Membership of OBUSAC is open to anyone over the age of 14 years - subject to the committees approval (you'll need parental consent if you're under 18). Students can find us at the beginning of the Autumn term, at the 'Fresher's Fair' in the Brookes Sports Centre. We give an 'Introductory Talk' and a 'Suck it & See' session where you can try scuba for yourself. If you want to get in touch but can't get to the Freshers Fair, follow this link to find out how you can contact us.

A reasonable level of fitness is required for diving, in one of our pool sessions you'll need to: 

•  swim 100 m
•  tread water for 2 minutes
• Tell us of any health problems if you intend to join 

All members are required to sign an annual declaration to certify their fitness to dive, listing any relevant health problems &/or medication(s) they have been prescribed. The Membership Sec. will take you through the form in one of the first sessions. (Full disclosure is the responsibility of the individual. Non-disclosure of health problems is not in the interests of any individual and is illegal.)

Members have to join the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) and OBUSAC itself. We do, however, try to keep costs to a minimum as the majority of our members are (or have been) students on a very limited budget.

On joining new members receive a membership pack including:-

Qualification Record Book
Safe Diving booklet
Details of the BSAC travel insurance scheme
BSAC Visa card application details

You will also receive 12 months free subscription to BSAC's Dive magazine, discounts on books purchased from BSAC and after a few weeks, you'll receive your Diver Qualification Card.

New divers will also need to purchase two training manuals:-

Club & Sports Diver Student Study Book
Sport Diving - BSAC Diving Manual

The actual costs of joining BSAC, OBUSAC & of the training materials are detailed below. These charges go towards BSAC's continual development of the training programme and the provision of teaching materials, certification and OBUSAC's basic third party liability insurance. The OBUSAC membership fees help pay for the club's administration costs, additional training materials, equipment purchase and maintenance, room and pool hire, hire of transport, etc.

Costs - from 1st September 2003:

Many people maintain their membership of OBUSAC after leaving Brookes, and continue to develop their diving skills. All members are encouraged to help with the administration and organisation of the club.