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Health Update

Given the growing concerns regarding COVID-19, we wanted to reach out to you proactively. At this time, there are no plans to alter our practice or regatta schedule. We are in contact with the school and regatta sponsors and will provide updates/changes as soon as we receive them. At this time, we would like to take a survey of which rowers have ergs at home and which do not have ergs. Please complete the InstaTeam survey. 


If your rower is sick, please be mindful and limit exposure by not coming to practice should you have symptoms or have any reason to believe you have been in contact with anyone suspected to have the flu or any other contagious illness. This guidance is no different than what is recommended at any other time of the year.


Note, Ridgewood Crew rowers diligently wipe down all equipment after its use with antibacterial wipes. Additionally, we have a large supply of hand sanitizer, for all to use frequently. Many thanks to the parents that purchased these items for Ridgewood Crew from the RC Amazon Wish List. 

For quick, evolving information on the current status of COVID-19, I urge you to check the following links (not random news sites):

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml

Additionally, take the following precautions, which I know you've heard ad nauseam the last several days:

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Stay home when you are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out!​

Stay healthy and STRONG!

Schedule Update

Please note that we are working very hard to have minimal schedule changes, but due to unforeseen challenges with the school weight room availability we have had to make schedule modifications. Please know that we are all juggling many pieces of our schedules and relate to the frustration you feel when there are schedule changes.  Also, with the uncertainty of our current health environment there may be additional changes (& of course mother nature always can impact us). We will strive to inform you of these modifications in a timely manner.


On Thursday, March 12 the returning boys and all freshman will practice 4-7pm since the college fair has been cancelled. The returning girls and boys J 8+ practice stays the same. Practice for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be as scheduled in InstaTeam.


Please see the attached schedule for practices beginning on March 17 until May 13. I have updated InstaTeam. 
2020 Water Schedule 03.17-05.13.xlsx

Ridgewood Crew Fees

The 3rd fee installment is due on March 15. Please submit your check (payable to Ridgewood Crew Foundation) to Andy Hoy; 695 Wall St; Ridgewood, NJ. You may also pay via PayPal (2.2% fee must be added - $919.80) or Venmo - both are 'Ridgewood Crew'

Regatta Mandatory Meeting

 Tuesday, March 17; 7:30pm Campus Center. We will go over all necessary logistics related to regattas, at least one parent should attend. Rowers are invited but it is not necessary they attend. 

Zeller Scholarship

Attention Seniors!

Attached is the application for the Ridgewood Crew Zeller Scholarship (two awards - $500/each). Email the completed application to Kelly Aherne at [email protected] no later than April 24, 2020. The scholarship award winners will be announced at the Senior Awards Banquet in early June. 
Zeller Scholarship 2020 v1.pdf

PASTA PARTY SUPPLY SIGN UP SHEETS ARE NOW UP UNDER EVENTS ON INSTATEAM!
THE DATES ARE 3/28, 4/4 AND 4/18 FROM 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M.
The host house addresses are also indicated there - as well as what is needed.

ALSO PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SOME ROWERS (three or four) ARE GLUTEN SENSITIVE. 

There is a half tray that has been requested for the gluten sensitive rowers on the sign up sheets.  Please remember bread and dessert for them as well.

Parents - please go to the dates and sign up for supplies to be brought to the host homes!

Thank you so much and if you have any questions please text Donna at 201-401-4502

Volunteers

PSRA Regatta Volunteers

As required by PSRA, all teams must volunteer to help at one regatta during the series and during Stotesbury. Ridgewood Crew has been assigned the 4th Manny Flick to help on the docks. 

The following is needed: 1:00-6:00/6:30pm - 5 volunteers. 2 Volunteers at dock behind Temple boathouse and 3 volunteers at the dock beside St Joe's boathouse. Please sign up on InstaTeam by going to the event on April 5. It's a great way to see the regatta and your rower up close and it's quite fun! It usually ends by 4 or 5pm, depending on the schedule (the schedule for the day: boys row in the am and girls are in the pm). We need 5 volunteers to make sure we are in good standing with PSRA.

Dock volunteers to contact Audrey Darby

 RIDGEWOOD CREW ROW-A-THON 


Rowers & Parents - our largest fundraising event is coming on March 22: Ridgewood Crew Row-a-Thon!


All rowers are expected to fund-raise at least $300 for this event. Attached are the letters and forms you will need for the Row-a-Thon. Please do not wait until the last minute to fund-raise. Note these important deadlines:

  • March 15: For corporate sponsor logos and artwork in pdf format to ridgewoodcrewfundraising@gmail.com
  • March 22: Submission of individual and corporate monies. All checks should be payable to: Ridgewood Crew and delivered to Mrs. Carmona at 898 Hillcrest Rd; Ridgewood. 

If you decide to walk around your neighborhood, please read the Recommendation for the Rowers letter first. Any questions, please feel free to contact Susana Carmona at 917-716-7919. 


Thank you and see you on the 22nd!
2020 Form A Individual Sponsor Form .pdf
2020 Form B Corporate Sponsorship Application.pdf
2020 Form C RIDGEWOOD CREW SPONSORSHIP CAMPAIGN BOAT NAMING.pdf
2020 RC Fundraising_Letter for Corporate Sponsor.pdf
2020 RC Fundraising_Letter for Individual Sponsor.pdf
2020 Row-A-Thon Flyer.pdf
2020 Row-A-Thon. Recomendations.pdf

Shop Amazon with AmazonSmile 


AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Ridgewood Crew every time you shop with your own Amazon account, at no cost to you.

Simply go to smile.amazon.com

Select Ridgewood Crew Foundation in 'Choose your Own Charity'. Every time you shop you can earn $ for Ridgewood Crew.  

This is also a direct link to our page https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-4992727

We need your photos uploaded to the Ridgewood Crew Website, not just facebook 


If you want to see your rower in a picture...please add photos!  Thanks


Please add your photos & videos to the Ridgewood Crew website http://www.ridgewoodcrew.com/pictures-and-video.html 

Instructions for uploading to google photos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZjJ7-a7wvA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXe68IxpqWo

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