Club Information

Why Join EDSC?

EDSC is a fun, family run swimming club based in Erith, South East London. We were established in 1912 and are one of the oldest swimming clubs in the area. As you will see on this page the Club caters for swimmers of all ages. If not already in the teaching groups, possible new members are expected to complete a trial. If you are thinking of joining please contact John Burdett on 07788 668514, or e-mail john@edsc.org.uk

Training Times

The club operates a squad system whilst also offering a learn to swim programme with many teaching classes. Effectively, swimmers are expected to swim up through the squads as they improve. For more information on the individual Squads including training times please click HERE.

Club Fees as of 1/1/13

At EDSC we believe our fees are extremely reasonable, and cover things such as pool hire, competitive awards, ASA membership fees and gala coaches.  Our fees are currently as follows, with most based on 3 equal payments payable on the 1st January, 1st May and 1st September (aligning with the Club’s squad terms):

Elite Youth Squad - £135 per term (total of £405 for year)
Elite BAGCATS, Junior, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Synchro Squads - £125 per term (£375 for year)
Academy Squad - £95 per term (£285 for year)
Synchro and Squad Membership - £140 per term (£420 for year)
Senior Squad - £110 per term (£330 for year)
Masters - £110 per term (£330 for year)
Penguins Learn to Swim Programme - all classes - £75 per term (£225 for year)
Students (living at university) - single payment of £75 for year
Life Members Active - single payment of £165 for year
Life Members Non-Active - single payment of £15 for year

Swimmers will only move squads at the end of a term. If they move to a squad with a different fee then they will pay the appropriate fee for the new squad that they have been moved to.

Squads and Coaching Staff   FOR MORE INFO VISIT OUR SQUADS PAGE

The Club squad system comprises of 10 squads, 3 providing teaching, 6 providing coaching and the remainder offering synchronised swimming.  Swimmers are expected to progress through the squad system that provides a gradual increase in training time per week from Academy through to Elite Youth.  For those older swimmers that wish to continue to train but with a reduced level of dedication, there is the option of swimming in the Senior squad if you are at least 16 or Masters if you are at least you are 25.

Management Committee   FOR MORE INFO VISIT OUR COMMITTEE PAGE

The management committee are responsible for making decisions on behalf of the entire membership that improve the way the Club operates. See the Committee page for the list of current committee members.

Results Lane
 

YOU WILL NEED ADOBE ACROBAT READER TO VIEW GALA RESULTS: