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2019 winners Chester SAC receive the Heinke Trophy from adjudicator Phil Harrison
Does your club have the Heinke spirit ?
BSAC CLUBS STILL HAVE TIME TO register their intention to enter the Heinke Trophy 2022 , BSAC ’ s premier annual award . Interested clubs have until 30 June to let BSAC HQ they would like to submit an entry into this year ’ s award . Once registered , they will then have until 30 September to compile and submit their full Heinke Trophy report .
By taking part in this year ’ s award , your club could also help BSAC benefit from the shared learnings and experiences from the pandemic .
Launched in 1958 , the Heinke Trophy is presented each year to the club considered to have done the most to further the interests of their diving and BSAC . This year ’ s Heinke Trophy has extra significance , as it aims to celebrate the resilience and determination of
BSAC clubs in the face of Covid-19 . As well as putting the spotlight on your club ’ s achievements over the past year , the 2022 trophy also includes the opportunity for clubs to highlight how they overcame the challenges of the pandemic .
Heinke Trophy adjudicating team member Phil Harrison , MBE , said the 2022 award was an ideal way for clubs to share their experiences .
“ We ’ ve learnt a lot through Covid , and we want the Heinke to share what we have learnt , and how that will change for the better , how clubs will operate in the future ,” he added .
The Heinke Trophy 2022 is open to all BSAC clubs , whether UK-based or overseas , diving or snorkelling ( or both ), small , large , well-established , or new . This year ’ s winners will receive £ 1,000 and the coveted Heinke Trophy , following in the footsteps of previous winners , including East Cheshire SAC , Clidive , and Chester SAC .
Registering can be done easily online , and once signed up , your club will need to compile their final Heinke Trophy 2022 entry in the form of a digital or print report .
How to enter the 2022 Heinke Trophy :
STEP 1 : Register your club ’ s intention to enter the Heinke Trophy by completing the online registration form . Deadline to register is 30 June 2022 . STEP 2 : Submit your final entry by midnight , 30 September 2022 . bsac . com / heinke2022
Dawn Butler and Julian Gill from Aldershot Dolphins get ready for the first Dolphin Snorkeller class at Stroud School , Romsey
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Reaching out to a new generation
THE FIRST SNORKELLING SESSIONS have been delivered at Stroud School as part of the new BSAC School Partnership Scheme .
Stroud School was the first to sign up to BSAC ’ s new school outreach initiative , which aims to get more schoolchildren into snorkelling , enjoying the outdoors and helping to protect the marine environment .
Seven BSAC instructors from clubs close to the school , including Aldershot Dolphins , Romsey SAC , and Southampton University , took part in the snorkelling sessions , teaching a total of 54 young participants aged 6-13 .
These new BSAC snorkel members are now looking forward to trying open water snorkelling over the summer , with many also interested in try dives and BSAC ’ s Discovery Diver course .
The scheme at Stroud School was so well received by parents that they have asked for a school snorkelling trip to the Isle of Wight during the summer holidays . Project coordinator , Mark Paisey , said the plan was to now link the Stroud School summer trip with BSAC ’ s Operation Oyster , which aims to document sightings of the UK ’ s endangered native oyster species .
Launched earlier this year , the BSAC School Partnership Scheme brings together local schools , BSAC centres and BSAC clubs to engage pupils in snorkelling . The initiative also has a strong marine environment focus , with the Marine Conservation Society providing teaching aids and online learning about protecting the oceans .
With 11 schools currently participating in the partnership , Mark said the project was also reaching out to other groups , including the Sea Cadets .
“ We have barely scratched the surface with this project , and it is very exciting . Not only are we growing the project , but we are reaching more young people , who are all future members of BSAC .”
For more information on the School Partnership Scheme , email Mark Paisey at coach . leader @ bsac . com �