Medical Matters

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.

Medical Forms

Select the appropriate form below. These are PDF files and you will require a PDF reader to open them.

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[Medical Form for Divers]
[Medical Form for snorkelers]
[Medical Referees]