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1. GREEN DAYS & OPTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING ARE ONGOING

2. SWIM TEST THIS SATURDAY, 9/21

3. PARENT & ATHLETE INFO SESSION, TUES 9/24, 7:30p

4. ACTIVITY BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A. VASRA WORKDAYS, 9/21 and 9/28
B. FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, FRI 10/18
C. RENTAL ERG RETURN & WORKDAY, SAT 10/19
D. TAG DAYS, SAT 10/26 and SAT 11/2
E. 31st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW, SAT 11/9

6. GENERAL WOODSON SPORTS NEWS
A. BOOSTER PASSES STILL AVAILABLE
B. GOLF TOURNAMENT, 9/23

7. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

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1. GREEN DAYS & OPTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING ARE ONGOING

All athletes MUST have a physical on file with the Woodson Athletic Dept and have filled out the Woodson Athletics Registration in order to participate in training with Woodson Rowing. In addition, athletes must have completed a swim test to participate in Green Days. Visit our website for more information.

2. SWIM TEST THIS SATURDAY, 9/21

Thank you to all the interested athletes who have already signed up! This is for new recruits only – if you have previously taken a swim test with Woodson Rowing, you are not required to do so again. The swim test will begin promptly at 11a at Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA. If you haven’t yet, let us know you’re coming by signing up here: Swim Test Sign Up.

3. PARENT & ATHLETE INFO SESSION, TUES 9/24, 7:30p

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 24 in Woodson Cafe A, starting at 7:30p. The Board will be hosting a meeting for families (new and returning) to learn about the upcoming season, go over dues, transportation, winter conditioning, uniforms and preview what happens on the water in the spring. Coaches and board members will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have. Bring anyone who is interested in learning more about our sport.

In advance, feel free to review the proposed by-laws for our organization, sent out via email on 9/10. One of our orders of business will be to vote on the new by-laws.

4. ACTIVITY BUS DRIVERS NEEDED

One of the biggest challenges with rowing in this area is getting the athletes to and from the water safely! FCPS school buses are available for the team’s use (think transportation to practice every day in the spring), IF we are able to find an Activities Bus Driver. To be an FCPS approved Activities Bus Driver, you must pass the Fairfax County Bus Driver Training and then pick Woodson Rowing as your activity of choice. The driver would be paid by FCPS AND the team will offer additional compensation. If you’re already qualified or interested in becoming an Activity Bus Driver, please contact Woodson Rowing Activities.

5. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

A. VASRA WORKDAYS, 9/21 and 9/28
Slots are still available for 9/21 and 9/28. We’ve only had 2 families show up so far and each school is expected to send one volunteer for each clean up day; e.g. 4 or more Woodson volunteers total. No experience necessary. Most of the activities are messy and dirty. Dress in your worst gardening gear, but make sure to have fully covered shoes, not flip flops. Make sure you note your affiliation with Woodson when you sign u: VASRA Work Days Sign Up

B. FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, FRI 10/18
Every team at Woodson is responsible for working the concession stand at a Woodson Football game. Woodson Rowing has been assigned to staff concessions for the homecoming football game on Fri., October 18. There are two shifts – 6:15-8:00 and 8:00-9:45 PM. We need 9 volunteers for each shift. This is a fun opportunity to get some volunteer credits early AND get to watch the game. Sign up here: Football Concessions Sign Up.

C. RENTAL ERG RETURN & WORKDAY, SAT 10/19
Athletes – keep on erg-ing!! Erg rental return will take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10a-12p. Location will be the erg shed at the back of the school (near the senior parking lot). Stick around to help with the erg shed workday and get some volunteer credits started OR, if you’re new to the team this is a great opportunity to get familiar with one of the critical pieces of equipment used by rowing teams! Erg Shed Workday Sign Up

D. TAG DAYS, SAT 10/26 and SAT 11/2
Tag Days are the Woodson Rowing team’s most important fundraiser of the year. The dates for Tag Days are set in conjunction with all of the teams/clubs at Woodson. For this season, Woodson Rowing has been assigned Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 2 as our authorized Tag Days. Please sign up here – we need all hands on deck to make this event work!! Stay tuned for more information as the dates get closer, but if you have general questions please see our Tag Days webpage for information.

E. 31st ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW, SAT 11/9

Our annual craft show is back! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10a-4p. Set up for the event will begin Friday, November 8 and we will need all hands on deck to make it a success! Planning has already begun and a signup genius for volunteers will come out soon. Helping out at set-up, the day of, and SHOPPING are all ways to help out this large fundraiser for our team.

We are always looking for new and returning VENDORS for the Craft Show! Please contact any artisans/crafters/makers in your life and let them know you’d love to see their wares on site at Woodson. All Vendors can sign up here: 2024 Craft Show Vendor Registration.

6. GENERAL WOODSON SPORTS NEWS

A. BOOSTER PASSES STILL AVAILABLE
If you plan on attending 10 or more games throughout the 2024-2025 school year, then the Booster Pass is a great savings for you and your family. Purchase your Booster Pass here.

B. GOLF TOURNAMENT, 9/23
Woodson Athletic Boosters is putting on a Golf Tournament on Monday, September 23rd! Visit here to get more information on sponsorship opportunities and registration.Questions? Contact Booster President David Marks at [email protected].

7. 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.

SEPTEMBER:

Mondays and Thursdays: Green Days at Sandy Run, 4:45p

Mondays and Wednesdays: optional strength training at Woodson, 6:15-7:30a