Membership

You'll need to become a member before joining any of our training courses (apart from a try-dive). The clubs annual membership fees for all grades of Diver including the BSAC Membership (updated: July 2009):

Member	Total
Diving Member	£161
Unemployed	£136
Student	£108
New (novice)	as above plus £30
Crossover to Sports Diver	as above plus £15

As a Novice/Cross-over diver you will need to purchase the training manuals from BSAC - these currently cost around £37 (Including Postage & Packaging)

All fees include free use of the pool and scuba equipment during our weekly pool session. Membership of BSAC is required and included in the figures above. BSAC membership includes 12 months supply of Dive! magazine and third party insurance.

All tuition and equipment for pool training is provided free of charge (all club income goes toward equipment upkeep and pool hire). However, it is advisable to purchase your own mask & snorkel (around £40). You will also need to hire equipment for any open water dives at around £30 - £40 per day.

On joining BSAC you will receive a qualification record book. All your training will be recorded in this book. For convenience you can also apply for a credit card sized qualification card which is useful when travelling. Diving is an undoubtedly an expensive sport (but well worth it!). However, there are various ways to limit the cost. Most people start off by renting equipment and diving abroad is now a cost effective and enjoyable means of acquiring experience.