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1 OAKTON CREW New Rower Interest Meeting Season

James Augone, Program Director & Women s Head Coach John Meehan, Men s Head Coach

2 AGENDA What is Crew? Schedule & Sign-Up Dates Introduction of Coaches/Head Coach Discussion James Augone, Program Director & Women s Head Coach John Meehan, Men s Head Coach Staying Informed - Website & The Monday Catch Parents: Hospitality & Volunteer Requirements This Year s Captains & Teammates Q&A - Just for Novices

3 The Ultimate Team Sport: Crew is one of the largest and most competitive sports at Oakton High School

4 Eight Rowers One Coxswain Crew is great for athletes of all sizes - if you have the commitment, you can excel at the sport

5 Crew develops lasting friendships

6 2018 Women s LT-4 - VA State Silver Medalists Washington Post All-Met Best Boat and we are highly competitive

7 2017 Men s LT-4 - Virginia State Champions

8 2017 Men s LT-4 - Virginia State Champions The 2017 Men s 2-V-8 won silver at the Virginia State Championships, and we had multiple boats bring in bronze medals as well - In 2018, 5 of our athletes were selected for All Met Honorable Mention, the most in team history

9 2018 Women s JR-4 - VA State Champions & SRAA NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - First in Team History! Spaghetti, Snacks and the Banquet Spaghetti

Oakton Crew Facts: Crew is co-ed our women s and men s teams work together to support one another, ensuring a strong overall team dynamic Most rowers start out with no prior rowing experience, and

10 Oakton Crew Facts: Crew is co-ed our women s and men s teams work together to support one another, ensuring a strong overall team dynamic Most rowers start out with no prior rowing experience, and all students are welcome We compete in one of the largest & best scholastic rowing regions in the country, with 50+ local crew teams Oakton alumni row in college at club & NCAA D1 Varsity levels some with scholarships

11 How does Crew work at Oakton? Club Varsity sport all rowing programs in Fairfax County are established as clubs Same privileges & responsibilities of a Varsity sport, including Varsity letters and access to training resources also the same rules We receive NO funding from the school or from Oakton Athletic Boosters - we are 100% self-funded and self-supporting, which means ALL parents are needed to help run the club!

12 Key Dates: Sept 16: Sept 22: Swim Oak Marr Rec, 4:00-5:00 pm Open Boathouse Sept 21 - Nov 10: Learn-to-Row/Fall Rowing Program **Complete Dates on Website Calendar Mid-Oct: Team Registration Early Nov: Boathouse Workday & New Rower Potluck Nov 15: Winter Conditioning Begins - Returning Rowers Nov 26: Winter Conditioning Begins - Freshmen & Novices Mid-Jan: Erg-a-Thon vs. Madison Crew (tentative) Early Feb: Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints Mid Feb: Oakton Crew Annual Meeting Late Feb: Team Tryouts & Make-Up Swim Test Late Feb: On-The-Water Practices at Sandy Run

Regattas Feb 24 Occoquan Work Day (tentative) March 24 Polar Bear Regatta @ Sandy Run April 1 No Regatta (Passover) April 7 Walter Mess Regatta @ Sandy Run April 14 Darrell Winslow Regatta @ Sandy

13 Regattas Feb 24 Occoquan Work Day (tentative) March 24 Polar Bear Sandy Run April 1 No Regatta (Passover) April 7 Walter Mess Sandy Run April 14 Darrell Winslow Sandy Run April 21 Ted Phoenix Sandy Run April 28 Al Urquia Sandy Run May 5 Virginia State Championships Day Sandy Run May 12 Virginia State Championships Day Sandy Run May Stotesbury PA selected crews May SRAA NJ qualifying crews

Out of Town Regattas - 2019 May 16-18, 2019 Stotesbury Cup Regatta Philadelphia, PA

14 Out of Town Regattas May 16-18, 2019 Stotesbury Cup Regatta Philadelphia, PA Largest High School Regatta in the world 1,000 boats from 195 schools across the US & world

15 May 23-25, 2019 SRAA National Championships Dillon Lake - Zanesville, Ohio

16 Our Coaches: James Augone, Coach James Program Director & Women s Head Coach John Meehan, Coach Meehan Men s Head Coach

Coach Katie Novice Coordinator & Women s Novice

17 Our Coaches, Continued: Daniel Zimmerman, Coach Z Women s Varsity Associate Coach Katie Weintraub, Coach Katie Novice Coordinator & Women s Novice Coach Chase Lattimore, Coach Chase Men s Novice Coach

FALL LEARN-TO-ROW: REGISTRATION OPEN NOW ON THE WEBSITE!

the proper way to hold an oar to porting a shell to actually going out and

18 FALL LEARN-TO-ROW: REGISTRATION OPEN NOW ON THE WEBSITE! Fall rowing sessions are open to EVERYONE and will mix freshman and novices with returning varsity athletes. The Learn-to-Row program is designed to introduce new rowers to the sport, from the proper way to hold an oar to porting a shell to actually going out and getting fast in a boat. Combined outings on the water ensure that freshman and novices get a feel for not only the water, but get to experience being part of our team.

Time Commitment: Winter Conditioning: November - February @ Oakton High School 2.5 hours daily, M-T 4-6:30 p.m. (TBD) 2 hours on Saturdays Spring Water Practices: February - March @ Sandy Run Boathouse/Occoquan River 2.

19 Time Commitment: Winter Conditioning: November - Oakton High School 2.5 hours daily, M-T 4-6:30 p.m. (TBD) 2 hours on Saturdays Spring Water Practices: February - Sandy Run Boathouse/Occoquan River 2.5 hours daily, M-F 2.5 hours on Saturdays until regatta season Regatta Season: March 23rd - Late May 2.5 hours daily, M-F All Day on Saturdays - bring your homework!

20 STAYING INFORMED: Almost everything you need is on the website terminology, fun facts, schedules, and tips for novices Keep an eye on the Website Calendar for upcoming dates SignUp Genius

21 Each rower s family must satisfy TWO Volunteer Commitments each season ONE for Crew, and ONE for VASRA Volunteer jobs are all listed on the Support/Service section of the website Join a Committee during registration!

22 Hospitality: At every regatta Crew hosts a hospitality tent to provide healthy snacks to Oakton rowers Families sign up for snacks through Sign-Up Genius We also introduced a Crew Family tent in great for getting to know other parents! Friday Night Pasta Parties - Every Friday of regatta season, the entire team gathers at one home for carbo-loading. Families are assigned foods to bring to supplement the pasta, such as salads and fruits, each week in the Monday Catch Volunteering at the Hospitality Tents & for Pasta Parties is a great way to meet your Crew service commitments, and meet new parents!

23 VASRA (On the River): River Work Days Concession Stand Help Dock Master Assistants Launch Drivers Finish Line Helpers & Timers Parking Lot Assistants (this role offers a reduction in Crew dues) All families are required to meet at least ONE VASRA requirement per year

24 Oakton Cougar Crew Booster Club (OCCBC) The Board: President - Carrie Tipton Treasurer - Kevin O'Grady Secretary - Daniel Bellingham VP Administration - Michael Waple VP Communications - Xiaofeng Li VP Fundraising - Deborah Ginsburg VP Hospitality - Toyin Martschenko VP Logistics - Joe Couch VP Membership - Mona Jarrah VP Volunteers - OPEN VP Operations - Bill Kost VP Uniforms/Spirit Wear - Lynne Udalov VP Technology - Saket Havaldar Additional crucial support positions: Novice Parent Rep - Lorilee Montenegro & Sandy Tucker BOARD MEETINGS ARE ON THE WEBSITE - All Parents Welcome & Encouraged to attend!

Team Costs: OCCBC is a non-profit, self funded sport Dues & Fundraising pay for: Professional coaching - 8 coaches on average World-class equipment - we maintain our own fleet of shells, oars,

25 Team Costs: OCCBC is a non-profit, self funded sport Dues & Fundraising pay for: Professional coaching - 8 coaches on average World-class equipment - we maintain our own fleet of shells, oars, launches (motor boats), nuts, bolts, shoes, life jackets, etc Equipment storage & maintenance, boathouse rental, insurance, regatta fees, pasta party basics (you get the idea) Again, we are entirely self-funded. It takes an average of $1,450 to support one rower for one year.

Athlete Costs: Dues are $1,100 per rower, per year Team has a collective fundraising goal of $30,000 each rower has a participation commitment and a goal of a minimum of $300 Uniform Costs (new

26 Athlete Costs: Dues are $1,100 per rower, per year Team has a collective fundraising goal of $30,000 each rower has a participation commitment and a goal of a minimum of $300 Uniform Costs (new rowers only): approx. $90 Travel Regattas: Stotesbury: $220 (Optional for non-competitive boats) Nationals: $220 (Competitive boats only) Transportation to River (Spring Season): Approx. $470 per rower Carpools are also available at no cost *Scholarships are available through a local rowing club

27 Team Captains MENA DOLINH, MICHAEL LEE, EVA BURGHARDT, & GABE VILLARROEL

28 Just for Novices - Q & A with Coach Katie

29 Time to Jump

Blue Blades. The Mid-Hudson Rowing Association Newsletter. ! We installed the riggers and put it on the water. a MHRA shell. It is

Blue Blades. The Mid-Hudson Rowing Association Newsletter. ! We installed the riggers and put it on the water. a MHRA shell. It is Blue Blades The Mid-Hudson Rowing Association Newsletter July, 2013 Volume 2, No. 3 Welcome to New Members Please welcome our new members from the June LTR class: Julie Biggs and Margrethe Mummert. Margrethe