SCUBAHUB
New Regional Coaches announced
BSAC HAS WELCOMED TWO NEW FACES to the Regional Coaching team – the new South West Regional Coach, David George and the new Eastern Regional Coach, James Soos.
A BSAC member for more than 40 years, David is a National Instructor and has also held the post of BSAC’ s Open Water Instructor Chief Examiner. He takes over the South West Regional role from Rob Jackson.
Meanwhile, James Soos, who learnt to dive in the Army and is a recreational and technical instructor who runs a BSAC Centre in Bedfordshire, has stepped into the role of Eastern Regional Coach.
Bringing a host of skills and experience, both David and James will now work with their regional teams to provide the support and training opportunities the Coaching Scheme offers to all BSAC clubs and members.
BSAC’ s Coaching Coordinator, Julia Branagan welcomed the two new additions to the coaching team.
“ On behalf of BSAC I extend a very warm welcome to David and James as they take up their respective Regional Coach roles. Both are committed to engaging with and supporting all our BSAC clubs and members across their regions and I’ m delighted to have them on board.”
The Regional Coaching Scheme covers 14 geographical regions in the UK as well as a Region Coach for northern Europe. For more information go to bsac. com / coaching
For more information on the Regional Coaching Scheme in your area or to contact your Regional Coach, go to bsac. com / coaching
David George, South West Regional Coach southwest. coach @ bsac. com“ My aims are to help clubs to use regional resources to grow their own club membership, and to facilitate the courses which are required. I’ m looking forward to meeting as many clubs as I can.”
James Soos, Eastern Regional Coach eastern. coach @ bsac. com“ The Eastern Region is full of exciting opportunities. We have the most landlocked clubs on the western side of our region and also access to the beautiful east coast. We are very diverse!”
Benefit of the Month
Scubapro deals for Instructors
BRANCH OFFICERS, NATIONAL Instructors and Advanced Instructors have until the end of September to make the most of Scubapro’ s exclusive 40 % discount on a fantastic range of diving gear. BSAC Kit Partner Scubapro is one of the world’ s most iconic brand of dive equipment, including industry-leading regulators, dive computers, BCDs and thermal protection, along with other essential scuba accessories and divewear. Eligible BSAC members( or their clubs) now have access to two special Scubapro offers until 30th September 2025:
Offer 1- Available to BSAC Branch Officers There are two fantastic club equipment packages with everything needed for a club diver or trainee, and with the high quality you’ d expect from Scubapro. Both packages are available with 40 % off the standard retail price( SRP)
Offer 2- Available to BSAC Branch Officers, National Instructors and Advanced Instructors Eligible BSAC members can claim 40 % off the SRP of any Scubapro regulator, BCD, computer, drysuit or wetsuit.
For more information on the 40 % Scubapro offer, packages available, eligibility criteria and how to claim the discount go to www. bsac. com / scubapro
Jenny joins the Lego legends
2024’ S BRITISH UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE Year winner, Jenny Stock, has been steadily building her profile since becoming Underwater Photographer of the Year’ s first ever female champion. And this has included photographing the models and marine life of the Deep-Sea Adventure ride at the Legoland Windsor Resort.
Jenny recently spent a photography session in three metres of water documenting the finishing touches to the ride’ s revamp, ahead of its spring opening. The Lego models in the underwater display contain a total of 240,000 bricks and took 2,190 hours to create.
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