As diving and snorkeling
will make certain physical demands on you, it is important to maintain
a good level of fitness. It is a rule of BSAC that all new diving
members declare their fitness on a 'UK
Sport Diver Medical Form'.
All snorkelers require to sign a 'Declaration
of Medical Fitness for Snorkeling' - parent or guardian to
sign if applicant is under the age of 18.
If you wish to join the club you can get a copy of this questionnaire
from the club Membership Secretary or select the appropriate form
for downloading below. This should be completed and returned to
him before you join BSAC and before you start your training.
If you have any existing medical problem indicated on the questionnaire
or are not certain how to answer any of the questions you should
contact one of the BSAC
medical referees for advice and a contact
number will be provided along with the form. The referee may be
able to reassure you that your problem will not exclude you from
diving and if you send him your form he will sign and return it
free of charge. Alternatively he may require you to have a medical
examination in which case you should discuss the required fee with
him.
It is very important that you do not make a false declaration
on the medical questionnaire as both you and anyone that dives
with you may then be at risk.
For other referees and more information regarding medical matters
please visit the BSAC
web site. |