Contact Us & Join NWK
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced diver looking for a new club — we'd love to hear from you.
Get in Touch
Send Us a Message
Get in Touch
- diving@nwkbsac.org.uk
- Medway Park Sports Centre, Mill Rd, Gillingham ME7 1HF
- Wednesdays, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Just turn up to any pool night — no booking needed! Arrive 15 minutes early for your first visit and ask for the NWK dive instructor on duty.
Find Us
How to Get Here
By Car
Medway Park is well signposted from the A2 and A289. Postcode for sat nav: ME7 1HF. Free parking is available in the sports centre car park.
By Train
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the sports centre. Regular services from London St Pancras and London Victoria via Southeastern.
By Bus
Several Arriva bus routes serve the Gillingham area. Check Arriva Kent & Surrey for current routes and timetables to Medway Park.
Membership
How to Join NWK
It’s easy to get started. Here’s how it works.
1
Come to a Pool Night or Book a Try-a-Dive
Turn up to one of our weekly pool sessions at Medway Park or arrange a try-a-dive through the contact form above. No experience needed — we’ll look after you.
2
Meet the Members and Try Diving
You’ll meet a friendly bunch of people who love diving. We’ll kit you up with everything you need and get you in the water. See what you think — no pressure, no commitment.
3
Complete Your BSAC Membership
Ready to join? Complete your BSAC national membership application and NWK club membership. BSAC membership gives you insurance, qualification recognition worldwide, and access to the wider BSAC community.
4
Start Training and Diving With Us!
Begin your BSAC Ocean Diver course (or pick up from your existing qualification). You’ll learn in the pool, in the classroom, and in open water with experienced instructors who volunteer their time because they love it.
What does it cost?
BSAC national membership: see the BSAC website for current rates
NWK club subscription: contact us for current rates
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Come to any pool night at Medway Park Sports Centre. Arrive about 15 minutes early for your first visit so we can get you signed in and introduce you to an instructor. You don’t need to bring anything — we have all the equipment. Just bring your swimwear and a towel.
There are two parts to the cost: a BSAC national membership fee and an NWK club subscription. The BSAC fee covers your insurance, qualification recognition, and access to the national organisation. Visit the BSAC website for current national membership rates. Club subscription rates are available on request. Your first pool visit is completely free, so come along and try it out before making any commitment.
No — the club has masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, and cylinders that you can borrow while you’re training. Most members gradually buy their own kit over time, starting with a mask and fins (it’s nicer to have your own mask that fits well). There’s no rush, and other members are always happy to give advice on what to buy.
Absolutely! BSAC recognises qualifications from other training agencies. When you join, we can advise you on the equivalent BSAC qualification based on your existing certifications and experience. Many of our members started with PADI or SSI and chose to continue their training through BSAC’s club-based system. You’ll find the club environment and buddy diving approach a great complement to any previous training.
BSAC training is available from age 12 (with parental consent). There is no upper age limit. We have members across a wide range of ages and fitness levels. If you have any health concerns, BSAC has a medical self-declaration process that will guide you.
A basic level of water confidence is helpful, but you don’t need to be an Olympic swimmer. BSAC requires a 200-metre swim and a basic water skills assessment as part of the Ocean Diver course, but our instructors can help you build up to that. If you can manage a few lengths of the pool, you’ll be fine to get started.
The club runs regular open water dives throughout the year, weather permitting. In the spring and summer months (April to October), we typically dive most weekends — a mix of shore dives around the Kent and Sussex coast, and boat dives further afield. We also run an annual overseas trip for some warm-water diving. Pool sessions run year-round for training and skills practice.