOUTH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079
D. SHUTTLE SPECIFICS
Shuttle buses will run between South County High School and Lot C at Sandy Run. The cost of the shuttles is $15 CASH, round trip, paid upon boarding at South County. Athletes in uniform can ride the shuttle for free. Families should plan for a 15-20 minute hike to the grandstand.
VASRA HAS ASKED US TO REMIND OUR SPECTATORS ABOUT SHUTTLE TIMING. Bus service will begin at 7:00 a.m. with one bus and increase by two additional buses at 8:00 a.m., which will continue running until one hour after the final race.
Remember that 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 to the grandstands. Please be aware that 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.
E. 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. It is requested that you contact [email protected] prior to the regatta to ensure all accommodations can be met.
F. CONCESSIONS
Remember that the concession stands, both at the grandstand and at VASRA HQ (by the boathouses), serve up a full menu of food and drinks. They also sell shirts! Interested in purchasing items? Remember to bring cash as credit cards are not accepted. Money collected during regattas at the concession stand is used to offset expenses that would be passed down to the teams.
Get ready to PULL FOR WOODSON this weekend and we will see the student-athletes at the pre-regatta dinner tomorrow night!
4. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at practice and regattas! Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2024 photos on our website: Woodson Rowing photo upload links.
Questions, problems or photos from previous years to upload? Contact our team photographer, Colin, via Slack or email ([email protected]).
5. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule
MAY
- Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse
- Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
- Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Back to Woodson Cafe B
- Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
- Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
(select boats attend) - Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ
(Only qualifying boats attend.)
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