This page was last updated: 5/13/2013
Welcome to the First Colonial Crew Club Website!
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
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PHYSICALS for 2013-2014 - JUNE 5 @ 3pm in small gym at FC for $25.
Use this physical form
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WATERFRONT PROPERTY NEEDED for FC Crew practice site for Fall of 2013. If you know of a possible host for FC Crew, please contact Mark Hodges at info@fccrew.com.
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3nd Annual Pull-for-FC Golf Classic - JUNE 8, 2013
- We have June 8th reserved at Aeropines Golf Course, NAS Oceana for our annual golf tournament
- Hole sponsors for the event will be $150 (same as years past)
- Green Fees will be $70. Includes cart, green fees, lunch and gifts
- We typically sell 3 foot putting strings and mulligans for the golfers.
- Putting string for $15, 1 per foursome. - Mulligans are $5 each, 3 for $10 per golfer. Max is 3 per golfer. - Or full package (3 mulligans per golfer and a string) for $50.
- Lunch is provided by the golf course (hamburgers, baked beans, cole slaw, drink)
- There is a silent auction during lunch.
- Also we can sell lunch to non-golfers and encourage all families to come out for the silent auction. They can show up around noon as golfers will ome off around 1215-1230.
- Tournament is a shotgun start at 0800, captains choice (best ball)
- First Command is the $10,000 Hole in One sponsorship as well as a hole sponsor.
Where we need FC Crew family help:
- need a fundraising letter signed by President or one of us that includes tax ID and the purpose of the event, along with a blank receipt. Parents need this to give to sponsors or donors.
- we need a flier/receipt form to give to golfers (volunteer opportunity for creative someone)
- We need GOLFERS! Seems obvious, but we need everyone to help with this.
No golfers, no money.- we need SPONSORS! Almost as important as golfers. We can sell as many as possible - not limited to one per hole. If we have any larger donors, we can get them to sponsor lunch
- we need STUFF! Stuff to give to golfers in their carts (ex Dan Ryan's coupons, Golf Galaxy coupons, water bottle, golf balls), stuff for prizes (first 3 places, last place, longest drive, closest to the pin...) and stuff for silent auction. Again, everyone can help here.
- The kids can plan on washing golf clubs for tips as a service to the golfers - it's a way to keep them involved and show their appreciation to the golfers.
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Concerns?? Contact the Parent Liaison:
If you have a concern, please contact Debbie Bademian, our Parent Liaison.
Her e-mail address is bademian5@msn.com and her phone number is 486-4007.
Debbie will contact a coach and/or a board member about the concern, as needed.
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UPDATED CREW ROSTER ON THE PROTECTED PARENTS PAGE!!!!
NEW ROWER/PARENT Handbook available on Parents Page
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Proposed 2012-2013 Schedule of Events & Regattas
(IMPORTANT - Dates NEED to be verified)
- Aug 27, 2012 - Veteran's First day of practice (3:00-5:15pm)
- Aug 31, 2012 - Freshman Kick-off Booth for FC Crew information
- Sep 6, 2012 - Parent / Student Informational Meeting (7pm FC Cafeteria)
- Sept 8, 2012 - Try-It Day for prospective new rowers - First row.
[Practice Drop off - FCHS North Fence line / Pick up - Alanton Elem] - Sep 10, 2012 - First Auxilary Member Meeting (7pm FC Cateteria)
- Sept 15, 2012 - Registration and Swim Test at Great Neck Rec Center (9-noon)
- Sept 17, 2012 - Novice's First day of practice (3:00-5:15pm)
- Sep 22, 2012 - Regatta - Head Race Norfolk Naval Base Regatta (info TBD)
- Oct 20, 2012 - Car Wash Fund Raiser 9-3 (Exxon Great Neck Station)
- Oct 25, 2012 (Thur) - All Hands FC Crew Club Auxiliary Meeting at 7 PM in the FC cafeteria
- Nov 3, 2012 - Gloucester Invitiation (4-5K and some Sprints) More info coming via email
- Dec 1, 2012 - Virginia Beach Christmas Parade (Atlantic Ave.)
- Feb 2, 2013 - Mid Atlantic Erg Sprints by invitation (TC Williams HS, Alex.VA)
- Mar 2, 2013 - Car Wash Fund Raiser (Exxon Great Neck & FC Road)
- Mar 15&16, 2013 - Yard Sale Fund Raiser (FCHS Cafeteria - Fri setup) (NEW DATE)
- Mar 26, 2013 - All Hands Meeting in FC Cafeteria @ 7pm
- Apr 1-5, 2013 - VB Schools Spring Break
- **May 18, 2013 -Occoquan Classic has been CANCELLED by organizer - low participation
- May 24 -26, 2013 - SRAA Nationals (by qualification at States) (Directions)
- Late Spring, 2013 - Third Annual Pull for FC Golf Classic (8am-1pm) (Info)
(Note - Dates are subject to change, check back often)
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------------ IPAD and IPAD MINI RAFFLE WINNERS -----------
We have 2 winners, drawn by Coach Ashley!
The winners are:
Prize 1 - Ipad - goes to Sheon Stacy
Prize 2 - Ipad Mini - goes to Teri Voltz
Congratulations winners! I will be in touch soon to award you your prizes.
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Are you interested in joining the First Colonial Crew Club / Team for 2012-2013 Seasons?
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HOW TO JOIN FIRST COLONIAL CREW CLUB:
- Complete all forms in the registration package (2012-2013 registration packet - 19 pages
- Provide completed forms and checks for fees at registration day.- Be prepare to take a swimming test if this is your first time on FC Crew.We are looking forward to an exciting year of rowing with Patriot Rowing and First Colonial Crew Club following a very successful past two season. A year ago year we had 3 boats qualify for SRAA National Championships - the Women's Junior Varsity 4, Men's Varsity 4, and Women's Varsity 4. The Men's Varsity 4 and Women's JV 4 finished 4th in their heats with Men's Varsity moving on to repechage. Women's Varsity 4 finished 12th at nationals in Petite Finals. This past year we had our Men's Lt Weight Varsity 4 qualify and participate in SRAA National Championships. We are looking forward to another successful year.
The club was founded in 2001 by a handful of members and one rowing machine. The First Colonial Crew Club has grown to include 55 male and female members and 8 professional rowing shells. There is an about equal amount of girls as boys on the team. Learn a new skill. We have a three season rowing program of conditioning and practice on the water. Come enjoy a sport that celebrates the nautical heritage of our community and provides for lifelong fitness and health.
The membership fee for the both the winter and spring is $750 plus $120 for uniforms. Discount rates are available for just the fall or spring seasons. If interested, please download the application packet here or contact info@fccrew.com for more information.
THE SPORT OF CREW: Rowing is a total body workout. Although rowing looks like an upper body sport, the strength of the rowing stroke comes from the legs. Rowing is one of the few athletic sports that involve all of the body's major muscle groups. It is a great aerobic workout; second only to cross country skiing, with low impact on joints. Rowing looks graceful, elegant, and sometimes effortless when well done, but don't be fooled. The sport demands endurance, strength, balance, and mental discipline.
THE SEASONS: Crew has a fall, winter, and spring season. The fall is a time for cardiovascular conditioning and long-distance races called head races. During the winter, the team does land conditioning and ergathons (indoor rowing competitions). Spring practices are held daily with focus on enhancing form, power, and speed. Rowers look forward to the race on Saturday and the pasta party the night before.
REGATTAS: Usually on Saturday, with an occasional Sunday, the regattas are exciting competitions with as many as 20 different teams attending. They are an all day affair, starting early in the morning, usually lasting until mid-afternoon. Along with serious competition comes food and socializing at the river's edge.
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