SPORT ACCIDENT Insurance PROgRAM (SAIP)

PLEASE NOTE***

*SAIP Insurance CANNOT be purchased after departure from Canada.

 *SAIP Insurance Dates begin the day the athlete/coach etc. leave CAnada for the sanctioned out of country trip.

*SAIP is not available for  Club members during FIS training/competition who hold a FIS license from a nation other than Canada. Sport Accident Insurance must be provided by their own FIS Nation as per FIS rules, during these activities 

IMPORTANT ACCIDENT INSURANCE INFORMATION:

1. Is only valid during Canada Snowboard sanctioned activities and competitions, including travel to and from the location of a Canada Snowboard sanctioned activity, and coverage 24 hours per day during the time period.

2. SAIP will cover any gaps in coverage or remaining medical expenses in addition to providing worldwide assistance in medical case management. SAIP provides tertiary coverage. In the event of an accident, claimants must first claim medical incurred expenses through their Canadian Provincial healthcare plan and private health care plan (e.g., employment medical benefits). ​

3. SAIP Members are solely responsible for initiating an in-country or out-of-country claim with Zurich. Canada Snowboard will not manage claims on behalf of the claimant,

4. At the minimum, SAIP Level 3 is mandatory for FIS athletes. If athletes are travelling to and/or competing at multiple out of province and/or country events and training it is highly recommended they consider SAIP Levels 2 or 1.

5. Members are able to upgrade SAIP online through the registration system prior to training, competition or international travel.

6. For more information regarding coverage, review the SAIP Quick Reference sheet.

Who is Covered?

Class I: Mandatory for FIS Licensed National/Development/Provincial Team Athletes, Coaches who travel out of country for more than 30 consecutive days (120 Days Max).

Class II: Mandatory for all other FIS Licensed Athletes and Coaches, Non-FIS Athletes and Coaches and recommended for Discipline Officials who travel Out of Country up to 30 days (30 days Max, but can request 1 time extension up to 40 days on the same trip).

Class III: Mandatory for all FIS Licensed athletes who compete in Canada (but do not travel outside of the Canada). Highly recommended for Canadian Athletes/Coaches and Officials who travel outside of home Province but who do not travel out of Canada.

Class IV: Mandatory for non-FIS Athletes, Coaches and Officials who travel to the U.S. only for training and competition, for a maximum trip duration of 7 days. NOT VALID FOR TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE USA.

Class V: Mandatory for non-FIS Athletes/Coaches and Officials who travel to the U.S. only for training and competition, for a maximum trip duration of 14 days. NOT VALID FOR TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE USA

*For further explanation on what is included under SPECIAL RISK ACCIDENT insurance and OUT OF PROVINCE/OUT OF COUNTRY EMERGENCY MEDICAL insurance please review the SAIP Quick Reference Sheet.

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