Hartlepool Divers Club Membership has great benefits.
Below we have tried to answer some of the frequently asked questions we are asked, however please feel free to contact us to discuss any questions you have without obligation.
Membership of Hartlepool Divers Club is a great way to meet new people, become a part of a great club and enjoy diving.
Membership
Who to speak to
Dave Walls is the club Treasurer and is in charge of all memberships. He can usually be found at the club on Thursday and Sunday nights.
Join BSAC
In order to join Hartlepool Divers you must first be a member of BSAC. The most common way of joining is through the club, but it is also possible to join BSAC direct (click here to go to the official BSAC site).
There are two main levels of membership available for BSAC, full and abated. To become a full member it costs around £50 per year, and if two people from the same address join together, one of them could join as an abated member for only £35 per year.
Join Hartlepool Divers
To join Hartlepool Divers it is a fixed cost of £90 per year per person. This entitles you to FREE air fills for 232bar cylinders, access to the club boats, use of the clubhouse, and Ocean Diver and Sports Diver courses at a cost of £100. It is a friendly and accessible club, welcoming to divers of all backgrounds and qualification levels. For an extra £20 per year, you can have access to the clubs nitrox facilities with unlimited fills up to 50%, providing that you are suitably qualified.
FAQ's
I'm already qualified through another organisation but would still like to join BSAC.
If you are a diver with an existing qualification from another organisation, it is possible to use SALT to transfer your qualification across to the equivalent level within BSAC. All you need to do is be assessed by the Diving Officer and fill in the appropriate forms.
If I join part way through the year, will I still have to pay for the full years membership?
No, the cost for half the year is £50.
Will I be able to take a boat out myself?
Not straight away, but once you have gained your boat handling certificate with 5 assistant cox's and been in the club for a year, you will be able to book one of our boats for any club dives.