Our next big fundraiser is the Woodson Craft Show! We will need all hands on deck (athletes and parents) to make this very popular event a success. Also, plan to use the event to get some of your holiday shopping done.

1. WOODSON CROC CHARMS AT GREEN DAYS
2. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
3. GREEN DAYS ARE ONGOING
4. ERG RENTAL RETURN & ERG SHED WORKDAY! SAT. 10/28, 10a-1p
5. BOATHOUSE CLEAN UP WORKDAY! SUN. 10/29, 9-11a
6. BECOME A SPONSOR OR RECRUIT A SPONSOR
7. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
8. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

1. CRITICAL NEED: Sat, 10/28, 10a-1p: Erg Shed Work Day Sign Up.
2. CRITICAL NEED: Sun, 10/29, 9-11a: Boathouse Work Day Sign Up.
3. Sign up for the CRAFT SHOW. Scroll down the sign up genius. There are volunteer positions of all types!

1. WOODSON CROC CHARMS AT GREEN DAYS

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! Ana will also be at Green Day THIS TUESDAY, OCT 24 if you want to bring cash and get some on the spot!

2. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in learning more about volunteering opportunities and requirements? Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs OR check out the action items at the top of this email!

3. 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).

4. ERG RENTAL RETURN & ERG SHED WORKDAY! 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. With guidance, you will help to clean the ergs and make sure they are ready for winter conditioning. In addition, it would be very helpful to have anyone with woodworking experience available to help repair the erg shed ramp.

5. BOATHOUSE CLEAN UP WORKDAY! SUN. 10/29, 9-11a

Help the team winterize our launches and boathouse at Sandy Run. Great opportunity for you to see the inner workings up close and appreciate the scale of things once the spring season begins. This is critical work to enable the team to begin practice in the spring with well maintained equipment! Boathouse Work Day Sign Up.

6. BECOME A SPONSOR OR RECRUIT A SPONSOR

With our first Tag Day behind us, the Board is looking to ensure we have the funds needed for the team to hit the ground running (or is it rowing?) when the season starts in Spring. As you know, donations are a mainstay of our funding efforts. Please continue to spread the word. If you, or anyone you know, might be interested in becoming a sponsor of our team, our 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. What better cause for your employer’s funds than to help our athletes develop confidence, strength and community?! Please contact Ana at [email protected] with any questions, to arrange sponsorships or set up employers matching!

7. 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!

8. WAIT. THERE’S MORE?