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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