Service. Strength. Shared Rhythms. Zero Barriers.

On the water, background and physical ability fade away—all that remains is the rhythm of the stroke and the strength of the crew. Dallas United Crew provides military veterans, first responders, and adaptive athletes the specialized equipment, coaching, and community support needed to get on White Rock Lake and thrive.

Access-First Athletics

Rowing is a unique, low-impact sport that offers incredible physical and mental benefits for individuals with visible or invisible disabilities. Whether you are aiming to build fitness, find a supportive community, or compete in regional regattas, our coaching staff has the equipment, expertise, and passion to accommodate your specific needs.

  • Specialized Adaptive Equipment: We utilize fixed seats, supportive pontoons, modified oars, and custom ergonomic setups so every athlete can row comfortably and safely.
  • On and Off the Water: Training is tailored to you—from indoor ergometer workouts in our boathouse to hands-on coaching out on White Rock Lake.
  • No Experience Required: We welcome both complete beginners and seasoned athletes. If you are ready to try, we will walk you through what is possible.

Veteran Rowing

Discipline. Fitness. Unbreakable Camaraderie.

  • Overview: Rowing’s demand for synchronization, trust, and shared effort makes it a natural fit for service members returning to civilian life. DUC Veteran Rowing offers a team environment where veterans relieve daily stress, build physical strength, and reconnect with fellow service members.
  • Who Is Eligible:
    • Active Duty
    • Reservists
    • Guard
    • Veterans
    • Service-Disabled Veterans
    • Military Families

First Responders Program

Decompress. Recharge. Pull Together.

  • Overview: Designed specifically for the men and women who keep our communities safe, our First Responders initiative provides a supportive, physical outlet away from the stresses of the job. Through dragon boat events, departmental team-building, and pathways into year-round adult rowing, first responders find a new crew and a healthy reset on the water.
  • Who Is Eligible:
    • Active/Retired Police
    • Active/Retired Firefighters
    • EMTs/Paramedics
    • 911 Dispatchers
    • ER Medical Staff

Adaptive Rowing

Freedom, Fitness & Life-Long Friendships.

  • Overview: Designed for civilians, veterans, and first responders with physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments, our Adaptive Rowing program focuses entirely on capability. DUC rowers experience freedom on White Rock Lake using custom fixed seats, pontoons, and adapted oars.
  • Who Is Eligible: Anyone with a permanent physical, sensory, or cognitive disability seeking recreational or competitive rowing.

Supporting Those Who Serve Our Country and Community

Cost should never stand in the way of getting on the water. Thanks to the generosity of our community supporters and dedicated Scholarship Fund, DUC offers free or subsidized participation for eligible veterans, service members, and first responders as a small token of our gratitude and respect.