Team Calendar 2023-24
Scroll to see current events below (past events in grey)
[ October 2023]
Wreath Sales -- ONLINE
DATE: October 1-29, 2023
Shopping Link: https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/wpcrew
Student Interest Meeting
DATE: October 5, 2023 (late bus)
TIME: 3 - 4:15 pm
LOCATION: West Po – Auditorium
New Parent Interest Meeting
DATE: October 17, 2023
TIME: 7PM
LOCATION: Zoom
Meeting ID: 865 2522 7474
Passcode: 1000
One tap mobile: +13092053325,,86525227474#,,,,*1000# US
Restaurant Night 1
DATE: October 19, 2023
LOCATION: Restaurant details coming soon!
General Membership Meeting 1
DATE: October 26, 2023
TIME: 7PM
LOCATION: Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 881 1325 4846
Passcode: 1000
One tap mobile: +16469313860,,88113254846#,,,,*1000# US
Oar Painting
DATE: xxxxx
Tentative, details to follow
DATE: October 1-29, 2023
Shopping Link: https://sherwoodfundraiser.com/wpcrew
Student Interest Meeting
DATE: October 5, 2023 (late bus)
TIME: 3 - 4:15 pm
LOCATION: West Po – Auditorium
New Parent Interest Meeting
DATE: October 17, 2023
TIME: 7PM
LOCATION: Zoom
Meeting ID: 865 2522 7474
Passcode: 1000
One tap mobile: +13092053325,,86525227474#,,,,*1000# US
Restaurant Night 1
DATE: October 19, 2023
LOCATION: Restaurant details coming soon!
General Membership Meeting 1
DATE: October 26, 2023
TIME: 7PM
LOCATION: Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 881 1325 4846
Passcode: 1000
One tap mobile: +16469313860,,88113254846#,,,,*1000# US
Oar Painting
DATE: xxxxx
Tentative, details to follow
[ November 2022]
Team Registration Opens
DATE: November 1, 2023
https://wpcrew.org/registration--fees.html
Wreath Sales -- IN PERSON
DATE: November 24–December 17, 2023
TIME: Weekends
LOCATION: Hollin Hills Pool, Carl Sandburg (TBD)
Winter Conditioning Begins
DATE: Week of November 27, 2023
LOCATION: West Po – days, rooms TBD
DATE: November 1, 2023
https://wpcrew.org/registration--fees.html
Wreath Sales -- IN PERSON
DATE: November 24–December 17, 2023
TIME: Weekends
LOCATION: Hollin Hills Pool, Carl Sandburg (TBD)
Winter Conditioning Begins
DATE: Week of November 27, 2023
LOCATION: West Po – days, rooms TBD
[ December 2022]
Team Dinner to Kick-off Training
DATE: Tuesday, December 5
LOCATION: Primo’s
TIME: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
RSVP: Let us know if you can make it! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044CAFA72AAAFE3-46430692-west
Please reply as soon as you can, so we can coordinate the space and server needs with the restaurant and by Sunday, December 3 at the latest. COST: $20/person (includes tax and gratuity)
DATE: Tuesday, December 5
LOCATION: Primo’s
TIME: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
RSVP: Let us know if you can make it! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044CAFA72AAAFE3-46430692-west
Please reply as soon as you can, so we can coordinate the space and server needs with the restaurant and by Sunday, December 3 at the latest. COST: $20/person (includes tax and gratuity)
[ January ]
Ergathon: Corporate & Student Fundraising
DATE: January 2–February 15, 2024
(Sponsor deadline - Feb 2!)
Link to fundraising site coming in January
General Membership Meeting 2
Meeting - Resources
DATE: Saturday, January 20, 2024
TIME: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
LOCATION: Sherwood Hall Library
Spirit Wear Store
DATE: January 2024
Online link to store coming in January
DATE: January 2–February 15, 2024
(Sponsor deadline - Feb 2!)
Link to fundraising site coming in January
General Membership Meeting 2
Meeting - Resources
DATE: Saturday, January 20, 2024
TIME: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
LOCATION: Sherwood Hall Library
Spirit Wear Store
DATE: January 2024
Online link to store coming in January
[ February ]
New Parent Social
DATE: February 4, 2024
TIME: 4 - 6 pm
LOCATION: Lori Collin’s home
Restaurant Night # 2
DATE: February 8, 2024
Please plan to get your dinner next Thursday 2/8 at the delicious and generous honeygrow (7698 Richmond Hwy) who is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause—West Potomac Crew! Mark your calendars and spread the word! Use promo GIVE149.
Share on your social media using the flier here.
DATE: February 4, 2024
TIME: 4 - 6 pm
LOCATION: Lori Collin’s home
Restaurant Night # 2
DATE: February 8, 2024
Please plan to get your dinner next Thursday 2/8 at the delicious and generous honeygrow (7698 Richmond Hwy) who is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery & Pick up orders to support a great cause—West Potomac Crew! Mark your calendars and spread the word! Use promo GIVE149.
Share on your social media using the flier here.
SPRING TRAINING & REGATTAS
[ February ]
Ops Day — Set-up
DATE: February 10, 2024 (Backups: Feb 11, 17, 18)
LOCATION: West Potomac and Rowing Site
Swim Tests -- Safety Orientation, Concussion Training
All athletes new to the team must attend one session. Please sign up in iCrew so the team has an idea of attendance expected and can staff properly.
DATES and TIMES:
* Swim Tests (New Rowers) *
Concussion Baseline Test
DATES and TIMES:
Bring computer. ***Required for all Freshmen and athletes who never took it before. Required every 2 years***
Safety and Season Orientation Training
ALL ROWERS are required to attend one of the following sessions
DATES and TIMES:
Ergathon Event
DATE: February 16, 2024
TIME: 4 - 6 pm
LOCATION: West Potomac Cafeteria
First Day of Spring Practice
DATE: February 19, 2024
(School holiday, but we practice)
LOCATION: Rowing Site
[ March ]
Tag Day Fundraiser
DATE: March 9, 2024
LOCATION: West Po – Classroom 633, Hallway
(After morning erg/weight training)
Team Yearbook Pictures
DATE: March 12, 2024
LOCATION: West Po
Regional Park Regatta (upper boats only - TBD)
DATE: March 23, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Spring Break Training Camp (REQUIRED)
DATE: March 25 – 29, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park, 8am – Noon,
Team Lunch Feb 27, Team Pictures- Date TBD
Team Pasta Party
DATE: March 29, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Walter Mess Regatta
DATE: March 30, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Seniors Paint the West Po Rock!
DATE: Sun Mar 31/Mon April 1
(Seniors will finalize day and time)
LOCATION: West Po Rock 😊
[ April ]
Team Pasta Party
DATE: April 5, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Darrell Winslow Regatta
DATE: April 6, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Restaurant Night 3
DATE: April 11, 2024
Restaurant details coming soon
James River Regatta
DATE: April 13, 2024
LOCATION: James River, Richmond
Team Pasta Party
DATE: April 19, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta (Prom later this night)
DATE: April 20, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Team Pasta Party
DATE: April 26, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Charlie Butt Regatta
DATE: April 27, 2024
LOCATION: Georgetown
[ May ]
Team Pasta Party
DATE: May 3, 3034
Host Family’s Home
Virginia State Rowing Championships (Day 1)
DATE: May 4, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
(Novice and 3rd boats)
Team Pasta Party
DATE: May 10, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Virginia State Rowing Championships (Day 2)
DATE: May 11, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
(1st, 2nd, Junior boats)
Stotesbury Cup Regatta (experienced rowers/coxswains)
DATE: May 16 - 18, 2024
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
Senior Pictures (12 prints, 4X6 size), Plans for Next Year, Favorite Crew Memory
– Submitted to Junior Captains, who will coordinate volunteers to make “Senior Posters” for display at the picnic
DATE: May 19, 2024
LOCATION: Junior Captains Home Addresses – details to follow
Ops Day – Take Down : Coaches & Athletes ONLY
DATE: May 20, 2024
LOCATION: Rowing Site
Ops Day – Take Down : Parents, Coaches, Athletes
DATE: May 25, 2024 (backup 26)
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Rowing Site
Picnic: End of Season Celebration!
DATE: May 28, 2024
TIME: 5 – 8 pm
LOCATION: Ft. Hunt Park (Pavilion B)
Ops Day — Set-up
DATE: February 10, 2024 (Backups: Feb 11, 17, 18)
LOCATION: West Potomac and Rowing Site
Swim Tests -- Safety Orientation, Concussion Training
All athletes new to the team must attend one session. Please sign up in iCrew so the team has an idea of attendance expected and can staff properly.
DATES and TIMES:
- Monday February 12 (8-9 PM)
- Thursday February 15 (3:30-4:30 PM)
* Swim Tests (New Rowers) *
- Admission is paid by West Potomac Crew; mention that you are there for the WPCrew Swim test at check-in.
- Bring a swim suit and towel. Goggles are permitted.
- Test is 100 yd swim (any stroke, any speed), 2 minutes treading water, plus learn to put on a lifejacket in the water
Concussion Baseline Test
DATES and TIMES:
- Wednesday Feb. 7 (5-6:15 PM) or
- Wednesday Feb 14, (5-6:15 PM)
Bring computer. ***Required for all Freshmen and athletes who never took it before. Required every 2 years***
Safety and Season Orientation Training
ALL ROWERS are required to attend one of the following sessions
DATES and TIMES:
- Tuesday, Feb 13 (3:30-5 PM) or
- Wednesday, Feb 14 (3:30-5 PM)
Ergathon Event
DATE: February 16, 2024
TIME: 4 - 6 pm
LOCATION: West Potomac Cafeteria
First Day of Spring Practice
DATE: February 19, 2024
(School holiday, but we practice)
LOCATION: Rowing Site
[ March ]
Tag Day Fundraiser
DATE: March 9, 2024
LOCATION: West Po – Classroom 633, Hallway
(After morning erg/weight training)
Team Yearbook Pictures
DATE: March 12, 2024
LOCATION: West Po
Regional Park Regatta (upper boats only - TBD)
DATE: March 23, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Spring Break Training Camp (REQUIRED)
DATE: March 25 – 29, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park, 8am – Noon,
Team Lunch Feb 27, Team Pictures- Date TBD
Team Pasta Party
DATE: March 29, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Walter Mess Regatta
DATE: March 30, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Seniors Paint the West Po Rock!
DATE: Sun Mar 31/Mon April 1
(Seniors will finalize day and time)
LOCATION: West Po Rock 😊
[ April ]
Team Pasta Party
DATE: April 5, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Darrell Winslow Regatta
DATE: April 6, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Restaurant Night 3
DATE: April 11, 2024
Restaurant details coming soon
James River Regatta
DATE: April 13, 2024
LOCATION: James River, Richmond
Team Pasta Party
DATE: April 19, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta (Prom later this night)
DATE: April 20, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
Team Pasta Party
DATE: April 26, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Charlie Butt Regatta
DATE: April 27, 2024
LOCATION: Georgetown
[ May ]
Team Pasta Party
DATE: May 3, 3034
Host Family’s Home
Virginia State Rowing Championships (Day 1)
DATE: May 4, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
(Novice and 3rd boats)
Team Pasta Party
DATE: May 10, 2024
Host Family’s Home
Virginia State Rowing Championships (Day 2)
DATE: May 11, 2024
LOCATION: Sandy Run Regional Park
(1st, 2nd, Junior boats)
Stotesbury Cup Regatta (experienced rowers/coxswains)
DATE: May 16 - 18, 2024
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA
Senior Pictures (12 prints, 4X6 size), Plans for Next Year, Favorite Crew Memory
– Submitted to Junior Captains, who will coordinate volunteers to make “Senior Posters” for display at the picnic
DATE: May 19, 2024
LOCATION: Junior Captains Home Addresses – details to follow
Ops Day – Take Down : Coaches & Athletes ONLY
DATE: May 20, 2024
LOCATION: Rowing Site
Ops Day – Take Down : Parents, Coaches, Athletes
DATE: May 25, 2024 (backup 26)
(Memorial Day Weekend)
Rowing Site
Picnic: End of Season Celebration!
DATE: May 28, 2024
TIME: 5 – 8 pm
LOCATION: Ft. Hunt Park (Pavilion B)