Can you or your club afford to miss out on this year’s BSAC Diving Conference?

The one-day BSAC Diving Conference is every BSAC club’s opportunity to keep up-to-date on BSAC developments and diver training updates, as well as to network, exchange ideas and feedback to BSAC’s National Diving Committee.

The conference is also great value – each conference delegate ticket is £20. Not only does this give you entry to the conference but also free access to the Birmingham Dive Show over the whole weekend. Plus, all paid conference tickets will be entered into a free prize draw to win a Scubapro MK25/A700 regulator worth £599.

BSAC DIVING CONFERENCE – WHAT’S ON?

The BSAC Diving Conference aims to engage, inform and inspire – so whether you are the Diving Officer or on your branch’s committee, an active instructor or are involved in the running of your club, there is something for you, including:

A great speaker line-up

Headlining this year’s conference is renowned diving doctor Peter Wilmshurt who has been at the forefront of diving medicine in the UK for over 35 years. Peter will be talking about ‘The Heart of the Diving’ – providing an illuminating view on two major causes of heart-related diver incidents: immersion pulmonary oedema and PFO.

Also set to be an essential update for BSAC branches is BSAC’s Safety Adviser, Brian Cumming who will be presenting the latest results of the annual Incident Report and outlining his recommendations to ensure safe diving remains at the heart of BSAC diver training and practice.

Completing our guest speaker trio is maritime archaeologist Peter Holt, who will be talking on the SHIPS project, exploring and documenting the wrecks in the Plymouth Sound, a location close to many a BSAC diver’s heart.

Hear from BSAC’s NDO

National Diving Officer Jeff Reed will be opening the 2014 Conference and presenting his report on the last 12 months as BSAC’s NDO as well as outlining new courses and diver training updates in the pipeline.

BSAC Diver Training Updates

Following a year-long consultation with BSAC members, NDC’s John Kermode will be presenting the results as well as outlining the proposed changes and developments to the Diver Training Programme over the next three years.

Expedition Grant Scheme

Did you know that there is funding available for your club’s expedition plans? The BSAC Expedition Grant Scheme (BEGS) offers up to £1,000 to expedition dive groups. Hear about recent BEGs recipients and find out how your club can apply.

The Wreck Award

A new BSAC award for 2014, clubs around the country have been submitting reports on their favourite wreck. Find out who is BSAC’s Wreck Award 2014 winner and get inspired to get your club involved in documenting more of our fantastic wreck heritage in 2015.

Promoting your branch

Brand new for this year’s conference, BSAC’s marketing manager Debbie Powell will be sharing up–to-the-minute advice on how to market your club. Don’t miss her essential top ten takeaway tips on recruiting new members.

There will also be discussion sessions and open forums as well as the annual BSAC Awards.

Tickets for the BSAC Diving Conference 2014 are £20 and available to buy online now here.