Membership Services FAQs
Q What do I get with BSAC membership.
A 12 months membership to the BSAC, which gives you,
- access to international diver and instructor training courses.
- 3rd Party Limited Public Liability Insurance to £5 million.
- Monthly issues of the ‘Dive’ magazine.
Q What Insurance do I get with my membership.
A Type: Third Party Liability Insurance
Insured: Any member for the time being of any branch of The British Sub Aqua Club to which the Policy applies.
Cover: Legal Liability arising from or in connection with the sport diving activities, including social events, of any branch of The British Sub Aqua Club.
Q How long does my self-declaration medical last.
A A BSAC self-declaration medical must be completed annually.
Q I should have a choice between full membership that includes the magazine and one that doesn’t.
A We feel that all full diving members should have the magazine as part of their membership to enable them to be kept up to date with what is happening within the ever changing diving world and the BSAC in general.
Q Why don’t I receive a discount for my qualifications through BSAC Direct.
A Discounts are only available for higher diver grades and instructor grades through the branch system, as this is a thank you to our members who help with training in the branches.
Q What happens to the branch paperwork if the membership secretary has lapsed.
A If the membership secretary of your branch has lapsed, then the renewal paperwork will be sent to another member of the committee. It is then down to the membership secretary to renew or alternatively it is up to the branch to inform us of a new membership secretary.
Q How do we inform HQ that a member is transferring into our branch.
A If a member joins your branch from another and it not due for renewal, we need to be notified in writing. This can either be in the form of a letter, fax or email or you can complete a temporary receipt form for the member, marking it with their membership number and sending it in with your renewals.
Q I am the membership secretary, when should I expect the renewals.
A The renewals forms for all branches are posted out approximately 4 weeks before the renewal date. For example, the membership secretary should receive the May renewal forms at the beginning of April and so on.
Q I have paid my membership over the telephone, when do I become a member.
A If you pay your subscription over the telephone then your insurance cover starts immediately and will expire on the date of renewal.
Q Does my membership number change each year.
A No, while you are a member of the British Sub Aqua Club you must keep the same membership number as all your training is logged under this number.
Q What is needed to prove I am a student.
A If you are a new or renewing student member and over 23 then you must support your application for membership with proof of your student status. This proof can be a copy of a library card, student registration card or a copy of your council tax exemption certificate. We cannot accept NUS cards as proof of student status.
Q Are there any age restrictions for snorkel membership.
A The minimum age for snorkel membership is 8. There is no upper age restriction.
Q Does a full diving medical override a self-declaration.
A No, you will also need to complete a self-declaration medical.
Q Can I pay my membership over the telephone if I am a member through a branch.
A No, only committee members can renew branch memberships on behalf of their members over the telephone. It may be easier however, to complete a Direct Debit manadate.
Q How do I update my qualifications with HQ.
A To amend your details with HQ, take a photocopy of your qualification from your logbook and send/fax/email to HQ with your name and membership number. Alternatively, if you are a member through a branch, we will accept a letter from the branch Diving Officer.
Q What is the difference between branch membership and Direct membership.
A Direct membership is for members who do not wish to be associated to any particular club and is only a paperwork branch. Branch membership is for members who are able to attend and wish to be part of a group whilst actively training.
Q What do I need to do if I do not receive my Dive magazine.
A If you are eligible and do not receive your Dive magazine please contact HQ who will check your details and post out missed issues.
Q I am a new member, when should I receive my first Dive magazine.
A This depends on when HQ receives your paperwork as the magazine labels are printed in advance. Please contact HQ to confirm when you will receive your first copy.
Q Our branch details are incorrect on the website, how do we amend them.
A These amendments must be submitted to HQ in writing. This can either be a letter, fax or email and are updated on the database and the website daily.
Q Our branch have under/over paid, what do we do.
A If your branch has underpaid, please submit the payment to HQ as soon as possible.
If your branch has overpaid, please deduct this amount from the next batch of renewals that you send in.
Q How does our branch implement a common renewal date, how do the payments work.
A Once the branch has decided which month will be the common renewal month, contact HQ to obtain a Common Renewal Date Table. When you receive the renewal forms each month, simply charge each member the amount corresponding to the number of months they require to take them up to the common renewal date.
Q What do I need to do if I do not receive my renewal form.
A If you are a member of BSAC Direct, you can contact HQ and we can post you out a blank application form or you can pay over the telephone or via the website using a credit or debit card.
If you are a member through a club, your renewal form will be sent to your membership secretary. Alternatively, you can complete a blank temporary receipt form marking it with your membership number. These are available from the branch.
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