Squad & Membership Fees

D&G Swim Team

Derwentside & Gateshead Swim Team

Squad & Membership Fees

Membership Information — 2026 | Last updated 6th December 2025

On joining D&G, two annual fees are payable — Club Membership and Swim England Membership. These are in addition to monthly training fees and are renewed in January (Swim England) and March (Club) each year for the period 1st January – 31st December.


Swim England Membership

Swim England Membership fees are payable on joining and annually each January. All Swim England fees are forwarded direct to Swim England by the Club. The 2026 fees are made up as follows:

Club Train

For those learning to swim at any level. Eligible for low-level competitions exempt from Swim England rules.

Swim England£11.85
Swim England North East£6.00
Northumberland & Durham£3.00
TOTAL£20.85

Club Compete

For those taking part in competitions across any Swim England discipline.

Swim England£37.35
Swim England North East£9.00
Northumberland & Durham£3.00
TOTAL£49.35

Club Support

For coaches and volunteers who contribute to the running of the club.

Swim England£6.80
Swim England North East£3.00
Northumberland & Durham£3.00
TOTAL£12.80

Once registered with Swim England, you will receive a welcome email. Please log in to your account and confirm your information and data preferences.

Annual Club Membership

The Annual Club Membership runs from 1st January. 

Squad / Category Annual Fee
Competitive squads (Gold, Silver 1 & 2, Bronze, Competitive Development & Youth Development) £25.00
Remaining squads (Swim Fit, Skills Development & Masters) £15.00
D&G Non-Swimming Membership (includes voting rights at AGM/EGM) £15.00

Non-Members

Any parent of a junior swimmer is welcome to attend an AGM or EGM but does not automatically have the right to contribute to the meeting.

Any parent over the age of 18 can become a club member if their child is under 18.


Squad Fee Payment Policy

  • Squad fees are payable throughout the year.
  • Payment breaks are not permitted during times of injury, illness, or other absence.
  • Swimmers must continue to pay to keep their place in the squad.
  • The committee will consider applications in times of hardship or serious illness/injury on a case-by-case basis.
  • Please submit hardship requests in writing to the Secretary.

Note: In the event that swimmers are linked to more than one club, dual registration forms must also be completed. These are available from the Membership Secretary.


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