Find Your Place at Gunwalloe
Whether you are 7 or 70, a confident swimmer or a complete beginner, a parent looking for something for your child or an adult wanting to give something back, there is a place for you at Gunwalloe SLSC.
Something for Everyone
Gunwalloe SLSC has five ways to get involved. Each one is different. All of them matter. Choose the one that fits you and your family right now, knowing you can always grow into others later.
Nippers
Nippers: Beach Safety and Sea Skills for Ages 7 to 13
Our Nippers programme runs every Saturday from May to October at Gunwalloe Church Cove. Qualified coaches, small groups, and a fun-first approach to surf life saving. No experience needed.
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Juniors and Youth
Juniors and Youth: From Nippers to Lifeguard
Our Juniors programme takes young people aged 13 to 18 from surf life saving basics through to the Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate. Compete if you want to. Lead if you want to.
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Seniors Open and Masters
Seniors and Masters: The Sea Does Not Care How Old You Are
Adult surf life saving at Gunwalloe SLSC. Train, compete, coach, or just be part of a brilliant community. All abilities and experience levels welcome from 18 upwards.
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Volunteer
Volunteer with Us: Help Build the Next Generation
Gunwalloe SLSC runs on volunteers. Whether you want to help in the water, run the catering, join the committee, or train as a coach, there is a role for you. No experience needed to get started.
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Coach Pathway
Coach Pathway: From Parent Helper to Qualified Coach
Gunwalloe SLSC supports volunteers towards SLSGB Level 1 and Level 2 coaching awards. Start as a parent helper, develop your skills on the job, and work towards a qualification recognised across the UK and internationally.
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There are 21 surf life saving clubs in Cornwall. Here is why families keep choosing Gunwalloe.
A Non-Competitive Ethos
We believe great surf life saving does not depend on being the fastest or most competitive. Every member progresses at their own pace. Competitions exist but are never compulsory.
Real Cornish Community
Gunwalloe SLSC is run entirely by volunteers from the local community. Parents coach. Parents help in the sea. Parents run the catering. It is a club built by the people who use it.
Qualifications That Last a Lifetime
The SLSGB awards your child earns at Gunwalloe are recognised internationally. A Bronze Medallion earned at Church Cove opens doors on beaches in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and beyond.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Come and watch a session first. Turn up on a Saturday morning between May and October at Gunwalloe Church Cove and see what we do. No commitment needed. Just come and say hello.