Dues - For returning rowers:
$400 for all rowers in 2009, with a $25 discount for dues received by January 17. We encourage payment in the fall if you know your child is going to row. This helps with our cash flow. Dues must be paid by February 21th 2008. Your child will not be allowed on the water until dues are paid unless special arrangements have been made with the President or the Treasurer.

Fundraising - Each returning rower has an additional yearly fundraising obligation of $400. Novice rowers have a fundraising obligation of $100. Rowers must strive to meet their dues and fundraising commitments. Dues waivers or scholarships can be granted for financial need. We take a parent’s word if the need is communicated personally to the Booster President. Fundraising requires only time and effort by students and is only waivable in special circumstances.

Checks are made payable to W-L Crew Boosters, Inc. and can be mailed to Treasurer, Ann Tutundjian (703-841-4992) 5303 N. 10th Street, Arlington VA 22205.  Full payment of dues is a critical component of our obligation to the crew program.

More About Fundraising - Crew is an expensive sport! All rowers are required to participate in our two largest fundraisers. They are a poinsettia/holiday greens sale in the fall and a mulch sale in the spring. Other activities this year have included a friend and family appeal, an alumni appeal, and summer car washes. The Evening on the Potomac event some years have hosted a silent auction fund raiser. Most of the fundraisers are organized by the parents.

Spring Break - Crew practices daily during spring break!

Swim Tests - The test consists of 3 laps of the W-L pool using any stroke with no time limit but the swim must be completed without stopping, and a 1 minute treading water. The swim test is done in full sweats. Rowers must pass a swim test in order to participate in the program. Rowers are required to pass the test only as novices.

Travel - Most years some members of W-L Crew travel to Philadelphia for the Stotesbury Cup regatta and stay two nights.  Some years members also compete in the Scholastic "Nationals" regatta at a location in the Eastern half of the country.  Out-of-town regattas require additional expenses for each rower’s travel.

Uniforms - Rowers purchase their uniforms, or “unisuit.” (the only required clothing purchase).  Sweats, jackets, shirts and other W-L Crew gear is also available. 

Volunteering - Parents/guardians are required to volunteer to help out at a local regatta. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be set out at the Feb. Pot Luck Dinner. Advanced training will be provided for some regatta volunteer positions. Most volunteer positions do not require special training, are fun, and help you to learn more about rowing.

If you should have questions about how parents/guardians can be involved in and support crew, contact any of the Crew Booster Executive Board members at any time. Names and contact information are in this handbook and also on our web site.