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 Novice Liaison – Laura Montione -  VP Membership – Terri Melone –  President – Sarah Bynum –  Girl’s Head Coach – Jon Barrett –  Boy’s Head Coach – Nate McClafferty – Contact Information

Robinson Crew races Eights!

 “I PRed on the 2K.” – Tell them how very proud you are!  “I caught a crab.” – Gasp, check for injuries, then express sympathy and a give pep talk.  “I made stroke.” – Offer congratulations.  “Guess what, I am bisweptual.” – Don’t jump to any conclusions, this means that they can row on either side of the boat.  “Look at my hands.” – Try not to gag, they will heal. Proper Parental Responses

 School work –Ask for help, we are here for our rowers.  Carpool – Ends promptly at 4:00. Do not be late!  Water practice – On the water by 4:30. Be there early, ready to go. Time Management

“Athletes eat and train, they don’t diet and exercise.”  Now is the time for healthy eating habits. LOTS of water! Healthy snacks after school. No greasy, heavy foods before practice.  Go to Sleep! Get to bed early – you can’t row tired.  Listen to your coach Do the workouts recommended by your coach.

You’ve met the erg… Now here’s your oar!

Water Training begins February 22 nd ! Six days a week - Monday thru Friday evenings and Saturday mornings until regatta season begins.  Weekdays – Carpool meets at Robinson Door #6 – you should arrive by 3:45pm. Last car leaves at 4:00 sharp. Arrive at Sandy Run at 4:15pm. Boats will be hitting the water by 4:30pm. Boats need to be off the water at dusk – time varies.  Saturdays – Usually 8 – 11 am, times will be announced by coaches. Spring Training Schedule

Directions/ Drop off/ Parking – On website and in handbook. Parent drop off in Lot B Rower parking in Lot D *Be Aware that the 15 MPH speed limit is strictly enforced! What To Expect… GPS Address: Van Thompson Road Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Rowers will receive land training on boat maintenance, launching, and storage. Expect delays! Novice rowers may not row everyday. They will receive new boat assignments daily and some will have land training. What To Expect…

 Lined, long spandex pants  Lots of layers – cool max, fleece, waterproof shell  Warm socks – pack extra (they get wet)  Slides and sneakers  Hat – knit and visor styles  Sunglasses and sunscreen  Towel/ change of clothes (novices get wet)  Refillable water bottle  First aid kit – Neosporin, bandages, tape  Light snack (rowers are always hungry)  Phone (in Ziploc bag) DO NOT TAKE ON BOAT WITH YOU! What To Pack:

Spring Break March 21-25th Mon – Fri – 6/7:00am-12/1:00pm Break snack and lunch provided by team Wed (3/23) Scrimmage time TBD Mon (3/28) – to be determined Thursday Evening – Bonfire Saturday – Polar Bear Regatta

Boat assignments are at coaches discretion. The lineups change often, sometimes daily. Novice rowers may not row in every regatta. Boat Assignments

 3/23Scrimmage  3/26 Polar Bear (experienced rowers only)  4/2 St Andrew’s – Middletown, DE (all boats)  4/9-10 Manny Flick – Philadelphia, PA (all boats)  4/16 Darrell Winslow (all boats)  4/23No Race – Rest  4/30Al Urquia (all boats)  5/7Ted Phoenix (lower boats championships)  5/15VA States (upper boats championships)  5/21Class/ Alumni Day (all boats)  5/27 -28SRAA Nationals (qualifying boats) Regatta Schedule

Saturday, March 12, 2015 Meet at the boathouse at 9am. Sandy Run Parent Tour and Info Session

 Get boat assignment and report time from coaches at Friday practice.  Rowers arrive at boathouse 2 hours before race time. No eating once you arrive!  No parents at boathouse on race days.  Bring something to keep you occupied – there is a lot of waiting time!  Do not leave after racing until the coach releases you. Rower’s version Regatta Day In a Nutshell

 Parking options – directions, maps, and info on team website.  Drop off rower at Van Thompson lot or pay parking fee.  Be prepared for a hike (even with shuttle service).  Cheer, cheer, cheer!  Meet other parents in Robinson area.  Cheer some more!  Pick up your tired rowers and be prepared to feed them immediately! Parent’s version Regatta Day In a Nutshell

More information coming on the team website and at general membership meetings. Get pens ready for extensive forms! St. Andrew’s – no additional fee for rowers Manny Flick – no additional fee for rowers Nationals - $250 per rower Away Regattas

Team captains arrange spirit days during the school day on the Fridays before regattas to boost team spirit and make the Robinson community aware of our awesome sport. The themed dress up days also feature the exchange of Spirit boxes. Captains will announce during practices and post a calendar in the boathouse for reference. Spirit Days

Friday night pasta parties are a Robinson Crew tradition. Rowers get together to “carb load” by eating lots of pasta the evening before regattas. Organized by the team captains, who are looking for volunteers to host these weekly events. Contact: Isabel Melone – Kenzie Pearson – Megan Gulding – Mike Ackermann – Mathew Schleifer – Pasta Parties

We are a volunteer driven organization and we need you to help keep our costs down. Now is the time to get your hours! You will need 75 services before Feb 15, Check opportunities often on the team website and in the weekly Quick Catches. Service Hours!

Earn money for the team and service hours for yourself! More info on the website or contact our Scrip guru – Pam Della Santina – Scrip Cards

Boy’s Team Captains Mike Ackermann Mathew Schleifer Girl’s Team Captains Megan Gulding Isabel Melone MacKenzie Pearson Team Captains

How to always be in the know:  Website –  Handbook/Directory  General Membership Meetings  Team Facebook and Twitter  Update your and text info Questions?