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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the West Potomac Crew Club?
A: West Potomac Crew Club is a Virginia High School League (VHSL) sponsored interscholastic club. Club sports in Fairfax County do not receive financial aid from the school or the county. The club promotes, supports, and operates the rowing program at West Potomac High School (WPHS).
Q: I have never rowed before. Can I still participate in crew?
A: Absolutely! Most students who join the team have no previous rowing experience.
Q: Do I have to try out for the team?
A: While we hope we can accept all interested and motivated students, the team size IS limited to 80 participants. Coaches will know by mid-February if we need to have tryouts for the 2016 team.
Q: Must parents do anything other than pay the bills?
A: Yes. To make it possible for our athletes to row, every family must participate in fundraising, regatta, and operations activities. The club has instituted a volunteer obligation policy, available at the fees/volunteer tab (left sidebar).
Q: Where does the team practice?
A: Winter conditioning is held at the school. Participation is not required, but strongly encouraged, unless participating in another winter sport. During the spring season, WP Crew currently rows at National Harbor. Other rowing site options are being explored to allow more water time for practice.
Q: What time are practices?
A: 4-6:30 pm - more information to follow
Q: Sounds good! What is required to sign up?
A: All forms are found at the FEES & FORMS tab or Click here to register and download. . Forms to be completed:
- VHSL physical form dated May 1, 2016 or later
- Emergency Care Card
- Weight Room Authorization
- Communicable Disease Form
- Off Campus Running Permission
Other requirements:
- Students & their parent(s)/guardian(s) must take a short online tutorial about concussions.
- Students must pass a minimum of 5 classes in the preceding semester (ending June 2016).
- Parent or guardian MUST agree to Volunteer Policy during online registration.
Q: When are the forms and fees due?
A: To participate in winter conditioning, forms & first payment of $255 are due by November 30, with remaining balance of $520 due February 15. For those athletes not participating in winter conditioning, forms & full payment of $775 are due by February 15.
All forms are to be printed, filled out and submitted to the Student Activities office before an athlete can participate in winter conditioning or Spring practice. Click here to register and download.
Q: I still have questions, who can answer them?
A: Contact Sheri Lapan at membership@wpcrew.org or our Booster President Debra Lane at president@wpcrew.org. For questions about the forms or the payment schedule, contact Jeff Hammer at vpadmin@wpcrew.org.
