Branches of BSAC

Branches of BSAC of the following categories:

(i) Ordinary Branches;

(ii) Special Branches where circumstances prevent the membership and activities being open to all members of BSAC;

(iii) Snorkelling Branches whose membership shall confine their activities to Snorkelling without the use of breathing sets;

(iv) Youth Branches to promote training for and the safe practice of as appropriate:

(a) snorkel diving for those in the age group 8-18 years;

(b) aqualung diving and related underwater activities for those in the age group 12-18 years; and

(c) aqualung diving and related underwater activities for those in the age group 18-23 years who are enrolled in a full-time course of higher education at a University Polytechnic College or similar institution;

(v) A General Branch (whose membership is open to any person who wishes to become a member of BSAC and who is not a member of any other Branch) of which Council will appoint its Officers and make its rules;