You can support the crew team either by serving on the Booster Club Board of Directors or by volunteering to help with any of our events.
Booster Club Board
The Langley Crew Booster Club Board has a number of volunteer opportunities. There are two persons in each position, both to ensure knowledge continuity as kids graduate and to make sure no one role is overwhelming. Check the newsletters for any open positions:
Events
End of Season Banquet
Late May/early June. Volunteers are needed for setup and decoration, cleanup, and serving.
Erg-a-Thon
Mid-February. Each year, Langley participates in an erg competition with West Springfield. The schools take turns hosting—Langley hosts in odd years, and WS hosts in even years. Volunteer opportunities include:
Concession/Snack Table Monitors – the host school runs a concession stand for non-athletes, with snacks and drinks for sale. The visiting school provides a table with free snacks and drinks for the athletes.
Erg Reset/Score Log Sheets – write down the results from each of the ergs on the score sheets and reset the ergs for the next race, then give the score sheets to the score table.
Score Table – enter information from the score sheets at the end of each heat. Basic Excel knowledge is required.
Land the Launches
Late October/early November. Prep and store the launches for winter, including removing the motors. Must be able to move heavy items.
Launch the Launches
Mid-February. Install motors and put the launches in the water. Must be able to move heavy items.
Open House
Early September. Each fall, the Booster Club hosts an open house at Sandy Run for everyone interested in learning more about the Crew team. Volunteers are needed to setup the event, clean up afterwards, and to greet guests and answer their questions about crew.
Rise Against Hunger
Early February. Each year, the Langley Pyramid participates in the Rise Against Hunger service event. For many years, Langley Crew has participated by preparing and setting up supplies the day before the main event. Students will earn service hours, and parents are needed to carpool from Langley to the event site and to supervise them while they work.
Stotesbury Regatta
Langley attends the regional Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia. Volunteers are needed for:
Tag Day
Early February. Tag Day is the year’s biggest fundraiser. On a Saturday in early February, Crew athletes will canvas the neighborhoods in Great Falls and McLean, requesting donations for the Langley Crew Program. Adults drive two to four athletes to pre-arranged neighborhoods. Athletes will go door-to-door in pairs. Tags are hung on doors where no one is home, giving the fundraiser its name. Volunteer drivers will be able to choose a morning, afternoon, or full day shift. ALL ATHLETES ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE FOR THE ENTIRE DAY.
Winter/Spring Season Kickoff Meeting
Late January. The Booster Club kicks off the season with a meeting in late January to go over essential information for the upcoming season. The meeting is mandatory for rowers and at least one parent/guardian. Volunteers are needed to set up and clean up after.