BAC John Savage Trophy 2015-16
The John Savage Memorial Trophy 2015-16 was awarded to the Belfast Activity Centre who have over 25 years' experience of challenging and inspiring young people and those young at heart, to realise their full potential. It was presented by President Ivan to CEO Stephen Dickson and Chairman Tom Scott OBE at the Club meeting Monday 27 February 2017. BAC annually supports over 20,000 young people to expand their personal and social development through outdoor adventure learning. Located close to Malone house in Barnett's Park BAC works with over 200 groups and organisations to deliver bespoke programmes to meet educational, motivational and team building outcomes. 
They focus on outdoor activities such as: caving, high/low ropes, climbing/bouldering, mountain biking, archery, orienteering, geo-catching, canoeing and kayaking, team games and bushcraft. Their core projects engage young people considered at most disadvantage, socially and economically and include longer-term programmes to support disability access and participation, work with young people from disadvantaged communities and projects focused upon supporting marginalised groups and young people. By using the vehicle of outdoor activities BAC provides an experiential learning opportunity and approach that helps young people to better engage, understand and learn through active participation.
On Monday 23 October President Rosemary led a group of members to the Centre. They spent a fascinating morning experiencing several activities including exploring the unique ‘above ground’ man-made caves and having a go at archery. They came away amazed that such a comprehensive outdoor educational facility was on the doorstep and were very impressed that not only over 20,000 young people every year already make use of this excellent facility but also the emergency services use it for training purposes.
They focus on outdoor activities such as: caving, high/low ropes, climbing/bouldering, mountain biking, archery, orienteering, geo-catching, canoeing and kayaking, team games and bushcraft. Their core projects engage young people considered at most disadvantage, socially and economically and include longer-term programmes to support disability access and participation, work with young people from disadvantaged communities and projects focused upon supporting marginalised groups and young people. By using the vehicle of outdoor activities BAC provides an experiential learning opportunity and approach that helps young people to better engage, understand and learn through active participation. On Monday 23 October President Rosemary led a group of members to the Centre. They spent a fascinating morning experiencing several activities including exploring the unique ‘above ground’ man-made caves and having a go at archery. They came away amazed that such a comprehensive outdoor educational facility was on the doorstep and were very impressed that not only over 20,000 young people every year already make use of this excellent facility but also the emergency services use it for training purposes.