Is your club considering entering the Heinke Trophy 2026 but not sure what to do next? Then take some inspiration from previous Trophy winners and register today.
Since 1958, the Heinke Trophy has been a cornerstone of the BSAC community, celebrating the achievements and dedication of its scuba and snorkelling clubs.
From motivating your members and showcasing your achievements to helping with recruitment and fundraising, BSAC’s premier club award can also have a long-lasting impact.
Here’s how just some of our previous winners have benefited:
We have felt a real impact since winning the trophy. The cash fund was great and contributed to the purchase of a new club RIB. We’ve also gained local kudos, with press coverage and local sports club governing body interest. It’s a great thing to put on our website and has definitely helped with new member recruitment. - Aberdeen SAC, 2023 winners
Winning is still our proudest achievement. The prestige of the Heinke Trophy isn’t just for a year; it’s for the lifetime of your club. It recently helped us obtain one-to-one support to bid for some grant funding, as the first thing we were asked was‘ has your club won any awards?’ - Bradford SAC, 2014 winners
Our members’ enthusiasm was given a huge boost, resulting in increased motivation to volunteer for club projects and participate in the day-to-day running of the club. It was used for promotional purposes to raise awareness and was the main feature in our annual recruitment campaigns. Our entry still generates enthusiasm over a decade later! - Scarborough SAC, 2011 winners
How to Take Part – Heinke Trophy 2026
You will need to register your club’s interest in entering the Heinke Trophy 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 team who can advise you if this is the right time for your club to enter.
Once registered, your club will need to:
- Access one-to-one mentoring as soon as you apply to help plan your application year journey in 2026
- Record and document your club’s activities from 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026
- Submit your final report by 31 January 2027
The Heinke Trophy 2026 winner will be announced in Spring 2027.
For more details on the new-look Heinke Trophy and how to register go to bsac.com/heinke
