Results
National Surf Life Saving Stillwaters 2012
Gyllyngvase SLSC once again made the trip up to the Cardiff International Pool to enter the National Surf Life Saving Stillwater Championships.
Both nippers and juniors were competing over the weekend, and as always, we performed amazingly and showed some superb team spirit. Team coaches Matt Trebilcock and Will Parkinson were overjoyed with the dedication and [...]
European Para-triathlon Champs 2012
SILVER FOR MELISSA AND ALICE AT THE EUROPEAN PARA-TRIATHLON CHAMPS
Melissa Reid and her guide Alice Nicholas competed on 22nd April in Eliat, Israel in the European Triathlon Championships. This was only the second international outing for visually impaired Melissa, and the duo secured the silver medal position. They came close to gold too, loosing their [...]
Cornwall Nipper Stillwaters 2012
Go Gylly! 5th overall after both weekends what a great result. Thank you to all the competitors you did yourselves and Gylly proud. Thanks also to Matt T, Hugh and Reggie + all other helpers and coaches. Roll on Cardiff…
Full results below:
Cornwall Nipper Stillwater Results 2012
Photos by Karl Philips
Endless Summer Swim 2011 – Results
The Endless Summer Swim hosted by Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving and Triathlon club lived up to its name once more, as over 100 swimmers turned up to Gyllyngvase Beach for the 4th annual event. A moderate southerly breeze created slightly choppy conditions, but more importantly the sun was shining for the duration. At the start [...]
European Quadrathlon Championships 2011
There were 120 competitors, from as far afield as Czech Republic, Austria and Germany, at the Lower Wharf, Bude Canal, for a morning start for this ultra-extreme event. The race makes the most of the dramatic North Cornish coastline and the historic canal.
The course began with a 1,000-metre sea swim, within the partial shelter of the [...]
Lifeguard Challenge 2011
Run to Maenporth (3.4 miles) / Board Paddle to Swanpool (3.1 miles) / Swim to Gylly (0.8 miles)
The results:
Matt Trewhella 50:32
Dave Bartlett 52:22
Matt Stone 55:42
Issy Steele 57:14
Paul Hills 58:53
Natasha Mundell 59:16
Melissa Reid 60:54
Matt Casey 61:12
Jake Maddocks 61:30
Ali Blocksidge 62:16
Tom James 65:00 (did get led astray by John Posnett)
Jason Longhorn 69:20
Beccy Waters 71:32
Kris Lawrence 79:00
A big [...]
Summer Training 2012
05.07.12
Hi all. Below is the updated training schedule for the 2012 summer season. The Monday Turbo and run training at the Dracaener Centre will be on for the next 2 weeks before moving to the beach on 21st May. Also, there is a seperate Masters session this year on a Saturday evening, with the Juniors and Seniors following after. This is a great opportunity for everyone over 30 to give surf life saving a go. Any queries please email Head Coach, Allan Reid (allan@gyllysurf.org.uk).
Monday
- Open Water Swim – Gyllyngvase Beach | 13+ | 6.00-7.00pm >> (Starts 21st May)
- Club Run – Gyllyngvase Beach | 13 + | 7.00-8.00pm >> (Starts 21st May)
Wednesday
- Surf Life Saving Training – Gyllyngvase Beach/North Coast >> Times to be confirmed/will start later in the season.
Thursday
- Track Session – Carn Brea Running Track (with Hayle Runners) | 16+ | £2 | 7.00-8.30pm
Saturday
- Surf Life Saving Training – Gyllyngvase Beach | £1 | Times below >>
5.00-6.00pm (Masters 30+)
6.00-7.00pm (Juniors and Seniors)
(Throughout the summer the location may change as we train on surf beaches as well, keep an eye on our Facebook page for up-to-date information).
Sunday
- Surf Life Saving Training – Gyllyngvase Beach | £1 | Times below >>
10:00am to 11:15am – ages 7, 8, 9 & 10 (first pool session, born in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
11:30am to 12:45pm – ages 11, 12 & 13 (second pool session, born in 1999, 2000, 2001)
- Club Cycle – Leave from Gyllyngvase Beach | 10.00am-12.00pm (End time may vary)
The full training schedule can be found here: http://www.gyllysurf.org.uk/training-schedule
Gyllyngvase SLSC once again made the trip up to the Cardiff International Pool to enter the National Surf Life Saving Stillwater Championships.
Both nippers and juniors were competing over the weekend, and as always, we performed amazingly and showed some superb team spirit. Team coaches Matt Trebilcock and Will Parkinson were overjoyed with the dedication and effort by all competitors and the results are now in. The nipper team finished an excellent 8th, winning 3 gold, 13 silver and one bronze medals. It’s not all about the winning though, as all nippers contributed to the success of the team. We were the fourth highest placed Cornish club, which is a super achievement. The juniors also performed well, finishing in 18th position, despite having the smallest team on the day.
‘Huge congratulations to all the Nippers and Juniors who competed for Gylly in Cardiff last weekend. You all did yourselves and your club proud! As always, it is a pleasure to be a member of Gylly SLSC when we have a group of nippers and juniors who perform at the levels that they all did this weekend and more importantly the enjoyment and team spirit that they had whilst doing it. Thanks to all the parents and especially all our helpers that made it such a great weekend for all of us.’
Matthew Trebilcock, Nipper Coach
‘I would like to say well done to all the juniors, you were fantastic in the water and we had comments on your polite well-mannered behaviour! Big thank you to you all for doing the club proud! And thank you to all the parents that helped out on the day.’
Will Parkinson, Gear Steward (Stand-in Junior Team Manager)
Full results below:
2012 Nipper National Pool Results
2012 Junior National Pool Results
The club is now focusing on getting ready for the summer season, with beach training starting next month. The full summer programme will be posted on the Gylly website as soon as possible. Photo: Jacqui Owen.
SILVER FOR MELISSA AND ALICE AT THE EUROPEAN PARA-TRIATHLON CHAMPS
Melissa Reid and her guide Alice Nicholas competed on 22nd April in Eliat, Israel in the European Triathlon Championships. This was only the second international outing for visually impaired Melissa, and the duo secured the silver medal position. They came close to gold too, loosing their lead in the final straight to the reigning world champion.
Photo: British Triathlon/www.ZalemOti.com
This race is following Melissa’s previous success last year, finishing second at the World Championships in Hyde Park (her very first race in the sport). Since being selected onto the Great Britain Para-Triathlon Team, she is now focusing her sights on the British Championships next month and the 2012 World Championships in Aukland, New Zealand later this year.
The pair could only compete due to the amazing support of Cycle Logic of Helston, who stepped in at the last minute and supplied an excellent tandem to race on. This was an adapted Dawes touring tandem and although not the custom-race bike that the other teams were competing on, still allowed Melissa and Alice to secure the fasted bike split in the race, taking off 6 minutes from Hyde Park. Melissa is also grateful to her dad and coach, Allan Reid and the support of everyone at Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving and Triathlon Club.
While in Eliat the pair had the chance to meet up with fellow Cornish Athlete Mark Lewarne from Redruth, Great Britain age group captain and competitor for some final training preparations. Melissa, Alice and Mark (5th in age group) have secured places to compete in the World Championships.
On return from the European Championships Melissa is now trying to secure a sponsor to enable her to get to Aukland. There is currently no funding available to the athlete through British Triathlon and as a part-time swimming teacher, Melissa can’t afford the trip without help. She has seen recent support from Pendennis Shipyard, Falmouth School, Skinners Brewery and Perranporth SLSC, but still needs a headline sponsor for the 2012 season.
Melissa Says:
‘It was a very tough race in +35 degrees temperatures. In the end the heat got to me, but I’ll learn from this and I’m aiming for one better at the British and World Champs. I can’t travel without financial support though, and if you or your business would be interested in supporting me please get in touch. With your help I can achieve my goals, make a global name for your company and do Cornwall proud.’
Melissa can be followed on Twitter @reidmelissa or visit www.melissareid.org.uk for up-to-date news.
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