The Scottish Sub Aqua Club, Committees

An Overview of SSAC Organisational Structure

The Scottish Sub Aqua Club is governed by the Board of Directors, elected by the Membership and responsible for the legal governance of the company. The Board have appointed a Management Committee known as the General Committee, responsible for the day to day running of the organisation. Each individual branch is governed by it's Branch Committee. Whilst the General Committee is the central administration body of SSAC, organisation and administration is carried out at branch level wherever possible.

The National Diving Council (NDC) is responsible for all the diving and training activities of SSAC under the National Diving Officer. The NDC sets and maintains high standards of training and provides information on all questions concerning diving and training. Decisions made at NDC meetings are presented at the General Committee for ratification. Meeting minutes are distributed to all Branch Diving Officers. The NDC meets at least four times a year and organises an annual Diving Officer's Conference.

Board Members


Andrew Murray (Chairman)	Jim Anderson (Treasurer)	Jack Morrison	Nigel Spike (National Diving Officer)*


Douglas Forman	Iain Graham	Archie Gillies

*co-opted June 2008

Updated 16/06/2008

The National Diving Council

The National Diving Council (NDC) consists of the Chairman, who is the National Diving Officer and up to 6 elected members. The National Coach, Regional Coaches and Club Examiners are ex-oficio members of the Council.

NDC Elected Members for 2008 are:

Marion Brown, Kevin Watson, Sam Paske, Gordon Young, Graeme Forsyth

Updated 16/06/2008

Regional Coach List

Download the Regional Coach List here

Some branches have been allocated to the Task Force. This Task Force is headed by the National Coach and consists of a number of Regional Coaches. The Task Force aims to provide dedicated support to branches with particular needs such as geographical location or a large influx of trainees at particular times of year. In addition, a number of Regional Instructors are undergoing training to become Regional Coaches. A number of the Task Force branches will be allocated specific Regional Coaches in the near future.

Updated 26/06/2008

General Committee and National Diving Council Meeting Minutes

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