Summer Training 2012
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... Read More
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 lead in the final straight to the reigning world champion. Photo: British Triathlon/www.ZalemOti.com This... Read More
Nationals at Cardiff
Give it a go for Gylly! Calling all nippers. The closing date for entries for the National Championships in Cardiff on Saturday 21 April, will be Saturday 31 March. So go on give it a go for Gylly! Just ask those that have attended in the past what a great experience it is. Entry fee is £20 per nipper, please make sure your name is on the list at poolside by Saturday 31 March, or contact me either via facebook or on 07801 580106 to enter. Please... Read More
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 Read More
Matt’s Top Tips for 2012
The event calendar is now brimming with the entire running, surf life saving and multi-sports events that are appearing in the South West in 2012. With the Olympics just around the corner, the sport of triathlon is going from strength to strength, and there have been a number of new races added to the calendar this year. Road running and surf life saving events are also available to be placed in your diary. Here’s my pick of the bunch. SLSGB Pool... Read More
Trident Challenge Swim
Saturday 4th August | Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Open water swim (800m) Date to be confirmed. If you’re not racing and can help with water cover, please contact Matt or Allan. Read More
Helston Triathlon (Grand Prix)
Sunday 27th May | Helston Pool Swim (400m) / Bike (12 Miles) / Run (5km) www.cornwall.gov.uk/sportsevents Read More
Iceberg Challenge on New Year’s day
Well done to all who took part in this year’s Iceberg Challenge. Here’s a group pic courtesy of Sarah Stonehouse. Read More
National Surf Life Saving Champs 2011 – Masters, Juniors and Nippers
Congratulations to the Nippers, Juniors and Masters that took part in the Nationals at Portreath, in what turned out to be a superb week for Gylly SLSC! Every single one of you contributed to your teams performance and final overall position, whether it was medals, points or most importantly, the immense effort you all gave to every event you took part in. You should all feel immensely proud of your and your teams’ achievements. The Masters finshed... Read More
World Triathlon Champs, Hyde Park
Gylly founding member and Junior Coach, Melissa Reid and guide, Alice Nicholas recently gained a silver medal in the Dextra ITU Triathlon World Championship in Hyde Park, London. For Melissa and Alice it was amazing to be part of an international event which included some of the worlds best triathletes – Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee and Helen Jenkins; some of Britain’s Olympic hopefuls. Melissa, who is visually impaired, has competed... Read More
