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May 9, 2024 – VSRC Day 2

Day 2 of States this weekend – and it will be a long day! Currently, the forecast is partly cloudy early followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later in the day. High around 65F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. In other words – be prepared for anything. There is A TON of information below. Settle in with your favorite drink or snack and get to reading. #pullforwoodson!

1. FUNDRAISER TONIGHT: NOODLES & CO., THU MAY 9
2. STOTESBURY REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE, FRI 5/10
3. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!
4. LOST AND FOUND
5. SAVE-THE-DATES
A. End-of-Season Banquet / Awards Ceremony
B. Summer Erg Rental
C. End-of-Season Boathouse WorkDay
6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR
7. LAST TEAM DINNER, FRI 5/10, 6:45p
8. VSRC DAY 2 LOGISTICS
A. Attendance
B. Volunteers
C. Timing
D. Off-Site Parking for Spectators
E. Shuttle Specifics
F. On-Site Parking
G. Concessions
9. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
10. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

1. FUNDRAISER TONIGHT: NOODLES & CO., THU MAY

Feed friends and family all while benefiting the team on Thursday, May 9 from 4-8pm at Noodles & Company, 10296 Main Street. Valid for pickup, delivery and in-restaurant. Please mention you are supporting the fundraiser or use “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at online checkout or via the Noodles Rewards app.

2. STOTESBURY REGISTRATION AND FORMS DUE, FRI 5/10

Registering your athlete for Stotesbury is a multi-part process. First you must fill out the registration form and pay the required fee, then you must download, fill out and print the required forms for travel. The deadline for these actions is TOMORROW, MAY 10, 2024.

3. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!!

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!

  1. Team Dinner this Friday: There are still THREE volunteer slots available for Chaperone and Clean Up. Please sign up here.
  1. Stotesbury At Home and On Site: Whether or not you are traveling to Philadelphia, we need you to help the team prepare in the days prior to travel and to help during the trip. Visit the Stotesbury Volunteer Sign Up Genuis for the long list of volunteering opportunities available, both at home and at the race site.

4. LOST AND FOUND

Coach Joe has graciously washed and folded a bin of clothes and has collected unclaimed items that were left at the Boathouse. The bin will be at the Friday night dinner. Please get your items at that time. Any remaining unclaimed items will go toward next year’s crop of inadequately-dressed novices.

5. SAVE-THE-DATES

Just because the season is coming to a close, doesn’t mean that we are at the end of all the fun things to come! Even beyond Stotesbury and Nationals, please save the date for the following:

A. End-of-Season Banquet / Awards Ceremony

Stay tuned for an RSVP form for the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Tue, June 4, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. Tentative plans are to have a potluck. Please join us in celebrating all of you – athletes and parents/guardians. 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!

B. Summer Erg Rental

The team will have a limited number of ergs available for athlete rental over the summer. Ergs will be returned prior to the start of winter conditioning in October 2024. The cost to rent an erg will be $200.00 (pre-paid). Stay tuned for a registration/payment page and more information.

C. End-of-Season Boathouse WorkDay

Our last workday of the season will be on Sat, June 1. You’ll start at 9:00am and close up the boat house for the season. Plan for about 2-3 hours – but many hands make light work!

6. SCHOOL PHYSICALS FOR NEXT YEAR

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 202-25 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.

7. LAST TEAM DINNER, FRI 5/10, 6:45p

Friday Night Team Dinner will be in Cafeteria B at Woodson and will start a little earlier than usual. Athletes should go to dinner straight from practice. There are still THREE volunteer slots available for Chaperone and Clean Up. Please sign up here.

Catering is provided by Mezeh and is a crowd favorite. The tentative menu is as follows:

  • Proteins: Chicken shawarma and Falafel
  • Sides: Basmati rice, pita bread, lebanese tabbouleh, classic hummus, red cabbage slaw, crumbled feta, pickled onions, turkish salad, pearl couscous, spicy pickled carrots w/ cauliflower, crunchy chickpeas, turkish olives
  • Sauces: cilantro vinaigrette and tzatziki

 For your ease, here is the dietary information for Mezeh: https://mezeh.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mezeh_menu_April_4_2024-scaled.jpg

8. VSRC DAY 2 LOGISTICS

On day 2 of States, each of our boats has an opportunity to qualify for SRAA Nationals depending on how they perform. As a result, you should expect a long day of serious racing. If you’re curious about how well our boats need to do to qualify, you can find all the information on the Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) website: SRAA Rules.

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

A. Attendance

The following boats will race this weekend: Men’s Jr4+, Women’s and Men’s 1Vs and 2Vs. Whether you are racing or not, all athletes are highly encouraged to attend, if available.

B. Volunteers

All of our required volunteer slots for the regatta 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.

C. Timing

The heat sheet has already been released and can be found here: VSRC Day 2 Heat Sheet. That heat sheet is your best source of updated information, as VASRA will update that if times change. As of now, we have the following races to look forward to:

  • MJr4+: 11:34a, Heat 1, Lane 2. Top 2 to finals.
  • W1V: 12:44p, Heat 2, Lane 3. Top 3 to finals.
  • M1V: 12:58p, Heat 2, Lane 2. Top 3 to finals.
  • W2V: 1:19p, Heat 1, Lane 4. Top 3 to finals.
  • M2V: 1:40p, Heat 2, Lane 4. Top 3 to finals.

Finals times are as follows:

  • MJr4+: Finals at 4:43p
  • W2V: Finals at 5:04p
  • M2V: Finals at 5:11p

At this regatta, for the 1V categories, the top 6 boats in each event will compete in Grand Finals, while the others will compete in Petite Finals. These times are as follows:

  • W1V: Petite Finals at 5:46p; Grand Final at 5:53p
  • M1V: Petite Finals at 6:00p, Grand Final at 6:07p

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.

D. 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

E. 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.

F. On-Site 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.

G. 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.

9. 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]).

10. 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: Deadline for Stotesbury registration and forms
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Back to Woodson Cafe B
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • Wed. 5/15: Drop off luggage at school, location TBD
  • Thu. 5/16: Athletes depart from school at approx 10:00a to travel to PA
  • Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
  • Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ
        (Only qualifying boats attend.)

JUNE

  • Tue. 6/4: End-of-Season Potluck Banquet, 7p, Woodson Cafe A
  • Sat. 6/1: End of Season Boathouse Clean-Up, 9a-12p