BSAC North East Region

23/10/2025

https://bsac.sport80.com/v/884040/e/courses/45/overview

14/10/2025

We have scheduled the Instructor Foundation Course, (IFC) for the North East Region on Nov 15th at South Shields.

The IFC introduces a qualified diver to the essential elements of both theory and practical diving instruction.

To enrol on the IFC you must have already successfully completed a BSAC Sport Diver course (or have equivalent certification from another recognised training agency). You must also be at least 16 years old.

Upon completion, as an Assistant Diving Instructor you can work within your branch helping with training and progressing towards Open Water Instructor.

https://www.bsac.com/training/instructor-courses/scuba-instruction/instructor-foundation-course-ifc

You can book your place on the North East IFC at the following web page -
https://bsac.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/97/home

It’s a great introduction to teaching diving theory and practical skills, allowing you to join BSAC's extensive network of highly skilled diving instructors – the driving force behind the club’s worldwide reputation for training excellence and safety. The course is good fun and gives you a cha...

01/10/2025

https://bsac.sport80.com/v/884040/e/courses/126/overview

25/09/2025

https://bsac.sport80.com/v/884040/e/courses/77/overview

24/09/2025

Take your first step as a instructor:

Instructor Foundation Course North East 15th November 2025
15th November 2025 9:00 AM (BST) to 15th November 2025 5:00 PM (BST)

HAVEN POINT, Pier Parade, SOUTH SHIELDS, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2JS

Registrations close 31st October 2025 11:06 AM (GMT)

16/09/2025

https://www.bsac.com/advice-and-support/protect-our-seas/marine-champions/

BSAC is looking to establish a volunteer network of Marine Champions who will work within their own clubs to deliver a range of grassroots environmental initiatives.

16/09/2025

Safety Advisor

BSAC hopes to promote and develop the 'best practice' in diving safety for divers and snorkelling regardless of agency affiliation or location across the world. BSAC has a full suite of safety and rescue qualifications and instructor qualifications. These require review by teams with the relevant expertise in a timely manner and I'm seeking to appoint a Safety Advisor to join the National Diving Committee to further develop this area.

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09/09/2025

24/08/2025

Darkside Diving Redcar took part in RNLI Flag Day 2025.. to show our support for the RNLI and the amazing work they do. We did extremely well raising funds for such an incredible cause

20/07/2025

Day four the last day of our 2025 Farnes training weekend. Great diver on The Hopper and The Harkers with some excellent Viz under the water. Great fun, talented students and excellent dives. Thanks to William Shiel
and his knowledgeable and skilful crew.