About Us
Our Story
Established in 2005
amidst the refined landscapes of Wigan, the Mid Lancs Sub Aqua Club was conceived with a singular, sophisticated vision: to experience the world beneath the waves in its purest, most exhilarating form. As an elite branch of the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC) – globally recognized as the pinnacle of prestigious recreational diver training – we offer an unparalleled gateway to the deep.
Perfectly situated at the heart of the North West, the club serves an discerning clientele from Wigan, Chorley, Standish, and the surrounding enclaves, bringing world-class diving to your doorstep.
The Club meets every Monday night around 8 – 8:30pm at the Unity Club on Cross Street in Standish, WN6 0HQ.
We also run pool sessions at Wigan Life Centre, College Ave, Wigan WN1 1NJ every Tuesday night, starting at 8pm.
WHAT WE DO
Explore the Unknown
Our Mission
At our scuba diving club, our mission is to provide a welcoming community where people can escape the pressures of modern life, reconnect with nature, and discover the wonders of the underwater world.
Through safe, enjoyable, and rewarding diving experiences, we promote wellbeing, personal growth, and environmental awareness.
We believe that scuba diving is more than a sport – it’s an opportunity to reduce stress, build confidence, create lasting friendships, and find balance in an increasingly busy world.
Our Services
Our club offers a wide range of scuba diving and specialist training courses designed to help divers build confidence, develop new skills, and progress their diving journey.
In addition to core diver training, Mid Lancs and BSAC provide courses in Rescue Management, First Aid & CPR, Boat Handling, Search & Recovery, and Oxygen Administration, along with many other practical and safety-focused qualifications.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your diving knowledge, improve emergency response skills, or explore new areas of diving, our experienced instructors are here to support your development every step of the way.
Interested in trying out scuba diving? Have a look at the How to Start page.
If you’re already qualified with BSAC or another agency, we have some information here.
Our Committee members
Andy Bennett
Dive Manager, Expeditions & Training Officer
Andy has been part of Midlancs SAC since its conception in 2005. He has also been awarded the BSAC advanced instructor of the year award.
Dave Maloney
Club Chairman
Dave the pork pie hero has been part of Midlancs SAC since 2005. He is a qualified Dive Leader and our club chairman.
Fillan Sweeney
Equipment Officer
Fillan joined Midlancs SAC in 2022 and has qualified as a dive leader and has also completed the BSAC Instructor foundation course. Along with this he is a certified regulator and cylinder servicer and is currently responsible for the large amount of club equipment we currently have.
Jennifer Kenny
Social Media Officer
Jen joined Midlancs SAC in 2025 in search of overcoming her fear of water before persuing a bucket list dream of diving on the Great Barrier reef in Australia. Since then Jen has gone on to become a Sports diver.
Ursula Curwen
People Officer
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Beata McGinty
Club Secretary
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Lee Armstrong
Club Treasurer
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Thinking about joining our Club?
Are you already a qualified SCUBA diver? We can transition any SCUBA qualifications from other organisations over to BSAC to continue your training.
