BSAC Japan ’ s regional meeting in Kyushu
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Benefit of the Month
Making the most of the BSAC community
WHEN YOU JOIN BSAC , YOU JOIN AN amazing community that shares your love of scuba , snorkelling and the ocean . Not only does this community play a collective role in your training and development but also in your ongoing diving journey . From social evenings and day-to-day support , to training , mentoring and sharing adventures , our community spirit is something truly special .
And with BSAC ’ s mission to be the ‘ go to ’ for those who love the underwater world , here are just a few ways you can benefit from being part of the BSAC community :
Connect with others
We all know scuba is sociable , and with clubs around the UK as well as worldwide , there ’ s a large network for you to go diving and socialise with ! And making connections with other members and clubs will only enhance your BSAC experience . Connecting with other clubs can help you plan a dive trip , gain insider knowledge of their local sites , or provide the opportunity to share resources , for the benefit of all .
Collaboration
There is a wealth of skills , experience and knowledge in the BSAC community and collaboration with others can also mean you and your club can tap into this resource . From sharing instructors and organising joint training sessions to helping each other out when resources are short , collaboration is key to the BSAC community .
Widen your horizons
Did you know as a BSAC member , you can go diving with another BSAC club ? Some clubs will make any spare spaces on their club trips available to other members , or you may be able to join them on day trips to a local dive centre . And joint club trips are a great way to make new friends in the BSAC scuba community .
For a full list of BSAC clubs , check out our online Find a Club tool bsac . com / findaclub
Ken Okada receives his National Instructor Award
Training boom in Japan
2024 ’ S BSAC JAPAN AWARD WINNERS WERE RECENTLY HONOURED AT A SERIES OF regional events . Part of BSAC International , BSAC Japan has replaced its annual conference with a series of regional meetings in Osak , Kyushu , Okinawa , and Tokyo , where its awards were also presented . Congratulations to all of this year ’ s BSAC Japan award winners , including Aqua Gift Dive Centre who received a special award for training more than 500 Ocean Divers for three years in a row .
A NEW £ 160 MILLION FUND OFFERING crowdfunding pledges , grants and resources is being introduced by Sport England to ‘ shake up ’ community funding applications .
Sport England has launched a new funding application process with the view of making it easier for sports clubs and other organisations who help people to take part in physical activity apply for money .
The new Movement Fund was designed to simplify funding applications and will help those with the greatest need secure investment to support people to live active , healthy , lives .
The fund , which is worth £ 160 million over the next four years , replaces the existing Small Grants Programme and Active Together fund , and will offer crowdfunding pledges , grants and resources to provide physical activity opportunities that can help tackle long-lasting inequalities .
The Movement Fund is aimed at community groups , local clubs and grassroots organisations in England that are at the heart of delivering physical activity opportunities that boost people ’ s health and wellbeing .
BSAC CEO Mary Tetley welcomed the
Fusako Ikuta , Aqua Gift Chief Instructor , accepts their award from BSAC ’ s Japan ’ s Shun Hosokawa
Grant funding up for grabs
launch of the new Sport England funding pot .
“ It ’ s great that this new funding has been released and we welcome a simpler process . Many clubs have been successful in the past and in these challenging times we encourage all clubs in need of funding to look into this .”
How your BSAC club could benefit
There are amounts of between £ 300 and £ 15,000 on offer if your project aligns with Sport England ’ s priorities , which can be used to fund a broad range of costs and items .
Funding for successful organisations will be provided as either a contribution to a crowdfunding campaign or as a grant . You can use money awarded to cover a wide range of costs and items that ’ ll help deliver positive change in your community .
Before applying , take a look at the funding guidance at www . sportengland . org / funding-and-campaigns to see if your club is eligible .
If you ’ re unsure if the Movement Fund suits your project or need more information , contact Sport England on 0345 8508 508 or email funding @ sportengland . org
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