2013 Away Regattas Schedule
•20 Apr: Cindy Cole Cup Regatta, Anacostia, DC
–Depart and return on the same day
–Detail plans still being developed
•17 - 18 May: Stotesbury Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
–16 May (Thur): Depart WSHS
–18 May (Sat): Return to WSHS (arriving late)
–19 May (Sun): Recovery operations
•24-25 May: SRAA National Regatta, Cooper River, NJ
–23 May (Thur): Depart WSHS
–25 May (Sat): Return to WSHS (arriving late)
–26 May (Sun): Recovery operations
Standards of Behavior for Away Regattas
•Be courteous, no drugs/alcohol, no cursing, good manners.
•Respect adult chaperones (comply with directions, promptly / courteously).
•Travel in groups when away from Woodbridge’s regatta site
•No "staking out" floor space in tent area. When you leave, gather up personal items and set them to the side of the tent area.
•At the hotel, be respectful of other hotel guests. Control volume of conversations in common areas, elevators, hallways.
•Wear appropriate clothing at all times.
•No switching rooms.
•No one needs to go into the stairwells at the hotel.
•Watch out for each other. Check rooms to ensure you haven’t left anything behind.
•No “Purple” (ask your coach to explain).
Regatta Safety
•Keep eye on weather; pack accordingly, use sun screen, stay hydrated (athletes & parents)
•Watch bus, trailer and car traffic
•Be careful during set-up/tear-down, and moving on/off buses & vehicles (avoid injury)
•If you feel ill or get injured (athletes or parent), tell someone immediately
BE SAFE!
87th Annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta (18-19 May 13)
•Oldest and Largest High School Regatta in US
•One of the most memorable events of the rowers high school years – by parents and rowers
•Expect most Woodbridge HS rowers to compete
Highlights
• 16 May: Bus athletes to regatta site
• Wyndham Hotel, Mt Laurel NJ
• WSHS Regatta Site
• Food, rest, observe
• 17 May: Time Trials / Pasta Dinner
• 18 May: Head-to-head races
• Depart after regatta
• 19 May: Recovery Operations
Stotesbury Cup Logistics
•Lodging: Wyndham Hotel, Mt. Laurel, NJ
–30 rooms reserved for Rowers & Coaches
–Limited number of rooms reserved for parents
•856-234-7000
•Woodbridge Crew Group Room rate $114.00 per night (includes tax)
•Check-in: Thursday, 17 May
•Check-out: Saturday, 19 May before going to regatta site
•Seats on buses available to parents at a nominal fee (first-come, first-serve)
Stotesbury Costs
•Cost per rower: ~$300.00
•Checks or Credit Cards Accepted
•Charge includes:
–Transportation (2 x 56-passenger buses)
–Breakfasts and lunches during regatta
–Sandwich dinner (Thursday)
–Pasta dinner (Friday)
–Hotel accommodation (two nights)
–Regatta registration fees
–Trailer transportation costs
–Tent rental
What to Pack for Stotesbury?
•Previous Stotesbury regattas…
–Friday: 80 degrees and sunny
–Saturday: 45 degrees with a cold, driving rain
•We are outside for 10-12 hours per day
•Pack for both extremes
•Bring extra socks/sun screen/rain gear
•Put athlete’s name on everything they bring
•Difficult to leave and return by car
Stotesbury Volunteers
•Can only be accomplished with everyone’s help
•Volunteers needed for…
Non-Travelers Traveler
–Shoppers - Kitchen Operations/Cooks
–Trailer Loaders - Advance Party
–Bag Checkers - Chaperones (bus & hotel)
–Propane tanks
–Recovery Ops (Sun)
• Benefits to parents to join us in Philadelphia
- Watch all the races with the team under tentage
- On site breakfasts & lunches
- Great camaraderie
SRAA Nationals (25-26 May 12)
•78th Annual Scholastic Rowing Association of America (SRAA) National Regatta
•Cooper River, Camden NJ
–Stay at the same hotel as Stotesbury
•Expect ~12-40 WSHS rowers to compete
–Rowers must qualify for this regatta and selected by their coach
•http://www.sraa.net
SRAA Logistics
•Lodging: Wyndham Hotel, Mt. Laurel, NJ
–20 rooms reserved for Rowers & Coaches
–Parents must make their own reservations
•856-234-7000
•Room rate $114.00 per night (includes tax)
–Same hotel as Stotesbury!
•Check-in: Thursday, 23 May
•Check-out: Saturday, 25 May
•Parents will be asked to drive rowers
SRAA Costs
•Cost per rower - $265.00 (subject to change)
•Checks or credit card accepted
•Charge includes
–Breakfasts and lunches during regatta
–Sandwich dinner (Thursday)
–Pasta dinner (Friday)
–Hotel accommodation (two nights)
–Regatta registration fees
–Trailer transportation costs
What to Pack for SRAA?
•Plan on unpredictable weather…hot, cold, wet, dry
•Pack for both extremes
•We are outside for 10-12 hours per day
•Bring extra socks/sun screen/rain gear
•Put athlete’s name on everything they bring
•Difficult to leave and return by car
Away Regatta Logistics Contact Information
•Gary Tallman
(703) 819-5783
