Club Rules & Regulations

  1. Changelog
    1. 14/06/2025 – Original Club Rules & Regulations
  2. Managing Committee
    1. The Managing Committee consists of the following positions:
      1. President
      2. Overseeing the Club direction
      3. Chairing meetings
    2. Secretary
      1. Minuting meetings
      2. Ensuring Members are kept up-to-date
    3. Diving Officer
      1. Safety of all Members
      2. Club Equipment
    4. Treasurer
      1. Monetary Issues
    5. The Managing Committee may add extra roles as deemed necessary, to be filled by Members.
  3. Diving & Trips
    1. On joining the Club, a new Member must complete a checkout dive with a BSAC Dive Leader / PADI Divemaster or equivalent, or above. Any recommendations for additional training will be referred to the Diving Officer and must be remedied before the member can dive regularly.
      1. This rule may be waived by the Diving Officer depending on the experience and qualification of the new member.
    2. It is recommended to have valid third-party insurance. This can be from BSAC or from MSDA, or another valid agency.
    3. All members must complete one Rescue Scenario per year. Depending on the qualification of the member, they will be required to participate in a different manner to other members.
      1. The Diving Officer will ensure all Members complete this.
    4. All members must keep themselves update with the latest rescue procedures of the Club, which will be communicated by the Diving Officer.
    5. Any no-show or cancellations for any reason will be charged to the Member, unless the space can be filled.
    6. Members must practice safe diving and respect the environment.
      1. Do not touch wildlife.
      2. Do not remove anything (unless it is not supposed to be there, such as rubbish).
      3. Minimize the impact of fins and finning.
    7. All Members once a year will complete a Personal Development Plan with an Instructor.
  4. Dive Managers
    1. Dive Managers must be a BSAC Dive Leader / PADI Divemaster or equivalent in order to plan dives. Any new member who has not planned dives before must do this under the supervision of another Dive Manager until they are confident the new member is capable of planning dives themselves.
    2. Dive Managers must use the DiveVerse application to advertise dives to the club.
    3. Any dive requiring the use of any club equipment must be advertised to members.
  5. Equipment Hire
    1. The Equipment Officer is in charge of ensuring all Club equipment is in good condition and appropriate servicing takes place.
    2. Members must verify the equipment is working correctly before accepting.
    3. The Equipment Officer must check equipment upon return.
    4. Members must pay for servicing, repairs or replace of hired equipment if it is broken or lost. Any charges shall be replaced on a like for like basis.
    5. Members must inform the Equipment Officer if there is an issue with any piece of equipment.
    6. Members or the Equipment Officer must attach a visual tag on the broken item stating name, date and issue.
    7. If a cylinder falls over, this must be set to one side and tested.
    8. Members must pay upon return of the equipment.
    9. Equipment shall be charged on a per-day-diving basis, except cylinders which are charged on a usage basis.
    10. If the equipment is subsequently required by another diver before it has been returned, the member will be charged for these days.
  6. Personal Equipment
    1. All members must have the minimum equipment required for the club:
      1. Mask
      2. Fins
      3. Suit
      4. DSMB + Reel if trained to use
    2. The Club welcomes Members to utilise their own personal equipment. However, Members must keep any personal equipment tested and serviced correctly.
    3. The Dive Manager has the right to refuse to allow a member to dive if they suspect issues with personal equipment.
  7. Members
    1. Members must present their diving qualification, medical information and any other appropriate information to the Secretary upon joining.
    2. If an issue arises from a member, they must be referred to the Committee for remedial action or dismissal, which will require a Committee vote with a simple majority.
  8. The Managing Committee reserves the right to adjust these rules at any time by a simple majority vote. Any changes will be communicated to the Club by the Secretary.