Hockey Team Travel Insurance Information

Hockey Team Travel Insurance Information

In January 2005 tragedy struck when the Windsor Wildcats team bus was involved in a very serious accident that resulted in three deaths and numerous life threatening and altering injuries. The accident occurred just outside of Canada in a northern border state.

It is incumbent upon us to encourage all participants that when traveling outside of Ontario for any period of time – even to another province - to purchase a travel insurance policy.

When traveling outside of Ontario for the purpose of participating in a tournament or exhibition game (provided that such event has been sanctioned), teams are advised of the following:

Ü Hockey Canada Insurance coverage extends to those registered participants taking part in activities related to playing hockey. Coverage does not extend to all activities at all times for the duration of the trip.

Ü Traveling companions are not covered by Hockey Canada Insurance at any time.

Ü All participants and their companions are advised to purchase travel insurance (including, but not limited to coverage for trip cancellation or interruption, hospital and medical expenses, air flight accident, public transportation accident, baggage insurance).

Ü Not all insurance companies will provide coverage for team or sport-related activities.

The OHF does not endorse any one insurance company, but upon request can provide a list of companies that offer coverage to sport teams traveling out of Ontario.