Langley Saxons Crew

Dear Langley Crew Athletes and Parents:

This will follow up on the bus sign up from the meeting on Wednesday. The athletes listed below have been signed up for the school-week bus transportation to the Occoquan and are current on payments following LCBC requirements as of January 28th (or have since then made payment via the Crew Box or in person at meeting on Wednesday, or have contacted LCBC to arrange for payment).

For those families on the list, the LCBC Board will be finalizing the bus contract this week based on this list, and the bus fee will be enforced based on this list as well — on a non-refundable basis absent a waiver from the Board.

For those families not on the list, the bus is at capacity based on our most recent discussions with the bus company. This means that you likely will not have a seat on the bus and need to coordinate alternative transportation prior to the commencement of water training later this month. That being said, it is possible that some additional seats might become available as we finalize the arrangements. For that reason, we are starting a waiting list for Occoquan bus. If you would like to be put on the waiting list and are current on LCBC payment requirements, please send an email to both Marielena Lamont and Carey Child (marielena_lamont@hotmail.com and carey.child@gmail.com)

We do not want transportation issues to be a barrier to any athlete fully participating. The LCBC is confident that — as has uniformly happened in previous years — all athletes will make it to the ‘Quan. For that to happen, we need the help of all parents: in promptly reviewing the list, in getting on the waiting list if desired, and in quickly exploring alternatives if needed. To facilitate those efforts, we have prepared a map that will help you identify athletes that live nearby. Here is the link: http://mapalist.com/Public/pm.aspx?mapid=243263 If you hover over a map pin marker near your house, the athlete’s last name will pop up. If you click on a marker, the first name is also shown. This should facilitate making contact with possible carpool mates. Alternatively, families have in previous years sent messages through Team Pages soliciting carpool participants from a particular area. Keep in mind that Langley High School has an online directory at http://www.schooldirectoryupdate.com. If you have difficulties in making these arrangements please contact Marielena Lamont (email address above).

ATHLETES ON THE BUS LIST
LAST FIRST
Baucom Kelly
Bavisotto Charlie
Bugten Sondre
Chen Alex
Child Samuel
Cheng Ryan
Chotani Heena
Cohn Joshua
Croghan Peter
Duffy Mattias
Dunie Nicholas
Espey Benjamin
Filmer Alex
Findley Tillman
Flocos Christopher
Fountain Meagan
Glennon Bitsy(Elizabeth)
Havasy Ian
Hohl Carter
Iglesias Marisa
Imran Adam
Kiess Alex
Kirby Meg
Lagoe Ian
Lamont Sabrina
Lee Rosaline
Leon Megan
Linder William
Makris Andrew
Martin Luke
McKee Patrick
Marzol Thomas
O’Connor Maeve
Petras Krystoff
Robinson Katherine
Robinson Nathan
Rossberg Jenny
Shaw Ryan
Slade Tommy
Smith Blake
Smith Brittany
Smith Fiona
Smith Tyler
Speer Addison
Tong Michael
Wheeler Adele
White David
White Olivia
Yamine Charlie
Williams Kyra
Young Benjamin
Zimmerman Gary

ATHLETES THAT WILL BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST UPON MEMBERSHIP DUES
LAST FIRST
Blaul Connor
Jadacki Jovanny
Hinojosa Karen
Verheul Jennifer

Note: once the bus list is finalized, LCBC will arrange to refund or credit bus amounts already paid for those not on the final list.

To all Langley Crew Club Members.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00pm in the Langley Cafeteria is our Winter meeting. A parent for each athlete is required to attend. Information will be covered that is essential to navigating the ins and outs of crew. It is recommended you bring your calendar to identify what dates you will be available for required volunteer activities and chaperoning bus rides to the Quan. You will be expected to sign-up for Bus Services or can make connections for carpooling. Below are agenda highlights.

1) Practice Dates and Times

2) Practice Transportation/Carpool – Bus Chaperone Sign-ups

3) Regatta Info

4) Springbreak and Stotesbury Regatta

5) Swim Test for Novices

6) Ergathon

7) Volunteer Sign-ups – Need all to sign up for at least 1 activity

Thanks and we’ll see you tomorrow.

Bill and Deb

WELCOME TO THE 2012 LANGLEY CREW SEASON!

Langley Crew kicks off the 2012 season with the Winter Mandatory Meeting on Wednesday, February 1st. This will be your opportunity to support your child by volunteering at the regattas on the beautiful and picturesque Occoquan River. The Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association’s (VASRA) Regatta system simply would not work without parental volunteer support.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
VASRA requires each of its member schools to provide volunteers to staff various functions at each regatta to maintain a safe, competitive and fun environment on race day. These positions range from driving a launch to working the concession stand with everything in between, including setting up and taking down the course, timing the races, driving the shuttle van, working the parking lot, and the list goes on. Each Langley Crew family is required to volunteer for at least one regatta.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Volunteer registration is quick and easy. Just log into the Team Pages website and click on the VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS link listed on the left. Descriptions of Langley’s required positions are listed for each regatta. Check your calendar, choose a position, and then sign up at the Winter Mandatory Meeting on Wednesday, February 1st. Varsity parents will be available to answer all of your questions.

HELPFUL HINTS
Naturally, you want to see your child race. So, keep in mind that certain positions, like driving a launch, offer the best view in the house. Also, you may want to consider timing your shift to be opposite of your child’s race schedule. For example, if your child is a novice, you may want to register for a position with morning hours. Novice frequently rows in the afternoon. Varsity often rows in the morning, so an afternoon shift means you can watch your child race before your shift begins.

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Keep in mind that the most popular regatta positions fill up quickly. Additional opportunities include workdays on the Occoquan and Crew Camp during spring break. Act now to fulfill your volunteer requirement and share your child’s crew experience. Support the passion to row!

GO LANGLEY CREW!

The 1st Payment for the Langley Crew Rowing Season is due this Monday, January 23. Payments may be made by check or online. See the Langley Crew TeamPages links for “REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES” and “LCBC MEMBERSHIP (2011-2012) PAYMENT” for information on payment methods and amounts.

Also, a reminder that the rest of the Registration Forms are due by January 31. See TeamPages “REGISTRATION FORMS AND FEES” for copies of the forms. There is also a link for the Ronin Rowing Waiver that must be completed online.

Contact Co-Presidents Bill Talamantes or Debbie Baucom if you have questions.