This weekend’s racing is a scrimmage with Wakefield and Walter Johnson. This is the only time we race WJ during the regular season, so it’s great to get experience racing new teams. The weather is predicted to be cold and rainy, so COME PREPARED! Athletes and spectators need to be prepared to stay warm as there is no protection from the elements (other than being able to hide in your car).

1. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
2. TEAM DINNER TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 11
3. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE, SAT APR 12

4. SPRING BREAK
A. SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
B. VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED
C. 4/18 DINNER RSVP NEEDED

5. OTHER NEWS
A. RAFT
B. STOTESBURY INFO
C. SENIOR NIGHT
D. END-OF-YEAR AWARDS BANQUET

6. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

SUPPORT THE TEAM!

1. PLEASE SHARE YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
Thank you to so many parents and athletes who are taking photos and videos at practice and regattas! Find the EASY UPLOAD LINKS for all your 2025 photos on our website: Woodson Rowing photo upload links. Questions, problems or photos from previous years to upload? Contact our team photographer, Matt, via Slack.

2. TEAM DINNER TOMORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 11
Friday Night Team Dinner will be in Cafeteria B at Woodson. The dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p. The tentative menu is as follows: Pepperoni, cheese and veggie pizza (GF option available), salad fixings, assorted cookies (including GF option) and GF fruit snacks. All dietary restrictions as reported will be accommodated. Other things to note:

NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes should bring refillable water bottles.
All athletes must plan to stay for the duration of the meal and for a quick clean up afterwards. Plan to pick up athletes around 8:00-8:30p
All the volunteer slots for this Friday are full. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

3. TRI-MEET SCRIMMAGE, SAT APR 12
This local scrimmage is much more accessible for spectators who may have a hard time navigating Sandy Run for traditional competitions. Lots of details available on the website: Tri-Meet Details. Important things to note:

Arrival time is 10:30a (this is later than in previous years)
There will NOT be food and drink provided for the athletes or spectators. This is not a long day of racing, so we recommend a hearty, early breakfast and portable, healthy snacks (plus lots of water).
Last year the nearby restroom facilities on the spectator side were closed. We suspect this will be the case again. Please plan accordingly.
The National Cherry Blossom Parade is scheduled for April 12. Plan your drives to avoid delays: Street Closures.

Line-ups will be set by the coaches and communicated at practice. Once they are set, they will be posted on Instagram and Facebook. There will not be “results” reporting as in regattas past because winners are not officially determined at this event.

4. SPRING BREAK
A lot goes on over spring break! Please read below to see how you can help:

A. SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

MONDAY, APRIL 14: 8:30a-12:30p
TUESDAY, APRIL 15: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4p-6:30p.
Restaurant Day at Taco Bamba – good for lunch and dinner!!!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16: 8:30a-12:30p
Bull Run row. This is a long row out with a picnic lunch at Bull Run before the long row back. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (see below).
THURSDAY, APRIL 17: 8:30a – 10:45a AND 4p-6:30p
FRIDAY, APRIL 18: 8:30a-12:30p practice
6:45p Team Dinner at Woodson: please RSVP for your athlete!
SATURDAY, APRIL 19: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta at Sandy Run. Race and report times will be released on the Thursday or Friday before.

B. VOLUNTEERS REQUESTED: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the Bull Run row on Wednesday, April 16. Volunteers will be responsible for collecting the athlete lunch boxes from the water, transporting them to Bull Run, helping with lunching logistics and then returning the lunch boxes to the Sandy Run Boathouse as the athletes row back. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lisa, or our V.P. Activities, Maz, if you are available to help.

C. 4/18 DINNER RSVP NEEDED: Given that our Friday Night Team Dinner is during Spring Break, we would like to get an accurate count for the number of athletes who will be attending the Friday Night dinner after practice. Please RSVP here for your athlete so we have an accurate attendance count and can avoid unnecessary costs or food waste. Thanks!

5. OTHER NEWS
A brief overview of everything else happening beyond this weekend!

A. RAFT: Volunteering Spots Available: RAFT Volunteer Sign Up

B. STOTESBURY INFO: Check out our webpage with all the information and links you need. Spectator rooms should be booked by APRIL 20: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/

C. SENIOR NIGHT: Senior Parents! We want to be able to fully plan for Senior Night, which will be held in conjunction with the Friday Night Team Dinner on Fri., April 25 at 7p. Please check your calendars and RSVP here: Senior Night RSVP

D. END-OF-YEAR AWARDS BANQUET: RSVP and help out at the End-of-the-Season Banquet on Wednesday, May 28, 7p at Woodson Cafeteria A. Please join us in celebrating all the whole team; athletes, coaches AND parents/guardians! This is more than just an end-of-season celebration. Coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members!

6. 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. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

Graphics of our various schedules can be found at the links below:
Winter Conditioning (October through February)
On-The-Water Practice (late February through May)
2025 Regatta Schedule (March through May)

Important dates:

APRIL