There are 2 impending volunteer opportunities this weekend where we need significant help! Please step up! Your future self will be so happy that you satisfied your volunteer credits in the fall before the spring season even starts.
1. *CRITICAL NEED* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
2. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
3. TRY CREW OR REFRESH YOUR MEMORY AT GREEN DAYS
4. ERG RENTAL RETURN, SAT. 10/28, 10a-1p
5. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
6. THERE’S MORE?
ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Sign up for FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS and TAG DAY
1. *CRITICAL NEED* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FRIDAY AND SATURDAY!
Friday, 10/6: FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS: We currently have 3-4 people per shift signed up. The report from previous football games is that we need AT LEAST 6 (max 9) folks per shift to handle the crowds. You will receive ONE VOLUNTEER CREDIT PER SHIFT (so if you can stay the whole evening, you get 2 credits!)
Saturday, 10/7: 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/
2. VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
Why are we always asking for volunteers? Well, it takes a village to keep our team up and running! Every family and athlete are needed (and expected) to fulfill volunteer requirements each season. We are all busy and it is definitely a challenge to find the time. Just a reminder, these are the volunteer requirements for participation in Woodson Crew (you can find this information, ways to volunteer, and more on our Volunteer Webpage):
3. TRY CREW OR REFRESH YOUR MEMORY AT GREEN DAYS
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).
4. 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!
5. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
OCTOBER:
- Every T/Th 4:30-6:30p, Sat 8:00-10:30a: Green Days
- Fri. 10/6: Football Concessions Volunteering (parents only)
- Sat. 10/7: First TAG DAY!
- Tue. 10/10: Chipotle restaurant fundraiser, 5-9pm
- Sat. 10/28: Erg return and Erg Shed Workday
- Sat. 10/28: Final Green Day, 8-10:30a
- 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!
6. THERE’S MORE?
RECRUITING
Our best source of new recruits is YOU! Use this QR code to help direct interested athletes. Questions? Email [email protected].
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].
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