SPECIAL EDITION NEWSLETTER ON OUR UPCOMING TAG DAY!

Our second Tag Day is this weekend. Here’s the 411 on the team’s BIGGEST and MOST LUCRATIVE fundraiser of the year. We raised a little less than half of our goal at the first Tag Day. To meet our goal we need as many PARENTS and ATHLETES as possible to make this a success.

1. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

2. WHEN IS TAG DAY?

3. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ALL DAY?

4. WHAT EXACTLY IS TAG DAY?

5. GENERAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS

6. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?¶

7. WHY TAG DAYS?

1. WHERE DO I SIGN UP?

Click this link to SIGN UP NOW! (Using the sign up genius allows parent volunteers to PRE-ASSIGN groups to routes… if you “just show up” you will likely spend time waiting for a route/driver assignment instead of heading out). The more participants we have, the more quickly canvassing can be completed.

2. WHEN IS TAG DAY?

Tag Days have been divided up into TWO FULL DAY (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) events. The first day was Saturday, October 7. The second day is THIS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11.

3. WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE ALL DAY?

We will need your help! While we are hoping for everyone to participate for the full day, if you can only make the morning or afternoon shift, please note that in the comments on the sign up genius. The AM shift will run from approximately 8:45a – noon. The PM shift will run from approximately noon – 3:30p. 

4. WHAT EXACTLY IS TAG DAY?

Tag Days are the most important athlete-driven fundraiser of the year. 

On Tag Days, athletes (transported by volunteer parents) walk door-to-door in our local neighborhoods. They are given scripts to help them confidently tell Woodson families about the sport of rowing, how we receive no FCPS funds, that we rely on dues and donations — and then ask for their support.

Athletes are always grouped together, so no one goes alone. Groups of 3 or 4 athletes (with at least 1 returning/seasoned athlete) will be paired with 1 parent volunteer driver. Each parent volunteer will drive to their pre-mapped route so that the athletes may canvas their designated area. Parent volunteers are responsible for safely transporting athletes, keeping eyes on them during canvassing for safety, and helping them keep track of the cash and checks they collect.

5. GENERAL TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Time	Event
8:45 AM	Arrive. Please park at the FRONT of Woodson (Door 1). Meet up in Woodson Cafeteria A.
8:45 – 9:00 AM	Paperwork drop-off/signing, Safety Briefing, Morning Route Map Distribution, Vehicle assignments
9:00 – 12:00 PM	Perform Morning Routes
12:00 – 12:30 PM	Return to Cafeteria A for a break and LUNCH
12:30 – 12:45 PM	Afternoon Route Map Distribution if needed
12:30 – 3:00 PM	Perform Afternoon Routes
3:00 – 3:30 PM	Return, tally results and update leaderboards!

6. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?¶

ATHLETES

• MUST BRING this form signed by your parents (unless you provided this form at the first Tag Day).
• A refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated and then you’ll have water at lunch.
• A positive attitude!
• Woodson Crew Spiritwear, if you have it. A limited amount of spiritwear will be available to borrow for the day, should you wish.
• Water

PARENTS

• ALL DRIVERS must fill out this form to transport student athletes. (this form only needs to be filled out once per season, so if you filled one out for the last Tag Day, you’re good to go).
• Anything you might like to have on hand while sitting in the car for a few hours (water, coffee, etc.).
• Patience. It can be challenging for athletes who have never canvassed before to speak to strangers. Your kind words and encouragement will go a long way.

7. WHY TAG DAYS?

• Tag Days are our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year. So, while it might seem a time-consuming event, it helps us keep YOUR registration costs down, pay the coaches and maintain our equipment.
• A FULL DAY OF VOLUNTEERING (pre- and post-lunch shifts) fulfills TWO of your athlete and/or parent volunteer requirements.
• For more information and a direct donation link, visit our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/tag-days/

So, what are you waiting for? SIGN UP NOW!