Competitive Swimming · 6+
To trial, swimmers should be able to swim 25m in front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke, and understand butterfly technique. Tell us about your swimming experience on the form.
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It all starts with a trial
Every new EDSC swimmer — age 6 or 60 — begins with a friendly trial session, so our coaches can place you in the squad where you'll thrive. It takes two minutes to request one.
How it works
Four steps to your first race
Request a trial
Fill in the trial form (or contact the right manager for artistic / masters). We'll get back to you with a session time.
Swim for us
Come along and swim with the coaches. It's relaxed — we just want to see where you're at.
Get your squad
Coaches recommend the squad that matches your level, with training times and venues confirmed.
Register & swim
Complete the online registration and set up your Direct Debit — then you're officially TEAM EDSC.
Pick your discipline
Who can join, and how
Artistic Swimming · 6+
Dance, gymnastics and swimming combined. No routine experience needed — and your first session is free. Contact our Artistic Swimming Manager to arrange it.
Contact the Artistic team
Masters & Seniors · 18+
Fitness, friendship and racing for adults — seniors (18–24) and masters (25+), in the largest masters squad in Kent. Contact the Masters & Seniors Manager to get started.
Contact the Masters team
Already a club swimmer? Great — just include your current club and Swim England (ASA) number on the trial form so we can check your times and place you faster.
After your trial
Becoming a member
Once a coach confirms your squad, registration is fully online through SwimClub Manager, our club platform:
- Register as a new member — personal details, medical info and discipline.
- Set up your Direct Debit (GoCardless) — the club's payment method for all fees.
- Download the free SwimClub Manager app for session info, club emails and your performance history.
Membership is an annual fee (due on joining, then every 1 February) plus a monthly squad fee. Full details on the fees page.
Fees & subscriptions
Questions?
Trial FAQs
What does it cost to swim with EDSC?
An annual membership fee (due on joining and each 1 February) plus a monthly squad fee that varies by squad. The current schedule is in the EDSC Swimming Fees document — see Fees & Subscriptions. Artistic swimmers: your first taster session is free.
Where and when would I train?
We train at Erith Leisure Centre, Crook Log, Thamesmere, Charlton Lido, Dartford Grammar School for Girls, White Oak and Fairfield — your squad determines your venues and times. Coaches confirm your schedule at the trial.
What should I bring to a trial?
Swimsuit or jammers, goggles and a swim cap if you have one. Arrive a little early so the coaches can say hello before you get in.
How fit do I need to be?
For competitive swimming (6+) you should manage 25m of front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke. Artistic swimming and masters welcome a much wider range of starting levels — just get in touch.
Is there an attendance expectation?
Competitive and artistic squads ask for at least 75% attendance — progress in the water comes from consistency.
How are children kept safe?
We follow Swim England's Wavepower safeguarding policy, and our Welfare Officer is contactable by any member or parent at any time via the contact page.
Your lane is waiting
Squads fill up fast — request your trial today and take the first stroke with TEAM EDSC.