SCUBA December 2023 issue 141 | Page 14

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Book your SDCs for 2024

BSAC HAS RELEASED ITS SKILL Development Course ( SDC ) training programme for 2024 , which is designed to support members as they plan to continue their diver or snorkeller training development next year .
Members can already book their 2024 instructor courses online . With the SDC 2024 programme now live , divers and snorkellers can also progress their skills to match their personal interests and diving ambitions .
The full Programme of Events 2024 , including both instructor training and SDCs , is now also available on the MyBSAC app so you can directly access it via your smartphone
BSAC Diving and Training Advisor , Julia Branagan , said that thanks to the MyBSAC app it is now easier than ever to book on either an instructor or diver progression course .
“ There are plenty of regional opportunities for members to progress their diving and snorkelling over the next year . So , if you are looking to progress or diversify your diving experience , make 2024 the year you take that next step in your BSAC training .”
Responding to demand , the Programme of Events 2024 also aims to facilitate more ad-hoc courses where needed . So , if you are interested in a course that is not currently listed in your area , you can get in touch with your Regional Coach to discuss your 2024 training requirements so that regional training can be tailored to meet demand .
To find your next training course , including SDCs , for 2024 , search bsac . com / events or log on to your MyBSAC app .

Coach Carrie takes over in Yorkshire

BSAC ’ S YORKSHIRE REGION HAS welcomed its new Regional Coach , with Carrie Pillow taking up the post .
Carrie brings a wealth of diving and instructing experience to the team , having learnt to dive back in 1987 , and qualifying as a PADI Open Water Instructor in 1999
14 before joining BSAC in 2009 . She has dived around the world .
Carrie said : “ I am often asked where my favourite place is to dive ; I find this difficult to answer as the ocean has so many wonderful places , but if I had to choose one last place to dive it would be somewhere in the UK .”
Acknowledging that within the Yorkshire region there are clubs and regional instructors with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience , she plans to build a Yorkshire regional community where everyone has the chance to play a part , develop and grow .
Announcing the new appointment , BSAC Diving and Training Advisor Julia Branagan said she was delighted to welcome Carrie as the new Yorkshire Regional Coach .
“ Carrie ’ s skills and experience will undoubtedly help deliver effective training to clubs and members in the Yorkshire area , both through the Diver Training Programme and by organising regional events for members .
“ We look forward to working with her to support BSAC training in Yorkshire .”
For more information on the Regional Coaching Scheme in your area or to contact your Regional Coach , go to bsac . com / coaching