What an eventful Stotesbury Cup Regatta! The experience definitely earned the nickname “Soaksbury.” Our athletes raced their hearts out and, hopefully, had some fun in the process. We are so thankful for the loads of volunteers and spectators who came together to make the most of a rainy situation. Our MFr8+ and WJr4+ have one more opportunity to race at this weekend’s SRAA Nationals Regatta!

1. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
2. REVIEW PROPOSED BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR
3. WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS
4. END-OF-YEAR BANQUET WED, 5/28
5. SPIRIT WEAR OR UNIFORM RECYCLING
6. SUMMER ERG RENTAL
7. 2025-2026 SCHOOL PHYSICAL
8. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
SUPPORT THE TEAM!

1. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
Practices will be focused for those going to Nationals. If you are unsure if an athlete should come to practice, please have the athlete check with their coaches.

2. REVIEW PROPOSED BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR

ALSO – we have a CRITICAL support role to fill immediately. We are seeking someone to shadow Gail Lee for our MAJOR FUNDRAISER, the Woodson Craft Show. Please reach out to Gail for info on how to fulfill your volunteer requirements before the next season even begins

3. WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS
As a reminder, failure to meet your volunteer credits by the end of the season will result in a $200 per credit charge. Questions about the status of your family’s fulfillment of volunteer requirements should be sent to Lisa Veigel, Volunteer Coordinator. Click any of the links below to fulfill your current volunteer credits:

• SRAA Volunteer Sign Up
• End of Season Chuck Wagon Workday (May 31, 2025)
• End of Season Boathouse Workday (June 7, 2025)

4. END-OF-YEAR BANQUET WED, 5/28
Please plan to join us in celebrating a wonderful season! If you haven’t yet, please RSVP and help out. This will be a partial pot-luck style event, so please RSVP and help out. The Board will provide pizza and cake. This is more than just an end-of-season celebration; coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

5. SPIRIT WEAR OR UNIFORM RECYCLING
Are you graduating and won’t be wearing your uni in college? Do you have old Woodson Crew/Rowing spirit wear that you no longer wear? Or perhaps you’re looking for a community conscious way to clear up those overflowing drawers? We can help. We will collect your gently used spirit wear for intra-team recycling (think Tag Days) or resale. All items will be reconditioned and washed. If offered for sale, they will be sold for a fraction of the retail price to benefit the team. Help other up & coming Woodson families sport their support without breaking the bank. We will have a box available at the End-of-Year banquet to collect your donations. THANK YOU!

6. SUMMER ERG RENTAL
The team will have a limited number of ergs available for athlete rental over the summer. The cost to rent an erg will be $200.00 (pre-paid). Pick up will be at the end of season banquet on Wednesday, 5/28. Ergs will be returned prior to the start of winter conditioning in October 2025. Reserve your erg here: https://woodsonrowing.org/erg-rental/

7. 2025-2026 SCHOOL PHYSICAL
Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Completing that physical at the end of the school year  means that you won’t run into rushing to get a physical at the start of the crew season next year!

To aid in that end, the Athletic Training Programs at various high schools in NoVA hold a Sports Physical Night. The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2025-26 school year. The cost for the physical is $50. 

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies. 

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

NOTE: There is a NEW VHSL Physical Form for the 2025-2026 school year! Make sure that you use the NEW form (it says April 2025 in the top right corner), whether you take advantage of the Athletic Training Program’s event or use your own doctor.

8. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

MAY & JUNE

• Thu, 5/22: MFr8+ and WJr4+ Travel to SRAA
• Fri, 5/23 – Sat, 5/24: SRAA National Championship Regatta
• Wed, 5/28: End of year banquet for athletes and parents, 7-9p, Woodson Cafe A
• Sat, 5/31: End of Season Chuck Wagon Workday
• Sat, 6/7: End of Season Boathouse Workday

SUPPORT THE TEAM!

VIEW AND UPLOAD PHOTOS: Visit our Woodson Rowing photos page for more information on how you can help protect our legacy with photographs!

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