Dallas United Crew

2023 Fall Youth Development Team

2023 Fall Youth Development Team Registration

Here's to the Beginning of Some Really Good Habits

Eat.  Sleep.  Study.  Row.  Repeat.  

 
Register for the Development Team if you are a high school rower with no prior competitive experience OR a 9th grader regardless of experience.
 
Monday, August 21 - Saturday, December 16
Practice Monday - Friday 5-7:30pm
Starting October 28th, add in Saturdays 7-10am

$1899

Registration does not include regatta travel.

 

Every Development Team athlete has the opportunity to move up to the
Competitive Team by erg testing on these dates:
August 25
September 29
November 1
December 8
 

The DUC Difference

Your Dues Include:

  • Full spectrum development across sweep, scull and coxswain disciplines.
  • Over 50 years' experience among head and assistant coaches from all corners of the country.
  • Powerful recruiting engine with individualized plans to orient athletes toward the right fit culturally, academically and to meet their athletic goals.
  • Relationships with coaches around the country to facilitate visits on our home lake and official/unofficial campus visits. 
  • 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.
  • A commitment to STUDENT is first in STUDENT ATHLETE.
  • Team issue racing unisuit.

TENTATIVE 2023 FALL REGATTA SCHEDULE

DATE EVENT TEAM LOCATION ANTICIPATED COST
September 30 Head of the Oklahona Competitive OKC $350/athlete
October 8 White Rock Racing Series I Competitive & Development White Rock Lake $15/athlete
October 19-22 Head of the Charles Competitive Boston $1750/athlete
October 27-28 Head of the Schuylkill Competitive Women (if no entries at HOCR) Philadelphia $1750/athlete
November 4 White Rock Racing Series II Competitive & Development White Rock Lake $15/athlete
November 12 Waco Rowing Regatta Competitive & Development Waco $100/athlete
November 18 White Rock Racing Series III Competitive & Development White Rock Lake $15/athlete

Official or unofficial university visits should not be scheduled on regatta days, please give your coach advanced notice for an official visit to count as an excused absence.

ATTENDANCE

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.  

Service Hours

SATURDAY 9:00 - 10:00 AM, once per month

  • Required volunteer hours for all DUC members. For The Love Of The Lake shoreline cleanup runs approximately 1 hour post-practice on the second Saturday of each month.
  • If you are looking for service hours for school, RowDallas always needs high school athletes to help tutor middle school with STEM projects.  Email nan.miller@dallasunitedcrew.org  for more info.

In Completing This Registration You Will Provide:

  • Athlete Information
  • Parent/Guardian Information
  • Medical and Emergency Contact Information
  • Read and Accept all Waivers
  • Payment

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ATHLETE

Ben Andrews

Head Women's Coach

Phone: 907-538-7649

Ben Williams

Head Men's Coach

Phone: 916-616-3081

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT PROGRAMMING and FINANCES

Nan Miller

Program Director

Phone: 214-535-3592