1. Spring Membership Meeting March 2017

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

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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. 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

9. FUNDRAISING Fundraising Activities Other fund-raisers:
TAG DAY, Saturday Feb 25, pm
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

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

13. Crew Costs Spring Season Rates New “Novice” Rowers: $490 Away Regattas
Experienced Rowers: $540
**Dock Use Fee: $35 (all rowers)
New Uniforms - $ variable based on what needs to be
ordered
Away Regattas
- Estimated $300-$350 each rower (Includes hotel, food, and bus transportation)
- Stotesbury – 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, May, Payment
due NLT 22 May, boats/rowers must qualify to attend
Payments
We partnered with:

14. 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

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

16. 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.

17. 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 Occoquan
May Stotesbury Cup Regatta Philadelphia/
Schuykill River
May SRAA (Nationals by qualification) Camden, NJ

18. 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

19. 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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21. Questions?