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Training events for 2025
ALREADY CONSIDERING WHERE YOUR training and diving will take you over the coming year ? Then check out the latest courses listed in BSAC ’ s Programme of Events for 2025 .
BSAC has just released its Skill Development Course and Instructor Training Scheme programme 2025 , which can now be viewed , searched and booked online . These courses have also been added to the remaining event programme list for 2024 , meaning you can continue your training for the next 12 months .
Whether you want to develop specific diving or snorkelling skills to match your diving ambitions or progress as an instructor , there is a BSAC course for you in 2025 . Accessing the full course list is now even easier , as both instructor training and SDCs are also available on the MyBSAC app , so you can directly access them via your smartphone .
BSAC Diving and Training Advisor Julia Branagan said that there were plenty of opportunities for members to progress their diving and snorkelling over the next year .
“ If you are looking to progress or diversify your diving experience , why not make 2025 the year you take that next step in your BSAC training ,” she added .
Responding to demand , the Programme of Events 2025 will also continue providing more ad-hoc courses where needed . So , if you are interested in a course not currently listed in your area , you can get in touch with BSAC HQ - – bookings @ bsac . com - to discuss your 2025 training requirements so that regional training can be tailored to meet demand .
To find your next training course , including SDCs , for 2025 , search bsac . com / events or log on to your MyBSAC app .
Meet North Scotland ’ s new Coach
ROBIN KIRKPATRICK HAS BEEN announced as the new Regional Coach for North Scotland .
An Advanced Instructor and Assistant Instructor Trainer , Robin brings a wealth of experience . He is an open and closedcircuit diver with a love of expedition and adventurous diving . Robin has also been involved with many different diver training agencies and is a member of Dundee Sub Aqua Club .
North Scotland ’ s regional geography presents divers with amazing opportunities and also some interesting challenges , not least of which being how to deliver effective training and development for divers , at all levels and across such a large area .
As the new North Scotland Coach , Robin said he was looking forward to supporting divers and clubs across the region by working with its ‘ already impressive instructor capability ’.
“ For us to be effective we will need to know how we can best support each branch . What training and development is needed ? What would be ‘ nice to have ’? What is essential to support branch development plans and can we collaborate ?
“ To this end , engagement is key and this is starting immediately via email and calls to Branch Officers , to be followed by lots of branch visits and , oh yes , diving too !”
Welcoming Robin , BSAC Diving and Training Advisor Julia Branagan also thanked outgoing regional coach Ken Scott , who is stepping down from the role after five years .
“ North Scotland is a large region to manage geographically , with some of the most amazing dive locations the UK has to offer . Robin ’ s skills and experience will undoubtedly help deliver effective training to clubs and members in the North Scotland area , and we wish him every success as our new Regional Coach .”
For more information on the Regional Coaching Scheme in your area or to contact your Regional Coach , go to bsac . com / coaching
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