Spring Membership Meeting March 2017

Woodbridge Crew Tradition Longest Running/Most Successful in PWC 1982 Woodbridge Crew Team

Woodbridge Crew Tradition Longest Running/Most Successful in PWC 2016 Woodbridge Crew Team

Woodbridge Crew Board (2016-2017) President – Jim Gates VP Administration – Jeff Libby Treasurer – Scott Creed Secretary – Leslie Eighmey Public Information – Brad Enberg Fund Raising – Michelle Marquez Logistics – POSITION NOT FILLED Maintenance – Bob Conrad/Jason Eighmey Volunteer Coordinator – Julie Swanson Spirit Wear – Latissa Richardson Head Coach - Tim Arvin

Try Outs (Done!) Feb 21 and 22 - 4:30-6:30pm WSHS Boys Standards - Varsity/Experienced 1.5 mile run – 12:00 min 5min Erg Test (total meters) – 1250 meters 5K Erg Test (watt/weight) – 1.2 Max Watts Test (up to 3 attempts) watt/weight – 3.0 Boys Standards - Novice/New 1 mile run – 8:00 min 5 min Erg Test (total meters) – 1150 meters 5K Erg Test (watt/weight) – 0.9 Max Watts Test (up to 3 attempts) watt/weight – 1.7 In addition to the above standards, Coach's discretion along with attitude, work ethic and coachability will all factor into the Coach's decisions.

Try Outs (Continued) Girls Standards - Varsity/Experienced 1.5 mile run – 14:00 min 5 min Erg Test (total meters) – 1100 meters 5K Erg Test (watt/weight) – 0.9 Max Watts Test (up to 3 attempts) watt/weight – 2.0 Girls Standards - Novice/New 1 mile run – 9:00 min 5 min Erg Test(total meters) – 1000 meters 5K Erg test (watt/weight) – 0.75 Max Watts Test (up to 3 attempts) watt/weight – 1.5 In addition to the above standards, Coach's discretion along with attitude, work ethic and coachability will all factor into the Coach's decisions.

Spring Practice… Underway! (Thurs. Feb. 23) 85 Rowers!

MANDATORY MANDATORY Concussion Training Swim Test Medical - VHSL Physical on record dated after May 1st, 2016 If you require medications i.e. inhaler, you will be sent home if you do not meet diagnosed requirements VHSL Requirements Take and pass 5 courses during the current and previous semester - 2 with a C or better

FUNDRAISING Fundraising Activities Other fund-raisers: TAG DAY, Saturday Feb 25, 2016 9-3pm BIGGEST FUNDRAISER of the Year! Collected $8030!!! Other fund-raisers: March 13: Chipotle Spirit Night April 9: Lorton Prison 5K (5 adults/15 rowers) 7:30 to 10:30 April 19: Smoothie King Fundraiser (5-8pm) May 7: Lake Ridge May Day 5K - to be confirmed

What It Takes to Run The Program $ 410,000 Total Assets: (Racing shells, oars, launches, ergs, motors, and trailer) $ 38,000 approximate cost of 8 man racing shell $ 8,000 operations & maintenance cost $ 7,600 boat storage/dock fees paid to PWCA (Oxford Boathouse) $ 8,000 insurance (equipment and rowers) $ 23,000 total expenses average last three years (not counting new assets) $ 800/year cost per rower Income is Spring Registration fees and fund raisers

What It Takes to Run The Program Parent VOLUNTEERS each family is required to sign up for at least three volunteer jobs Fundraising support (Tag Day drivers/Support to local races) Occoquan Regatta duties Boat drivers, concessions, parking, timekeeping (sign up genius used) Boat driver training: TBD Point set up (tents, food, water) Away Regattas Kitchen staff, cooks, shoppers, set-up, recovery, room chaperones (PWCS Employees only)

Area Crew Spring Dues Comparisons West Springfield $1390 South County $1100 Robinson $600 Westfield $595-$650 Mount Vernon $450 ----------------------------------------------------------- Forest Park $650 Woodbridge $490-$540 Hylton $350 Potomac $300

Crew Costs Spring Season Rates New “Novice” Rowers: $490 Away Regattas Experienced Rowers: $540 **Dock Use Fee: $35 (all rowers) New Uniforms - $ 50-100 variable based on what needs to be ordered Away Regattas - Estimated $300-$350 each rower (Includes hotel, food, and bus transportation) - Stotesbury – 18-20 May, Payment due NLT 10 May, (top 2 varsity boats and the freshman boats only, since there are no categories for novices or 3rds and 4ths) - Scholastic National Championships, 25-27 May, Payment due NLT 22 May, boats/rowers must qualify to attend Payments We partnered with:

Attendance Athletes are expected to attend every in season practice, including those over Spring Break, Saturdays or holidays. Spring Break 8 – 14 April critical to our competitive success. Daily practices during break Oarsmen Ball on 13 April

Typical Practice Day Taking boats from the racks Assembling at the boathouse Taking boats from the racks Into the water On the Occoquan

Lake Ridge Park Rules Drop off and pick up occurs ONLY in the UPPER parking lot. The rowers then walk down the designated crew path to the boathouse. You MAY NOT drop off or park in the lower parking lot for any reason. Leave valuables(cellphones, wallets) at home or lock them in your glove box or trunk. LOCK YOUR CAR! Please watch your speed in the park. It is very easy to go to fast.

2017 Spring Regatta Schedule Spring Regattas - Saturdays from April-May April 1 Regional Park Regatta Occoquan April 8 Walter Mess Regatta Occoquan April 22 Ted Phoenix Regatta Occoquan April 29 Al Urquia Regatta Occoquan May 6 VSRC Day 1 Occoquan May 13 VSRC Day 2 Occoquan May 18-20 Stotesbury Cup Regatta Philadelphia/ Schuykill River May 25-27 SRAA (Nationals by qualification) Camden, NJ

Student Expectations Adhere to the Prince William Public Schools Code of Behavior at all times Appropriate behavior on any and all Social Media Dress, act, and speak as a mature individual who represents Woodbridge at all times Treat all teammates, opponents, coaches, officials, parents, and volunteers with respect Inform Coaches of any known practice or regatta absences ahead of time Actively participate in fundraising events Be on time Stay informed

Parent Expectations Treat all students, opponents, coaches, officials, parents, and volunteers with respect Support the program by ensuring your child meets the student expectations Ask questions if you don’t understand anything Inform Coaches of any known practice or regatta absences ahead of time Actively participate in fundraising events and regattas – Volunteer Complete and submit all needed paperwork and payments on time Be on time Stay informed Let the Coaches do the coaching

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