We are incredibly proud of the boats that competed on Saturday. The hard work you put in all season showed! The Women’s 3rd Varsity and Novice 8+ are STATE CHAMPIONS! The Men’s 4th Varsity ranked SECOND in the state while the Men’s 3rd Varsity ranks SIXTH overall. The Women’s Novice 4+, which was only recently put together, had a strong showing placing 4th in their heat. You can find the results from this weekend’s regatta here: VSRA Day 1 Results. Let’s carry this incredible energy into Day 2 this weekend.
1. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
2. PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
3. FINAL TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 12
4. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA INFO
5. VIRGINIA STATE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA THIS SATURDAY
6. SAVE THE DATE: END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
7. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK: None
- VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
Each family has a volunteer commitment as part of their student’s role on the Woodson Rowing team. Several families have incomplete volunteer hours this season. If you haven’t volunteered yet this season, please check out the opportunities below and sign up now. Thank you!
- Stotesbury Cup volunteer jobs: plenty of opportunities for folks who are NOT traveling as well as for adults who are willing to help while in Philadelphia.
- Join the Board! The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill the Fundraising Chair role (currently Alice Wang) for next year. The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to put together and manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Coordinator. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan. Please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected] if you want to know more!
- PRACTICES FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON
If you competed in VSRC Day 1 this last Saturday and are NOT going to Stotesbury, then practices may be over for you. If you are unsure if you should come to practice this week, please double check with your coaches. That being said, we hope all athletes will attend the team dinner on Friday, May 12 to cheer on the 1V and 2V athletes!
- FINAL TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, MAY 12
Our last team dinner will be this 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.
- STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA INFO
Payment, submitting team forms and booking with the team hotel should have occurred on or before May 2. We hope the information presented in the Zoom information call last week was helpful. A link to the recording will be posted in the #2023-stotesbury channel on Slack soon. Make sure you join that channel if you haven’t yet. Don’t forget, tons of information is also located on the Stotesbury Cup info page.
- VIRGINIA STATE ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP REGATTA THIS SATURDAY
Day 2 of the VSRC is at Sandy Run Regional Park this Saturday, May 13. First and second 8s from both the men’s and women’s teams will be competing.
- SAVE THE DATE: END OF SEASON CELEBRATION
Please save Wednesday, May 31 for an end of season pizza party and annual membership meeting at Woodson Cafeteria A. More details coming soon.
- SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
Please share any photos you take at regattas with the team! 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 our team photos on SmugMug
- SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT
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 athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!
- AT-A-GLANCE
- 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
- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.