DTC Welcome Happy Hour
To kick off the season, we’re hosting a welcome happy hour at Armadillo Den for all 2026 DTC Paddlers. We’ll cover fundraising, training, key dates, and answer any questions you might have. Cheers to an amazing season together!
6:00-6:45: Arrive, grab a drink, meet fellow paddlers!
6:45-7:00: Get the DTC scoop
7:00-7:15: Q&A
7:15-8:00: Mingle
Kick-off Paddle
Our friends at Rowing Dock, our official DTC 2026 Paddle Training Partner, are gifting us complimentary time on the water!
This kick-off paddle is a fantastic opportunity to meet your fellow paddlers and get some training time in! This paddle is exclusively for our 2026 DTC Paddlers.
See the itenerary below:
8:15-8:30AM: Arrive | Boards and paddles are provided but you are always welcome to bring your own board if you own one.
8:30AM: Introductions + Paddlers on the water
8:45AM - 9:45AM: Training | Hour long paddle. (Technical help during paddle will be available.)
10:00AM: Load Out | Paddlers off the water
All DTC paddlers also get 10 free hours of additional water time to use during DTC Training Season - claim your water time HERE!
The 8th Annual Mama Betty's Golf Classic
The Mama Betty's Golf Classic returns for its 8th year on April 13, 2026 at Onion Creek Club in South Austin!
Co-hosted by Jason Carrier, owner of Mama Betty's Tex-Mex Cantina and longtime Flawtater supporter, this beloved tournament has become a local favorite. Your participation directly helps fund access to life-saving mental health therapy for individuals and families navigating cancer through Flatwater's reputable nonprofit efforts.
Training Paddle
Our friends at Rowing Dock, our official DTC 2026 Paddle Training Partner, are gifting us complimentary time on the water!
These training paddles are designed for all experience levels and are a great opportunity to connect with fellow paddlers! Boards and paddles are provided but you are always welcome to bring your own board if you own one.
All DTC paddlers also get 10 free hours of additional water time to use during DTC Training Season - claim your water time HERE!
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
Training at Sweat440
SWEAT440 is offering complimentary workout classes for DTC paddlers at both Zilker & Highland locations as an alternative training option to accommodate fluctuating schedules. Simply show them the "You're In" acceptance email from Flatwater to claim the free workouts.
Join fellow Flatwater paddlers for a group class:
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
Training Paddle
Our friends at Rowing Dock, our official DTC 2026 Paddle Training Partner, are gifting us complimentary time on the water!
These training paddles are designed for all experience levels and are a great opportunity to connect with fellow paddlers! Boards and paddles are provided but you are always welcome to bring your own board if you own one.
All DTC paddlers also get 10 free hours of additional water time to use during DTC Training Season - claim your water time HERE!
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
Training Paddle
Our friends at Rowing Dock, our official DTC 2026 Paddle Training Partner, are gifting us complimentary time on the water!
These training paddles are designed for all experience levels and are a great opportunity to connect with fellow paddlers! Boards and paddles are provided but you are always welcome to bring your own board if you own one.
All DTC paddlers also get 10 free hours of additional water time to use during DTC Training Season - claim your water time HERE!
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
Training at Sweat440
SWEAT440 is offering complimentary workout classes for DTC paddlers at both Zilker & Highland locations as an alternative training option to accommodate fluctuating schedules. Simply show them the "You're In" acceptance email from Flatwater to claim the free workouts.
Join fellow Flatwater paddlers for a group class:
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
Training Paddle
Our friends at Rowing Dock, our official DTC 2026 Paddle Training Partner, are gifting us complimentary time on the water!
These training paddles are designed for all experience levels and are a great opportunity to connect with fellow paddlers! Boards and paddles are provided but you are always welcome to bring your own board if you own one.
All DTC paddlers also get 10 free hours of additional water time to use during DTC Training Season - claim your water time HERE!
Training at CrossFit Central
Our friends at CrossFit Central, are hosting complimentary group training sessions for all DTC 2026 paddlers each Saturday, starting April 18th through May 30th.
These workouts are exclusively for Flatwater paddlers and designed for all fitness levels. No CrossFit experience needed. Come move, get stronger, meet your fellow paddlers and train alongside your DTC crew!
2026 DTC Safety Meeting
The DTC Paddler Safety Meeting is mandatory for all 2026 Dam That Cancer paddlers.
This is where you’ll pick up your swag and receive important information regarding the big day on Monday 6.8!
Upon check-in, your fundraising minimum of $3,000 must be reflected on your GoFundMe Pro (Classy) page. Please ensure your account has appropriate funds in it prior to attending the meeting. For teams, your team page must have a team total of $3K per paddler to participate.
17th Annual Flatwater's Dam That Cancer Presented by TYLER'S
No one faces cancer alone with Flatwater. Every dollar raised through Flatwater’s Dam That Cancer Presented by TYLER’S goes directly toward providing access to mental health therapy for individuals, couples, and families facing the emotional toll of cancer.
Now in its 17th year, Dam That Cancer (DTC) is Flatwater’s premier annual fundraising event - a community-powered day on Lake Austin that brings people together on and off the water in support of mental health care when it’s needed most.