High School Rowing
2024-2025 SEASON​
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FALL + WINTER SEASON​
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FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL ROWERS
Experienced and New​
August 19th to December 20th, 2024**
Weekdays: 5:30-7:30pm*
Saturday: 6:30-9:30am
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* Boys will practice at the boathouse on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays, and at the Power Plant on Tuesdays & Fridays.
* Girls will practice at the boathouse on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, and at the Power Plant on Mondays & Wednesdays.​
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​** Practice times change for the Winter Season, as described below.
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The Power Plant will be available for Study Hall and optional Pre-Row workouts between 3:00-5:00 pm. Athletes who have practice at the boathouse must depart the Power Plant by 5:00pm.​
FALL / WINTER DUES: $2,299​​​​​
Your Dues Include:
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Full spectrum development across sweep, scull, and coxswain disciplines.
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Over 50 years of experience among head and assistant coaches from all corners of the country.
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Powerful recruiting engine with individualized plans to orient athletes toward the right fit culturally, and academically and to meet their athletic goals.
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Relationships with coaches around the country to facilitate visits on our home lake and official/unofficial campus visits.
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Proven strategies both old and new for developing lifelong athletes- teaching methodology for aerobic, strength and explosive training
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Individualized coxswain mentorship
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A holistic approach with our athletes - study, psychological and nutritional practices, injury prevention protocols, and the fostering of a community of athletes learning and growing together, with the expectation of each individual's best effort toward a common goal.
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A commitment to STUDENT is first in STUDENT ATHLETE.
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Team issue racing unisuit.
Other Fees
$120: Rowing Shoes (individual order -- only required to purchase in the first year of rowing)
$55: Heart Rate Monitor (optional)
$50: Travel Uniform (Khakis, Navy Polo, Personal Purchase)
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Financial Aid
Financial aid & payment plans are available. Returning athletes will need to submit their requests for financial aid by August 12th, and will know if they have received anything by August 16th. New athletes who join the team after the September trials will also be able to submit requests for aid.
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​Apply for Financial Aid HERE​
FALL RACING SCHEDULE​
September 21st: White Rock Racing Series #1 (all crews), Dallas, TX
October 5th & 6th: Head of the Oklahoma (all crews), Oklahoma City, OK
October 17th to 20th: Head of the Charles (select crews), Boston, MA
November 10th: Waco Regatta (all crews), Waco, TX
November 23rd: White Rock Racing Series #2 (all crews), Dallas, TX
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* Pending HOCR Selection
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HIGH SCHOOL ROWING
Two-Week Trials FOR PROSPECTIVE NEW ROWERS
Try it out before you register for the season
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Two-week trials are available for new high school rowers from 9th-12th grade!
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This is a mutual evaluation period where prospective competitive rowers for the U16, U17, and U19 squads have the opportunity to participate in regular practice for two weeks to see if rowing is a good fit. Competitive rowing demands a high level of fitness and consistency -- Dallas United Crew is a program that takes performance seriously, so joining the high school team requires a commitment to attend practice nearly every day and the determination to work hard toward technical and fitness goals. These goals will go hand in hand with our performances at regattas and on the national stage. Coaches will assess rowers based on their enthusiasm and effort rather than focusing on technical ability or experience.
For those who join the team, season fees will be prorated. ​
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TRIAL COST: $100​​
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Trial 2: Weekdays September 16th to September 27th
Approved participants join full time starting September 30th (prorate September 30th to December 20th)​​​
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WINTER SEASON at the Power Plant​
December 2nd to December 20th
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays by session sign-up:
Session 1: 3:00-4:15pm
Session 2: 4:30-5:45pm
Session 3: 6:00-7:30pm
Sign up sheet will be in the Coaches Google Sheet provided to each athlete.
Tuesdays: All boys practice*
Thursdays: All girls practice*
Saturdays:
6:30-8:00am (U19 Squad ONLY)
8:30-10:00am (U17 & U16 Squads ONLY)​
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All practices will be held at the Power Plant
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* During the winter season, coaches will meet individually with 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to assist with college recruitment plans, as well as setting goals for the Spring season. These initial sessions will be approximately 30 minutes per athlete at the Power Plant during the PM practice times. Girls will meet with their coaches on Tuesdays during the boys' practice, and boys will meet with their coaches on Thursdays during the girls' practice. More details about this schedule will be communicated via Band.
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2024-2025 RULES & EXPECTATIONS
ATTENDANCE
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DUC places a high value on commitment, dedication, and teamwork. Regular attendance is crucial for individual and team progress, skill development, and overall success. However, we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, leading to occasional absences. To strike a balance between promoting accountability and accommodating genuine reasons for missing practices, we have established an attendance policy found here.
VACATION DATES
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Practices at the Power Plant will pause from December 21st, 2024 through January 6th, 2025. This is the best time amid the seasons to vacation.
The boathouse will also be closed from November 25th through December 1st (Tuesday through Sunday of the week of Thanksgiving) except for Alumni Day on Friday, November 29th. Current rowers are encouraged but not required to attend as an opportunity to row with alumni and mingle with old teammates.
Based on our summer schedules, if an athlete is interested in racing for our High-Performance Team, it is recommended that Families plan Summer travel in the latter half of July into the early weeks of August 2025.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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What you'll need to get started:
1x reusable plastic water bottle (Nalgene or comparable)
1x pair of running shoes
Spandex shorts are preferable (regular shorts will get caught in the sliding seat)
Athletic clothing
Please see a more in-depth gear recommendation list HERE!
Recommended:
Polarized sunglasses
Burt's Bees Hand Salve for blisters on hands (these blisters are normal for new rowers and will become less frequent as calluses are formed)
Hydration powder (Liquid IV, Gatorade, or equivalent)
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