Frequently asked questions about running a Try Dive night
Frequently Asked Questions about running a Try Dive night
What is a Try Dive night?
A Try Dive night is a fantastic opportunity to get new members/trainees into your club by providing a fun taster session within the safe and controlled environment of a pool. The campaign is also a great way to promote your club, your activities and BSAC to a wider audience.
Once you have registered your Branch for Try Dive, we will send you a full information pack prior to Try Dive. It tells you what you need to do, how many people you will need and what their roles should be.
What is involved?
There are two ways to fill your Try Dive evening with enthusiastic potential members. BSAC HQ will promote the campaign regionally and nationally, inviting people to register for the campaign and to select their chosen club.
There are two ways to fill your Try Dive evening with enthusiastic potential members. BSAC HQ will promote the campaign regionally and nationally, inviting people to register for the campaign and to select their chosen club.
We will forward these participants to you to book into your event. In addition, research has shown that many new members join following an introduction from an existing member. We would like you to look to your own members and encourage their friends and family to take part as well as promote your event locally. If you source your own Try Divers please let HQ know by emailing names and contact details to vickys@bsac.com. This will enable us to effectively monitor and evaluate the success of the campaign.
To make your Try Dive evening a success it is essential to create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere and to tell your participants about your diving, training and social calendars. We will give you tips on how to do this when you register.
What does a Try Dive session for non-divers entail?
The basic requirement is to give them a try-dive and to get the participants into the pool in scuba gear in safe, controlled conditions. Following a safety briefing, kitting up and poolside tuition, they can then experience the sensation of breathing underwater. 15-20 minutes is usually long enough to “whet the appetite” in the pool and get hooked on diving!
The basic requirement is to give them a try-dive and to get the participants into the pool in scuba gear in safe, controlled conditions. Following a safety briefing, kitting up and poolside tuition, they can then experience the sensation of breathing underwater. 15-20 minutes is usually long enough to “whet the appetite” in the pool and get hooked on diving!
On the night
When the participants have had their try-dive you can give them a pack full of information. This will be supplied by BSAC HQ and will include, amongst other things, a certificate of their achievements and information on the BSAC. You should also add your own club information sheet to encourage participants to join your Branch.
When the participants have had their try-dive you can give them a pack full of information. This will be supplied by BSAC HQ and will include, amongst other things, a certificate of their achievements and information on the BSAC. You should also add your own club information sheet to encourage participants to join your Branch.
How many should we take?
The number of try-divers you can take depends largely upon how many helpers you have and how many sets of equipment you can use. Obviously safety is of paramount importance so all participants must start off with a safety briefing before entering the pool.
Some Branches are inundated with participants, more than they can handle. If this is the case with your Branch, how about getting helpers and equipment from another local Branch?
Make them welcome!
Most participants will be daunted at the prospect of being with complete strangers in unfamiliar surroundings. Don’t forget, they are potential new members for your branch so make them welcome and guide them throughout their experience.
Some Branches are inundated with participants, more than they can handle. If this is the case with your Branch, how about getting helpers and equipment from another local Branch?
Make them welcome!
Most participants will be daunted at the prospect of being with complete strangers in unfamiliar surroundings. Don’t forget, they are potential new members for your branch so make them welcome and guide them throughout their experience.
Not every try-diver will become a member but they could pass on their experiences by talking to their colleagues, friends and relatives. This could lead to potential new members in the future.
Don’t forget to follow up your try divers if they don’t join on the night….keep that contact going and provide as much information as you can.
If you need any further information or help on running a try-dive call Vicky Short at BSAC HQ on 0500 947202 or email vickys@bsac.com
If you need any further information or help on running a try-dive call Vicky Short at BSAC HQ on 0500 947202 or email vickys@bsac.com
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