After a short pause, BSAC has announced the return of the Heinke Trophy – BSAC’s premier award recognising club excellence. Since 1958, the Heinke Trophy has been a cornerstone of the BSAC community, celebrating the achievements and dedication of its scuba and snorkelling clubs as well as the impact they have had on our sport.
As BSAC now moves forward with its ambitious 2025–2029 strategy, the Heinke Trophy has also evolved – becoming not just a celebration of past success, but a catalyst for future growth, inclusion, and innovation.
The Heinke Trophy – what's new
The relaunch of the Heinke Trophy now sees the introduction of a new two-year cycle to allow clubs to plan, deliver, and present their stories with pride.
This means that the Heinke Trophy 2026 kicks off in June 2025 with a ‘preparation phase’ running until 30 November 2025. This is followed by the activity phase from January to December 2026 during which clubs record their activities, achievements and successes throughout the year to create their final Heinke Trophy report.
All final reports for the Heinke Trophy 2026 must be submitted by 31 January 2027. The winner of the trophy will be announced by Spring 2027.
Reasons to enter
Each year, the winning Heinke Trophy club will receive a £1,000 prize, and be awarded the Heinke Trophy. Their achievements will also be shared across BSAC’s platforms as a shining example of what great club diving and snorkelling look like.
Could your club be our BSAC Heinke Trophy 2026 winner?
The Heinke Trophy is open to BSAC clubs of all sizes – UK-based and overseas, diving or snorkelling (or both), well-established or new. Clubs entering the Heinke Trophy will be asked to record and produce a report showcasing a ‘year in the life’ of their club.
Here’s what your club needs to do:
STEP ONE:
Register your club’s intention to enter the Heinke Trophy 2026 by completing the online registration form by 30 November 2025 at the latest.
If you are thinking about applying, but are unsure, please email heinke@bsac.com for a discussion with one of the Heinke team who can advise you if this is the right time for your club to enter.
STEP TWO:
Once registered, your club can start planning their application by:
- Accessing one-to-one mentoring as soon as you apply to help plan your application year journey in 2026
- Making the most of our updated Heinke Trophy ‘toolkit’ (launching mid-June)
STEP THREE:
To compile your Heinke Trophy 2026 entry, your club will then need to:
- Record and document your club’s activities from 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026
- Submit your final report by 31 January 2027
You final report can be a digital/electronic/multimedia entry as well as a traditional format – the choice is yours!
The Heinke Trophy 2026 winner will be announced in Spring 2027.
Do you have a question about the Heinke Trophy? Get in touch – email the Heinke team at heinke@bsac.com
