The MyBSAC self-service platform is being updated during 2025 with new features and functions to make the digital membership journey easier.
Powered by Sport:80, MyBSAC is an integrated platform designed to help sports organisations streamline their operations, from membership management to event planning. This guide highlights some of the latest and most important features introduced in the MyBSAC platform.
Built-in search
The Sport:80 platform has a built-in intelligent search feature, enabling users to locate events, clubs, support articles, and more - in seconds. Use keywords for live search results, as you type. Once logged in to the platform, click on the 'Search' icon at the top of every page.
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Membership
Member functions |
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| Membership cards | Plastic cards sent to members (if opted in); sent to Membership Secretaries of opted-in clubs to distribute to members |  |
Digital membership cards, which can be added to a smartphone wallet. If members still want a physical card, they can order one for a small cost.
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| Medicals | Paper sent to HQ | |
Medical (inc. HSE medical) uploaded straight into the system. |
| Documentation | Paper sent to HQ | |
Proof of full-time education, personal details etc uploaded straight into the system |
| Other agency qualifications | Paper sent to HQ | |
Uploaded straight into the system |
| Members in multiple branches | Members had to choose a single branch | |
Members have listed on their account all branches they are affiliated to |
| Email address | |
One email address to be used for joint or family members who share the one email address | |
| Under 13s | |
Parents can register under 13s via MyBSAC | |
| Under 18s | |
Lead family member can access and update the children's details through MyBSAC | |
| Direct Debit | Direct Debits only available for members with a UK bank account | |
Direct Debit now available to members with overseas bank accounts (n.b. not all countries). |
| Recurring payments | Unavailable | |
Register a credit/debit card recurring payment. |
| BSAC Plus | Accessed using single sign-on from the website | |
Link in the platform, requires separate sign-on |
Club Officer functions |
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| Register a new member | Added to the system by HQ | |
Log in to MyBSAC and add the new member. |
| Add a member to your branch levy scheme | Contact HQ | |
Clubs can assign their own levy to members. |
| Switch to Direct membership | Contact HQ | |
Log in to MyBSAC and transfer the member. |
| Join an additional club | Contact HQ | |
Log in to MyBSAC and transfer the member. |
| Transfer to another club | Contact HQ | |
Log in to MyBSAC and transfer the member. |
| Renewal and statement information | Sent by email from HQ | |
Create smart list: view, email or download the smart list or set up triggered emails for renewing members on custom date ranges. |
| Direct Debits | Monies collected centrally and reimbursed within about 10 working days | |
Branch Levy system will be similar at first, BSAC HQ will collect monies on behalf of clubs and reimburse them; longer term, clubs will be able to set up their own Stripe accounts and monies will be paid directly into their accounts (more quickly). |
| Committee positions | Updated by contacting HQ | |
Self-edit mandatory committee positions - Chair, Diving Officer (DO), Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer (TO), Secretary. |
| Managing members | Updated by contacting HQ | |
Use MyBSAC to search for members of the club. Club Officers have a dashboard, which can display information such as:
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Diving and Snorkelling |
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Member functions |
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| Qualification cards (QCards) | Plastic cards issued when courses completed (diver grades and Skill Development Courses); can be purchased for some qualifications | |
MyBSAC includes digital cards which can be added to a smartphone wallet and used to prove qualifications. If members still want a physical card, they can order one for a small cost through the BSAC shop. The digital card has a QR code for viewing additional information about qualifications.
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| Training course options | Briefed by a Training Officer or looked up in BSAC documentation | |
MyBSAC will automatically present your onward training pathway and course options |
| Training packs and eLearning | Available to buy in print, some as digital | |
All training will be digital, or print on demand. Members will now need to buy their own packs or eLearning to ensure the purchase is logged correctly on their own record. |
| Evidence of qualifications | Old BSAC and other agency qualifications had to be sent to HQ for verification | |
Upload proof of qualification straight into the system. Branches can validate qualifications from other agencies. |
Skill Development Courses |
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Member functions |
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| Purchasing packs | Bought by Branch Officers or members from the BSAC digital shop | |
All packs sold are digital. Members will now need to buy their own packs to ensure the pack is logged correctly on their own record. Packs can only be purchased if pre-requisite conditions are met. |
Event booking |
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Centre/Club Officer functions |
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| Find an event | Search or browse events using the app or BSAC website | |
Search function within MyBSAC will allow users to search by location, distance, event type. Clubs can upload their own image(s) for their events. |
