The action never stops! We had an extremely successful first Tag Day last weekend, a good turn out at our Chipotle Restaurant Fundraiser, and LOTS more to come! Keep reading to learn more.
1. *NEW* SWIM TEST – NEW ATHLETES ONLY – SAT. 10/14, 1:00p
2. *NEW* TAG DAY THANK YOU!
3. *NEW* EARNING VOLUNTEER CREDITS IS EASY!
4. *NEW* HELP US HELP YOU – SERVE ON THE BOARD
5. *NEW* SHOW YOUR WOODSON CREW PRIDE WITH NEW CROC CHARMS!
6. GREEN DAYS ARE ONGOING
7. ERG RENTAL RETURN, SAT. 10/28, 10a-1p
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?
ACTION ITEM FOR THIS WEEK
We need parents or athletes to hand out Craft Show Flyers at the Fairfax Festival this weekend! If you’re going, please contact Ana at [email protected] to get copies of our flyers. Sign up here to earn volunteer credit for participating!
1. *NEW* SWIM TEST – NEW ATHLETES ONLY – SAT. 10/14, 1:00p
The next swim test is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th, 1-2p at Audrey Moore Rec Center. If you are a new rower or coxswain OR you just want to try out Woodson Crew’s Green Days, you are REQUIRED to pass a swim test certified by Woodson Crew prior to participating in on-the-water practices. Passage of this test is required only once so if you have completed a swim test in prior seasons, you don’t need to do it again.
Swim Tests are held at Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA. This Sign-Up Genius has all the info you will need to succeed.
2. *NEW* TAG DAY THANK YOU!
Huge thank you to all the athletes and parents who showed up for our first Tag Day on October 7. We raised over $8,000 dollars toward our goal of $20,000! Congratulations to the top earning teams from the morning and afternoon session. They received trophies and gift cards (and a gas card for the parent driver)! Make sure you mark your calendars and sign up for the next Tag Day. Our next winners might be you!
3. *NEW* EARNING VOLUNTEER CREDITS IS EASY!
Interested in learning more about volunteering opportunities and requirements? Visit our Volunteer Webpage. Current needs are:
- Saturday, 10/28, 10a-1p: Erg Shed Work Day Sign Up.
- Sunday, 10/29, 9-11a: Boathouse Work Day Sign Up.
- Friday 11/3 & Saturday 11/4: LOTS of opportunities. Craft Show Sign Up.
- Saturday, 11/11: TAG DAY: We need ALL ATHLETES AND PARENTS on deck for our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year!!! A full day of volunteering 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/
4. *NEW* HELP US HELP YOU – SERVE ON THE BOARD
Please help us to help you! We are all busy, but serving on the crew boosters board is very fulfilling. It is a great opportunity to learn how the team functions, behind the scenes. Becoming a Board member fulfills your team volunteer obligation, leaving you able to watch those Spring regattas at your leisure!
We currently have an opening for the VASRA Representative. This critical role represents the Woodson Crew Booster Board at all VASRA meetings (generally once a month) and reports back to the board. Please contact Bill Westman, our Booster President at [email protected] to learn more.
5. *NEW* SHOW WOODSON CREW PRIDE WITH CROC CHARMS!
New this year – Woodson Crew Croc Charms! Cost is $6 for 1 charm and $10 for 2 charms. Contact Ana at [email protected] or on Slack to arrange payment and delivery!
6. GREEN DAYS ARE ONGOING
Green Days are out of season opportunities for coaches to instruct their student athletes. Rowers and Coxswains are encouraged to attend as many Green Days as possible. Green days take place on Tuesdays (4:30-6:30p), Thursdays (4:30-6:30p), and Saturdays (8:00-10:30a) through October 28. SIGN UP HERE
BEFORE participating, all athletes MUST (without exception) have:
- A VHSL physical dated after May 1, 2023 on file with the Woodson Athletic trainers. Click here for instructions for how to submit your completed forms.
- Completed swim test, AND
- Submitted the Woodson Activity Registration.
If you are a first-time athlete and have NOT completed a swim test with Woodson Crew, please contact Jenn Ros at [email protected].
If you have never been on the water in a Woodson Crew boat, try to register for your first day on the water on a TUESDAY in order to receive a more thorough orientation to Woodson Crew. After your first day, you are welcome to come on any and all days that fit your schedule.
Participants are responsible for their own transportation, and carpooling is highly recommended. All sessions are at Sandy Run Regional Park (10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station, VA).
7. ERG RENTAL RETURN, SAT. 10/28, 10a-1p
Return your rented erg to the Woodson Crew Erg Shed (back of school near senior parking) any time during a 10a-1p window. If you can, plan to stay for the Erg Shed Workday going on at the same time!
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
OCTOBER:
- Every T/Th 4:30-6:30p, Sat 8:00-10:30a: Green Days
- Sat. 10/28: Erg return and Erg Shed Workday
- Sat. 10/28: Final Green Day, 8-10:00a
- Sun. 10/29: Boathouse Workday
NOVEMBER:
- Fri. 11/3: Set up for the craft show
- Sat. 11/4: 30th Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p. Volunteer and shop!
- Tue. 11/7: Wendy’s restaurant fundraiser, ALL DAY LONG!
- Sat. 11/11: 2nd Tag Day
- Thu. 11/16: Winter Conditioning begins. More info to follow.
FEBRUARY 2024
- Wed. 2/21: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!
9. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP: Stay tuned for exciting new opportunities for corporate sponsorship. In the meantime, if you know of any companies or organizations that would be interested in helping Woodson Crew stay the amazing program that it is, contact Ana at [email protected].