GMS ROWING CENTER

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GMS ROWING CENTER
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• 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

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• 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

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

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

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• 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)

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• 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)

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• 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

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• 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)

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• 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

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• US Olympic Rowing medal winners at the White
  House
• THANK YOU