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Meet the team

Please see the table below for information on who coaches what at the leisure centre.

Name & Information
Tina Anderson Tina Anderson has worked at the Leisure centre since 2002 as a receptionist. During this time I have completed an NVQ 2 Fitness Instructor course, and occasionally step up to the role of Duty Manager during absences.
Helen Burgess Helen Burgess has joined the team in November 2009. She works as a receptionist and is a mother of two children who keep her very busy.
Peter Giffey Peter Diffey was appointed Centre Manager in May 2012. He joined the centre in 2001, as Duty Manager from Hamworthy Sports and Arts Centre before that he worked for Major League Soccer in the USA as a Player Development Officer. Peter has a BA Hons degree from Staffordshire University in Sports Studies and Leisure Management, is a BWLA Fitness Instructor and is qualified by the Wight Foundation to undertake the exercise referral program; he is also REPS Level 3 and a member of ISPAL.
Anna Yoga Instructor Anna Finch has been teaching yoga at the Gryphon Leisure Centre since June 2000. Anna is fully qualified in Introductory and intermediate Iyengar Yoga and takes both beginners and improves classes on a Tuesday from 5.30pm.   Yoga is an ancient discipline which promotes mental and physical health and well being.
Sam Hole Duty Manager & fitness instructor Samantha Hole started at the Gryphon Leisure Centre as a receptionist in 1998 before being promoted to Duty Manager in 2002. She is a BWLA Fitness Instructor and specialises in Health and Safety and Child Protection. Samantha is also the Lead Welfare Officer for Gryphon West Gymnastics Club.
Lucy Pollard Pilates Instrucotr wednesday evenings

Lucy Pollard has been teaching at the Gryphon Leisure Centre since July 2006.   Lucy is a fully qualified Exercise to Music instructor.  She is also a qualified Pilates instructor and takes a Fitness Pilates class on a Wednesday evening between 6-7pm.

Gilly Rose Receptionist Gilly Rose has worked at the Gryphon Leisure Centre since March 2005 and has extended her qualifications with Fit kids NVQ and Sports Massage.
Keith Vickery Circuit Training Keith Vickery has been at the centre since it opened in 1994. A circuit training instructor who can also teach other exercise to music classes. Keith is a keen fitness enthusiast who preaches what he teaches to his loyal band of circuit training enthusiasts.
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