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November 21, 2024 Newsletter

Restaurant night fundraiser at Paisano’s in Burke TONIGHT. See details below.

1. FUNDRAISER TONIGHT!

2. PRACTICE BUS SURVEY

3. 2024-25 REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1

4. WINTER CONDITIONING SCHEDULE IS SET

5. WE NEED YOUR HELP FUNDRAISING
A. MINI TAG DAY DEC 7. SIGN UP NOW.
B. SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
C. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
D. BUY SPIRIT WEAR

6. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

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ACTION ITEMS:
– Fill out bus interest survey: 2025 Practice Bus Survey
– Sign up for Mini Tag Day: Mini Tag Day Sign Up

1. FUNDRAISER TONIGHT!
Don’t fret over dinner! Dine in (no dishes) or Carry Out (minimal mess) at Paisano’s in Burke tonight to benefit Woodson Rowing and your sanity.

2. PRACTICE BUS SURVEY
We have developed a practice bus survey to get baseline numbers so that our V.P. Activities can pursue receiving quotes to charter a practice bus for the 2025 season. PLEASE FILL OUT THIS 5 QUESTION SURVEY: https://forms.gle/iTDTDWVwdWy2eTHd8
3. 2024-25 REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1

Registration will open on December 1, 2024. Early bird pricing will be offered, so please plan to register before the new year. Please review the registration portion of the website to learn more. Still have questions? Reach out to our membership team at [email protected].

4. WINTER CONDITIONING SCHEDULE IS SET
Winter conditioning is when you make the most important investment in your spring racing. If you did not participate in Green Days, please make sure that you have the following completed BEFORE December 2:

Please visit our website to learn about all things winter conditioning (whether you are a novice or experienced rower): https://woodsonrowing.org/winter-conditioning/.

Participation is highly encouraged for all athletes to develop the cardiovascular fitness and camaraderie needed to make winning boats!


5. WE NEED YOUR HELP FUNDRAISING
Fundraising is a fundamental part of Woodson Rowing, since we are not financially supported by FCPS or Woodson High School. By raising sufficient funds we are able to keep dues down and adequately take care of our athletes. We have yet to reach our pre-season funding goals, so please read on for how you can help!

A. MINI TAG DAY DEC 7. SIGN UP NOW.
Please block off this morning to participate and help your team! We will only be doing a morning shift. Staging will take place at the Veigel home so that we can send athlete teams to portions of the Woodson pyramid that we were not able to visit over the previous 2 Tag Days. It is CRUCIAL that we get as many participants (both athlete and parent driver) as possible. Please sign up for the DECEMBER 7 mini Tag Day here: Mini Tag Day Sign Up.

B. SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
On the same day as our mini tag day (Dec 7), we will be running a social media campaign to collect more donations. Parents and athletes alike will be invited to share our social media posts and email or text friends and family to boost donations. Meanwhile, please think of who you may be able to recruit to donate to help our team. Stay tuned for more info.

C. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, the Donors page on the website is a great resource. In addition, please check with your employers to see if they have any matching programs! Some employers will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please our fundraising team at [email protected] with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employer matching!

D. BUY SPIRIT WEAR
With the holidays approaching, your purchase of spirit wear benefits our team AND will delight gift recipients. Purchase Woodson Rowing specific gear at our Squad Locker store.

6. 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/

NOVEMBER:

  • Wed., 11/21: Paisano’s Burke restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p

DECEMBER:

  • Sun, 12/1: Registration Begins!
  • Mon, 12/2: Winter Conditioning Begins.
  • Sat, 12/7: 3rd Tag Day
  • Wed, 12/18: Taco Bamba restaurant fundraiser
  • 12/23-1/3/25: Winter break
  • 12/30-01/03: Tentative optional training. Stay tuned for more info.

JANUARY 2025:

FEBRUARY:

  • Wed, 2/5: Chipotle restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Sat, 2/8: Swim test for new recruits, 11a-12p, Audrey Moore Rec
  • Sat, 2/15: Swim test for new recruits, 11a-12p, Audrey Moore Rec
  • Fri, 2/21: last day of Winter Conditioning
  • Tue, 2/25: first day of on-the-water practice!

MARCH:

  • Sat, 3/22: Polar Bear Regatta (Varsity Only), Sandy Run

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RECRUITMENT:

Direct interested athletes and their parents to our interest form or have them send an email to our membership team at: [email protected].

STAY UP TO DATE: Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected] or view the newsletter archives on our website.

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING WOODSON ROWING?

Visit our Sponsorship Page or contact Woodson Rowing Fundraising.

Can’t sponsor but want to donate?Check out our Donors page for instructions and information on how your donations benefit our team!

NEED SWAG?

There are many ways for you to shop and benefit the team all while sporting your support! See our Spirit Wear Page for more info!

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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