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2005 GENERAL INFORMATION What is B-CC Crew? It is a competitive rowing team that is a club sport at B-CC High School. The team consists of approximately 90 girls and boys who train indoors at B-CC in January and February. In early spring the team practices on the Potomac River out of Thompson’s Boat House. The team competes in regattas (rowing races) on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers, as well as the Occoquan Reservoir in Virginia. Some members of the varsity compete at the Stotesbury Cup in Philadelphia and at the High School National Championships, this year in Princeton, New Jersey. Boats consist of 4 or 8 rowers, with a coxswain who motivates the crew and steers the boat.
What is B-CC Crew Boosters, Inc? It is the parent organization that operates the B-CC crew team. It is funded by student participation fees, fundraisers, and contributions. Montgomery County Schools recognizes B-CC Crew as a club sport, but does not sponsor the team. The officers are parents of students who participate in the program. The club employs the coaches, owns and rents equipment, and coordinates the activities of the team. It is a not-for-profit, 501 (C 3) organization that is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. B-CC Crew is a member of the National Capital Area Scholastic Rowing Association (NCASRA), the governing organization for high school rowing in the Washington metropolitan area.
Who are the Coaches? Chris Graves is retuning for this 6 th year as head coach assisted by coaches Andy Goshorn, John Leekly, Monica Moyer, and Jenna Ross.
January 3: Conditioning/training: For potential and returning team members: Conditioning/training at B-CC, Monday through Friday, approximately 2:30 to 4:00. Team Selection: Varsity: After the first two weeks of training, the returning varsity team will be selected. Novices: At the end of January the novice team will be selected. Coxswains: Prior to the first regatta novice and varsity coxswains will be selected. February: Winter conditioning continues at B-CC. Sunday, February 6 th:Kick-off Team Dinner and Meeting for team members and parents. At this event team members will be measured for uniforms and parents will be given information regarding schedule, activities, transportation and volunteer requirements. Swim Test: All new team members must pass a swim test (swim 100 meters and tread water for 2 minutes). This test will be given in February, date, time and place to be announced. Early March: On-water Practices: Begin on the Potomac, at Thompson’s Boathouse, 5 afternoons a week, as scheduled by the coaches. Any practice schedule changes will be posted on the bccrowing email list service on Sundays. Spring Break (March 25 – April 1): Practice continues each day. Late March through mid May: EACH Saturday: Regattas held on Potomac or Anacostia Rivers, or at the Occoquan Reservoir in Virginia. Final regatta schedule will be posted on the website in December.
When are the Regattas? Regattas: The regatta schedule will be finalized and posted on the bccrowing.net website in December. They will be held on each Saturday from approximately the third week of March through to Memorial Day. Coaches determine which rowers and coxswains will participate in which regattas prior to each event. Coaches do their best to give rowers and coxswains a variety of opportunities to compete, however, not all rowers and/or coxswains always compete in each regatta.
How do you get to the boathouse for practice?Team members get to and return from practice by car, carpools, or by Metro. Novices: Parent volunteers are needed to drive novice team members to and from practice. At the Kick-Off Team Dinner in February the transportation coordinators will organize rides by parent volunteer drivers. It is expected that all novice parents participate in driving. Varsity: Varsity members organized their own student and/or parent driven carpools.
Regattas: Team members are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from local regattas.
What does it cost?January Conditioning/Training Fee: $100.00
Team Dues: $525.00
THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS
Other costs : Uniforms : Novice uniforms are approximately $25.00. Varsity uniforms are approximately $105. for the first year. Uniforms are ordered and paid for at the February 6 th at the Kick-Off Dinner and Meeting. Out-of-Town Regattas: (Stotesbury Cup in Philadelphia and National Scholastic Rowing Championships in Princeton, New Jersey). Fees will be collected from students who participate, and will be calculated based on the actual expenses for hotel, van rental, food, etc. Past fees have been around $150 to $200 per student, per out of town regatta. Optional Apparel: B-CC Crew Gortex wind jackets (approximately $170.00) are available for team members after their novice year. The team has also offered different optional apparel in the past such as B-CC Crew hats, shirts, as well as fundraising merchandise such as decals, folding chairs and bumper stickers. Items for the 2005 season will be available in February.
B-CC Crew Boosters wants all students to be able to participate, regardless of financial situation. A student wishing to apply for a scholarship to cover all or part of the expenses should contact one of the B-CC Crew Booster Presidents; Leslie Jessell or Joe Frankl.
What do parents do to volunteer?A lot, but it’s worth it. B-CC Crew is a totally volunteer-run organization. Each family is expected to be involved, and required to volunteer for different responsibilities as outlined below. Willingness to help is critical for the success of the team.
1. Drive/Pick Up for daily practices: At the Kick-Off Team Dinner in February the transportation coordinators will organize rides by parent volunteer drivers. It is expected that all novice parents participate in driving.
2. Work at Regattas: EVERY B-CC CREW FAMILY MUST VOLUNTEER AT ONE REGATTA. B-CC Crew is required to fill 90 volunteer slots at different regattas this spring. The overall organizing body, National Capital Area Scholastic Rowing Association, requires each club to supply volunteers for regattas. The club will be fined for no-shows. But it’s really fun! Volunteers direct traffic, work at regatta headquarters, staff the finish line, and ferry race judges to launches. At the Kick-Off Dinner in February the volunteer coordinator will further explain the needed volunteer jobs, dates have sign-up lists for all parents.
3. Bring snacks and water to regattas: Regattas can be a long day and kids get hungry. Parents volunteer to bring snacks (bagels, granola bars, fruit) and water to the regattas. The team has tents set up near the race for snacks, resting, and celebrating races. Each family is asked to bring a snack or water for one regatta. At the Pot Luck Dinner in February the volunteer coordinator will have sign-up lists for all parents.
4. Host or supply food for occasional Friday Night Team Dinners: On some Friday nights prior to regattas, the team and coaches gather together for fun, unifying, strategizing and rallying dinners at a crew parent’s home. At the Pot Luck Dinner in February the volunteer coordinator will have sign-up lists parents interested in hosting or providing food. What does the team do to raise funds?B-CC Crew is totally funded by student participation fees, fundraisers, and contributions. Listed below are some of the fundraisers currently sponsored by the team. Additional campaigns may be initiated to support team needs (new boats or other equipment).
1. Holiday wreath sale: Our winter fundraiser is a holiday wreath sale, which provides substantial income to the club. Each team member is asked to sell 12 wreaths. Instructions about this fundraiser will be distributed tonight. Call Carole Brand (301-657-2547) or Mimi Tygier (301-652-8212) with any questions about the wreath sale.
2. Carwashes: The team sponsors several car washes throughout the year at local gas stations. Notices will be posted on the web as to times and dates.
How do I register for the team?
1. Fill out and return the yellow registration form tonight. All students interested in participating in B-CC Crew, both new and returning students, must fill out a yellow form tonight.
2. All students must complete and return all other forms, no later than December 6, to the team administrator: Mary Jane Tobin, 6403 Offutt Road, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. If you have questions, please call Mary Jane at 301-656-1411.
The 5 required forms for all are: 1. Parent/Student Consent Form 2. MCPS Medical Card for Athlete 3. MCPS Health Inventory Part 3 – Interscholastic Athletics.
(NOTE: THIS REQUIRES A DOCTOR’S SIGNATURE ON A HEALTH PHYSICAL)
If all forms are not signed and submitted by the first day on January 3 rd, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIATE IN PRACTICE UNTIL THEY ARE COMPLETED.
How do I find out more or know what’s going on?
1. Sign up online for the team’s email list service today. This is how all on-going team communications are handled. All parents and team members should subscribe NOW to the bccrowing list service to receive notices about team activities.
To subscribe, send an email to: BCCRowing-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
2. Visit our website at www.bccrowing.net. This is an important source of information about B-CC Crew (team roster with contact information, practice schedules, directions to regattas, rowing links, etc.). Visit it often!
3. Team manual: Distributed to all team members at the Kick-off Dinner in February.
WELCOME TO B-CC CREW!
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