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GMS ROWING CENTER

GMS ROWING CENTER. Guenter Beutter Technical Director of GMS Giessen University majoring in sports science and psychology Published research in lactic acid production and oxygen uptake.

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GMS ROWING CENTER

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  1. GMS ROWING CENTER

  2. Guenter Beutter • Technical Director of GMS • Giessen University majoring in sports science and psychology • Published research in lactic acid production and oxygen uptake. • National coach for the German National Team 1989-1997 (five world championships, four gold and one silver medal) • Worked with Prof Hartman an internationally renowned sports physiologist

  3. Catherine Starr • Member of OARS program for developing Olympic rowers • Local (Connecticut) family • Gold Medal Winner at U 23, 2005 World Championships • Tim Davies • Master rower • Investor in GMS • Contributor to the O.A.R.S program

  4. Benefits of Rowing • Ultimate Team Sport • Conditioning (strength and endurance) • Camaraderie (world wide rowing community) • Placement in College • Life-long sport

  5. Skills: • Develops balance • Flexibility • Rowing technique (why a small person can beat a big one) • Strength • Endurance

  6. Programs: • Junior • Development • Competitive • Elite (for those pursuing College & National Team selection • Courses • Spring (March 13th – June 2nd) • Summer Camp (June 12th – August 11th) • Fall (Sept 11th – Nov 3rd) • Winter (Nov 13th – March 9th)

  7. Likely to Most Appeal to: • Those with endurance and strength (cross country runners, tri-athletes, swimmers & good team game players) • Interested in having a different angle for college applications • Those with determination • ARE YOU UP TO IT? (Not for the faint hearted)

  8. Development: • Learn how to balance a boat • Learn technique • Learn the benefits of team work • Develop fitness and strength • Exposure to competition – regattas • Competition • Honing technique • Working as a crew (team work) • Developing fitness and strength • Competing for real

  9. Elite • Selected on results and commitment • Honing technique • Improving fitness and strength • Competing at Regional, National and potentially World events • College Recruitment – attaining the required standard to gain entry (before academic requirements)

  10. What You Have to Do: • Sign on to Spring Rowing Program • See Athletic Director • Complete and return Junior Registration Form – available on Web site • Visit www.gmsrowingcenter.us including • Programs; Camps; Race Schedules • Copy of Presentation

  11. US Olympic Rowing medal winners at the White House THANK YOU

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